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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 at Reed Between The Lines - May 18
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Amaturo Sonoma Media Group Roseland Job Fair - May 24

Barber Cellars - Sip & Shop Every Sunday - More Info

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

Fundemonium - May 16 Newsletter - Party with the best at Fundemonium

Green Music Center - Summer at the Green - Tickets

LIME Foundation - Believe in the Dream Gala - Sept 8

North Bay Credit Union offering $5,000 in Scholarships - Apply Here - Deadline June 10

Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library - May 13 Newsletter

Sally Tomatoes & Heirloom Cucina Italiana - Tuesday Night Stand-Up Comedy - May 17 / Thursday Night Trivia - May 19 / Comedy - Karaoke Fundraiser - May 21 / Paint Night - May 25 / Click here for more events / Need meeting space? Board Room is Available

SOMO Concerts - Local bands return to SOMO Grove - Info & Tickets / Marty O'Reilly & The Old Soul Orchestra + Caitlin Jemma - May 28

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 / Join their mailing list

The Press Democrat Best of Sonoma County 2022 - Vote for our nominated members:
Dine and Drink - Acme Burger, Mary's Pizza Shack, Mountain Mike's Pizza, Old Caz Beer & Sonoma Sourdough Sandwiches
So Sonoma - Fundemonium, Mercy Wellness, Sonoma Zipline Adventures & U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson
Real Life A-J - Blake's Auto Body, Exchange Bank, Kaiser Permanente, Rancho Cotate High School, Redwood Credit Union, Sahouria Pediatric Dentistry & Summit State Bank
Real Life K-Z - Kaiser Permanente

United States Postal Service is hiring City & Rural Carriers

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
Men are always welcome too!
Free to attend & Open to all
Advance registration is not required / Add to your calendar
Bring a raffle prize and advertise your business!
Free to attend & Open to all
Advance registration is not required / Add to your calendar
Learn about some amazing fire inhibitor tools!
Register by May 27 to take advantage of the Early Bird Discount
Members & 1st Time Guests $25 / Non-Members $35
Click here to register / Walk-ins Welcome too
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.
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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

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
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Supvs - $35.19 / NonSupvs - $20.79


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