Shop Local Committee

In 2010, this committee will continue the partnership with Think Yuba Sutter First, a multi-layered "Buy Local" campaign supported through the City of Yuba City, area automobile dealers and local businesspeople.  No "Shop Local" festivals are planned, as in previous years.

Annual Gala and Business Awards Ceremony

In 2010, this event will be held on March 13th at Beale Air Force Base, and the Chamber will select honorees and present these awards; Small Business of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Non-profit/Humanitarian Service Award, Civic Organization of the Year, Civic Leader of the Year, and the Athena Award. The event has seen attendance of more than 400 in years past.

Chamberopoly

In 2010, this event will be held on Thursday night, September 9th.  The Chamber's largest fundraiser and networking event, it includes raffle drawings, a casino style Cash Cube game, a giant dice roll, and other fun activities.  It also showcases Chamber caterers offering great food, great fun, and great networking! The event also draws several hundred people

Information Technology

New in 2010, this committee will assist the Chamber in developing cost-effective ideas for improving and optimizing communications with members and other targeted groups. They will also identify and distribute information and resources that Chamber members may use to enhance their business performance. The group will look at available communications methods, including social networking.

Ambassadors

Mission: To acquire and retain Chamber members; to improve the image of the Chamber, to serve as official greeters and representatives of the Chamber, and to achieve the goals of the current Program of Work.

The Chamber's Ambassadors attend, emcee, organize, or otherwise significantly assist all Chamber events, expecially its "mixers" - the monthly Business After Hours and ribbon cuttings for new and re-located businesses. See the Ambassadors' page and get to know this hard-working and enthusiastic group!

Business Connection Breakfast Committee

This is a topic event held at 7:30 a.m. on the last Friday of every other month at varying locations with varying speakers. Past breakfast topics have included "State of the Cities" and "State of the Counties" featuring local government officials, Beale Air Force Base speakers, Transportation, and tax advantages to businesses and their employees located in Enterprise Zones. The committee selects topics of interests, arranges for the location of the breakfast and certain other details necessary to planning each event. See the Chamber calendar for details.

Membership Appreciation

Each December, the Chamber hosts an evening event to honor its members. Recently, this event has begun including certain activities formerly associated with the Annual Gala; awarding plaques to the Ambassador of the Year, the Volunteer of the Year, certificates of appreciation to numerous businesses who especially support the work of the Chamber, and the passing of the gavel to the new board chairman.

Finance Committee

This committee meets quarterly to closely examine the fiscal health of the Chamber, plan long-term strategy, and make recommendations to the Board based on its findings.

Nominating Committee

This committee meets as necessary to assess the interest of potential Chamber directors, and after examining the current makeup of the Board recommends approval of candidates who represent the diversity of the business community.

Workforce Development Awards Committee

Recognizing the importance of a skilled local workforce to a health economy, this committee has worked very hard over the last few years to solicit funds from various business sectors to increase cash grants from $1200 to over $20,000 a year. Grants of up to $2,500 have been awarded for tuition and required materials at trade schools and colleges to people of any age needing money to improve their work skills. The program continues for 2010. Applications are usually posted on this site by March 1st.  Look for an icon on the right side of any page.

Scholarship Foundation

This 501(c)3 is the charitable entity organized to allow that donations to the Workforce Development Awards may be fully tax-deductible as charitable contributions.  Contact Rich Gabel, President, 742-7134, for more information.

LEAD Yuba^Sutter

Mission: To develop a diverse network of community leaders who individually and collectively serve as a catalyst for advancing long-term views and action on issues critical to the quality of life in the Yuba-Sutter area. 

The Chamber's leadership program identifies and encourages the leadership development of individuals interested in expanding their skills by learning more about their community and the importance of civic responsibility. The goal is for Lead Yuba^Sutter graduates to positively impact the counties and cities in which they live.  LEAD YS is on hiatus for 2010.

Mission: Promote tourism in the Yuba-Sutter area for the purpose of economic development.

The Chamber's effort of many years to promote regional tourism has taken a giant leap recently with the infusion of funds from the four local government entities (City of Marysville, City of Yuba City, County of Yuba, County of Sutter).

This committee has been responsible for the production and distribution of thousands upon thousands of brochures about things to do and places to shop in our community. It also has produced the area's only professionally created, comprehensive, and regularly maintained webiste targeted specifically to visitors - visityubasutter.com . Enjoy!