Friday Five: Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce

On Thursday, we hosted a table at the Volunteers of America’s Voices of Hope fundraiser breakfast. There were many familiar faces including the current Leadership Roseville class supporting classmate Victoria Monroe, an employee at Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada. The annual event celebrates donors and community champions who are making a difference in the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness and thanks to generous sponsors, 100% of funds raised go directly to VOA programs. It was wonderful to see so many of our Chamber members come together including Roseville and Placer County elected representatives to champion this important cause.

This Week in Membership

This week, the Membership Team held the Creative Collab Focus Group for all of our creative members and a Business Bootcamp featuring Bryan Alger of Alger Coaching who shared communication strategies when having difficult conversations, which applies to both professional and personal situations.

The StretchLab of West Roseville was celebrated with a Ribbon Cutting and we welcomed six new members this week:

Robert Half
The Daily Nosh
Pearce and Petal Design Studio
Anne Carpenter for Roseville City Council 2026
Have Notary Will Travel
Grata Marketing

Coffee Passport Update!

In just a few weeks, we've received an overwhelming response on our Coffee Passport. It's been exciting to see so much pride in our region and supporting our local coffee shops. Several hundred people have stopped by the Chamber to pick one up. We're almost out of our coffee passport and in the process of reprinting. Now is your chance to sponsor the coffee passport and be part of the action! For more information, email Amanda Johnson at ajohnson@rosevilleareachamber.com

Showcase Your Business

Leverage a high-impact moment during the event when attendees are seated, refreshed, and fully attentive. As a Lunch Presentation Slide Sponsor your brand will be showcased on-screen during the lunch segment of the program a natural pause in the day when guests are settled in and receptive to what they see. It’s a straightforward yet powerful opportunity to strengthen brand visibility and leave a lasting impression on a focused local audience.

Limited spots are available with only 7 sponsorship opportunities remaining.

Don’t forget to secure your event tickets for you and your team while Table Sponsorships are still available. To ensure you don’t miss out on this experience, register for your table of 10 tickets HERE. Table Sponsorships include slide recognition during lunch and a designated table with your company logo featured. We hope to see you there!

Updates in Advocacy

California SB 1284 (2026) – Employer Medi-Cal Reporting

SB 1284 would require the state to identify employers with 50+ employees whose workers rely on Medi-Cal and publicly report the estimated annual cost to taxpayers. Reports would begin July 1, 2027, and continue annually. While the bill does not create direct penalties, it signals growing scrutiny of employer-sponsored health coverage and could lay the groundwork for future mandates or cost-recovery measures.

For businesses in Roseville and the broader Placer County region—especially in sectors with part-time or seasonal work—this raises concerns about reputational risk, increased regulatory pressure, and potential long-term cost exposure. Employers may wish to engage with local chambers and industry groups to monitor the bill, provide feedback to legislators, and advocate for solutions that reflect regional labor realities rather than one-size statewide standards. Our UCAN coalition recommends opposition on this bill currently. It is set for hearing on May 4th.

Support Roseville’s Shop With A Cop

Community is about showing up for one another, and especially for our kids. On May 15, the Roseville Police Department will host its Bags & Beer Fundraiser at Vernon Town Square (311 Vernon Street) to support the annual Shop With A Cop program, a countywide initiative serving at-risk youth facing financial hardship and personal challenges.

We encourage our Chamber members to consider becoming event sponsors and investing in a program that makes a real difference for local families. See the attached flyer for sponsorship opportunities and help us spread the word!