Newsletter Banner 3
Issue: #52
February 2017

2017 Premier Corporate Members
Summit Bank Banner





Exchange Bank
 

KJ Logo
  

LaCremaLogo  








2016 Media Sponsors











Check us out on

Like me on Facebook

Follow me on Twitter

Find me on Google+

Find me on Pinterest

View my profile on LinkedIn

View on Instagram

Photo by Kim Carroll www.kimcarroll.com/photography

Mind Your Business; Forms and Types of Business Entities
Brown Bag Workshop
 
Wednesday, February 8th
12:00-1:00 pm
Healdsburg Chamber Office
217 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg
FREE
Space is limited. Click here to reserve your spot.

Is your business a Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, LLC, or Corporation? 
Bring your lunch and learn the different forms of business entities and the effects each has on your business. Be sure to bring plenty of questions!


Don't forget to bring your lunch!


Presented by Ken Cyphers, Attorney, Welty | Welty, PC 
Ken has always been interested in legal aspects of financial and business practices. From debt relief to nonprofit or corporation formation, as well as deep experience in real estate law, he loves going to bat for clients and helping the community at large work through the monetary and real estate issues we all face. His experience working in Sonoma County real estate development and serving on the Windsor Planning Commission is helpful when resolving his clients' legal issues.

Ken received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from State University of New York at Albany, and earned his Juris Doctorate degree at St. John's University School of Law. He is licensed to practice in California, New York and Connecticut.
 
Mike Hauser Algebra Academy
 
The Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce has once again  been invited to participate in the Mike Hauser Academy.  This will be our fifth year participating. What is the Mike Hauser Academy?  The Mike Hauser Academy gives English Language Learners who will be attending High School as freshman, the opportunity to visit various STEM related companies where they interact with engineers and professionals, observe demonstrations, and participate in hands-on activities that reinforce classroom math and science lessons.  This program helps students grasp mathematical concepts by offering them a direct learning experience and practical applications for STEM concepts.

We are currently looking for Healdsburg businesses that are interested in participating in this program.  The dates for this year's program are June 12-29 running Monday through Thursday. If you are interested, please contact me at carla@healdsburg.com and I can provide more information about how the program works.

This year students will be participating in programs in Healdsburg, Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park and West County.  Local businesses that have participated in previous years include: E&M Electric, Max Machinery, Healdsburg Police and Fire Departments, Costeaux Bakery, Sonoma Jet Center, Sonoma Millworks and Russian Riverkeeper
Latinos in the Workplace Conference



An educational forum that seeks to help all employers provide a safe, productive and enriching work environment for Latino employees and empower Latinos to become tomorrow's leaders. Topics include culture, communication, safety, immigration and more.

Confirmed Speakers Include:

Shirlee Zane - Third District Sonoma County Supervisor

Juan T. Lopez - President of Amistad & Associates
"The Diversity Collegium"

Cindy Gillespie - Amy's Kitchen
"Your Workforce is your Most Important Investment"

Christopher Kerosky - Founder of MyAmericanDreams.org
"A Post-Election Conversation about Immigration in America"

Final speaker will soon be announced!

Who should attend: Business Owners, Middle Level Supervisors/ Managers and HR Professionals

Latinos in the Workplace: Moving Forward Together
Thursday, March 16, 7:30-11:30am
Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa, 2777 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa
Early Bird Tickets: $45 | Tables and Sponsorships also available
More info | Register
For more information contact Ananda Sweet (707) 636-3662, anandas@santarosachamber.com
Gearing Up for 2017 Business Directory


Dear Chamber Member,

The Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Town Square Publications has been selected to produce our 2017 Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce Business Directory and Relocation Guide.

Town Square Publications new publication program provides an opportunity to promote the community with a book profiling our community in print and online. The entire full color printed publication is combined with the dynamics of online exposure, Google business links and a mobile business directory, all connected to the Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce website at www.healdsburg.com, providing our community with multi-media promotional benefits to help grow your business and exposure to our area and beyond.

Town Square Publications offers very reasonable ad rates with No-Cost ad copy and design preparation available. Delivery is anticipated by summer 2017.

