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In this edition:
*Making Sense of Mondays - Last in series - Lessons from Tricker Treater
*Last week of Business Showcase 2020 - 31 Days of Giveaways
*Welcoming a New Member & Thanks to Membership Renewals
*Chamber Members Events & News - Support our members
*New Covid-19 Resource Webpage - Latest update from So Co EDB
*Upcoming Networking Events - Be part of Holiday Gift Bazaar on Wed
This week's Making Sense of Mondays Article:
by Andy Springer, Business Consultant and Coach

You will find the last of the Lessons Learned As a 9-Year-Old Trick-or-Treater educational and funny! I laughed out loud at the idea of the SpaghettiOs sauce on his face securing his mask. And the visual of the bobbing for apple bucket with other 'goodies' left in it.
Past articles of lessons #1 through #7 here on our website.
Below is an excerpt, click here for the entire article:

"While inhaling that last spoonful of energy boosting SpaghettiOs in preparation for the big night, you hear in the distance, “There is a slight chance of showers in the forecast. Boys and girls, dress warm, take your umbrellas and be safe out there trick-or-treating.”

Mom rushes around grabbing coats and umbrellas while attempting to help you with your costume. “Hurry, they’ll be here any minute. Grab your coat! Do you want my umbrella? The weatherman says…”

Knowing the importance of moving fast and keeping your hands free, you avoid the cumbersome umbrella and coat. In a flash, you’re gone, out the door with enough spaghetti sauce on your chin to secure your mask properly to your face...Read more
Last week to enter Business Showcase 2020 'Re-Imagined' Giveaways!

Click here for the Event Program & check out the participant ads.
Click on their web address to go to their website & learn about their business.
Our website has all the details including the 31 Days of Giveaways!
Here is a video on how to enter & the steps are below too:
*Go to Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page
*Click on Events
*Each giveaway has it's own event - some days have two giveaways
*Click Going or Interested and you will be entered
*Or Click on 'Discussion' and post a comment; tag a friend so they can see that tag and comment too so they are also entered

Not on Facebook? Email us to be entered in that day's giveaway.
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97.7 The River and Roger Farah of Cross Country Mortgage are teaming up to recognize local community heroes in the North Bay. Nominate your Hero at www.977TheRiver.com.

Amaturo Sonoma Media & K-Hits 104.9 introducing A Sonoma County Christmas - includes website listing, email blasts, radio spots & NorthBay biz Magazine ad

Bear Republic - New & Improved Website - Beer shipped to you (CA only), amazing new Merch & beautiful new layout & easier to navigate

Fundemonium - Oct 26 Newsletter - Spooky fun all week - Lots of ways to win & more!

Intelligent Heart timely articles - Coping with Pandemic & Making New Friends

Mathnasium Rohnert Park - Word Problem Wednesday - win a gift card

Napa-Sonoma Small Business Development Center - Newsletter - info on upcoming Free Webinars, Rx Business Review regularly $500 now free & more

North Bay Credit Union has seen a robust 10% increase in membership growth, is expanding its field of membership to serve more Northern California residents.

RP Community Services & SOMO Village Halloween Drive In Movies - Oct 30 & 31

Sally Tomatoes & Heirloom Cafe - Family Meals / Corporate Delivery / Sat Brunch /

Sonoma Clean Power - Advanced Energy Build - new home construction cash incentives and technical guidance for builders

Sonoma State University Virtual Job Fair - Nov 10

Technology Middle School PTSA Step Challenge Pledge-a-Thon - Seeking community sponsors & Mountain Mike's Dine & Donate Oct 31

The Press Democrat 3 month "Shop SoCo" Campaign puts local business front and center with the widest, largest reach of North Bay shoppers.

Additional Announcements

Homelessness Roundtable Unsheltered Friends Outreach - Amazon Wishlist & Need $5/$10 Gift Cards from Dollar Tree, WalMart, Fast Food or Grocery Stores, Chevron Gas 

Sonoma County Library & League of Women Voters - Ballot Measures Pros & Cons Video
COVID-19 Resources on Chamber Website!

Since March 13, we have been sharing information on how to help you manage your business through COVID-19. To make information easier to find, we have created a COVID-19 Resource Page on our website. Click here to go to our website.

What's new: Sonoma County Economic Development Board Oct 23 Update

You will find legal advice, how to operate your business safely, financial resources, workshops to help you thrive during these times and more.

You will also find info on chamber members that can provide face masks, safety barriers, signage, floor decals, hand sanitizer and more.

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