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 CHAMBER NOTES

September 16, 2008

A weekly summary of events, activities and information of interest to members of the Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce.

DID YOU KNOW......... "The Chamber gives more than $20,000 a year in Workforce Development Awards to students in the Yuba-Sutter community through the generous donations of Chamber members."

GBOF THANKS: Our thanks to everyone who participated in making Great Balls of Fire a success. From everyone who bought a ticket to the sponsors, donors and caterers, we appreciate your support of the Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce. A list of sponsors, donors and caterers will be published in the next Business Today, distributed in the Appeal-Democrat on Monday, September 29^th.

SMALL BUSINESS ExPO & MATCHMAKING FAIR: Find out how you can get government contracts for everything from vehicle repair to landscaping and maintenance at the Small Business ExPO & Matchmaking Fair. To register for a matchmaking session e-mail smallbiz@cpuc.ca.gov. To date, 28 vendors are coming to the fair to help small business owners to learn about business opportunities with state government agencies and utilities. The event will be held on Thursday, November 13 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bonanza Inn in Yuba City. To date, 28 vendors representing a variety of agencies will be on hand. Eighteen will be part of the matchmaking segment, which allows business owners to make individual appointments with the agencies. Caltrans, the Small Business Development Center, Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce and the Yuba-Sutter Economic Development Corporation are assisting with planning locally. The California Public Utilities Commission and Comcast are the hosts of this first-time event for the Yuba-Sutter business community.

SPECIAL THANKS:  Kevin DeHoff and staff from The Country Florist and Dave Overton at SYIX.com. The Country Florist donates all the lovely red ribbons used in the Chamber's ribbon cuttings.  SYIX.com donates some needed extra email addresses to the Chamber. The Country Florist is located at 1500 N. Beale Road in Marysville and may be contacted at 743-7387.  Dave can be contacted at 755-1751.

This Week's Chamber Events

Tuesday, September 16, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting:  Padre's Pub & Grill, 461 Bridge St, Yuba City.

Wednesday, September 17, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting:  Fremont-Rideout Feather River Pain Management Center, 370 Del Norte Ave, Ste 101, Yuba City.

Thursday, September 18, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting with Grand Opening following:  Starbuck's, 1340 Franklin Rd (WINCO parking lot), Yuba City. Free coffee, barbecue, and bounce house. Donations to Hands of Hope: Resources for Homeless Families and Iles Academy of Golf For Kids.

Upcoming Chamber Events

Tuesday, September 23, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting:  Del Taco, 1078 Harter Parkway, Yuba City.

Thursday, September 25, 5:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting:  Marcello's Italian Restaurant's new Pizza Truck, 1235 Bridge St, Yuba City.

Friday, September 26, 7:30 a.m., Business Connection Breakfast:  "Chamber Services" is the September topic and will be held at Sopa Thai Cuisine's new banquet room at 720 Plumas St in Yuba City.   The cost is $12 with your reservation by Wednesday, September 24, 4:00 p.m., $15 after that.  Special thanks to the September breakfast sponsor, Chapman University, and the 2008 breakfast series sponsor, Colusa Casino Resort.

Other Member Community Business Events & News

Sunday, September 21, Annual Scarecrow Contest at Bishop's Pumpkin Farm.  Help us decorate the farm for the season and win cash and prizes.  Entries are taken in Traditional or Any Other categories.  More details and entry forms can be found at www.bishopspumpkinfarm.com or by calling 530-633-2568.

Thursday, September 25, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Champions are Born, Losers are Made!  Based on the book by John Di Lemme, this seminar will show you how to break free and take control of your life.  Become the Champion that you were born to be and begin again to believe in yourself.  Demolish fear, procrastination, and the lingering self-doubt that has kept you from pursuing the dreams and desires that are welling up within you.  Presented by Bill Loyd of FindSuccessWithin.com and held at the Yuba College Regional Small Business Development Center, 1227 Bridge St, Ste C, Yuba City.  Registration is $30 per person.  To register, call 530-329-5798 or visit www.findsuccesswithin.com/championsareborn. 

