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Do you have a booth yet for the Get Downtown Fair?
Early Booth Registration Ends September 9th!
Wednesday, October 12th
3:00-7:00 pm
Healdsburg Plaza
Free Admission
The Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce will be partnering with the City of Healdsburg again to produce the Healdsburg Business Showcase and Community Resource Fair on Wednesday, October 12th from 3-7pm and the whole town is invited to Get DOWNTOWN to check it out.
Introduce your business to the entire community. Booth space rental includes an 8-foot table, folding chairs and a listing in the official Healdsburg Tribune Get Downtown program which will be inserted in the newspapers in Healdsburg, Cloverdale, and Windsor.
Be sure to deck out your booth for the Best Booth Contest! Winner will receive a complimentary booth at the 2017 Get Downtown Business Showcase & Community Resource Fair.
We encourage giveaways, samples, and coupons.
Click here for 4th Annual Get Downtown Business Showcase & Community Resources Fair event page.
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How to Lead More Effective and Productive Meetings
Business Builder Workshop, September 28th
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Wednesday, September 28th
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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Raven Theater Players Rack Up Awards
And the winner is..... The Raven Players! And the winner is.....The Raven Players! And on and on it went the evening of the SOTA Awards (Sonoma County Theatre Arts Awards). The Raven Performing Arts Theater clinched five stunning awards out of nine nominations including:
Best Vocal Performance (Female) - Tina Lloyd Meals for Dolly Levi in Hello, Dolly!
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Chris Schloemp for Lenny in Of Mice and Men
Best Achievement in Lighting Design for - Dan Spears for Dracula
Best Achievement in Sound and Music Design - Tom Leukens for Dracula
Best Achievement in Props Design - Naomi Vincent for Dracula
"The Raven Player's five victories at the SOTAs represent a great substantial achievement", states Lito Briano, President of the Sonoma County Theatre Arts Awards. "The Raven has seen a big boost from last year to this year and I am ecstatic about this", Briano continues.
The SOTA Academy is composed of a variety of theatre artists from Sonoma County (actors, directors, writers, producers, artistic directors, stage managers, techniques, etc.). It's a peer and industry based system, much like the Tony's or Oscars as opposed to a people's choice or critics' awards group. This is the 8th annual award show for the growing organization.
Be sure to check out the Raven Performing Arts Theater's
next show!
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Brown Bag Workshops
These noon time workshops are free!
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Housing Action Plan Explained
Thursday, September 8th
12:00-1:00 pm
Healdsburg Chamber Office
217 Healdsburg Avenue
Healdsburg, CA
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Following seven months of extensive community outreach and public input, the City Council unanimously adopted the City's first ever Housing Action Plan (HAP). The HAP, drafted by the Community Housing Committee (CHC) with input from residents, is a strategic plan that promotes more affordable and diverse housing in our community including multi-family rental units, small lot and higher density product types.
Join us as the Housing and Development department explains the newly adopted Housing Action Plan!
Scams Against Businesses
Thursday, October 6th
12:00-1:00 pm
Healdsburg Chamber Office
217 Healdsburg Avenue
Healdsburg, CA
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The Better Business Bureau will discuss what current scams are targeting business owners, explain what to look out for and give you advice about how to avoid becoming a victim.
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Chamber to Host Candidates Forums
The Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce and the Healdsburg School District will be co-hosting two candidates forums. Both forums will be held at the Healdsburg High School Café. The City Council Candidate Forum will be on September 27, 7-9pm and the School Board Candidate Forum will be on September 28, 7-9pm. More information will be available as it gets closer to the date.
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Best Places to work in the North Bay
North Bay Business Journal
Congratulations to the following Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce members for earning a spot on North Bay Business Journal's 11th annual "Best Place to Work in the North Bay" list.
Becoming Independent
Costeaux French Bakery
Exchange Bank
George Petersen Insurance Agency
Goodwill Industries Redwood Empire
Healdsburg Lumber Company
Jackson Family Wines
Mengali Accountancy
Parkpoint Health Clubs
Sonoma Technology Inc.
Star Staffing
Summit State Bank
Vantreo Insurance Brokerage
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Public Hearing
Fish Habitat Flows and Water Rights Project (Fish Flow Project) Draft Environmental Impact Report
Tuesday, September 13, 3 p.m.
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Chambers
575 Administration Drive
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
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Why Men Aren't Working - And the Number Is Growing
Re-posted from the North Bay Leadership Policy Watch August 2016
The Washington Post's Wonkblog explored "Why Men Aren't Working - And the Number Is Growing," by Ylan Q. Mui (link). Many theories abound on why the number in men in America's workforce is declining. The blog says, But there's one statistic that has been vexing economists. The size of the nation's workforce -- known as the labor force participation rate -- continues to fall. Since the start of the downturn, the percentage of that population that has a job or is looking for one has dropped more than 3 percentage points, to 62.6 percent, a level not seen since the 1970s."
