YUBA-SUTTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Dear Member,

I am not sure if you have noticed but the Chamber has been scheduling a lot of networking events lately. We are happy to start getting out again and meeting with our businesses, colleagues and friends. If you can make it out, we would love to see you!

Tonight, we are hosting a Candidate Forum in Live Oak for Live Oak’s special election in December. We will be asking questions of the four candidates who are running for the open seat on the Live Oak City Council. Candidates are: Aleks Tica, Cruz Mora, Jeramy Chapdelaine and Rick Dais. These kinds of activities are important to us as a Chamber. We want to provide opportunities for the community’s residents and business owners to be well informed when they go to the polls. Our elected officials are making decisions on our behalf and we want to ensure that the decisions being made align with our values and ideals for our community. You can attend in person (Live Oak Middle School, 2082 Pennington Road, Live Oak) or watch live on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/YubaSutterChamber

The other opportunity we provide you to engage with your elected officials is at our Business Connection Breakfasts. This week will be such an opportunity! This Friday, we are hosting the State of Cities breakfast. We are excited to have the Mayors Marc Boomgarden (Yuba City), Chris Branscum (Marysville), Rick West (Wheatland) and Vice Mayor Nancy Santana, Live Oak all attend and provide our guests with the latest updates that are happening at each of the cities. This is also a wonderful opportunity to ask questions. We hope you will join us! Please register!

Lastly, I had the pleasure of attending the Mayor's Leadership Institute for the city of Yuba City. If you get the chance, sign up! I believe they plan to offer the class twice per year – the next one is planned for Spring of 2022.

This class was well worth the time investment which really wasn’t much – only 2 hours a night, 2 nights a week for 3 weeks…not bad! The class size is small enough that you feel engaged fully with the staff and you can feel comfortable asking lots of questions.

The class was kicked off by the City Manager, Dave Vaughn, who like all City staff, is passionate about the work they are doing. We were also welcomed by Mayor Marc Boomgaarden and enjoyed a few visits from him throughout the classes as well.

City staff covered, Administration, Finance, Public Works, Police and Fire and Development Services. We also had the opportunity to ask questions of Mayor Marc Boomgaarden and Vice Mayor Dave Shaw. So much information! All of it interesting and incredibly engaging!

All too often we might criticize or question the decisions that the City makes. This class can help to shed some light on what goes into decision making and how the City operates from department to department and how all of those decisions ultimately impact the quality of life for each of us residents of Yuba City.

This small glimpse into the City gave me a much deeper appreciation and understanding of the work of the City staff and the council. They all have challenging jobs at times, but they all have the same goal – to provide quality service and ensure that Yuba City is a thriving and great city to live, work and play in.

I am grateful to have participated! Big thanks to city of Yuba City and all the work they put into this class.

Well, that’s it for now. Have a wonderful week and be on the look out for our new Community Calendar that comes out each Friday.

Be Well,

Marni

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MEETING NOVEMBER 2, 7:30 AM

GUEST SPEAKERS:

SENATOR JIM NIELSEN AND ASSEMBLYMAN JAMES GALLAGHER

We are honored to have Senator Jim Nielsen and Assemblyman James Gallagher join us to discuss what they are working on and give you an opportunity to ask questions.

Join us in person or on Zoom!

In Person at Yuba Sutter Economic Development Corp.

950 Tharp Road, #1303

Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4745475996

Meeting ID: 474 547 5996

SAVE THE DATE!

SHOP LOCAL FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON VENDOR FAIR

NOVEMBER 13TH FROM 10-2 PM

at The Chamber of Commerce (Little John House)!

Click here for more details on our Facebook Event: Holiday Vendor Fair

and please spread the word!

Santa will be coming to town, thanks to our friends

at River Valley Community Bank!

We have limited vendor space available, but if you would like to be considered, please contact me directly via email at cfinstad@yubasutterchamber.com.

1st ANNUAL COWBOY CHRISTMAS IN DOWNTOWN MARYSVILLE!

Make a weekend of it and join us for all of the festivities including a local shopping event with entertainment, food & more leading up to the 70th annual Christmas parade. Stay afterwards for even more festivities!

This event is brought to you by the Marysville Business Alliance (MBA) in partnership with Sapphire Marketing & The Yuba-Sutter Lodging Association!

DECEMBER 4TH, 11:00 - 7:30 PM

We are still looking for funding for the event. If you would like to sponsor the entertainment or any other aspect of the Cowboy Christmas, please be in touch with me directly.

The Marysville Business Alliance (MBA)

A group of Marysville merchants and business owners, with the support from Yuba County and The City of Marysville City Councilmembers along with the Chamber, have come together to form a Marysville Business Alliance which will be an arm of the Chamber.