Saturday and Sunday, September 27-28, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Harvest Moon Fall Festival.  Presented by Stephens Farmhouse, local crafters will sell and display homemade fudge, jams and jellies, hand-crafted items, jewelry, candles, homemade soaps and much more.  Stephens Farmhouse, 6219 Sawtelle Rd, Yuba City.  (7 miles south on Hwy 99)

Thursday, October 2, 1:00 p.m., Save the Date!  The 2^nd Annual Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament is hosted by the League of California Cities; Sacramento Valley Division at the Lincoln Hills Golf Club, 1005 Sun City Lane, Lincoln CA.  The event, which includes mayors and council members from cities across the Sacramento Valley and Sierra Nevada also draws some of the best amateur golfers in Northern California who compete for the right to hold the Mayor's Cup.  The tournament, a fundraiser for CitiPAC, is part of the League's ongoing effort to protect local revenue, some of which funds programs for economic development, affordable housing, road improvements and public transportation.  Individual participation is $250 and includes 18 holes of golf, participation in the $25,000 cash prize "hole in one" competition, box lunch, a ticket to the reception and BBQ dinner and chance at winning the Mayor's Cup.  For sponsorship opportunities, event registration or more information, contact Charles Anderson at (916) 798-2231 or by email canderson@cacities.org.

Friday, October 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day Odyssey.  Hosted by Yuba College, this event showcases alternative transportation technologies - a pathway to energy independence.  There will be Vehicle and Information displays and Exhibitors to help the community learn more about creating a Green Yuba-Sutter.  There is no cost to attend and will be held at the Center of the Yuba College campus, 2088 N. Beale Rd in Marysville.  For more information or to register (registration due by September 22), contact Miriam Root at Yuba College, 741-6726.  For information regarding the national program, contact Judy Moore, National AFV Day Odyssey Co-Coordinator at (304) 293-7882 or visit the website at www.NationalAFVDayOdyssey.org. 

Friday, October 17, 8 a.m. to Noon, Sexual Harassment Certification Training.  Sponsored by the Yuba/Sutter/Colusa Employer Advisory Council and the State of California Employment Development Department, the guest speaker for this workshop is Frank Sanderson, California Regional Manager of TOC Management Services.  Mr. Sanderson has 30 plus years of experience in Risk Management, Human Resources and Industrial Relations and has conducted nearly 200 Preventing Sexual Harassment classes.  Registration fee is $45 for members, $50 for non-member or $75 the day of event.  Fee includes continental breakfast and seminar materials and registration must be received by September 30 to guarantee a spot.  Event location is the Hillcrest Plaza Room, 210 Julie Dr in Yuba City.  For more information call the Yuba/Sutter/Colusa EAC at 671-3950.  Registration forms are also available at the Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce office at 429 10^th St in Marysville.

Monday, October 27, 9:00 a.m. to Noon, Getting Started with Government Contracting.  This workshop will cover the certification qualifications, benefits and application websites for several Federal and state certifications.  Presented by The Federal Technology Center and held at the Yuba Community College District's Small Business Development Center, 1227 Bridge Street, Ste C (behind Umpqua Bank) in Yuba City.  There is no fee to attend.  Register online at www.TheFTC.org or call toll free (866) 382-7822.

Thursday, November 13, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Small Business ExPO & Matchmaking Fair, Bonanza Inn, Yuba City. Sponsored by the California Public Utilities Commission and Comcast, the fair will help small business owners to learn about business opportunities with state government agencies and utilities. Individual appointments can be made with these agencies to go over the paperwork process. To date, 28 vendors representing a variety of agencies will be on hand. Eighteen will be part of the matchmaking segment, which allows business owners to make individual appointments with the agencies. To register for a matchmaking session e-mail smallbiz@cpuc.ca.gov. Caltrans, the Small Business Development Center, Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce and the Yuba-Sutter Economic Development Corporation are assisting with planning locally.

Next Issue of Business Today

Monday, September 29, 2008, Sponsor:  AIG Advisor Group/Ryan Wealth Management Inc

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