Mui says, "The problem is particularly pronounced among men between the ages of 25 and 54, traditionally considered the prime working years. Their participation rate has been declining for decades, but the drop-off accelerated during the recession. The high mark was 98 percent in 1954, and it now stands at 88 percent. A new analysis from the White House's Council of Economic Advisers found that the United States now has the third-lowest participation rate for "prime-age men" among the world's developed countries. In other words, Greece, Slovenia and Turkey have a larger share of men in their workforces than the United States does. The United States beats only Italy and Israel."
The article debunks the theory that women are supplanting the men, that isn't the case and in fact, the number of women in the workforce has also declined. So is it men availing themselves of Social Security Disability Insurance rather than looking for work? In short, no.
The answer is the lack of education of the men NOT in the workforce. Mui says, "the CEA concludes that the problem is one of education and the erosion of demand for low-skilled workers. More than 90 percent of college-educated men are in the workforce, compared with 83 percent of those with a high school diploma or less. It's a theme seen time and again in our increasingly globalized and high-tech economy: Blue-collar jobs that were once the cornerstone of the middle class get outsourced or replaced by automation." Again, we see that the Fourth Industrial Revolution is taking its toll on the ability to find work if you lack the skills needed to compete, and if the predictions are right, we will see much greater increases in the amount of men, and women, unable to participate in the labor force.
Another factor in the inability to find work also reflects on American life: America's high rate of incarceration. Says Mui, "People in prison are not counted as part of the population for the purposes of labor market statistics. At first blush, that would actually boost the participation rate: A smaller population means the share in the workforce is larger. But in reality, there are immense and well-documented barriers to the job market for workers once they leave prison. And the gloomy prospects of the formerly incarcerated outweigh the statistical benefit of having a large prison population."
We need to pay attention to these displaced workers and develop strategies and programs to help them return to gainful employment. Those people who are unable to be self-sufficient will shape our country's future with demands for equity and need for basic income.
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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. Tuesdays on Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 22, and Dec. 20.
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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August Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
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241 Healdsburg Avenue
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Photo of Siduri Wines by Natasha McGuire Photography
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Healdsburg Avenue Improvement Project: "What's Happening Now?"
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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Chamber Events
Business After Hours Mixer
Date: Wednesday, September 21st
Time: 5-7 pm
Location: Cast Wines, 8500 Dry Creek Road, Geyserville
Admission: Chamber Members are complimentary. Non-chamber members are $5
Enjoy professional networking, wine, hors d' oeuvres, and door prizes. Click here for more information!
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What's all the [ HYPE ]
Healdsburg Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs
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Morning Mojo
Date: Wednesday, September 14th
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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HYPE Mixer
Date: Thursday, September 29th
Time: 5:30-7:00 pm
Location: Pedroncelli Winery,
1220 Canyon Road, Geyserville
Complimentary to HYPE members.
About Pedroncelli Winery:
Winegrowing since 1927 in Sonoma County for four generations. Second, third and fourth generations work side-by-side today.
The Pedroncelli family farms 105 acres of vineyard in northern Dry Creek Valley and sources fruit from neighboring growers. We produce regionally-focused, perfectly balanced, varietally correct wines made with food, friends and family in mind. California wines with an Old World twist.
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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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Avalow
DiSalvo Plumbing
M.S. Ceramic Design
SVI Healdsburg, LLC
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Framing Arts
our "Bucks for Luck" sponsor |
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Congratulations to our AUGUST membership anniversaries!
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Business
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Years |
| HKG Estate Wines at Hop Kiln Vineyards |
40 |
| St. John the Baptist Catholic School |
35 |
| Healdsburg Realty |
28 |
| Healdsburg Senior Center Volunteers |
27 |
| Jackson Family Wines |
25 |
| Wine Country Group by Better Homes & Gardens |
22 |
| Grandma's Victorian Cottage |
17 |
| Selby Winery |
16 |
| Empire Mini Storage |
16 |
| Clutch Healdsburg |
15 |
| Wine Country Bikes |
13 |
| RE/MAX Full Spectrum |
13 |
| Healdsburg Inn on the Plaza, A Four Sisters Inn |
11 |
| Thomas George Estates |
7 |
| Healdsburg Bar & Grill |
7 |
| Spoonbar |
6 |
| Framing Arts of Healdsburg |
5 |
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Business
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Years |
| The Wurst Restaurant |
5 |
| Mateo's Cocina Latina |
5 |
| The Ragan Gallery |
5 |
| Beau Wine Tours |
5 |
| A Simple Touch Spa |
3 |
| 32 Winds Wine |
3 |
| Charles M. Schulz Museum & Research Center |
3 |
| Sonoma County Office of Education |
3 |
| Isis Oasis Sanctuary |
3 |
| Banshee Wines |
3 |
| National Wine Shipping |
2 |
| Decker Technology Solutions |
2 |
| Paul Mahder Gallery |
2 |
| SoFi Lending LLC |
2 |
| Sonoma Media Group |
2 |
| Villa Aix Vineyards |
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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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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/mo, 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,
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