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Member Networking Opportunities |
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The Chamber's networking opportunities offer the business community different event styles in which members can meet other businesspeople and network to make new connections for their businesses and build their clientele.
Details of Chamber events can be found in the e-newsletter, on this website's Chamber Calendar, in Business Briefs on the Marketplace page of the Appeal-Democrat, and in the Chamber's newsletter Business Today, which is distributed as an insert into the Appeal-Democrat on the last Monday of each month as well as in the Chamber's monthly mailer. Of course, feel free to call the Chamber office at 530-743-6501 for event information.
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New members often choose to have a ribbon cutting to introduce their business to the community. These are public events professionally hosted by the Chamber's Ambassadors.
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The Business After Hours mixer event is undergoing change in 2010. It will no longer be held monthly in order that attention can be better paid to the quality of the event. Planning is ongoing, so following the Chamber calendars and e-newsletters is a must for 2010.
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Business Connection Breakfasts |
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These breakfasts feature a guest speaker on a topic of interest to the business community. This event is also undergoing major changes for 2010, moving to every other month from monthly to increase the quality of the event. The cost is $13 with advance registration, $15 thereafter. Members are invited to display promotional items on a table at the events.
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Mission Statement: To acquire and retain Chamber members, to improve the image of the Chamber, to servce as official greeters and representatives of the Chamber, and to achieve the goals of the current Program of Work.
The Ambassadors are the professional emcees and event coordinators for Chamber activities. They coordinate Ribbon Cuttings, Business After Hours, Business Connection Breakfasts, assist with the Annual Chamber Dinner and engage in community service at local events. Ambassadors build strong personal relationships and strengthen their business connections through their interaction with the community. Requirements to join include:
- One monthly meeting
- Serve on at least one Ambassador subcommittee
- Attend at least 50% of the ribbon cuttings and Business After Hours events.
- Commit to participating for one full year.
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Annual Dinner
Every year, the Chamber hosts it's Annual Dinner. In 2009, this event became a "Spring Gala", held in May instead of in January, and this may become a new tradition. The event highlights the accomplishments of the previous year, and provides an opportunity for the whole Yuba-Sutter business community to celebrate and recognize the significant contributions made by many local businesses and individuals through the presentation of several awards. These include:
- Civic Entrepreneur of the Year,
- Civic Organization of the Year,
- Non-Profit Business of the Year,
- Small Business of the Year
"Chamberopoly"
The Chamber's annual mega Business After Hours, held the third Thursday in September, is one of our favorite mixers. "Chamberopoly" was held for the first time in 2009, following on the heels of another very successful fundraiser we called "Great Balls of Fire!" Caterers from our local area also provide a lavish display of fine foods, desserts and hors d'ouvres at this free event. Raffles, drawings, and prizes galore, with a Monopoly theme.
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Annual Report on 2009
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Free advertising as part of the
Think Yuba-Sutter First
Shop Local campaign
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