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Issue: # 15
January 2014
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Chamber to Receive $200,000 in Support from the City

Funds to be used for Economic Development

 

The Healdsburg City Council has agreed to contract with the Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce for economic development services for the fiscal year 2014-15. The $200,000 contract is funded from the � cent sales tax that the City Council enacted and which started to be collected in April of 2013, and must be spent in areas that will generate economic development for the community.

 

In past years the Chamber has been funded for economic development services by the City through the redevelopment agency. This funding which has been used to successfully promote the existing lodging, restaurant, retail businesses to visitors, and to offer business assistance to existing and new businesses, was eliminated by the State of California in 2012.

 

Funding from this contract will allow continued promotion of Healdsburg as a destination. It will also allow the continuation of our work in the area of business development and business retention.

 

The Chamber staff and Board will also be using this year to look at ways that the Chamber can continue working in the area of economic development, by developing programs that are self funded and sustaining. An example of this is the expansion of the Downtown Business District to better reflect the actual businesses that make up the downtown. The original DBD boundaries were drawn in 1987 and have not been updated since. The downtown has changed dramatically in 27 years and the redrawing of the boundaries and a recalculation of the assessments from the participating businesses should generate sufficient income to allow for the successful promotion of the DBD without financial support from the City. Additionally the Healdsburg in-town lodging properties are collecting a 2% occupancy tax that is being used for promotion through the Healdsburg Tourism Improvement District.

 

We all recognize that Healdsburg is a special place. We all also realize that we need to continue to promote our existing business, while encouraging the development of new businesses and continued economic diversity. The continuing challenge will be funding. 
Business Builder Series 
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Last year we launched our Business Builder series to provide our members with business training classes taught by professionals.  The program was a huge success with 7 workshops presented to over 115 attendees.

 

In a recent membership survey it was confirmed, the Business Builder workshops were relevant and valuable to those who attended; AND more Business Builder workshops in 2014 were requested in the areas of marketing, social media marketing and technology training.  Stay tuned for more to classes in 2014.

  

"Thanks to the Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce for a great Business Builder Workshop with Jan Mettler of Boss Dog Marketing. We immediately implemented some of Jan's strategies and have realized increased results. The material was clearly presented, relatable, and useful. Please keep up the great workshop series!  We'll be sure to attend some of your future offerings." 


- Carla Jeffries, Director of Business Operations, Thumbprint Cellars


"We found the Business Builder workshops to be a valuable addition to our ongoing commitment to excellence. Highly recommended for any business that wants to stay on the cutting edge."   


 -Chick Warner DVM, Memorial Beach Veterinary Hospital

Anniversaries, New & Renewing Members
 
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Please Make it a point to say "hello" to these folks!

Welcome to our 

newest members     

 

Chambers Resource Group

Law Office of Roxanne Davis 
Jones PC

Wright Contracting

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our "Bucks for Luck" sponsor

   

Congratulations to our DECEMBER membership anniversaries!

 

38 Years - Eddinger Enterprises, Inc.

26 Years - John A. Holt & Geraldine P. Holt    

22 Years - Alliance Medical Center

22 Years - Crabtree Land Surveying  

22 Years - Mazzocco Sonoma Winery 

21 Years - Healdsburg Signs Inc.

21 Years - RLA Sheet Metal Inc.

20 Years - Rainsong Shoes

19 Years - Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery

 


11 to 15 Years
Honor Mansion, A Resort Inn
Paul Sullivan, CFP(R) LPL Financial Advisor 
Sonoma County Farm Trails 
Burke's Canoe Trips
6 to 10 Years
Kreck Design
Friends of Lake Sonoma
El Farolito
Birdsong Property Management
Platypus Wine Tours 
 
1 to 5 Years
h2hotel
Rika Meyer
Authentic Wine Country
Boss Dog Marketing
Healdsburg SHED
LegalMatch
New to You
Volante Planning & Design L.L.C.

               

Thank you for your many years of dedication

to the Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce and to your contribution to the local economy.

Membership Communications 

We believe it's our job to keep our members informed yet not filling your inbox with unwanted emails.  To keep you up-to-date here is how you can expect to receive pertinent information from us in the future.

 

Dates Ahead - goes out Tuesday afternoons, announces upcoming chamber meetings & events

 

Community Happenings - goes out the later part of the week, a community courtesy announcement of upcoming  local community-oriented events from our chamber members & non-profit organizations.

