October 2024
Greater Eureka Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
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The Power of a Strong Team
Here at the Chamber we are really fortunate to have an intelligent, hard-working, friendly team. Any given morning you’ll find us checking in with each other, and almost always sharing a laugh. I feel really lucky to work with these wonderful, committed people.
As you can imagine, I interact with a lot of businesses and organizations. It’s often easy to tell the ones that are most likely to succeed: they have a sense of camaraderie and trust, coupled with accountability and open communication. They make an effort to ensure everyone on the team knows what’s happening even if it doesn’t relate exactly to their work. Team members know what’s expected of them and have the tools to make it happen.
If you’re feeling like you and your team could use a tune-up, I invite you (and your colleagues!) to join us for Management: Navigating for Success, a three-day workshop on November 7, 8, and 15, designed to level up your success as a team leader. You’ll learn tips and tactics to be an effective manager that can be applied immediately. This class always sells out; it’s a valued opportunity to learn with local peers who are also looking to level up.
As you check out this workshop, take a look at some of the others we’re offering this season:
Vision to Victory: Mastering Future Design and Self-Transformation – October 23
Networking for Introverts (via Zoom – and no, the irony is not lost on us!) – October 24
Financial Wellness – December 4
You deserve to succeed. Let us help you!
Nancy
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Want to Serve on the Chamber Board?
Applications are now open for 2025!
Candidates should:
>Be excited about representing the interests of North Coast businesses.
>Have 1 year of active Chamber membership.
>Hold a leadership or management position within their business.
>Be able to commit to a 3-year term.
The deadline to apply is
October 15, 2024.
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Read Before You Vote:
Candidates Discuss Business Issues
Each election cycle, the Greater Eureka Chamber strives to provide information to our Members and the community about those running for office. Our Business and Government Affairs Committee developed questions for candidates about their positions and plans related to business-serving issues.
Stay informed this election season and read the candidate's unedited responses by downloading the report below.
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Come Network at our October Mixer
October 17 is International Credit Union Day! So naturally, our next Chamber mixer will be hosted at Coast Central Credit Union in Downtown Eureka. Get ready for food, great prizes, and engaging company.
Mark your calendar!
October 17
5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
402 F Street, Eureka
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'Boldt Gala Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available!
In addition to shining a light on exemplary businesses, our Annual Awards Gala is the Chamber's largest fundraising event and helps further our work to serve the Greater Eureka business community year-round. At this year's 'Boldt Gala - inspired by a certain Fifth Avenue event featuring haute couture and art - we are offering blocks of tickets for sponsors to mix and mingle with other community leaders.
For more information on sponsorship, email nancy@eurekachamber.com.
Save the date!
January 31
5:30 to 9:00 p.m.
The Acres
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The Clothing Closet Plus Lots 4 Tots Moves Downtown
The Clothing Closet Plus Lots 4 Tot's just moved in to a new location at 235 Fourth Street in Eureka and we marked the occasion last month with a ribbon cutting.
Store owner, Jackie Klem, who has been in business for 31 years, is excited to build a new legacy downtown, after moving out of her previous store on Broadway. Make sure to check out the shop's wide selection of clothes and accessories for both children and adults.
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Only Two Weeks Left to Register for Vision to Victory!
End the month strong by taking our new Next Level class, Vision to Victory: Mastering Future Design and Self-Transformation.
Business coach Julia Jet Livingston will guide you through the process of setting SMART goals, and will prompt you to think about what your business and money goals will look like three years down the line?
This is your chance to reflect on the ways you can positively and proactively shape your future.
October 23
2 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
612 G Street Ste. 101
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September Mixer Recap
Humboldt Mortgage hosted the last mixer of the summer, which featured great food and a saxophone serenade by a local musician. The outdoor event, held in the Lima's Pharmacy parking lot, was a great way to send off the serene skies that spoiled us this summer.
Happy 60th anniversary, Humboldt Mortgage!
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Online Class: Networking for Introverts
Calling all entrepreneurial introverts! We invite you to a lunchtime discussion about navigating the often overwhelming world of networking. Instructor Allie Jones will give you tips and tricks to help you put your most confident and authentic foot forward.
October 24
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
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Humboldt Bay Social Club Under New Ownership!
Congrats to our Redwood Coast Chamber Foundation board member, Nicole Fryer, for taking over ownership of Humboldt Bay Social Club!
The Greater Eureka Chamber and Arcata Chamber recently celebrated the new management with a ribbon cutting. Explore all that Humboldt Bay Social Club has to offer by visiting humboldtbaysocialclub.com.
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Register for Management: Navigating for Success
In this three-day workshop, your instructors, Nancy Olson, MA, CEO Greater Eureka Chamber and Kathy Thornhill, Ph.D., CEO Rise Advising Services LLC, will teach you practical team management skills. Together, you'll create a personal leadership plan and put what you've learned into action.
