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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 - Noon Times Networking Luncheon - Wed, Sept 7 *Covid-19 Resources & Harassment Prevention Training

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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! Time running out to market your business 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 DoubleTree by Hilton Sonoma Wine Country Bacchus Restaurant - Sundy Brunch is Back Foxtail Golf Club - Ukraine Family Aid Golf Tournament - Oct 21 Fundemonium - Sept 5 Newsletter - Need Some Last Minute Fun? We are OPEN! Green Music Center - Summer at the Green - 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 2 Newsletter Sally Tomatoes & Heirloom Cucina Italiana - Tuesday Night Stand-Up Comedy - Sept 6 / Thursday Night Trivia - Sept 8 / Headline Comedy - Preacher Lawson benefitting The Lime Foundation - Sept 9 / Gateway Show - Sept 10 / 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 - Latest Newsletter / Click here to become a client and gain access to a vast network of experts / Workshop Calendar / Join their mailing list Sonoma State University - Men's Soccer / Women's Soccer / Women's Volleyball / Theatre Arts & Dance Fall Schedule The LIME Foundation - Believe in the Dream Gala - Sept 8 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 Mattress Recycle - Free at RP Community Center Complex 5401 Snyder Lane - Sept 10

Networking luncheons great place to grow your business! Learn about the many services YWCA provides! Members & 1st Time Guests $30 / Non-Members $40 Click here to register / Walk-ins Welcome too

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: Sonoma LWV Facebook Live / Sonoma LVM YouTube District 1 & 5 - 6:30pm / District 2 - 8:15pm Send questions for candidates to [email protected]

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

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. Order 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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