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In this edition:
*Making Sense of Mondays - 'The Benefits of High-Level Accountability'
*Thank you to our Renewing Members!
*Chamber Members Events & News - Advertise here & reach 1,300+
*Grow your business by attending the Networking Lunch 'IN' on Wed
*Covid-19 Resources - By Activity Guidelines, Vaccines & More
*Harassment Prevention Training - 5+ Employees - Have you completed?
This week's Making Sense of Mondays Article:
by Andy Springer, Business Consultant & Coach
 
Check out this week's Article:
Hanging with the Right People:

You will find this article and more on our website.

“Welcome Back to Making Sense of Mondays. Before I get into today’s article, I wanted to give you an understanding of the idea behind “Making Sense of Mondays” articles. Our hope is that in the 3-5 minutes that it takes you to read one of these articles, you will find one or two moves that you can make this week to enhance your business. The real goal is to give you an ounce of encouragement, a shot in the arm and a kick in the pants. 
 
With that said, let me offer a few more suggestions to you as you develop your strategy for discovering and hanging out with your “right people”. I trust that you have enjoyed a profitable couple of weeks as you have already begun to implement some the tactics from my April articles where I shared with you how to benefit from high-level participation, collaboration and interaction.

Today, I want to talk with you about the benefits of high-level accountability. In this part of our discussion, I want to emphasize the need to be narrowly focused. We are in search of 2-3 potential referral sources. It is always best if they are within our top 6-10 relationships. Top relationships are defined by familiarity, proximity and regularity. How often do you see them? Do they do business within your target audience? Most importantly, how much do they know about what you do?"....Read more
Thank you for renewing your chamber membership!
Chamber Members Events & News
Members advertise here for FREE

Airport Express - Reopened May 3rd - Airporter Service to San Francisco & Oakland

Amaturo Sonoma Media Group - North Bay Job Fair June 16

Costco Wholesale Rohnert Park Pharmacy Covid-19 Vaccines - Learn More

CrossCountry Mortgage - Roger Farah - Save up to $2,198 on your next mortgage - Learn How

Fundemonium - May 3 Newsletter - The New Slot Car Track is up and Running!

Napa-Sonoma Small Business Development Center - No charge business advisers & educational workshops too - May 3 Newsletter & Click here to go to their calendar

North Bay Credit Union - Manufactured Home Loan Webinar - May 25

Poppy Bank is available to help all with Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

Recology Sonoma Marin - Rohnert Park/Cotati Curbside Cleanup - May 10-14

Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library - April 30 Newsletter

Rohnert Park FC - Be a sponsor & market your business - Deadline May 31

Rohnert Park Soccer Club - Be a sponsor & market your business

Sally Tomatoes & Heirloom Cafe - Corporate Delivery / Tuesday Dinner & Comedy -
May 4 / Cinco de Mayo Con Los 3 Amigos Food & Wine - May 5 / King Street Giants & Bronze Medal Hopefuls @ SOMO May 7 / Mother's Day Brunch - May 9

Social Advocates for Youth - April 30 Newsletter


Sonoma Media Investments - Anywhere Career Fair - May 17-21

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

The Lime Foundation - 6th Annual Believe in the Dream Fundraiser - Sept 9

United States Postal Service - May Virtual Job Fairs & Entry Level Positions

Vitalant Bay Area - Blood Drive at SOMO Village - May 12
Join the Economic Development Board (EDB) for 2021 Sonoma County Economic Development Week - Free Virtual Workshops and Virtual Corridor Walks with the Board of Supervisors:
  • Market Research and Intro to Digital Marketing - May 3 English / May 6 Spanish
  • Start Your Business - May 3 Spanish/ May 4 English
  • Finance Your Business - May 5
  • Employee Reskilling and Workforce Opportunities - May 6
  • COVID-19 Financial Relief - May 7 9am Spanish / 12pm English
Join us for networking & educational opportunity too!
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In past editions, we have shared detailed information on these topics.
Here is a link to our April 19 Newsletter where you will find more info.

Orange Tier - Guidelines by Activity & More
Blueprint for a Safer Economy - Info by Activity & Industry
Beyond the Blueprint for a Safer Economy - What's Next
Sonoma County Coronavirus Data at a Glance
Testing & Vaccine Information
California Relief Grant Program - Round 6 - Apr 28 - May 4 - Last Round
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) - Deadline May 31
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) & EIDL Advance
Workplace Exposure and Outbreak
Here's what's new or ending soon:

California Relief Grant Program - Round 6 - Apr 28 - May 4 - Last Round

Restaurant Revitalization Fund - Provides emergency assistance for eligible restaurants, bars, and other qualifying businesses impacted by COVID-19.

Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People -
Updates as of April 27 - More Details

The Controller’s Office has compiled the following resources from various agencies to help you navigate available COVID-related aid - Click Here

The County recently received $32 million from the federal and state governments to provide rental assistance to low-income families who have been hard-hit by COVID-19 - Learn More - English / Spanish
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