Laura Nicholson, Executive Director/CEO

This is an overview of some of the key items we have worked on since the last issue of Business Today. It is an overview and may not include everything we are doing to meet our mission, "To create and promote a community climate where businesses are productive and profitable."

The Government Affairs Committee

The Government Affairs Committee continued discussions regarding flood control and impact fees. It also endorsed an effort to bring a cyber command to Beale Air Force Base.

Tourism

The Chamber's latest tourism brochure on Farm Stands was very well received and more than 5,000 copies were distributed throughout the region. The tourism materials, an area tourist map, historical sites and landmarks, a walking tour of Marysville and the Farm Stands brochure, were also given for distribution at both the Yuba and Sutter county booths at the California State Fair.

The brochures are available at the Chamber offices at 429 10th St. in Marysville and on the Chamber's tourism web site at www.visityubasutter.com.

The new Chamber tourism web site hit 1,800 visits in July.

Visitor's Guides were mailed to Indiana, New Mexico and Southhampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom.

Lead Yuba^Sutter

Lead Yuba^Sutter, the Chamber's professional development group, began interviewing candidates for the 2007-2008 LEAD Yuba^Sutter class. The 10-month leadership program introduces participants to the Yuba-Sutter area in monthly topic days focused on various areas of interest in the community.

Promote a Strong Local Economy

The Chamber is accepting vendor applications for the Shop Local Festival on Saturday, October 13, at Rio del Oro Elementary School in Plumas Lake. This is the second year the festival has been held at the school. It is a festive, fun way to introduce Chamber members to new residents of the area and for residents to have a one-stop way to learn about our business community.

A booth costs $50 and participants are asked to bring a Pop-Up and raffle prizes. Food vendors pay $75. Vendors must provide one-day insurance. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Support the Community

Our calls for information including the ever-popular farmers market, directions to Collins Lake, Sycamore Ranch, Lake Francis Resort and other lakes and recreational areas in the foothills and RV parks.

Networking Opportunities

Our ribbon cuttings, a Business After Hours, and the Business Connection Breakfast represented about 250 networking contacts for our members.