November 7, 8, and 15
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
612 G Street Ste. 101
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Applications Opening Soon for Leadership Redwood Coast
Applications will open at the end of October for Leadership Redwood Coast, a five-month regional leadership program centered on empowering diverse individuals throughout Del Norte, Humboldt, and Tribal Lands.
Interested in being a part of the 2025 cohort? Contact us at info@leadershiprc.org or check back in at the link below for updates.
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Concerts at the Botanical Garden
This month, Humboldt Botanical Garden is hosting its last two concerts of the season! The next show on October 13 will feature jazz standards performed by local favorite, Young and Lovely. Don't miss out!
October 13 and 20
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
7707 Tompkins Hill Rd., Eureka
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Join the Humboldt County Walk to End Alzheimer's
The Walk to End Alzheimer's is happening this month. Now is your chance to volunteer, sponsor or start a team.
For more details, contact Kim Coelho by calling 707.832.4577 x1240 or emailing kcoelho@alz.org.
Saturday, October 19
Adorni Center, Eureka
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A Spooky Sensory Experience
Tour through the Redwood Discovery Museum's haunted museum for a "Spooky Sensory Experience." At this family-friendly event there will be face painting, food trucks, ghost bubbles, exploding pumpkins and more. Volunteers are still needed to help out and donate items for the sensory activities.
Contact info@discovery-museum.org
or call 707-443-9694 for details.
October 19 and 20
12 to 4 p.m.
612 G Street, Eureka
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Haunted Rail Tour
The 130-year-old Samoa Roundhouse and Rail Yard will be transformed into an eerie backdrop for this year’s Haunted Rail Tour. Produced collaboratively by the Timber Heritage Association, the Clarke Historical Museum, and the North Coast Repertory Theatre, this event will celebrate and preserve the rich history of Northern California’s redwood timber, railroad, and maritime heritage while delivering scares by the trainload!
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Join the Professional Business Women's Luncheon
October is Professional Business Women’s month. The Kiwanis Club of Henderson Center Public Service Fund will be honoring women in the community at a special luncheon.
October 23
12:00 p.m.
Adorni Center
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Boo at the Zoo
Sequoia Park Zoo is bringing back Boo at the Zoo for another spooktacular year of family-friendly Halloween fun - including the Pumpkin Stomp & Chomp, Spooky Science Center, Trick-or-Treat candy stations, and more! Event sponsorships and volunteer opportunities are available.
October 27
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sequoia Park Zoo
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Calling All Artists
The Humboldt Arts Council will be accepting entries for the 28th Annual Junque Arte Competition and Exhibition at the Morris Graves Museum of Art.
The exhibition will run from October 30 to December 8 in the Thonson Gallery. An opening reception will be held November 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. during First Saturday Night Arts Alive!
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Give Charitably and Save!
Life Plan Humboldt invites you to join an OLLI Brown Bag Lunch Online presentation with Patrick Cleary, Executive Director Emeritus of the Humboldt Area Foundation, and a chartered financial analyst. Learn about donor-advised funds, IRA distributions, appreciated assets, and more, as ways to make smart charitable contributions to causes you believe in.
November 4
12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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Learn More about Offshore Wind
Oceantic Network, in partnership with Vineyard Offshore, is offering a complimentary Offshore Wind 101 virtual training session for Tribal governments, the broader Native American community, and all minority business enterprises (MBEs) looking to gain an overview of offshore wind.
Learn more about the growing U.S. offshore wind industry and how you can play a role!
November 6
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Online
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Get Involved with CR's Internship Fair
College of the Redwoods is hosting an internship fair at the Eureka Main Campus next month. Businesses are invited to table at this event.
Interested businesses should contact Montel Vander Horck at
Montel-Vanderhorck@Redwoods.edu
before space runs out.
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Workplace Violence Prevention Training
Is your company prepared for a possible workplace violence event? Cardinal Services invites you to a training from NEAC that will help employers design, implement, and maintain a workplace violence prevention plan in compliance with new state law.
November 20
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Red Lion Hotel Eureka
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HealthSPORT Revamps Children's Exercise Program
If you have youth between ages 8 to 16 that would like to increase their fitness skills, check out HealthSPORT's GRIT program. This youth fitness program focused on development and progress. GRIT is for both children with little to no fitness experience OR children who want to strengthen their current athletic performance skill set.
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Celebrating the Success of a Local Engineer
Ruben Ochoa, with Whitchurch Engineering, has just earned his Professional Civil Engineer’s license after working for the past six years as an engineer in training with the company. Read more about Ochoa's story by clicking below.
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Chamber members! Want to see your news in this newsletter? Contact carly@eurekachamber.com for details. |
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The Greater Eureka Chamber recognizes Vineyard Offshore for being a Presenting Sponsor of our inaugural Women in Leadership series!
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