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Committee Corner
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All Chico Chamber of Commerce members are welcome to attend committee meetings held at the Chamber and join in the discussion.
Please
click here for more information and to be added to the committee e-mail
distribution list.
Ambassador Executive Meeting
Monday, May 2
12 p.m.
YPO Committed Leaders Meeting
Wednesday, May 4
11:30 a.m.
Ambassador Meeting
Monday, May 9
5:30 p.m.
Legislative Action Committee Meeting
Tuesday, May 17
7:30 a.m.
Executive Committee Meeting
Wednesday, May 18
7:30 a.m.
Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, May 25
7:30 a.m.
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Welcome New Members!
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Allstate Insurance: Sonia Aery Agency
Chico Heat Baseball
Chicostart
Cream
Law Offices of Aaron J. Stewart
Duane Dufault
We're working hard to leverage the voice of business for community good.
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CalChamber Corner
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Be on Alert, California Employers!
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COMPLIANCE ALERT
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You may need a new employment poster before April 1st due to changes in California law.
Pregnancy Disability Leave Notice Has Changed
Required updates by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) to the Pregnancy Disability Leave Notice take
effect on April 1, 2016.
You must post the revised Pregnancy Disability Leave notice on April 1, 2016, if you are a:
* Private Sector Employer with 5 or more full-time or part-time employees
* Public Sector Employer of any size
Until then, California employers are still required to post the 2016 poster containing the mandatory January 1, 2016 updates.
Be sure to add Poster Protect® to your compliance product order to automatically receive a replacement poster for April 1. You're also covered if other mandatory updates are issued in 2016.
Click here to purchase an updated poster. Posters won't arrive until the end of March as they are currently in production with this update.
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Team Chico
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Team Chico's Final Report for the 2014-2015 year
Next Business Walks Date:
Friday, May 27th
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3rd Quarter 2015
Chico Economic Index
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Business Confidence Survey
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Community Vision
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The Chico Chamber of Commerce released a
10-year Community Vision
to the Chico City Council.
This vision outlines our standards and expectations for...
1. A safe community
2. Healthy city government
3. Thriving anchor businesses
4. Vibrant shared spaces
5. Premier facilities and community amenities.
The vision outlines common goals that will move Chico forward. Chamber partnership and membership now mean standing together to achieve a common vision for Chico that meets all of our expectations. We are certain that the Chamber, along with our members and partners, will make a difference in this community for the better, and it all starts with our
Community Vision.
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Your friendly
Chamber staff!
Katie Simmons
President & CEO
Kelsey Torres
Associate Vice President
Heather Ugie
Member Services & Events Manager
Lindsay Seeger
Administrative & Visitor Center Services Coordinator
Jeanette Joslyn
Visit us downtown at the corner of 5th Street and Main Street in the
Old Municipal Building,
441 Main Street
Monday - Friday,
10a.m. - 4p.m.
530.891.5556
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Chamber Shirts are now available for purchase online!
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Thank you to our
Legacy Partners
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CEO Insight
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If you ask me, every week is Small Business Week. Here at the Chico Chamber, we celebrate the backbone of our economy every single day through representing our members. I recently had an opportunity to tell a new investor in Chico that everything we do is wrapped around business - keeping it, growing it, and making sure our leaders know that everything we see is a result of a successful business. If you are running a small business in Chico, or a business of any size, we tip our hats to you.
Speaking of small businesses, the Chamber, a small non-profit organization, is slowly growing again! We are pleased to introduce Kelsey Torres, our new Associate Vice President. Kelsey, a Chico native, brings years of non-profit experience to her role and will help us continue to move our Community Vision forward. If you see her out and about, please take a moment to shake her hand.
Connect For A Cause
May is a busy month for us and I encourage you to connect for a cause at our quarterly Community Development Update at noon on May 19th. These meetings provide a unique opportunity for businesses to Q&A with City Officials on topics such as the upcoming General Plan review, new development on the horizon, and what's on the City's code enforcement agenda. Spend your lunch hour at this free learning opportunity and walk away a bit more informed about our business climate and economic landscape.
Two other events this month are aimed at strengthening your business through collaboration. Chico State is hosting their first campus and community
Meet-and-Match on May 2nd from 11am - 1pm. This event is aimed at connecting local business projects with campus groups. And, NorTEC is hosting a business input session targeted at "Developing our Community's Workforce," on May 9th from noon - 1:30pm at Manzanita Place. Both events are free and filled with value.
