September 2024
Greater Eureka Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
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Our first-ever Women in Leadership series kicked off on September 10. |
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Maximize Your Chamber Membership
Chamber membership is kind of like a gym membership - you’re excited when you join, and know it’s good for you, but all too often the excitement wanes. But here’s where we are very different from gym memberships: your Chamber member benefits extend to ALL of your employees!
Some easy ways get your Chamber membership mojo flowing again:
Business After Hours: Build your network and showcase your business at our monthly mixers. (Remember ANY of your employees can attend!) Follow our Instagram and/or Facebook accounts to find out where our next Business After Hours event will be held.
Business News: All members are invited to submit information to be included in our monthly newsletters, with a growing circulation. Recently I’ve had a good handful of community leaders tell me our newsletter is go-to reading for them. If you’re not already subscribed, sign up here.
Want to submit? Contact Carly for more details.
Professional Development: Boost the professional skills of both you and your team. As a Chamber member you get 50% off our individual classes. We also facilitate multi-session courses, such as Leadership Redwood Coast, Management: Navigating for Success, and our newest series, Women in Leadership. Check out our events calendar to see what’s coming next!
Issue Education: Throughout the year we offer exclusive opportunities for our members to connect with and learn from leaders in fields such as economic development, education, housing, local government, emerging industries, and more through our Conversations with Leaders series. Our 2024 Economic Forecast is also coming up on October 9.
Meeting and Coworking Space: Chamber members get 50% off rentals of some of the nicest meeting rooms in town, along with space for individuals and teams to come for a day, week, month or more to focus on critical projects. Contact Carly for more details.
Join us and maximize your Chamber membership!
Nancy
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This month's mixer host, Humboldt Mortgage, is celebrating 60 years in business! Branch manager, Fatima Naylor, will be there to connect with you and discuss how Humboldt Mortgage has proudly served the community through personalized mortgage solutions and commercial lending.
Join us in the Lima's Pharmacy parking lot, next to the Humboldt Mortgage office at 2037 Harrison Avenue. There will be food, drinks, music and a raffle.
September 19
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
2037 Harrison Avenue, Eureka
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New Next Level Class: Speak for Success |
This interactive course will help you overcome your fears and learn tangible tricks to achieve a comfortable, professional presence for public speaking engagements of any size.
September 25
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
612 G Street Ste. 101
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Register Now for Our Economic Forecast Event |
The Greater Eureka Chamber is hosting the 2024 Economic Forecast to inform the Humboldt business community about our current reality and expected future trends. Speakers will address emerging and expanding industries including offshore wind, port development, fish farming and more. This is a no-cost event. Registration is required.
October 9
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sequoia Conference Center
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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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Save the Date for Our Annual Gala |
Get ready for the most glamorous Chamber event of the year!
After the smashing success of last year's annual business awards, we'll be returning to The Acres in January for another spectacular night of connection, recognition of local business leaders, fun and ... (here's a hint at our theme) fashion.
Stay tuned and mark your calendar.
January 31, 2025
6 p.m.
The Acres
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Novel Networking at Sequoia Park Zoo |
The August Mixer was a delightful evening hosted by Sequoia Park Zoo and the City of Eureka. Members took their networking to new heights on the Redwood Skywalk and enjoyed delicious food and engaging conversations. Read more about the mixer and what the zoo has in store by clicking "Learn More" below. |
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North Coast Casino Grand Opening |
Calling all poker fans!
North Coast Casino is officially open and hosting tournaments. The Chamber and Mayor Kim Bergel marked North Coast Casino’s grand opening with a ribbon cutting on Friday, August 16. For more information about the cardroom’s upcoming tournaments, click below.
Congratulations to owner Raleem Moses on a successful launch!
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Apply to be on the Chamber Board |
Serving on the board is a rewarding experience and an opportunity for professional growth. As the governing and policy-making body of the Chamber, the Board evaluates Chamber programs and activities and directly represents the interests of the North Coast business community.
Chamber members holding leadership or management positions in their business should contact Nancy@eurekachamber.com if interested in serving on the board.
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The City of Eureka just celebrated the grand opening of its Visit California Welcome Center in Eureka on August 29.
Achieving this designation has been a Eureka tourism goal for the past three years. This milestone elevates Eureka's profile as a tourist destination, demonstrating the City's dedication to our local hospitality industry while showcasing Eureka's unique charm and attractions to residents and visitors alike.
