It was a week of Masterminds, Mixers and Ribbon cuttings! The week began with EDG (Entrepreneur Development Group) led by Dr. Brian Gladden of Strategy & Innovation Institute and Stacey Kauffman, SK Collective, leading about 15 business owners in a discussion/mastermind helping them with the challenges in their business.

A big thank you to Topgolf for hosting our monthly Ambassador meeting! Lunch was delicious, and your team provided exceptional service. We truly appreciate your hospitality!

At the Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce, we are incredibly grateful for our dedicated team of Ambassadors. Their commitment to supporting our members, welcoming new businesses, and helping foster meaningful connections is an essential part of what makes our Chamber community so special. 

First Northern Bank hosted a fantastic Member Mixer at their branch where everyone enjoyed live music, wine from Hill Top Oaks Winery, brews from Monk's Cellar, and bites from Culture & Crumb; great connections and networking!

Celebrating their grand opening with a Ribbon Cutting was the Universal Conservatory of Ballet.

Thank you to Rooftop Macarons for hosting our October Ignite Coffee Chat and providing a welcoming space for young professionals to connect!

We appreciate Kara Wilson of CASA of Placer, Yuba & Sutter for sharing insights on CASA’s mission and how young professionals can advocate for children in foster care.

We have six new members this week, join us in welcoming them:

• Flashback Memory Magnets
• Boot Barn
• Darren Paquette - Keller Williams Realty, Roseville
• Enoven Truck Body & Equipment
• Brand Lift 360
• Homecare by Athena

Join us for the Fired Up! Business Forum for Young Professionals on October 16 at Randy Peters Catering and Event Center in Roseville. This engaging forum will bring together emerging professionals and established leaders for meaningful conversations focused on leadership, mentorship, professional growth, and empowering the next generation of business leaders.

We are pleased to welcome Amy Ohran, President and CEO of Palisades Tahoe, as our keynote speaker.

Our panel will feature:

Andrea Gallardo, Co-Founder and COO of Alchemy Surf Resort

Chris Gallardo, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Alchemy Surf Resort

John Jacobs, Vice President of Communications for Sacramento Republic FC

Interested in sponsoring or registering? Click the link HERE.

Joint Placer Valley Mixer

Our Joint Placer Valley Mixer is just around the corner on Thursday, October 15th from 5:00-7:00PM at Sports Basement, shortly after their ribbon cutting! General Admission tickets provide access to the mixer and include small bites and drinks thanks to Catered to You, Clay City BBQ, Monk's Cellar, Sabores De Mexico, Satticus Cellars, and Savor & Sip! Also joining us will be Milou & Olin Photography who will be offering complimentary head shots for the evening!

Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Vendor Tables are $250, including a table at the event and 2 tickets. The Networking Sponsor receives a table at the event, logo listed on our webpage, social media mention, and 6 tickets to the event for $500. Please visit our webpage if interested in one of these sponsorship opportunities.

Don’t miss this opportunity to network, build new connections, and celebrate the Grand Opening of Sports Basement with our regional business community. 

October Economic Development and Government Affairs Meeting

Registration is live for our October 23rd Economic Development and Government Affairs Meeting at Randy Peters Catering and Events Center from 8:00AM - 9:30AM!

With elections around the corner, this month’s meeting will feature our State of Media Panel, featuring political reporters, sharing their insights on the California and regional political landscape heading into this upcoming cycle. Our panelists will include Alex Bell - Host of "To the Point with Alex Bell" from ABC10, Greg Micek - Newsroom Producer from CapRadio, and Nikki Laurenzo - Anchor and Host of "Inside California Politics" from KTXL FOX40.

Our moderator for the conversation will be Pamela Wu - Director of News and Media Relations for UC Davis Health. Pamela’s career has included broadcast journalism, public relations, and communications training. She’s remembered locally as a former KCRA 3 anchor. She was nominated for an Emmy Award for hosting the cultural affairs program “KCRA 3 Common Ground” and received the Unity Award in Media for her political reporting.

We are excited to hear from this esteemed panel and learn from their experience. This meeting would not be possible without the support of our sponsor, City of Roseville Electric Utility! 

Installation Dinner Award Nominations

The deadline to make nominations for our Athena Award and Edward M. Friedman Community Service Award is Friday, October 30th!

The Athena Award honors women who demonstrate professional excellence, meaningful community involvement, and a commitment to helping others.

The Edward M. Friedman Community Service Award recognizes an individual whose leadership, ethics, community service, and charitable contributions have made a meaningful impact in South Placer County.

The Athena Award and Edward M. Friedman Community Service Award voting forms are linked. We look forward to celebrating our incredible community members on this night of legacy!

Governor Signs Employment Bills into Law

Governor Newsom has signed over 20 employment-related bills, impacting employer operations in California, based on those passed in the 2025-2026 California legislative session. Here are 3 that members should be aware of:

AB 1697 - “Stay or Pay” Effective Date Fix

This will push back the 2025 Anti-Trap Act’s restrictions on stay or pay repayment clauses, so they apply to contracts entered on or after January 1, 2027, rather than January 1, 2026. Expands the new hire bonus exception to include post-hire bonuses, and adds new exceptions for grant funded programs, securities or insurance producer agreements, and advanced paid time off benefits. Carries an urgency clause. This was signed on September 30th, 2026, and is effective immediately.

AB 1331 - Workplace Surveillance in Private Areas

AB 1331 prohibits employers from using surveillance tools in workplace bathrooms or requiring employees to wear tracking devices while in those areas, with limited exceptions for safety cameras and court orders. Civil penalties of up to $500 per violation. This was signed on September 30th, 2026, and goes into effect on January 1st, 2027.

​SB 1237 - Pay Data Reporting Penalties

This raises the civil penalty for an employer’s subsequent failure to file a required pay data report with the Civil Rights Department from up to $200 per employee to up to $1,000 per employee. The first failure to file penalty remains up to $100 per employee. This was signed on September 30th, 2026, and goes into effect on January 1st, 2027.