Public Safety
If you're a downtown business or are interested in downtown safety, Team Chico and the Chico Police Department are hosting our next Community Safety Meeting on May 5th, from 9am - 10am, in the Old Municipal Building (441 Main Street). There is no cost to attend and no RSVPs are required. (More information below.)
Through my advocacy work at the Chamber, I have been part of a group working to bring surveillance cameras to a notoriously dangerous section of bike path that runs adjacent to the Chico State campus. Recent bike fatalities have been linked to the dangers of this path and the City, University, and other organizations active in the Beautiful, Clean, and Safe movement, are taking measures to address this glaring public safety issue. The Chico City Council approved the installation of the cameras and now a fundraising effort is in place to purchase the cameras and cover installation costs. If you feel compelled, please donate to the public-private
Bike Path Safety Camera Project which, we hope, will be the first of many aimed at making our community safer for everyone - something our members have told us is critical to their life and work in Chico.
Happy Small Business Week, friends!
Katie Simmons, President & CEO
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Partnership Perspective
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My first week with the Chamber has been very exciting! I have had a chance to meet and talk with some pretty incredible Chico businesses and residents. In the weeks and months ahead, I look forward to growing our Community Impact Partnership program and maintaining our existing relationships so that we can be even more successful in implementing our Community Vision.
I have been in the non-profit industry for the last 10 years, 6 of those in Chico. As a Chico native, being a champion for businesses and our community comes naturally to me. We should all be proud of the active role we take in
making a difference in our community through the Chamber. I encourage you to stop by and see me at the office or drop me a note and I'll swing by your business for a visit.
As you know,
Chico is a unique community where businesses have a voice and the ability to influence the quality of life in our town and to keep it moving forward. Let's make this opportunity work for you today.
It is definitely a great time to work and live in Chico!
Kelsey Torres, Associate Vice President
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Membership 411
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Heather Ugie, Membership Services & Event Manager
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| Chamber Ambassadors |
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The Ambassador members have been busy supporting the Chico Chamber! Our boots on the ground team has been going to Ribbon Cuttings, Chamber Business Connections, Legislative Action Committee meetings and more to continue to stay involved and support the voice of business. With the recent change in minimum wage we asked some of our members: "Will minimum wage changes affect your business? If so, how?" It was interesting to hear the responses from small local businesses as well as larger businesses.
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he Ambassadors continue to be the boots on the ground for the Chamber - if you'd like to get involved and support the voice of business and overall community - we'd love to have you get involved! Last month our Ambassadors proudly competed to support as many chamber businesses as they could. Congrats to Larry Ducommun,
Picture Plus Promotional Products
for visiting, supporting and doing business with so many Chico Chamber businesses. Great job! Here are some of our Ambassadors at the "Moving Chico Forward" membership Orientation in April.
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| Young Professionals Organization |
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The YPO hosted a great Leadership Luncheon in April featuring Terra Ayers with FAFCO, Inc.! Terra shared her insights and experience with the group and took everyone on a tour of their manufacturing facility (photo below). It was a great learning opportunity! Our next luncheon is May 18th at the Round Table Clubhouse at 11:30 a.m. with Kathryn Redman with
Half A Bubble Out.
Registration is open! We hope to see you there!
Are you interested in getting more involved with the YPO? Have some great ideas for luncheons or mixers? We are looking for more Committed Leaders! Please fill out an application and if you have any questions about our YPO program please contact me.
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"Oh, The Places You'll Go..."
Honoring the Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Valley's
Join us for an evening under the stars enjoying gourmet sliders from Chico Catering Company, music and dancing to Decades, and other surprises!
$35 General Admission|$60 for two!
$12 Kids 12 and under
($40 General Admission at the door)
We're seeking sponsors and exhibitors for this
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UPCOMING COMMUNITY SAFETY MEETINGS
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Every month for the past 2+ years, Team Chico has conducted Business Walks in Chico to find out what businesses need and how to support them with resources and services. These Walks spurred "Community Safety Meetings" between businesses and the Chico Police Department.
- Downtown Area (Update): Thursday, May 5, 2016, 9 a.m. in the Old Municipal Building Conference Room, 441 Main Street.
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North Valley Plaza Mall Area: Tuesday, June 14, 2016, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. at the Round Table Pizza Clubhouse, 2201 Pillsbury Road, Chico.