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California Main Street Conference |
Commercial district revitalization professionals and community stakeholders from around the state have chosen Eureka as the location for this years’ annual California Main Street Conference.
This three-day event, “Powering Local Growth,” will include discussions on housing and real estate development, local tourism, placemaking, entrepreneurship ecosystems, nonprofit board development and legislative advocacy.
September 16 - 18
Wharfinger Building
1 Marina Way, Eureka
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New Exhibit: Chinese Pioneers-
Power and Politics in Exclusion Era Photographs
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The Clarke Historical Museum, in collaboration with Humboldt Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity (HAPI), the Humboldt County Historical Society, and the Humboldt County Library, is proud to announce a new exhibition, "Chinese Pioneers: Power and Politics in Exclusion Era Photographs."
Now - December 29
Clarke Historical Museum
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Free Vinyasa Fridays at Growth Yoga |
New to yoga and want to come try it? Old to yoga and want a free class? Our new member Growth Yoga just opened a studio in Eureka and is offering free classes until the end of September on Fridays from 4 to 5 p.m. Go check it out!
527 West Wabash Avenue
Through the end of September
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Business for Breakfast from the Arcata Chamber of Commerce |
The Arcata Chamber is hosting a "Business for Breakfast" event focused on succession planning. The presentation will be from Matthew Shiney a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones. Free for Arcata Chamber members and $5 for non-members.
September 11
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
1635 Heindon Road, Arcata
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Leading People: Is it a Pain or a Joy? |
Great leaders give their people what they need, when they need it. Learn how to lead situationally and build meaningful connections with coworkers in this workshop from Express Employment Professionals.
September 19
Bear River Casino Resort
11 Bear Paws Way Loleta, CA 95551
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Free Alzheimer's Forum in Spanish |
The Alzheimer's Association is hosting a free Alzheimer's Hispanic Forum. This virtual event will be held via ZOOM and will be conducted entirely in Spanish. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Alzheimer's and other dementias from experts in the field and get their questions answered.
September 27
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Via Zoom
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Surf's Up in Crescent City |
Redwood Parks Conservancy is hosting the upcoming Crescent City Classic Longboard Surf Competition and Festival to fundraise for parks and public lands. The event will feature live music, a beer garden, friendly competition and more. Redwood Parks Conservancy is also seeking sponsors for this event. Click below for details and opportunities.
September 28 and 29
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Festival Location:
132 Anchor Way, Crescent City
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Redwood Coast Music Festival Returns This Fall |
Redwood Coast Music Festivals invites you to the 32nd Annual Music Festival spread across seven venues in Eureka. Advanced All Event and Prime Time tickets are on sale now at all branches of Redwood Capital Bank. All other tickets can be purchased at rcmfest.org.
October 3 - 6
Various Locations in Eureka
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Support environmental education and stewardship by joining Friends of the Dunes for a memorable afternoon of ocean views, local wines, and gourmet hors d'oeuvres at their annual Wine by the Sea event.
October 5
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center in Manila
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A Successful Summer Fundraiser |
Humboldt Sponsors is pleased to announce that its third annual “Starry, Starry Night” Summer Fundraiser was a huge success.
“We are extremely grateful to all who participated and donated so generously this year. Your support allows us to continue our mission of ‘making good things happen for local kids,’” said event co-chair Dana Hunt.
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Health Sport Offers Free Goal Assessment with Trainer |
HealthSPORT is offering free goal assessments with a certified personal trainer. Assessments are quick, easy and informative, offering useful information to get started and set a plan that will fit your lifestyle. Membership is not required for a goal assessment session.
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Tasty Hub Supports Local Food Entrepreneurs |
Greater Eureka Chamber recently partnered with
food entrepreneur Gabrielle Long to publish an article about how her new commissary kitchen, Tasty Hub, is working to support Eureka's food trucks, catering companies and temporary restaurant businesses.
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Compass Community Credit Union Awards Scholarships |
Compass Community Credit Union has awarded two $1,500 scholarships to local students, Loryn Hunter and Anthony Zinselmeir. Participants were asked to write an essay on how the nominee has helped to further the “people helping people philosophy” that guides credit unions.
Congratulations to the winners!
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You Can Help Prepare Humboldt's Next Gen Leaders |
CR, in partnership with local Chambers, is looking for professionals to bring the real-world into the classroom. Share your experience as a panelist, host an intern from CR, have a student shadow you at work, or share your business expertise as a member of advisory group.
For more information contact:
Montel.Vanderhorck@redwoods.edu.
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