This is the most advanced publishing media technology available today. Consider supporting this publication and benefit from the rewards of engaging fellow Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce & Community members with your promotional message.

Sincerely,

Carla Howell
Executive Director
Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau
217 Healdsburg Ave.
Healdsburg, CA 95448
carla@healdsburg.com phone 707.433.6935

Click here to download form
Design Healdsburg Community Workshop 
A Focus on Commercial & Industrial Design

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Over the next year and under the direction of City Council, the City will conduct an engaging, community-oriented process as part of the Design Healdsburg project. The City's Design Guidelines consultant, Winter and Company, in coordination with City staff, held the first community workshop on December 7, 2016. The next series of Design Healdsburg community workshops is scheduled for Wednesday, February 15th at 6 pm, focusing on commercial and industrial design. On Thursday, February 16th, at 6 pm, there will be a subsequent community workshop focusing on residential design and neighborhood character. Both workshops will be held Community Services Facility Multi-Purpose room located at 1557 Healdsburg Avenue. 



JobLinks to host Hospitality Industry Job Fair February 28

Job Link is hosting a series of monthly industry job fairs and invites your company to apply for participation! If your business is interested in participating in the February 28th 2017 job fair, please complete the online Employer Application accessible in the link below.
Due to space constraints, registrations are not confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. The key factors considered when confirming companies are a diverse mix of companies and diversity of job openings represented. You will receive an email confirming or declining your application.

For Job Fair inquires or questions, please contact Job Link's Business Line at (707) 565-8079 or joblinkbusinessgroup@schsd.org.

2017 Chamber Meetings Calendar

Click here for 2017 Chamber Meetings Calendar.
Calendar is subject to change. Go to www.healdsburg.com/chamber/ for latest calendar.

 
Chamber Events
Business After Hours Mixer
Date: Wednesday, March 15th

Time: 5:00-7:00 pm

Location: Outlander Men's Gear, 103 Plaza Street, Healdsburg

Admission: Healdsburg Chamber members are complimentary. Non-chamber member is $5.

Enjoy professional networking, wine, hors d' oeuvres, and door prizes. Click here for more information!


What's all the [ HYPE ] 
Healdsburg Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs

Morning Mojo
Costeaux
Date: Wednesday, February 8th

Time: 8:00 am

Location: Costeaux French Bakery, 417 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg

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

HYPE Networking Mixer

Date: Thursday, February 23rd

Time: 5:30-7:00 am

Location: Two Thirty-Five Luxury Suites
235 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg

What: The purpose of our mixers is to provide professional networking and development. Each mixer includes a casual  and constructive networking. Enjoy Professional networking, wine, hors d' oeuvres, and a door prizes.

Admission: HYPE Members Complimentary.
Non-HYPE Members $10.
(HYPE members email Aleena for promo code)

Click here to RSVP!




. Like us on Facebook      View on Instagram      Follow us on Twitter      Find us on Google+
HERO Features
Get the card!
The HERO card 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.

It is not too late to get your card. The 2017 HERO cards are almost here! Fill out the HERO Form and return it to Aleena at the Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce to receive 2017 HERO specials for you and your employees from these local businesses. 



Check out these HERO specials! Click here for full listing.




8 Dragons Restaurant
1047 Vine Street
$5 off 2 entrees in house or take out.




Acupuncture and Herb Center
990 Grove Street
15% off all services.





Best Western Dry Creek Inn
198 Dry Creek Road
10% year round discount off the standard rate

Portuguese Pop-Up for Healdsburg Education Foundation


The Fincher and Deas families are combining forces through their businesses Café Lucia and Two Thirty-Five Luxury Suites to raise money with a pop-up sale of Portuguese goodies for the Healdsburg Education Foundation (HEF). The one-day sale of Portuguese sweet bread and piri piri hot chocolate will take place at 235 Healdsburg Avenue on February 9, 2017 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.  Join us!
 


Anniversaries, New & Renewing Members
 
Hello my name is...
Please Make it a point to say "hello" to these folks!