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Skyway, Notre Dame, Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. Area:
Thursday, July 14, 2016, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. at the Courtyard Marriott,
2481 Carmichael Drive, Chico
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Park Avenue & Humboldt Road Area:
Thursday, August 4, 2016, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. at the Chico Country Day School,
102 West 11th Street, Chico.
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Nord Corridor & Campus Perimeter:
Friday, September 16, 2016, noon - 1 p.m. at Azad's Martial Arts Family Center,
313 Walnut St #150, Chico
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2016 meetings will continue to be announced.
Businesses, property owners, and community members in the corresponding areas are welcome and encouraged to attend these free Community Safety Meetings. No RSVPs are required.
Shown above is a photo from our April 5th Community Safety Meeting at the CARD Community Center focusing on issues occurring along Mangrove Avenue, Vallombrosa Avenue, and Bidwell Park. More meetings are planned throughout Chico business districts in 2016 and we welcome your participation.
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COMMUNITY IMPACT PARTNERSHIP
Businesses making an investment in our community
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In addition to traditional membership, we now have four tiers of investment which allow businesses to support their own mission through the Chamber's advocacy work, economic development partnership, and targeted activities that benefit Chico's economic health and high quality of life.
Businesses choosing partnership will stand with us as we do some of the most important and influential work being done in our community right now, and will make a lasting difference.
Every successful community is built on a foundation of successful businesses creating jobs and economic possibilities. And, every successful business is built on strong and enduring relationships. Through your membership or partnership, let's keep Chico businesses and our local community flourishing.
Call Katie for an overview, 891-5556 ext. 303.
LEGACY PARTNERS
VISIONARY PARTNERS
STEWARD PARTNERS
CHAMPION PARTNERS
CSUC Office of the President | Chabin Concepts | Chico Electric | Chico Mall | Costco Wholesale | Courtyard by Marriott | Cream | Guillon Brouhard Commercial Real Estate | Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center | Hotel Diamond | Interwest Insurance Services | K-Coe Isom |
Local's Choice Printing |
Milestone Technologies INC. | Modern Building | North Valley Ag Services | Rabobank, N.A. | Residence Inn by Marriott |
SERVPRO of Chico-Lake Almanor, Fire & Water Cleanup & Restoration | Shubert's Ice Cream & Candy| Smucker Natural Foods | Spelts Wealth Management, Inc. | Springboard Biodiesel, LLC. |
Weiss McNair
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Upcoming Events - Mark Your Calendars!
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CBC & Ribbon Cutting
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
641 Nord Avenue, Suite G | 7:30 a.m.
For questions or to send your congratulations, call 591-4161.
Community Safety Meeting: Downtown Update
Thursday, May 5, 2016
Old Municipal Building | 441 Main Street, 2nd Floor
9:00 a.m.
No RSVP required; free and open to all businesses and property owners in the Downtown area
Friday, May 6, 2016
Building Our Community's Workforce
Manzanita Place
1705 Manzanita Avenue
| 12-1:30 p.m.
YPO Leadership Luncheon
 Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Featuring Speaker: Kathryn Redman
2201 Pillsbury Drive | 11:30 a.m.
CBC & Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, May 18th, 2016
Pro Aggregate, Inc.
3668 Hicks Lane | 7:30 a.m.
For questions or to send your congratulations, call 966-8434.
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Chamber Pics!
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Thank you to Noodles & Company and to all those who attended April's Let's Do Lunch! It was a fantastic day for noodles on the patio!
Young Professionals Leadership Luncheon at FAFCO, Inc. April 20th. Thank you to Terra Ayers and her team
for a great presentation and tour!
On April 9th, Prestige Nursery hosted a ribbon cutting!
Evergreen Janitorial and Chico Terrace Healthcare & Wellness Center partnered as our CBC hosts
April 6th! Vince Haney of KKXX Radio won the business card drawing prize!
Two 22 celebrated their new downtown Chico salon on April 7th!
On April 29th, Team Chico hit the pavement in Downtown Chico to talk
to local businesses and let them know about the Community Safety Meeting on Thursday, May 5th. Thank you all for your outreach!
Our Chamber Business Connections group gathered at Chico Museum to see and learn about their new exhibit "Chico Through Time." Thank you for hosting, Chico Museum!
Another CBC partnership! Chico Chamber members Alliance for Workforce Development and
Krispy Kreme Chico co-hosted on April 20th.
Mangrove/Vallombrosa/Bidwell Park Area Community Safety Meeting on April 5th at the CARD Center.
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