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Issue: # 38
December 2015

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Happy Holidays

 Wishing you a Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, and a Prosperous New Year!
Downtown Holiday Party

Another festive Downtown Holiday Party on Friday, November 27th! Downtown Healdsburg was humming with holiday cheer. The Downtown stores were beautifully decorated, Santa Claus paid a special visit, horse drawn carriage rides, clowns, and more. Special holiday performances by Healdsburg Chorus, Windsor  Children's  Choir , SRJC Dickens Choir, Healdsburg Community Band, and H-Town Youth Theater. Special thank you to Jack Courtright and Ann Mackenzie for the antique fire truck.









 
Spirit of Sonoma
Mark Decker of Exchange Bank

Congratulations to Mark Decker for being the Healdsburg recipient for Spirit of Sonoma! We appreciate your generosity and dedication to the Healdsburg community.

 
 
Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies November 2015



Bright Event Rentals
139 Healdsburg Avenue
Valette
344 Center Street

 Photos by Natasha McGuire Photography.  http://www.natashamcguire.com 
Rewards Card for Local Employees
H.E.R.O. Healdsburg Employee Recognition Opportunity

Our employees play a big role in our thriving economy. The HERO Program is designed to both say thank you to our Healdsburg employees and to encourage local business. As a Healdsburg employer you can give HERO cards to your employees to use for special discounts and purchases at local businesses, and if you are a local business you can sign up to accept the card. Click here   to receive cards for your employees, offer a HERO special, or both.

Return the form in with your HERO special by Monday December 21st to have your business listed on the 2016 HERO card.

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Open Enrollment Now with Covered CA

Open Enrollment for individual and family medical insurance with Covered California and other individual carriers began 11/01/15 and lasts until 01/31/16. If you currently don't have medical insurance, this is the time get covered for 2016. If you are currently insured, we recommend reviewing your coverage to make sure you are getting the most competitive and viable plan for your money with new changes every year.

Here at Romero Financial & Insurance Services, we our independent brokers and Certified Agents with Covered California looking to serve the best interests of the consumer. We are available to shop out the various medical insurance carrier's plans at no cost and see if you may qualify for a premium subsidy to help pay for you and your family's insurance through Covered California.  If you have your own business, our office can also provide updated group quotes and review your situation to make sure you are getting the most competitive insurance coverage.

In working with consumers we have found it invaluable to have access to an agent to answer your ongoing insurance questions and provide recommendations. Often times there can be confusion during the enrollment and eligibility process and our office is here to personally guide you through the process. Please feel free to give our office a call anytime (even on the weekends) at (707) 385-1188 or (707) 875-3712 to start reviewing your insurance needs. We look forward to hearing from you!



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PO Box 309
Healdsburg, CA 95448
Tel - (707) 385-1188



4th Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater  & Necktie Holiday Party
Healdsburg Chamber Holiday Party at SoFi



Get your incredibly festive, yet ugly, Christmas sweaters and neckties out for the Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce's Holiday Party!

Wednesday, December 16th
5:00-7:00 pm
SoFi Lending
375 Healdsburg Ave, Suite 280
Healdsburg, CA 
What's all the [ HYPE ] 
Healdsburg Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs



Morning Mojo

Date: Wednesday, December 9th

Time: 8:00 am

Location: Costeaux French Bakery, 417 Healdsburg Avenue

W hat Join HYPE for a cup o' jo and a morning business chat. Buy your own coffee and breakfast. Every 2nd Wednesday of the month!

  
Healdsburg Hub App

All that beautiful Healdsburg, California has to offer is in one place: Healdsburg Hub! Start with complete winery listings by region so you can plan your tasting tour with ease. Hungry? Check out the great selection of local restaurants and bars.

Plan your weekend retreat at one of the many picturesque bed and breakfasts, or splurge on a luxurious resort stay with detailed lodging information. Get out and about with local activity listings, and find the businesses that locals love and tourists love to discover. See what's going on around town with a local events calendar. Whatever you want to do, whomever you want to do it with, Healdsburg Hub makes your trip a breeze to plan!

Features

-Winery listings by region to streamline any tasting excursion.
-Detailed local restaurant and bar listings help you get a delicious taste what Healdsburg has to offer.
-Lodging information from sweet bed and breakfasts to luxury resorts.
-Find fun activities around town including art galleries, shopping, outdoor adventures, and more.
-Keep up with local events with a full calendar.
-Share your experiences with other travelers in our social feed!

Healdsburg is a bustling town loaded with beautiful sights and experiences just waiting for you to explore. Whether you're a local trying to keep up with current events, or a tourist exploring what this gem has to offer, Healdsburg Hub has all the info you'll need and more!






Download the FREE Healdsburg Hub app in the Apple Store and Google Play Store!
Anniversaries, New & Renewing Members
 
Hello my name is...
Please Make it a point to say "hello" to these folks!

ÆRENA Galleries and Gardens

Good Dogs Pet Sitting
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Framing Arts
our "Bucks for Luck" sponsor
   
Congratulations to our NOVEMBER membership anniversaries!

Business
Years
Max Machinery, Inc. 34
Healdsburg Tax Service 32
Wright Realty 31
Ledger Domaine 28
American River Bank 25
Regina Plumbing 24
Alexander Valley Community Hall 18
Fern Grove Cottages 17
Alexander Valley Winegrowers 17
Passalacqua Winery 12
Sotheby's International Realty 11
Hammerfriar 11
Our House Healdsburg 11
Vanguard Properties 11
Bella... all things beautiful 11
Dutcher Crossing Winery 10
Fowler Associates 10

Business
Years
River's Edge Kayak & Canoe Trips/Trowbridge 10
Hudson Street Design  10
Sbragia Family Vineyards 9
America's Best Value Inn & Suites 8
Sonoma Orchid Inn 8
Weinstein Security, Inc. 8
Thumbprint Cellars 7
Kokomo Winery 6
A Plus Locksmith 5
Michael Laird, RE/MAX Full Spectrum 5
Visit Mendocino County, Inc. 4
Bravas Bar de Tapas 3
Métier, Ltd 3
Blue Moon Spa 1
Wilcox Family Vineyard, LLC 1
Healdsburg Running Company 1
Munselle Civil Engineering 1

Thank you for your many years of dedication
to the Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce and for your contribution to the local economy.


2015 Healdsburg Holiday Calendar


*Calendar subject to change. Check www.healdsburg.com/events for most recent updates.
Brown Bag Workshops Coming Up In January
More details and dates to follow


Wellness Programs At Work Do Not Have To Break The Bank

Presented by Jenny Helman, Nutrition Consultant



How To Make Use Of Incredible Business Resources From Your Local Library

Present by Jon Haupt, Healdsburg Regional Library Branch Manager

 





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 $200/year

Contact Aleena Decker for more information at (707) 433-6935 or [email protected].

 

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.

 


To learn more contact [email protected].

 

 

 

 

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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