Hunt Conrad | Wells Fargo Bank

Zialena Winery
Framing Arts Logo
Framing Arts
our "Bucks for Luck" sponsor
   
Congratulations to our JANUARY membership anniversaries!
Business
Years
W.C. Sanderson Ford 71
Garrett ACE Hardware 68
Healdsburg District Hospital 68
Fred Young Funeral Home 68
Durler Insurance 67
Sauers Properties 66
Aladdin Cleaners 63
Silveira Buick - GMC Trucks 63
Coldwell Banker, Giovannoni - Cooper 62
Healdsburg Lumber Co. 60
E & M Electric 58
L & M Motel 56
Opperman & Son, Inc. 55
Brandt Insurance 53
Pedroncelli Winery 53
Curtis & Associates 53
Domaine St. George Winery 52
WestAmerica Bank 49
The Healdsburg Tribune 39
Charles Reichel, CPA 38
Dry Creek Vineyard 36
Belle de Jour Inn 33
Best Western Dry Creek Inn 33
Amoruso Printing 32
Exchange Bank 30
Healdsburg Police Officers Assoc. 29
Swish Healdsburg 28
Friends of the Wine Library of Sonoma County 28
Redwood Empire Disposal 28
Cappo Management/McConnell Chevrolet CDJR 26
Redwood Moving & Storage 24
Cloverdale/Healdsburg KOA Camping Resort 23
Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary 23
Mill Creek Vineyards 23
Lambert Bridge Winery 23
Christopher Creek Winery 23
George Goobanoff Associates 23
Musicians Kathryn & Carl Vast 21
Golden Gate Landscape Management Inc. 18

Business Years
All Seasons Vacation Suites 17
Becoming Independent 17
Brush Bernard 17
The Spa Hotel Healdsburg 15
Wilson Winery 14
One-O-One 14
Passalacqua, Mazzoni, Gladden, Lopez & Maraviglia LLP 13
Willi's Seafood & Raw Bar 13
Sake 'O Japanese Restaurant 13
Mackenzie Design Studio 13
Healdsburg Community Nursery School 13
Healdsburg Fire Department 12
Holmes & Associates Computer Accounting Systems 10
Zizi 10
Williamson Wines 10
Healdsburg City Council 10
Healdsburg Tours 9
Shelton's Natural Foods Market 8
Friends of the Healdsburg Library 8
Grapevine Communications 7
Foss Creek Partners 7
Healdsburg Municipal Airport 7
Strong Financial Strategies, Loretta Strong Financial Advisor 6
Russian Riverkeeper 6
Pure Power Solutions 6
Crown Wine Shipping 4
Russian River Chamber Music 4
DLH Realty Capital 4
Speed of Sound Music 4
Next Investments, Inc. 3
North County Hospice - St. Joseph Health 3
Westwater Financial, Inc. 2
Kenneth Sipes Cinema 2
Alexander Valley Film Society 2
Alioto's Healdsburger 2
The Salvation Army - Lytton ARC 2
Wellness By Candy 1
Healdsburg Optometry 1

 

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


Be Updated on the Healdsburg Avenue Improvement Project

Stay up to date on the Healdsburg Avenue Improvement Project. This mutli-faceted project has its own website with updates, scope of the project, live webcam, designs, interactive map, etc.

Visit www.healdsburgaveimprovements.com to keep up with the improvements and to join the project's email list for immediate updates.
Many local businesses are HIRING!
Job Opportunities in Healdsburg
flying-business-man-sm.jpg
 
Click the link below if you or someone you know is looking for a job or career in and around Healdsburg.

http://business.healdsburg.com/jobs/

Does your business have open positions you would like to post on our website? Please email Aleena or call (707) 433-6935 about posting your job and career opportunities.
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
  • Community Happenings Email Advertising - $50/week, to list of over 1,400 subscribers

Contact Aleena Decker for more information at (707) 433-6935 or aleena@healdsburg.com.
Get Social With Your Business Listing

The Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau has add more social media options to online business listings located at www.healdsburg.com. In addition to Facebook and LinkedIn, chamber members can now add Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and Google+! If you are interested in adding your social media pages to your business listing, please email Aleena Decker with website links to your social media pages. 

Like us on Facebook      Follow us on Twitter      View our profile on LinkedIn      Find us on Google+      Find us on Pinterest      View on Instagram
                         
 
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 aleena@healdsburg.com.

 

 

 

 

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