 

Newsletter - goes out the beginning of each month via email providing newsworthy information about the latest happenings at the Chamber and in our community, acknowledges membership anniversaries for the prior month, and announces our newest members.

 

Special Announcements, Crime Alerts/Fraud Alerts - go out on an as needed basis.

 

Facebook and Google+ - please follow us on Facebook and Google+, as this is where we share what is going on daily, and help to promote our members. 
Become a Member

 

The Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau is the premier business membership organization in northern Sonoma County with over 600 active members.  Our missions is to encourage and promote a positive, balanced, vital economy and preserve those unique qualities that are good for business and make Healdsburg a special place in which to live, work and visit.   

The Chamber in partnership with the City of Healdsburg provide business and economic development assistance, so if you or someone you know is interested in starting or relocating a business to Healdsburg please have them contact our office. 

To learn more about how you can become involved with the chamber contact Jennifer LeBrett, Business & Membership Development Director. (707) 433-6935 or jennifer@healdsburg.com

 

Online membership application

2014 Chamber Board

Rollie Atkinson, Healdsburg Tribune
Shelley Anderson, Healdsburg High School, Chair Elect
Mark Decker, Exchange Bank, Chair
Octavio Diaz, Agave
George Diebold, Healdsburg Floor Covering
Donna del Rey, Healdsburg School Board
Jason Farmer, Hotel Healdsburg
Marissa Manna Farrell, So Eventful
Bob Fraser, Redwood Moving & Storage
Jeff Harding, Healdsburg Unified School District
Daniele Maraviglia, Passalacqua, Mazzoni, Gladden, Lopez & Maraviglia, Past Chair
Kevin McGee, TRADECRAFT Strategic Consultancy and Legal Counsel, Treasurer
Steve Plamann, Aaction Rents
Tanya Scott, Thumbprint Cellars
Michael Skurtun, Healdsburg Nursery, Secretary
Greg Wilcox, Lambert Bridge Winery
Jim Wood, Healdsburg City Council
Candy Yandell, Summit State Bank

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.

 

 

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 Jennifer@healdsburg.com.

 

 

 

 

Now Online - The Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau Community Profile & Membership Directory

 

(Healdsburg, CA) - The Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau is excited to announce the launch of its new publication website at http://www.villageprofile.com/california/healdsburg/.

This interactive site features the editorial, pictures and design elements of the Chamber's recently published, full-color community profile and membership directory. Included on the publication website is a link to a free downloadable eBook - an exact replica of the print publication in digital form, complete with links to member and advertiser websites. In addition, users will find links to the Chamber website, the publication's advertiser directory and the Chamber's searchable membership directory, available at www.vpmobile.us, where users search member businesses by name or category, access contact information and easily connect directly to business websites.  


 

The eBook is downloadable to computer desktops and on-the-go via most wireless, web-enabled devices - generating added Chamber, business and community exposure to a worldwide audience, anytime, anywhere. 


In addition, the Chamber's Village Profile� App, available via either the iPhone or Android, by our exclusive app developer, MC Solutions, is active. The app provides the Chamber, its members and advertisers access to their community in one touch, anytime, anywhere, from their handheld Smartphone devices. Downloadable from the iTunes store or Android marketplace, the Village Profile� App is comparable to navigating through www.villageprofile.com, with features including the community publication cover graphic; links to editorial chapters; access to the advertiser directory complete with reciprocal links; one-click, GPS-driven directions to all Chamber advertisers' business locations; including direct dial and direct email capabilities.  

This leading-edge, technologically advanced, royalty-generating publication is produced at NO COST to the Chamber, and is made possible through a partnership between the Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau and Village Profile� - an innovative Chamber publisher.

For publication information, please call 800-600-0134 x220, e-mail jcn@villageprofilemail.com, or fill out the following no-obligation RFP.

 

 

Visit Communities Across America: http://www.villageprofile.com
Chamber Events
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        Business After Hours
        When: January 15   
        Time: 5-7PM
        Where: Silveria Buick-GMC
985 Healdsburg Avenue

                      Healdsburg, 95448

  

 
Remember to Bring your Business Cards and Credit Cards or Cash for the 50/50 Raffle.


