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In this edition:
*Thank you to our Renewing Members!
*Maximize Your Membership Tip of the Week!
*Chamber Member Events & News - Advertise here for free & reach 1,300+
*Covid-19 Resources - Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant - Ends May 1
*Harassment Prevention Training - Required for all with 5+ Employees
*Upcoming Events - Business Showcase - April 27
Thank you for renewing your chamber membership!
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Amaturo Sonoma Media Group Job Fairs - May 4 & May 24

Barber Cellars - Sip & Shop Every Sunday - More Info

Bear Republic Lakeside Brewpub - Denim Day with Verity - Live Music & Auction - Apr 27

Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport Job Fair - Apr 26

Cheryl Teach Music - What instrument(s) have you/yours yearned to play? All Instruments Taught Online for Your Safety and Convenience! cherylteachmusic.com/(707) 326-8797 

City of Rohnert Park - Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Vacancy / Southwest Blvd Complete Streets Virtual Community Workshop - Apr 27 / Summer Recreation Guide / Party on the Plaza & Farmers Market

Conexion XV & Sweet 16 Boutique - Mother's Day Event - Vendor Booths - May 8

Fundemonium - Apr 25 Newsletter - LEGO Building and Baskets of FUN

Green Music Center - Summer at the Green - Tickets

LIME Foundation - Believe in the Dream Gala - Sept 8

North Bay Credit Union - First Time Home Buyers Webinar - Apr 27

NorthBay biz Magazine - Best of Voting - Vote for fellow Chamber Members - There is a Best Chamber Category too ;)

Nothing Bundt Cakes - Celebrate Administrative Professionals Week Apr 24-30

Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library - Apr 22 Newsletter & Friends of the Library Book Sale - May 4-7

Sally Tomatoes & Heirloom Cucina Italiana - Tuesday Night Stand-Up Comedy - Apr 26 / Thursday Night Trivia - Apr 28 / Click here for more events / Need meeting space? Board Room is Available

Social Advocates for Youth (SAY) - Redwood Credit Union is matching donations made by April 30 - Donate Here

SOMO Village Cowork - Prelaunch prices & save 65% off 1st month rent - Learn more


Sonoma Small Business Development Center - Click here to become a client and gain access to a vast network of experts / Workshop Calendar

Sonoma State University - Athletics Schedules: Baseball / Golf Men's / Golf Women's / Softball / Theatre Arts & Dance: Complete Schedule

United States Postal Service is hiring City & Rural Carriers / Virtual Job Fairs

Other Community News

Housing Land Trust - Home ownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income families - Homes for Sale

Red Cross Sound The Alarm - Free smoke alarms & volunteers opportunities
CA Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program
Grants of $2,500 to local microbusinesses significantly impacted by
COVID-19. Grant amounts and eligibility requirements are set by the funder, the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA).
The intent of this program is to provide relief to the hardest to reach microbusinesses and entrepreneurs. 
Application Window - Closes May 1 or until funds exhausted
Free at-home Covid-19 Tests from United States Government
Every home in the U.S. can order two sets of 4 at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests.
The tests will be completely free - there are no shipping costs
and you don’t need to enter a credit card number.
Covid-19 Testing & Vaccine Resources
The City has partnered with Sonoma County and Curative Testing to
bring COVID testing to the Community Center parking lot
Monday through Friday from 8am to 2pm - Hours may change
These are PCR tests, not rapid tests - Turnaround time 1 to 2 days

Appointment made at www.curative.com - Walk-ins may not be available
One month supply of N95 Masks at no cost
Our chamber is partnering with PPE Unite to provide businesses with
a one month supply of N95 masks for their employees.
These masks are provided by the State of CA. Click here to order.
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Renewal Fee Waivers 
Between March 1, 2021 and February 28, 2023, certain license types,
such as restaurants, bars, and other specified on-sale licenses
are eligible for a waiver of their annual license renewal fees.
Click here for more info / Click here for flyer
Additional Resources
Understanding The Premium Audit Process 

State Fund Employer Education Series - More Info
Our presenters will review aspects of the audit process and provide helpful tips and resources. Join us for a 40-minute presentation with live Q&A sessions. Open to all California employers and insurance brokers.
 
