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In this edition:
*Thank you to our Renewing Members!
*Maximize Your Membership Tip of the Week!
*Chamber Member Events & News - Advertise here for free & reach 1,300+
*Upcoming Events - RP City Council Candidates Forum - Mon, Sept 19
*Covid-19 Resources & Harassment Prevention Training
Thank you for renewing your chamber membership!
Maximize Your Membership Weekly Tip!
There are so many ways to make the most of your membership,
this section highlights one tip each week!

Want to spend Friday afternoon on the golf course?
Not ready for the PGA? No worries this fundraiser is open to all!
Golf at the 18 & Networking Golf Tournament - Sept 30

You can be a hole sponsor, donate a raffle prize,
and/or golf in the tournament & meet prospective clients.
Click here for to be hole sponsor and/or golf with us.
 
Questions? Contact the Office at (707) 584-1415 or Email Us
Chamber Member Events & News
Members advertise here for FREE
Click on blue underlined wording for more information

Active 20-30 Club of Rohnert Park & Cotati #656 - Burning Ham - Sept 17

Barber Cellars - Sip & Shop Every Sunday - More Info

Cheryl Teach Music - What instrument(s) have you/yours yearned to play? All Instruments Taught Online for Your Safety and Convenience! cherylteachmusic.com/(707) 326-8797

City of Rohnert Park - Fall Recreation Guide

Cogir of Rohnert Park Senior Living - Car Show & Diner - Free to attend - Sept 24L

DoubleTree by Hilton Sonoma Wine Country Bacchus Restaurant - Sundy Brunch is Back

Foxtail Golf Club - Ukraine Family Aid Golf Tournament - Oct 21

Fundemonium - Sept 12 Newsletter - A Hobby Convention and Presidential FUN

Green Music Center - Tickets

Maher Chiropractic - Doctors with a Heart - Free care month of Sept - Donations will benefit Redwood Empire Food Bank

Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library - Sept 9 Newsletter

Sally Tomatoes & Heirloom Cucina Italiana - Tuesday Night Stand-Up Comedy - Sept 13 / Paint Your Pet! Yes, your own pet! - Sept 14 / Thursday Night Trivia - Sept 15 / Click here for more events / Need meeting space? Board Room is Available

Social Advocates for Youth (SAY) - People Power at SAY

SOMO Village - Family Fitness Expo - Sept 25 / The Ultra Party with Boys of Summer, Born on the Bayou and Heartless - Oct 15

SOMO Village Cowork - Prelaunch prices & save 65% off 1st month rent - Learn more

Sonoma County Tourism - Annual Meeting - Sept 21 / Add Events & Special Offers at no charge

Sonoma Small Business Development Center - Stabilize Your Business in Uncertain Times English & Spanish / Click here to become a client and gain access to a vast network of experts / Workshop Calendar / Join their mailing list


United States Postal Service Virtual Job Fairs - Sept - Oct

Youth Ag & Leadership Foundation of Sonoma County - 18th Annual BBQ Fundraiser - Sept 24

Other Community News

Housing Land Trust - Home ownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income families - Homes for Sale

New 369 Area Code coming to 707 Area Code Region - Learn More
Rohnert Park City Council Candidate Forum
Co-Sponsored by League of Women Voters' of Sonoma County
& Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce

Event will be live streamed on:


There will not be a forum for District 2
since only one candidate was available to participate.

Send questions for candidates to questions@LWVSonoma.org
Great place to meet new customers & clients!
Free to attend & Open to all
Advance registration is not required / Add to your calendar
Golf with us & meet new clients & customers!

18 & Networking Golf Tournament in partnership
with the Rohnert Park Soccer Club!
 
Be a Hole Sponsor & Connect with 100+ Golfers!
Hole - $50 Non-Profit / $100 - You 'own' the Hole
Your Hole can be manned or have a table with info
 
Golf With Us
Individual Golfer $125 / Foursome $450 - Save $50
18 Holes on 'Premiere' North Course on Foxtail Golf Club
Hole in One, Putting, Chipping, Closet to Hole & Longest Drive Contests
Raffle Tickets, Drink Ticket & Awesome Golfer Goodie Bag
After Golf Mixer with Complimentary Food & No Host Bar
 
Microbusiness Grants Reopened
Sonoma County has reopened the $2,500 grants for microbusinesses.
To receive a grant, your business must be in Sonoma County, and you must NOT have received a grant from the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program (administered through Lendistry),
as well as other criteria.  

Free at-home Covid-19 Tests from United States Government
Every home in the U.S. can order two sets of 4 at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests.
The tests will be completely free - there are no shipping costs
and you don’t need to enter a credit card number.
Covid-19 Testing & Vaccine Resources
The City has partnered with Sonoma County and Curative Testing to
bring COVID testing to the Community Center parking lot
Monday through Friday from 8am to 3pm - Hours may change
These are PCR tests, not rapid tests - Turnaround time 1 to 2 days

Appointment made at www.curative.com - Walk-ins may not be available
One month supply of N95 Masks at no cost
Our chamber is partnering with PPE Unite to provide businesses with
a one month supply of N95 masks for their employees.
These masks are provided by the State of CA.
Call Office (707) 584-1415 or Email Us
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Renewal Fee Waivers 
Between March 1, 2021 and February 28, 2023, certain license types,
such as restaurants, bars, and other specified on-sale licenses
are eligible for a waiver of their annual license renewal fees.
Click here for more info / Click here for flyer
Additional Resources
Harassment Prevention Training

Do you have 5+ employees?
You should have completed training 1/1/2021!
Not a typo - training was due in 2021

Supervisors two hours / Nonsupervisory one hour
Online Training offered by CalChamber
20% Member Discount - Applied at check out
Supvs - $35.19 / NonSupvs - $20.79

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