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In this edition: *Welcome New Members & 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 - Member Orientation - Mon & After Golf Mixer - Fri *Covid-19 Resources - NEW - Free Testing at Chamber Office

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Maximize Your Membership Weekly Tip! There are so many ways to make the most of your membership, this section highlights one tip each week! Last chance to market your business at the 18 & Networking Golf Tournament on Sept 30! Donate a raffle prize & market to 75+ at the After Golf Mixer. 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 Barber Cellars Wine Paired Harvest Dinner with Street Social - Oct 1 / Need space to host your event? Tasting Room is available 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 - Pumpkin Splash at Honeybee Pool - English & Spanish - Oct 15 / Halloween Carnival with Dia De Los Muertos Celebration - Oct 29 / Fall Recreation Guide Foxtail Golf Club - Ukraine Family Aid Golf Tournament - Oct 21  Fundemonium - Sept 26 Newsletter - Building Funbot’s Neighborhood and Planning a Halloween Party Green Music Center - 10th Anniversary Season - Event Info & 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 23 Newsletter Sally Tomatoes & Heirloom Cucina Italiana - Tuesday Night Stand-Up Comedy - Sept 27 / Community Night - Sept 28 / Happy Fall Painting Event - Sept 28 / Headline Comedy - Jimmie 'JJ' Walker! DYN-O-MITE! - Oct 8 / Click here for more events / Need meeting space? Board Room is Available Social Advocates for Youth (SAY) - Be an Advocate - Just 15 mins a week - Learn More SoCo In Bloom Flower Classes - Great for Team Building & Friend Group - More Info SOMO Village - 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 - Tourism Industry News & Resources / Add Events & Special Offers at no charge Sonoma Small Business Development Center - Click here to become a client and gain access to a vast network of experts / Workshop Calendar / Join their mailing list Sonoma State University - Women's Cross Country / Men's Golf / Women's Golf / Men's Soccer / Women's Soccer / Women's Volleyball / Theatre Arts & Dance Fall Schedule United States Postal Service Virtual Job Fairs - Sept - Oct Job Postings Include your job postings on the Chamber Website at no charge - Click here for Current Job Postings - Use your Member Login to add your job posting - Need help? Call 584-1415 or Email us Other Community News Chris Coursey 3rd District Supervisor Monthly Newsletter 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 held on Sept 19 - Click here to watch Facebook Video / YouTube Video

Sonoma County Economic Development Board, in partnership with local Cities and Chambers of Commerce, is pleased to present the 2022 Sonoma County and City Profile Reports. The reports provide economic information and forecasts specific for the County and each of the nine cities. Below is the Rohnert Park Report - Click here for the other City Reports

Learn how to maximize your member marketing opportunities! Not a member? Learn how the Chamber can help you grow. Free to attend & Open to all & Held on Zoom Register Here

Donate a raffle prize & market your business!  18 & Networking Golf Tournament in partnership with the Rohnert Park Soccer Club!   Golf spots sold out & Sponsorships have ended   Last way to market here is by donating a raffle prize. Email us or give us a Call (707) 584-1415

Luncheons are a great place to connect! Register by Friday to take advantage of the Early Bird Discount Members & 1st Time Guests $25 / Non-Members $35 Click here to register / Walk-ins Welcome too

NEW - FREE Covid-19 Testing at Chamber Office We are partnering with Color Health to provide free testing. Tests are not rapid response; they are sent to a lab for processing. Results are sent electronically within 48 hours. Complete the intake form on your phone or computer; will need your vaccine and insurance info. Eligible for testing if you are: symptomatic, exposed, high risk immunocompromised or pregnant  Tests must be mailed to the lab the same day they are taken. Testing Hours - Table Outside Chamber Office - Please wear a mask Tuesday - 10am - 2pm Thursday - 10 am - 2pm Questions? Chamber Office (707) 584-1415 or Email us

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.   Review Criteria & Apply Here

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

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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  Click here to purchase training Use Code: RPHPT Click here for flyer with more details

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