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Another Successful Harvest Century Bicycle Tour
Thank you to everyone who helped with the 28th Annual Harvest Century Bicycle Tour. We heard lots of praise from the riders about the beauty of the ride, the food and especially the friendliness of our volunteers. This year's 600+ riders enjoyed unseasonably cool temperatures with a foggy morning start and low 80 degree weather. This is a major fund raiser for the Chamber and we could not make it happen without the many local volunteers who so generously share their Saturday with us.
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Memorial Bridge Project to Begin
| The retrofit of Memorial Bridge begins August 18th. The bridge is anticipated to be closed for approximately 18 months to undergo much need earthquake retrofitting among other repairs. The closure of Memorial Bridge will affect the many businesses that are located on Healdsburg Avenue on both sides of the bridge as well as business located on Front St. The Chamber is working with the City to place directional signage at critical intersections and along Highway 101 to warn drivers of the closure and redirect traffic. We will also be keeping affected businesses updated on the progress of the construction and any unanticipated problems that may occur. If your business is in the construction zone, please feel free to contact Carla Howell at the Chamber with any questions you may have regarding the closure [email protected].
Bicycles and pedestrians will be allowed continued use of Memorial Bridge.
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Business News & Views Luncheon
Guest Speaker Karissa Kruse - President of Sonoma County Winegrowers
Sustaining Momentum In Sonoma County Wine Industry
Sustainability - It's not just a word, it's a commitment! Sonoma County Winegrowers President Karissa Kruse will tell how they plan to leverage momentum by positioning Sonoma County Wine Industry as the nation's first 100% sustainably grown wine region.
Topics Include
- The 5 Year Plan to 100% Sustainability Initiative
- "Sonoma County" Wine Industry Branding Initiative
- Maintaining Momentum by Leveraging Partnerships
Thursday, August 21st 11:30 am-1:00 pm Krug Event Center Best Western Plus - Dry Creek Inn 198 Dry Creek Road Healdsburg, CA 95448 $30 for Healdsburg Chamber Members $40 for Non-Members Click here for tickets!  | Karissa Kruse, President of the Sonoma County Winegrowers, a non-profit marketing and educational organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Sonoma County as one of the world's premier grape growing regions. Karissa has a BS in Economics and an MBA in Marketing from Wharton School of Business at University of Pennsylvania. She has worked in various aspects of marketing, brand management and business development for companies such as General Mills, Universal Studios, Mattel and Dairy Management, where she worked for seven years on behalf of dairy farmers nationally. Owner of a 25 acres, with five acres planted to grapes and partner in Argot Wines. |
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Get Downtown!
Business Showcase and Community Resource Fair 2014
Ready, set, go! sign up for the 2nd Annual Business Showcase and Community Resource Fair planned for the downtown Plaza from 3-7 PM on Wednesday September 10. This event co-sponsored by the City of Healdsburg and the Chamber was a terrific success last year and we're back with more excitement. This is an opportunity to showcase your business in front of the entire town. We'll be advertising the event in the Healdsburg Tribune, the Windsor Times and the Cloverdale Reveille as well as local radio stations, KSRO and the RIVER 97.7, so you are guaranteed an excellent crowd of interested local customers. Bob Fraser from Redwood Moving and Storage said last year's Business Showcase and Community Resource Fair " really introduced us to the local community, we had a blast!" The registration is here and on line at healdsburg.com If you have any questions call Carla @433-6935.
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July Ribbon Cuttings
ReHealdsburg 403 Allen Court Healdsburg, CA New Location!
Join us for our August Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
Thursday, August 14th
10:30 am
Summer's Market & Deli
557 Powell Avenue Healdsburg, CA
11:00 am
Motion Fitness Center
103 W. North Street Healdsburg, CA
11:20 am
Wine Country Party & Events
139 Healdsburg Avenue Healdsburg, CA
5:30 pm
Garrett's ACE Hardware 125th Anniversary and Ice-cream Social
1340 Healdsburg Avenue
Healdsburg, CA
Wednesday, August 27th
2:00 pm Rack & Riddle Custom Wine Services 499 Moore Lane Healdsburg, CA |
Garrett ACE Hardware 1340 Healdsburg Avenue Healdsburg, CA 95448 |
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Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!