What's all the [ HYPE ] 

Healdsburg Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs + Chamber Mixer    

 

 

  

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

 
 

 

Got questions? Email us at healdsburgyoungpros@gmail.com 
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2014 HYPE Board

Paul Fraser, Redwood Moving & Storage, Parliamentarian  
Rachel Droesch, So Eventful, Chair  
Alexis Greenberg,Healdsburg Art, Events Chair
Ashley Mauritson, Mauritson Family Winery, Secretary 
Crystal Larkins, Pinnacle Capital Mortgage, Communications Chair  
Marisol Vigil, American River Bank, Treasurer  
Andrew McMaster, Vinsource, Membership Chair 
Aleena Decker, Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau, Staff Representative


We look forward to our exciting year of professional development, networking, developing leadership, and community outreach. With over 30 local business Memberships, we have a lot in store and networking opportunities. If interested in being a guest speaker or having your business join HYPE, please email us at
 
2014 Chamber Meeting Calendar

2013 Chamber Highlights  



January

Our first "New Member Reception" was held at Summit State Bank giving us an opportunity to meet our newest members, introduce them to other new members, Chamber staff and board members in a relaxed setting, while enjoying coffee and pastries.

 

February

We kicked off our "Business Builders" Workshops with a presentation by Kerry Rego, about utilizing Facebook to promote your business.

 

March

The Healdsburg Chamber represented the Healdsburg hospitality businesses at the Biannual Concierge Show held in San Francisco. It's amazing how many people recognize the name "Healdsburg"!

Dena Lash presented our second "Business Builder" Workshop on hiring the best person for the job.

 

April

Healdsburg Chamber Ambassadors attended the Northern California Chamber Ambassador Rally in Vallejo.

Kerry Rego presented another "Business Builder" workshop on making use of social media in your business.

New Member Reception at Bean Affair.

May


We hosted the Annual Bike to Work Day on May 9th from 6-9am. Our first Home and Garden Show took place May 10-11 at Villa Chanticleer.  
June


Opened the upstairs office in the Visitors Center to incubate start-up business VinSource.  
July

27th Annual Harvest Century Bike Tour!  
August

Jan Mettler presents at Business Builders -topic branding your winery or tasting room.  
September


New Member reception at Stark Winery Tasting Room. Healdsburg Chamber participates as a sponsor in the Annual City Golf Tournament.
Business Builder, with Jan Mettler, more on Marketing  

October

The first Annual Healdsburg Business Showcase and Community Resource Fair, co sponsored with the City of Healdsburg take place in the Plaza.

Business Builder, Jerry Craven, Developing your Brand Through Storytelling. 

November

Chamber and the Downtown Business District host the 10th Annual Holiday Party in the Downtown, Thanksgiving weekend.

 

December
Holiday party at Tayman Park Clubhouse, 2nd Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest. Record number of participants in Strolling Dine Around.

 

 

 

 

OUR HOUSE IS YOUR HOUSE

The Santa Rosa Entertainment group has a variety of auditoriums available to meet your every need. Book your corporate meeting, private screening, birthday party, client / employee appreciation or other special event and make it a memorable occasion. Let us assist you with developing your "run of show" to customize your unique needs.

 

Options Include (Location Dependent):

Available seating from 40 to 400

Private Party Room

PowerPoint for your presentation

Food, wine & beer service

Use your Personal DVD/Blu-Ray or choose from one of our current films.

Special rates to groups renting after hours or prior to the first scheduled show of the day.

Prices vary depending on date, time and size of auditorium. Non-profit rates available.

 

CORPORATE MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Distinguish your event by adding a private screening. Power up your PowerPoint presentation by utilizing our big screen. Great for client or employee appreciation.

 

INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS AND FUNDRAISERS

Rent our house to share your latest project with the cast and crew or showcase it as a special event.

 

GROUPS AND FIELD TRIPS

All concessions are available.

 

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Hold your child's party in the exciting atmosphere of a movie theatre. It's an unforgettable experience.

 

THEATRE  RATES

$400 for 2 � rental prior to noon

$500 between noon and 7:00pm

$750 after 7:00pm

$150 fee for AV including point and microphone

Add a current film to your event for an additional charge.

 

BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT THE AIRPORT THEATRE

$165 for 10 guests. ($195 for 3D Films): Includes rental of The Hanger, our private party room, for one hour either before or after the show, party decorations, tableware, two pitchers of soda. Add'l pp charge for over 10 guests.

 

 

For more information contact Catherine DePrima, Director of Marketing

(707) 523-1586 xt. 23  lcdeprima@theatreservices.com  l  www.sregmovies.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