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2016 Media Sponsors
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2016 Restaurant Participants:
Baci Café & Wine Bar
Authentic Italian & Mediterranean cuisine
Bravas Bar de Tapas
Authentic Spanish tapas with a twist
Barndiva & Barndiva Bistro
Local, seasonal, delicious
Café Lucia
New Portuguese Cuisine
Campo Fina
Southern Italian & Mediterranean small plates
Charlie Palmer's Dry Creek Kitchen
Progressive American Cuisine
Costeaux French Bakery
To be held at Camellia Inn B&B
Healdsburg Shed
sustainable, local food
Guiso
Latin Fusion
Persimmon
Asian Fusion
Mateo's Cocina Latina
Authentic Yucatan
Siduri Wine Lounge
Acclaimed wines, small bites
spoonbar
Contemporary American Fare
Willi's Seafood & Raw Bar
Seafood, small plates
Click here for brochure and registration.
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4th Annual Get Downtown Fair
A big thank you to all the businesses and organizations that participated in the 4th Annual Get Downtown Business Showcase & Community Resource Fair. Your support made for a fun and successful fair. Fair-goers enjoyed the myriad of Healdsburg businesses represented in the plaza.
Time to vote for best booth!
The Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce Board has narrowed down the selection for best booth at the fair. Please review the pictures below and cast your vote to
[email protected]. Please vote by Friday, November 18th.
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| Brandt Financial Insurance |
Left Coast Marketing |
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| Cafe Lucia |
Costeaux French Bakery |
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| So Eventful |
Healdsburg Senior Living Community |
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Bike Tour Registration Opens with New Partner
The registration for the 31st Annual Healdsburg Bike Tour is officially open and we are pleased to announce our partnership with Healdsburg Rotary Sunrise. The tour scheduled for April 29, 2017 will stage once again from Healdsburg Community Center where we moved the tour last year. Healdsburg Rotary Sunrise has entered into a three year agreement to purchase the bike tour from the Healdsburg Chamber, learning the ropes as they go along. The price this year is $85.00 per person and includes plentiful, healthy snacks at rest stops along the way, the collectible bandana map and lunch with beer, wine and entertainment at the conclusion of the ride. Routes through some of Healdsburg's most scenic valleys include a 20 mile route, a 35 mile route and a 60 mile route. The routes are well signed and include SAG support and CHP escorts. We are always looking for volunteers to help with this fun event. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer please contact Aleena Decker at
[email protected] or 433-6935.
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Four Candidates Apply for Chamber Board Seats
Four chamber members in good standing have applied for the three vacant seats on the Healdsburg Chamber Board of Directors
Dan Maraviglia an attorney with Passalacqua, Mazzoni, Gladden, Lopez and Maraviglia LLP, has previously served on the Chamber Board and enjoys being actively involved in economic development and the business community. Dan also previously served on the Government Review Committee. He is offering his business and legal acumen and institutional memory.
Evelyn Mitchell is an active member of the Sonoma County Humane Society Board and was actively involved in negotiations with the City of Healdsburg when they were completing and opening the Healdsburg Center for Animals. She would like to maintain a balance between visitor serving businesses and others in the business community.
Sam Tesconi works at Quivira Vineyard and is involved with providing customized guest experiences. He would like to use his expertise in marketing and promotion to help Healdsburg businesses maximize their potential by furthering the use of advertising and digital marketing strategies that will keep customers engaged and improving how consumers interact with local businesses.
Nancy Woods from Merriam Vineyards has served on the Board of the Wine Road and is currently a Board member of the Russian River Valley Winegrowers. A thirty year veteran of the wine industry she represents a perspective that reflects the wineries in the surrounding valleys.
You should be receiving your ballot via email. The last day to submit your ballot is Friday, November 18 at 5:00 pm. Please let us know if you have any questions. I can be reached at
[email protected] or 433-6935
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Local Measure Endorsements
Healdsburg Ballot Measure R
The Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has unanimously endorsed a YES vote on Healdsburg ballot Measure R which increases the annual growth cap from an average of 30 market rate housing units per year to 70 per year, with over 50% of those units to be in multi-family homes, live/work, townhouses and rentals. This is the kind of housing that the community has been asking for. In addition Measure R increases the inclusionary requirement from 15% to 30% doubling the number of affordable units that will be built by the private sector. In making this endorsement the board made the following statement, "A healthy business climate is dependent upon a secure workforce. In order to assure a secure workforce, stable housing must be available to all segments of the community."