The MBA’s mission is to revitalize the area through community engagement and create a unified voice to represent the business community at a City and County level and set the direction and vision for the future, incorporating the deep history of the area through events, music, arts, and culture.

This is a grass-roots effort backed by passion of enlivening Marysville and bringing it back to its full potential. We are excited and just now hitting the ground running! All Marysville businesses are welcome to join this fantastic group. We would love your input and participation!

If you are a Marysville business owner who would like to know more about how to be involved, or help with planning for the Cowboy Christmas, please contact me directly at cfinstad@yubasutterchamber.com.

Welcome to Our Newest Chamber Members!

Simply Cowgirl Bling

Training Zone

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VALUED MEMBERSHIP!

The Chamber was happy to host a Business After Hours event for Recycling Industries. They celebrated 35 Green Years!

Recycling Industries has a long history of making recycling easier and more beneficial. Their founder and CEO, Scott Kuhnen, set out to make recycling (a relatively unheard of thing 35 years ago) not just something to consider doing, but something people wanted to do.

Scott started by erecting a simple, wooden roadside newspaper deposit bin. Since those humble beginnings, they have worked tirelessly to fulfill that original vision and as a result have become one of California’s largest and fastest growing recyclers. Even with all the growth they've enjoyed, they still pride themselves most on the foundation they were built on — honest, friendly and dependable service!

MEMBER MONDAYS!

Each Monday on our social media channels (Facebook and Instagram), we highlight a Chamber member for our #MemberMonday series. This is a great way to get that extra exposure for your business. If you would like to be highlighted, feel free to contact Courtney directly at Cfinstad@yubasutterchamber.com. This is great exposure for your business and an added member benefit!

Wendy Zapata of NorCal Asset Solutions is proud of her many years of membership in the Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce. This #MemberMonday, we shine the spotlight on NorCal Asset Solutions and bring you this important message about Medicare Open Enrollment.

If you or someone you know is enrolled in Medicare, we encourage you to refer them to Wendy to learn about 2022's updates and changes.

Thank you for being a valued member of the Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce, NorCal Asset Solutions!

TESTIMONIAL TUESDAYS!

Each Tuesday on our social media channels (Facebook and Instagram), we highlight a Chamber member for our #TestimonialTuesday series. If you would like to be highlighted and give your testimonial, feel free to contact Courtney directly at cfinstad@yubasutterchamber.com. This is great exposure for your business and an added member benefit!

Thank you to John Jelavich, President & CEO, River Valley Community Bank for your support and belief in the mission of the Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce. John has been a leader and active member of the community for many years. We are truly honored by his kind words.

Foodie Fridays!

Every Friday on our social media channels (Facebook and Instagram), we highlight a Chamber member restaurant for our #FoodieFriday series. If you would like to be highlighted, contact Courtney directly at cfinstad@yubasutterchamber.com. This is great exposure for your business and an added member benefit!

If you haven't visited Sutter Buttes Brewing , you're missing out! Their food is amazing and their brews are second to none. They are currently serving Märtzen Festbier on tap!

While you're there, you must try the mozzerella logs (pictured below). They are like no mozzerella stick you've ever tried!

Thank you for your Chamber Membership! We love our members!

COMING SOON: MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

YUBA-SUTTER RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION (YSRA)

The YSRA mission is to serve our Yuba-Sutter restaurant & food service community and impact its success. The YSRA does this through activities and initiatives related to advocacy, promotion, education, leveraging purchasing power, and building a stronger industry network, locally. Our vision is to create a thriving and more vibrant restaurant community in Yuba-Sutter.

Now more than ever, restaurant owners are seeking a stronger voice for their industry locally. Additionally, they are interested in developing deeper connections and a more collaborative climate with their peers in the industry. The YSRA endeavors to create opportunities for collaboration and building a stronger network among those in the restaurant and food service industry.

For more information or to join, please contact Courtney Finstad, Membership Director, at 530-812-1170 or cfinstad@yubasutterchamber.com

The Yuba-Sutter Chamber is a catalyst for business growth specific to business. Members benefit from a full range of services and tools that can be a catalyst for their growth.

The Chamber works on behalf of its members and other local business interests in government. We inform local and regional officials of the impact of legislation on our economy here in the Yuba-Sutter area. We keep you informed and ensure that your voice will be heard on important regulatory, legislative, and educational issues that directly affect your business.

Check out the Chamber's Policy Agenda and how you can have your specific question or issue reviewed.

Government Affairs Policy Statements

United Chamber Advocacy Policy Agenda

Issue Selection and Approval Process for Issues to be Considered

Government Affairs Committee

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The Champion Circle represents a special group of businesses and individuals who have made a significant annual financial investment in support of the Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce’s initiatives, programs and projects. Champion Circle participants are leaders in the business community. They help set the standard for quality services and help improve the business climate which will ultimately affect the economic success of our community.