November 2023 Eureka Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
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The Eureka Chamber was pleased to assist the Humboldt Del Norte Film Commission with its recent Ribbon Cutting Event celebrating a new location at 235 F Street and the grand opening of the Redwood Coast Museum of Cinema. |
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8 Good Reasons to Shop Local
Whether shopping for holiday décor or gifts, or just for everyday goods and services, it’s often tempting to cozy up with our phones and laptops late at night to place an online order. But here are 8 vital reasons why shopping local makes more sense:
1. Keep your money in our local economy: For every $100 spent at a locally-owned business, $73 remains in the local economy. At a non-locally owned business, only $43 stays in our community. And when you shop online? Even less stays local.
2. Create local jobs: When you shop and source services locally, not only do you support the businesses’ employees, your tax dollars help create jobs for teachers, firemen, police officers, and many other essential professions.
3. Help the environment: Buying from a locally-owned business conserves energy and resources in the form of less fuel for transportation and less packaging.
4. Nurture community: Studies have shown that local businesses donate to community causes at 250% the rate of chains.
5. Create more choice: Locally-owned businesses carry a wider array of unique products because they buy for their own individual markets.
6. Leverage local expertise: Locally-owned businesses have a vested interest in serving you, their neighbor, with extra care.
7. Invest in entrepreneurship: Creativity and entrepreneurship are what the American economy is founded upon, especially so here in Humboldt County. Nurturing local businesses ensures a stronger economy.
8. Foster your own well-being: Shopping from your couch doesn’t give you “that holiday feeling” like shopping local does.
Join us in shopping local this holiday season—it makes good sense!
With gratitude,
Nancy
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Small Business Season Begins! #ShopLocal |
November 1st marked the start of "Small Business Season." The Greater Eureka Chamber and partners across the county will be launching a campaign to promote spending at local businesses during the holiday season, reminding customers to #shoplocal!
If you are a business owner, you can pick up a "Choose Humboldt: Support Locally-Owned Here" window sticker at the Chamber office. And stay tuned for more about Small Business Season!
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November Mixer: Save the Date |
This month’s Greater Eureka Chamber mixer, hosted by Compass Community Credit Union, is set for Thursday, November 16 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. For this fun and festive evening, we are partnering with the Henderson Center Merchants Association for its Holiday Open House event, offering our members a special opportunity to "Shop Local."
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Changes to Member Billing |
In an effort to make our members' lives just a little easier, this year we are sending out invoices for membership dues via snail mail and email, as we transition to all-electronic billing. So check both your mail box and inbox. You can expect your invoice to arrive by late November.
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Next Level: Ads vs. Branding in the Digital World |
This new class explores what it takes to maximize your business' potential in the digital world. Visit the Greater Eureka Chamber website to register.
Thursday, December 14
12:00-2:00 p.m.
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Held at Coast Central Credit Union’s busy 4th and F Street branch in Downtown Eureka, the October 19th Eureka Chamber mixer marked both International Credit Union Day and the eagerly anticipated release of Coast Central’s annual calendar.
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Sponsor the 2024 Awards Gala |
Join us for "an evening of intrigue and wonder," a Cirque du Soleil inspired awards gala.
Friday, January 26, 2024
Your generous contributions help sustain the work of the Greater Eureka Chamber. Interested in sponsoring? Connect with Nancy— nancy@eurekachamber.com.
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Gala Auction Items Needed! |
If you are interested in supplying an auction item for our 2024 Annual Awards Gala, please email Nancy at nancy@eurekachamber.com.
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Get Your Application in Today! |
Showcase your business to our networking community by hosting or co-hosting a Greater Eureka Chamber mixer in 2024!
Applications are due by November 30, 2023.
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Eureka boasts fun and inspiring citywide holiday events to put on your calendar—happening now through the new year! Whether you want to join the Trucker's Parade, watch the Nutcracker, or visit Santa, Eureka has something for the whole family.
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Public Meeting on New Housing Development |
The City of Eureka is holding a public meeting to get input on the design of an upcoming multi-family housing development at 1200 West Harris Avenue (Sunset Heights).
Wednesday, November 15th
5:30 p.m.
Second Floor of City Hall, 531 K Street
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The Eureka Police Department was awarded a $41,023 grant from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to reduce alcohol-related harm in the community. |
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Exclusive Greater Eureka Chamber Member Meeting with CR President Keith Flamer |
Curious about what's happening at College of the Redwoods? Chamber members are invited to join us on November 29 for a tour of the campus, including participating in two classes as well as a small-group meeting with President Keith Flamer and Senior Vice President Kerry Mayer. The tour begins at 9:30am and concludes at 12:30pm.
