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In this edition: *Welcome New Members & Thank you to our Renewing Members! *Maximize Your Membership Tip of the Week! *Chamber Member Events & News - Advertise here for free & reach 1,300+ *Upcoming Events - Networking Mixer - Wed, July 13 *Covid-19 Resources & Harassment Prevention Training

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Maximize Your Membership Weekly Tip! There are so many ways to make the most of your membership, this section highlights one tip each week! Did you know we share your Facebook & Instagram posts? We are following your social media accounts and share many of your posts, so repurposing what you are doing. If you ever post something you want to make sure we share, just let us know.   Questions? Contact the Office at (707) 584-1415 or Email Us

Chamber Member Events & News Members advertise here for FREE Click on blue underlined wording for more information Active 20-30 Club of the Northbay #656 Rohnert Park & Cotati Second Annual Kickball Tournament - July 23 - Sponsor Flyer Barber Cellars - Sip & Shop Every Sunday - More Info Certified Employment Group - Looking for Administrative Assistant for Optical department in several locations in Sonoma County - More Information Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport - Vendor Opportunities: 1) Lease and operate an existing Full Service Restaurant and Bar in the main Terminal; 2) Lease and operate a new Wine/Beer Bar in new Gate 1, currently under construction - More Info - Deadline July 22 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 - Summer Recreation Guide / Party on the Plaza & Farmers Market June-Aug - Check out the Entertainment Schedule Clearwater at Sonoma Hills - Recognized by U.S. News in Best Senior Living Ratings Fundemonium - July 11 Newsletter - It’s the Heart of Summer! Are You Having FUN Yet? Green Music Center - Summer at the Green - Tickets  J. Hilburn, Men's Clothier - Janice Langan, Personal Stylist - Summer Event - Savings up to 40% Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library - July 8 Newsletter Sally Tomatoes & Heirloom Cucina Italiana - Tuesday Night Stand-Up Comedy - July 12 / Thursday Night Trivia - July 14 / Headline Comedy - Scott Capurro - July 16 / Click here for more events / Need meeting space? Board Room is Available SOMO Concerts - Family Fitness Expo - July 17 / Dispatch & O.A.R. - July 20 / T Sisters & Wolf Jett - July 22 / Axial Tilt - Grateful Dead Celebration - July 23 & 24 / More Events SOMO Village Cowork - Prelaunch prices & save 65% off 1st month rent - Learn more Sonoma Clean Power - Hiring Marketing Specialist / More Job Opportunities Sonoma County Tourism - Virtual Resident Town Hall Meeting - July 11 & July 12 / Tourism Industry Performance & Insights / Add Events & Special Offers at no charge Sonoma Small Business Development Center - Latest Newsletter / Click here to become a client and gain access to a vast network of experts / Workshop Calendar / Join their mailing list Sonoma State University - Golden State Summer Adventures with OLLI@SSU, June 28 - August 4, at SSU and on Zoom: Register Here Symmetry Entertainment and Design - Summer Camp Series - More Info The LIME Foundation - June Newsletter / Believe in the Dream Gala - Sept 8 Vitalant - Donate blood in June or July & enter chance to win stay-cation at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa - Learn more / Screamin' Mimi's Pint for a Pint Blood Drive - July 30-Aug 1 - Sign-up to Donate Blood Youth Ag & Leadership Foundation of Sonoma County - 18th Annual BBQ Fundraiser - Sept 24 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 Small Business Hardship Fund - Business & Community Expo Plus Beer & Wine Garden - July 30 - Fee Info / Registration Deadline / Participating Partners

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Microbusiness Grants Reopened Sonoma County has reopened the $2,500 grants for microbusinesses. To receive a grant, your business must be in Sonoma County, and you must NOT have received a grant from the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program (administered through Lendistry), as well as other criteria.   Review Criteria & Apply Here

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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 3pm - 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. Call Office (707) 584-1415 or Email Us

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

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