For further information on the Yes on R campaign go to www.werhealdsburg.org.
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SCLA takes a stand on Measure L
The Sonoma County Lodging Association (SCLA) opposes the proposed Measure L - Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) increase initiative.
Although we do agree with the equity of the measure bringing all communities up to the current 12% tax on lodging that cities and towns have imposed, we do oppose the measure because there is a significant gap in the collection of TOT funds by the County Tax Collections office. We see this as unfair and inequitable to those property owners and managers who follow the laws of acquiring a TOT tax number and collecting taxes from our visitors.
The 9% TOT tax generated in the unincorporated area earned $12,530,502 in 2015 which was the highest TOT tax revenue ever. Initially, as reported in a September 2014 County audit, the collection gap in TOT was thought to be somewhere between $500,000 and $1,300,000 depending on the metric used in the report. Recently, it has come to the attention of the Sonoma County Lodging Association that the actual gap for 2015 may be in excess of $2,800,000. Since TOT collection began in 1986 it has been pointed out that the potential uncollected tax over the last 10 years is estimated at over $20,000,000.
The SCLA strongly believes the County should focus on putting a system in place to collect TOT due from all eligible entities and fine those who are not playing by the rules before asking the lodging entities to collect more taxes from our visitors.
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HERO Card 2017
Get on the card!
2016 is coming to an end and it is time to update the Healdsburg Employee Recognition Opportunity (HERO) card. What is the HERO 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.
To be placed on the 2017 HERO card as a business offering a HERO special, simply fill out the HERO Form and return it to Aleena at the Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce by Monday, December 19th. The form can be returned by email to [email protected], fax to (707) 433-7562, or mailed to 217 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA 95448.
Thank you to all the businesses who are currently offering a HERO special. Click here to see 2016 HERO specials.
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Keep up to date with the Downtown Holiday Party on Facebook and on the chamber website!
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Chamber Holiday Mixer & Ugly Sweater/Necktie Contest
Date
: Wednesday, December 21st
Time
: 5:00-7:00 pm
Location
: Dry Creek Inn Krug Event Center, 198 Dry Creek Road Healdsburg
Admission
: Complimentary to Healdsburg Chamber members. $5 for non-members.
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Pictured right is last year's ugly holiday sweater runner up and winner. Pictured above is the Krug Event Center. |
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What's all the [ HYPE ]
Healdsburg Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs
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Morning Mojo
Date: Wednesday, November 9th
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!
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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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Babierge - Kathleen & Meredith,
Independent Trusted Partners
Healdsburg Art Atelier
Oska
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Framing Arts
our "Bucks for Luck" sponsor |
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Congratulations to our OCTOBER membership anniversaries!
| Business |
Years |
| John Del Monte, DPM |
37 |
| Healdsburg Farmers' Market |
37 |
| Alexander Valley Vineyards |
28 |
| Calderwood Inn |
28 |
| Rotary Club of Healdsburg |
27 |
| Double 'O' Mini-Storage |
27 |
| Bell's Healdsburg Ambulance Service |
26 |
| Mark West Area Chamber of Commerce |
25 |
| Sebastopol Area Chamber of Commerce |
25 |
| Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce |
25 |
| Sonoma County Economic Development Board |
25 |
| Cotati Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center |
25 |
| Atterbury & Associates, Inc. |
25 |
| The UPS Store |
22 |
| Mr. Moon's |
21 |
| Mane Attraction |
21 |
| Villaggio Dental |
21 |
| Pezzi King Vineyards |
20 |
| Gardenworks Inc. |
20 |
| Memorial Beach Veterinary Hospital |
20 |
| Ann Marie Fine Jewelry |
19 |
| Mary Kay Cosmetics, Peggy Decker |
19 |
| Outlander Men's Gear |
18 |
| Walter & Prince, LLP |
16 |
| Upstairs Art Gallery |
15 |
| White Oak Vineyards & Winery |
15 |
| Shoffeitt's off the Square |
15 |
| Pacific Coast Air Museum |
15 |
| Toad Hollow Vineyards Tasting Room |
15 |
| B&G Group Inc. |
14 |
| Hand Fan Museum |
14 |
| Wine Country Travelodge |
14 |
| Healdsburg Center for the Arts |
13 |
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| Business |
Years |
| Bob's Signs |
13 |
| Healdsburg Community Services |
13 |
| Pizzando |
13 |
| Healdsburg Jazz Festival |
13 |
| Mauritson Family Winery |
12 |
| Kelley & Young Wine Garden Inn |
11 |
| Raven Performing Arts Theater |
11 |
| Rotten Robbie Gas Station, #63 |
11 |
| Papapietro Perry Winery |
11 |
| Stephen & Walker Winery, LTD |
10 |
| 101 Things To Do - Wine Country Magazine |
10 |
| Senator Mike McGuire |
10 |
| Acacia Exchange Services, Inc. |
10 |