We'll be covering:
  • How the audit process works
  • What records are required
  • What is considered payroll
  • Most common payroll reporting errors

Tuesday, May 10, 2022
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Thursday, May 26, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Harassment Prevention Training

Do you have 5+ employees?
You should have completed training 1/1/2021!
Not a typo - training was due in 2021

Supervisors two hours / Nonsupervisory one hour
Online Training offered by CalChamber
20% Member Discount - Applied at check out
Supvs - $35.19 / NonSupvs - $20.79


Click here for flyer with more details
Thank you to our Business Showcase Sponsors!
Visit these booths at the Business Showcase!
365 Recreational Cannabis
AAA - Maria Sandoval 
Amaturo Sonoma Media Group & NorthBay biz Magazine
Amy's Drive Thru
Budget Blinds of Petaluma & West Santa Rosa
Chick-fil-A Rohnert Park
Cotati Historical Society
Crumbl Cookies
CSC Flooring & Design
Drive Wines
El Fogon Taco Shop
Enviro Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc
Fundemonium - Toys, Hobbies & Games
Fx Wellness Works & Paige Yayha, Streamline Advocates
Haven O'Halloran Realtor
Hitroff Consulting LLC
Innovative Business Solutions
Interim HealthCare of Sonoma County
J. Hilburn Men's Clothier, Janice Langan Personal Stylist
Journeys Photo Solutions
Magic Mirror Photo Booths
 Mary's Pizza Shack Rohnert Park
Metamorphosis IT Solutions
Mi Tejas Tacos
Mountain Mike's Pizza
North Bay Credit Union
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Numer1cal
Oaxaca in the Wine Country Mezcales
Poppy Bank
Recology Sonoma Marin
Redwood Credit Union
Reed Between The Lines Escape Rooms
Rotary Club of Rancho Cotati
Rotary Club of Rohnert Park-Cotati
Sai's Sprouts Preschool
Sally Tomatoes & Heirloom Cucina Italiana
SLB Business Management - PW Compliance
SOMO Cowork
Sonoma County Pride
Sonoma State University
Summit State Bank
Swirl Time
Symmetry Entertainment and Design
The Community Voice
The Education Foundation of Cotati & Rohnert Park
The LIME Foundation
The Sandoval Agency
Unsheltered Friends Outreach
Western Health Advantage
Wine Country Radio
Thank you Business Showcase raffle prize donors!
Amy's Drive Thru
Automotive Excellence
Barber Cellars
Bear Republic Brewing Company - Lakeside Brewpub
Cal Skate Rohnert Park
Cheryl Teach Music
Club Pilates Petaluma East
coLAB
Costco Wholesale - Rohnert Park
Crumbl Cookies
CSC Flooring & Design
Double Decker Lanes
Drive Wines
Enviro Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc
Essence Hair Studio
Fundemonium - Toy, Hobbies & Games
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Rohnert Park
InForm Fitness of Northern California
Maridadi Beste - Clothing & Handicrafts
Mary Kay Cosmetics - Marie Felis
Nan's Carpet Care
North Coast Carpet Care
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Pearl Essence Beauty
Poppy Bank
Red Lobster
Reed Between The Lines Escape Rooms
Rotary Club of Rohnert Park-Cotati
Sonoma County Airport Express
Sonoma Distilling Company
Storage Master Self Storage
Swirl Time
The Education Foundation of Cotati & Rohnert Park
Thelma Kirkwood CPA
Toppings Frozen Yogurt & Smoothie Bar
Note new location this month - Foxtail Golf Club
Register by Apr 29 to take advantage of the Early Bird Discount
Members & 1st Time Guests $25 / Non-Members $35
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Bring a friend to join you, so they can meet new customers too!
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