Monday, December 7, 2020
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In this edition:
*Holiday Lights - Reserve Booth Space & Register to Attend - Limited spots
*Harassment Prevention Training - 5+ Employees - Deadline Jan 1, 2021
*Making Sense of Mondays: New Series - It's Time to Activate not Hibernate
*Welcome New Members & Thank yous for Membership Renewals
*Chamber Members Events & News - Support our members
*Covid-19 Resources - How will new Stay Home Order impact your business?
Be a part of the 2020 ''Drive Thru"
Holiday Lights Celebration!
Fri, Dec 18 & Sat, Dec 19 - 5 to 8pm

Still time to reserve a booth spot!
Check out Pinterest for fun booth ideas!
Electricity is available.

Booths can include a flyer or item in the 200 goodie bags & will be
recognized in the event program!

Best Decorated Booth Prizes:
1st Place - $40 Mary's Pizza Shack RP
2nd Place - $30 Honey Badger Coffee
3rd Place - $20 Acme Burger

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Booth Deadline Dec 9
Reserve your spot here!

Planning to attend?
Attendee Registration is now open!
Free to Attend - 50 cars each 1/2 hour
Harassment Prevention Training

Did you know businesses with 5+ employees must complete training by 1/1/2021?

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


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This week's Making Sense of Mondays Article:
by Andy Springer, Business Consultant and Coach

Check out this new Making Sense of Mondays Series:
It's Time to Activate not Hibernate
You will find this series and others here on our website.

Below is an excerpt, click here to read the entire article:

“Moans of despair and hopelessness filled the halls of Santa’s workshop. The faces of countless elves fell in disbelief, and the North Pole shuddered as Santa’s horrendous announcement regarding Christmas was heard by all.

“Due to this year’s dreadful flying conditions, bad weather, thick fog,” began Santa, “and for safety’s sake, we are strongly considering the cancelation of Christmas.”

Canceling Christmas! Who does such a thing? Only an evil villain like FROST or the GRINCH would even consider such a horrible idea. Something must be done and fast!.....Read more
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Free wellness profiles are provided to ensure incredible results!    

This pet-friendly hotel, offers great customer service and free Wi-Fi, just a couple of the
extra perks that make guests feel right at home.
Our new hot breakfast will keep you ready
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to kick start your morning than with
our hot sandwich station.
Thank you for renewing your chamber membership!
Chamber Members Events & News
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97.7 The River and Roger Farah of Cross Country Mortgage are teaming up to recognize local community heroes in the North Bay. Nominate your Hero at www.977TheRiver.com.

Amaturo Sonoma Media & K-Hits 104.9 introducing A Sonoma County Christmas - includes website listing, email blasts, radio spots & NorthBay biz Magazine ad

coLAB Holiday Special - Have you tried a coworking space? Take advantage of our FREE DAY PASS or FREE WEEK to try us out.

Exchange Bank & Sonoma County GO LOCAL - Local Business Strategies for the 2021 Sonoma County Landscape - Dec 10 - Free Zoom Workshop

Fundemonium - Dec 6 Newsletter - We are Open, Safe, Festive & Fun

Hive by Flannel Subscription Website System - Beautiful, affordable, results-oriented websites for small businesses that want to get noticed - only $125 a month

Intelligent Heart latest article - Solving the Covid-Christmas Conundrum

Napa-Sonoma Small Business Development Center - Free business advisers &
Dec 7 Newsletter - NEW Regional Stay Home Order, FREE Webinars & More

North Bay Credit Union - Coloring Contest for Kids & Grown-Ups

Providence St Joseph - December Newsletter - Wellness at your Fingertips

Redwood Credit Union Kicks off Holiday Giving Program - Partners with Center of Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership Secret Santa & Redwood Empire Food Bank

Rohnert Park - Cotati Regional Library - Business Resources


Sonoma County Library - SLAM 2020: A Virtual Teen Poetry Slam - Dec 12


Sonoma State University Theatre, Arts & Dance - On Stage Virtual Performances

The Press Democrat three month "Shop SoCo" Campaign puts local business front and center with the widest, largest reach of North Bay shoppers.

Other Announcements

City of Rohnert Park - Subscribe to Business Updates

Save Sonoma County Small Businesses Online Concert - Pokeman Music Stars & More and Press Democrat Article concerning their GoFundMe Fundraiser
Regional Stay Home Order - Announced Dec 3 - Currently no change for Sonoma County - Continue to follow Purple Tier Guidelines - New Order goes into effect if ICU Beds in Bay Area Region drops below 15% - See how your business is affected

California Dept of Public Health Covid-19 - Click here for Chart of Business Activity allowed by Tier - Sonoma County currently in Purple

Financial Programs

Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): Reimbursement for paid leave costs related to Covid-19. Eligible businesses must have fewer than 500 employees.

Small Business Relief Grant: $500 million in grants will soon be available for small businesses in California. Sign up here to receive updates when the program officially launches.

Main Street Small Business Tax Credit: Allows a small business hiring credit against California state income taxes or sales and use taxes.Eligible businesses must have 100 or fewer employees as of Dec. 31, 2019, and suffered a 50% decrease or more in income tax gross receipts, when comparing Q2 2020 to Q2 2019

Tax Relief & Extensions: Taxpayers returns due between Dec. 1, 2020 and April 30, 2021 (for all but the largest taxpayers) will be extended.

CURA Project - Covid-19 Urgent Response & Aid: Community project delivering supportive services, healthcare navigation and emergency financial assistance to Latinx and Indigenous residents of Sonoma County most affected by Covid-19.
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