Space is limited.
Contact Nancy@EurekaChamber.com to reserve your spot.
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Henderson Center Holiday Open House |
Keep your dollars local and enjoy special sale prices by shopping at Henderson Center's Holiday Open House. Numerous Greater Eureka Chamber members are taking part in this event, so come show your support and get an early start on your holiday gift shopping! A bonus for the kids: Santa will be at the Discovery Shop and the Grinch will be at Redwood Capital Bank.
Thursday, November 16
5-8 p.m.
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Toys for Tots Volunteer Opportunities |
Here's your opportunity to brighten the holidays for at-need kids.
The annual Toys for Tots Campaign began November 1 and runs through December 17. Volunteers are needed to collect toys and donations on Saturdays and Sundays from
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the following toy collection sites:
Costco Eureka – Northside
Costco Eureka – Southside
Target Eureka
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The Sequoia Park Zoo Conservation Lecture Series is Back! |
The Sequoia Park Zoo Conservation Lecture Series is returning this fall with information on red pandas, black bears and more! Join the conversation in person at the Zoo or online through Zoom and Facebook live. |
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Humboldt Craft Spirits Small Business Saturday |
Stop by the Humboldt Craft Spirits Distillery to support THREE LOCAL small producers with amazing products for your holiday shopping. Free spirit tastings will be available. Leelo Rose Skin Care and Cowgill's Creations jewelry will also have pop-up shops.
Saturday, November 25th from Noon - 6pm, corner of 6th and C Streets in Eureka.
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Coastal Clean Up Champions |
Compass Community Credit Union staff and their families recently took part in one of the largest Coastal cleanup events in Humboldt County hosted by the Northcoast Environmental Center. The team picked up trash to help keep trails and the coastline beautiful. |
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Cookies and Cocktails Pairing Event |
This is a self guided pairing hosted by Six Rivers Brewery and featuring cookies from To Diane, With Love Custom Cookie Company and holiday cocktails from Humboldt Craft Spirits!
Wednesday, November 15, 5:00 -7:45pm
1300 Central Ave, McKinleyville
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'It's a Wonderful Life' Comes to North Coast Repertory Theater |
The American holiday classic will come to life as an on-stage radio broadcast! The production opens at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 17th and runs through December 10th. Regular ticket prices are $20/$18 for Students and Seniors. Volunteer opportunities for free admission are available.
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New Humboldt Distillery Tasting Hours and Gifts! |
Humboldt Distillery announced new hours for their Fortuna tasting room and bottle shop.
As of this month, Humboldt Distillery will be open Tuesday through Thursday from 3pm-5:30pm. Tastings are just $5, and if you're planning to do a little shopping, they'll apply a $5 tasting fee as a credit to your merch or bottle purchase! Looking for something special? Grab one of their pre-made gift baskets, or build your own.
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Coast Central's Community Grant Program Awards $150,000 |
Coast Central Credit Union recently approved $150,000 in grants to 20 local organizations through its Community Investment Program. A total of 112 non-profits requested $1.5 million, a new record for this 15-year-old program. Click below to see this round's recipients from Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity counties. |
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Visit California is conducting a regional tourism survey and needs input from North Coast communities, including Humboldt, Del Norte, Mendocino, and Lake counties to further develop its tourism strategies.
Visit California encourages you to take the survey, and share it with both residents and tourism professionals.
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You Can Help Prepare Humboldt's Next Gen Leaders |
College of the Redwoods, in partnership with the Greater Eureka Chamber, is looking for professionals like you to bring the real world of careers into their classrooms.
Share your experience as a panelist in a classroom, host an intern from CR, have a student job shadow you, or share your business expertise as a member of a career specific, industry advisory group.
For more information contact:
Jim Ritter, Director of Employer Partnerships
James-Ritter@redwoods.edu.
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We Want to Hear from You! |
Your membership benefits include sharing news about your business with over 1,800 newsletter subscribers each month.
Send us your pictures, documents or a press release, the latest news, events and accomplishments (images no bigger than 5mb please) with a sentence or two as a description to carly@eurekachamber.com by the last Friday of the month to be included in the following newsletter.
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Click here to learn how you can become a member, too!
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New Premier Member Benefits! |
Check out the new Premier Member Benefits and consider elevating your partnership!
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