| Truett Hurst Winery |
8 |
| Russian River Covered RV Storage |
8 |
| Healdsburg Vacation Homes |
8 |
| Access Healdsburg Media Center |
6 |
| Purls of Joy and sew much more! |
6 |
| Bean Affair |
5 |
| Behind the Gates Tours |
4 |
| Healdsburg Vintage |
4 |
| Cafe Lucia |
4 |
| Paychex, Inc. |
4 |
| Campo Fina |
4 |
| Sonoma Millworks |
3 |
| Wine Country Walking Tours - Fine Wine and Foodie Walking Tours |
3 |
| Uptick Vineyards & Winery |
2 |
| Healdsburg Emporium |
2 |
| Top of the Morning Tree Care |
1 |
| Neibaron Law |
1 |
| Spicy Vines |
1 |
| Sonoma County Winegrape Commission |
1 |
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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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Downtown Healdsburg
Familiarization Tours for Employees
By Wine Country Walking Tours and the Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce
Who:For businesses and organizations operating in Healdsburg and their employees.
Why:One way to impress visitors and locals alike with our friendly hometown spirit is to help them find what they're looking for by knowing where things are in downtown Healdsburg. Plus, the more downtown businesses know about one another, the more we can help each other create a warm and welcoming experience for our customers.
Many downtown employees don't live in Healdsburg, and might not be able to tell customers how to find the nearest drug store or flower shop, or where the police station or post office is located. This tour gives you and your employees the opportunity to learn more about Healdsburg, and to connect with its business community.
When:9 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday November 22. LAST TOUR DATE!
Where:Tours begin with a brief history presentation at the Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce, followed by a walking tour of downtown Healdsburg.
How:This tour is a collaborative effort between the Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce and Wine Country Walking Tours.
Reservations are required 24 hours in advance.
(Tour size is limited)
For reservations: call
707.758.4725
What:Each session covers the history of Healdsburg, current information about the town, and a walking tour to meet a few of the local proprietors and get familiar with your neighbors. Let us know if you have a particular topic you would like us to discuss or a specific establishment for us to visit.
Each attendee will receive a Healdsburg directory, map, current events calendar, and various goodies along the tour route. The Healdsburg Familiarization Tour will visit art galleries, retail stores, restaurants, hotels, B&Bs, tasting rooms, breweries, cider houses, grocery stores, drug stores, the post office, etc.
Cost:$15 per person for Chamber members and their employees, and $20 per person for non-members.
What To Bring:Your questions!
Come, walk the streets with us and
get to know Healdsburg a little better!
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How to Lead More Effective and Productive Meetings
Business Builder Workshop, January 18th
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Wednesday, January 18th
8:45-11:00 am
Continental breakfast provided.
Healdsburg Chamber Office
217 Healdsburg Avenue
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Time is money, and you can't afford to have your meetings fail. Dynamic, well-planned and engaging meetings get results!
What you will learn:
- How to improve your personal effectiveness leading and participating in meetings
- New tools to help with meeting structure and process
- How to help participants make quality decisions and follow through on action items
What we will cover:
Effective and Ineffective Meetings; Self-Assessment; Role of Accountability in Meetings; Handling Meeting Challenges; Designing Agendas and Meeting Goals; Facilitating Decision-Making; Engaging Virtual Participants
Presenter: Lynn Woznicki, MA, MAOD
Lynn Woznicki is an accomplished facilitator and trainer with Woznicki Consulting, and professor in the SSU Masters in Organization Development Program. Lynn has a passion for working with individuals to improve performance, and have fun in the process. Lynn shares, "I love giving people the tools they need to become more effective and successful in their life and work. My trainings are highly interactive and geared to the needs of participants."
Visit
www.wozconsulting.com to learn more.
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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.
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October through December holiday events in Healdsburg.
Click
here to download the calendar.
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Many local businesses are HIRING!
Job Opportunities in Healdsburg
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.
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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 $200/year
- Community Happenings Email Advertising - $50/week, to list of over 1,400 subscribers
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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.
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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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Sincerely,
Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau |
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