It is with great excitement that Rack & Riddle invites you to attend the
Grand Opening Celebration & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Rack & Riddle's new Healdsburg facility
Left to Right Clockwise from top:
Facility prior to construction
Wines aging en tirage
Installing the new bottling lines
The first tanker arrives
New office construction
New stainless tanks
| What: Rack & Riddle Grand Opening
When: Wed., Aug. 27th 2pm-6pm (ribbon cutting is at 2:30pm)
Where: Rack & Riddle 499 Moore Lane Healdsburg, CA 95448
RSVP: To [email protected] or by calling 707-433-8400 by Wed., Aug. 20th
As a valued friend of Rack & Riddle, we would be honored by your presence for the unveiling of Sonoma County's premier new winemaking facility focused on complete sparkling wine production, white wine fermentation and still wine bottling.
Meet the R&R team while enjoying local gourmet cuisine, R&R bubbly & great music.
Behind-the-scenes tours of the new facility will be offered throughout the event.
Gourmet pizza served by Diavola Pizzeria.
Cheers,
The Rack & Riddle Team
Rack & Riddle Custom Wine Services
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Anniversaries, New & Renewing Members
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Please Make it a point to say "hello" to these folks!
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Welcome to our
newest members
Akoia Day Spa
Balletto Vineyards
Motion Fitness Center
Sonoma Media Group
Wolf Coffee
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 | Framing Arts
our "Bucks for Luck" sponsor |
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Congratulations to our JULY membership anniversaries!
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28 Years - Michel-Schlumberger Wine Estate
27 Years - Chateau Diana
22 Years - Bistro Ralph
11 to 20 Years
State Farm Insurance | Esquivel Insurance Agency, Inc.
Robert Young Estate Winery
Healdsburg Dog House Boutique & Grooming
Dovetail Collection
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6 to 10 Years
Geyserville Grille
La Crema Tasting Room
Puma Springs Vinyards
1 to 5 Years
Sonoma County GoLocal Cooperative
Bob Johnson Art Gallery
Sonoma Canopy Tours
GW2 Printing, Inc.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (SSU) at Healdsburg
Vita Casalinga
All City Tow
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Thank you for your many years of dedication
to the Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce and for your contribution to the local economy.
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Member's Spotlight
2014 Best of Sonoma County Awards: Eating and Drinking Winners
Best Restaurant : Willi's Seafood & Raw Bar
Best Local Zinfandel: Wilson Winery
Honorable Mention: Mazzocco Winery and Mauritson Wines
Honorable Mention for Best Pizza: Diavola Pizzeria & Salumeria
Honorable Mention for Best Happy Hour: Bravas Bar de Tapas
Best Mexican Restaurant: El Farolito
Honorable Mention: Agave mexican Restaurant
Honorable Mention for Best Italian Restaurant: Scopa
Honorable Mention for Best Local Beer: Racer 5 IPA, Bear Republic Brewing Co.
Honorable Mention for Best Romantic Restaurant: Madrona Manor
Best Tasting Room: Chateau Diana Winery
Honorable Mention: Wilson Winery, Mazzacco Winery, and Martorana Family Winery
Best Bakery: Costeaux French Bakery
Honorable Mention for Best Bar: Spoonbar
Bringing Feudalistic Japan to Sonoma County and Beyond
Ever wondered what a pole house is? Sonoma Magazine showcases the beautiful work of local Healdsburg businesses Sonoma Millworks and Sonoma Pole House, owned by Gordon Martin. All the lumber and poles required to create these beautiful and sturdy structures are milled and created right here in Healdsburg. An incredible feat!
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Tuesday in the Plaza Reminders
Here are just a few City policies to mindful of for Tuesdays in the Plaza. 
- Blankets and chairs left unattended before 4:00 pm on a concert day will be picked up and moved by the City.
- Consumption of wine and beer are only allowed in the plaza from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on concert days. Wine and beer must be put away at 8:00 pm sharp.
- Blankets and tables are only allowed on the grass. No blankets or tables on the concrete.
- No outside solicitation
- In consideration of others, please leave pets at home.
- Scooters, skateboards and bicycles may not be ridden in the park or on the surrounding sidewalks.
- Animals are not permitted within 20 feet of the food booths.
- Barbeques are not permitted in the park.
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On August 24th, We Would Like to Share 1,000+ Customers With You...
Introducing...
"Healdsburg Hospitality"
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Antiques, Arts & Collectibles Fair
Healdsburg Plaza
Sunday, August 24
9am to 4pm
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Healdsburg Museum & Historical Society have created an exciting promotion to share our 1,000+ fair goers with local businesses. Participating merchants develop special offers (e.g., discounts, coupons, special promotions, etc.) for antique fair attendees as part of our "Healdsburg Hospitality" program. The Healdsburg Museum will provide advertising supporting the fair and the "Healdsburg Hospitality" promotion. These offers will be made available at the fair from the Healdsburg Museum's booth and from Museum volunteers. It's a great win-win opportunity for our fair goers and the Healdsburg business community! No fee is required for participation although some merchants may opt to donate a portion of their day's sales back to the Museum. Contact Rawleigh Fjeld, Fair Chairwoman (536-8554) or the Healdsburg Museum ([email protected] or 431-3325) for additional information.
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Bocce, Bocce, Bocce!
An exciting new event is coming to the Healdsburg Chamber. We are partnering with Francis Ford Coppola Winery to present the First Annual Bocce Festival and Fundraiser on October 12th and 13th. We expect healthy competition as 4-person teams compete for the coveted perpetual trophy and the chance to win cash donations for the charity of their choice. Bob (Moving Boy) Fraser, Dan ( the Consigliere) Maraviglia and George (Floor Show) Diebold are co-chairing. Entrance fee includes lunch, adult beverages, goodie bags, and play for four.
Tournament play begins with 32 teams on Sunday October 12th. Championship rounds will take place on Columbus Day, Monday October 13th. Much more information to follow.
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Advertising Opportunities
The Healdsburg Visitor Center located at 217 Healdsburg Avenue is open 7 days a week from 10:00am to 4:00pm assisting both tourist and locals with concierge-style service. The center averages over 1,000 walk-in visitors, plus a plethora of phone and email inquires opening the front door of Healdsburg for travelers from around the world. With Healdsburg.com as our domain, we maintain the most robust online directory of Healdsburg businesses, events, and area information to assist inquiries in finding our member businesses with between 11,000 to 20,000 website hits each month.
Here are a few ways you can maximize this exposure through our new online and digital advertising opportunities:
- Newsletter Advertising - $50/mo, to list of over 1,400 subscribers
- Digital Display Screen in Visitor Center - $100/mo, over 5,000 impresses/mo
- Website Banner Ads - ranging from $500 to $1,000/year
- Enhanced Online Directory listing with priority listing & photo enhancements $348/year
For more information download advertising sales sheet.
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More Ways to Get Your Business Noticed
Digital Signage in the Visitor Center for less than 2 cents per impression,...now that makes sense!
Thousands of visitors from around the globe start their tour of the wine country at the Healdsburg Visitors Center.
The digital signage display located in the Visitor Center which is the front door to Healdsburg and Sonoma County wine country. Your digital poster signs will be displayed 24/7 over 5,000 impressions per month for less than 2 cents per impression.
Digital signage is the most cost-effective and green way to capture the attention of visitors and drive them to your business.
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Chamber Events
Business After Hours When: August 20th Time: 5-7PM
Where: RE/MAX Full Spectrum
338 Healdsburg Ave.
Healdsburg, 95448
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What's all the [ HYPE ]
Healdsburg Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs
Click here for tickets.
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HYPE Membership Fees
Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce Members:
Annual
$25.00 for Business
Per Mixer:
$10.00 for any employee
Non Chamber Member
Annual
$75.00
Per Mixer:
$10.00 for any employee
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No More Plastic Bags Starting September 1st!
What you need to know:
- Applies to all grocery stores and retail establishments. Does not apply to public eating establishments (stand-alone restaurants, delis, etc.) and nonprofit charitable re-users.
- Prohibits all single-use plastic carryout bags (point-of-sale or checkout).
- Requires a minimum 10� charge on all compliant recycled paper bags.
- Charge must be displayed separately on customer receipt.
- Stores to keep the charge.
Click here for more information.
Image and information from the County of Sonoma
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Ad Sales are now open for the Official 2015 Visitors Guide and Map
The Official Sonoma County Visitors Guide and Map is the premier marketing piece showcasing Sonoma County and is supported by the SCT's $5 million sales and marketing programs reaching millions of travelers each year.
Visitors are looking for lodging, food and wine experiences, attractions, recreation, cultural arts and events. The Official Sonoma County Visitors Guide and Map is the essential travelers guide for planning a trip or deciding what to do once arriving in Sonoma County.
Space is limited. For more information, contact:
Connie Bowen [T] 707-887-1609 To view the Visitors Guide, go to: For sales information, go to: |
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The Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce encourages and promotes a positive, balanced, vital economy and preserve those unique qualities that are good for business and make Healdsburg a special place in which to visit, live and work. We strive to grow the local economy, promote our community and serve as an advocate for our business members.
Sincerely,
Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau |
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