DECEMBER 2021
The Sebastopol Area Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization that supports community and economic vitality through opportunities to connect, learn and engage. We take a serious role in networking, economic vitality, local promotion and advocacy. We proudly serve as the hub of the Sebastopol business community. Learn more at www.sebastopol.org
The Sebastopol Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center would like to wish you and yours a Happy New Year filled with great opportunities to stay connected to our community. Here's to 2022
BUSINESS AFTER 5 hosted by Fairfield Inn & Suites on December 16th

Thank you for a great evening at Fairfield Inn & Suites. We had wine served by Furthermore Wines and Cider served by Ace Cider. Kirk Lok introduced Chef Mae and Stacy Fortin both from Analy High School with a great program beginning this year in partnership with Sonoma County Tourism. This new program is for anyone in the hospitality and tourism industry or interested in becoming a part of it. The Accredited Hospitality Program (AHP) is an educational initiative designed to engage and further the knowledge of those that directly impact the visitor and their experiences in Sonoma County. For more information please check it out at http://www.sonomacountyahp.com


Business After 5
We will be resuming our monthly Business After 5 in February. If you are interested in being a host for one please email Linda at linda@sebastopol.org
They are scheduled for the 4th Thursday of each month from 5:30 to &:00 pm.
This is a great way to showcase your business and stay connected.
ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Thank you to our Sponsors for our Annual Tree Lighting:
Grocery Outlet Rohnert Park
Pacific Market
Exchange Bank
Silk Moon
SoCo News
Sebastopol Downtown Association
Sebastopol Living
Furthermore Wines
Mr. Music Foundation
Sebastopol Strings Academy
A & M Center
Holly Hansen Public Relations
Zac Whinnem
The Resourcery
Rialto Cinema
Oak Tree Dental
Sebastopol Kiwanis Club
Edward Jones-Aleia Coate
Paul Butkus Farmers Insurance
Taylor Lane Coffee
We had a very successful evening with our annual tree lighting and Santa arriving by firetruck. Thank you to all of you who volunteered to make this great event happen.
The Tree Lighting for 2022 is scheduled for December 1st, so mark your calendars.
Business After 5 is back and has been updated on the Sebastopol Chamber website. We are taking requests for 2022. As you know the months are taking quickly so let me know if you are interested in hosting a Business After 5. For more information, click here
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS:
February 24th, 2022
Business After 5
Bliss Organic Day Spa
186 N. Main Street Suite 230

March 24th, 2022
Business After 5
TBD

April 23 & 24
76th Annual Apple Blossom Parade and Festival



The Sebastopol Chamber of Commerce is hoping you will help us in choosing a theme for our 76th Apple Blossom Festival and Parade.
Please email your suggestions to
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2021



Solful
The Resourcery
Handline Restaurant
K-Tech Automotive
Piazza Hotel
Eye Associates of Sebastopol


Western S.C. Historical Society
Paul Butkus Farmers Insurance
Clear Telecommunications
Mr. Music
Linda Civitello
The Feed Store
Solar Works
Peace & Medicine
Pacific Market
West County Community Services Sebastopol Hardware Center
Silk Moon
BMH Accounting
Crown Trophy
Bardella & Assoc.
Benedetti Tire Service
Marie Davis
Fircrest Market
Sebastopol Community Cultural Center Manzana Products
Weeks Drilling & Pump Co.

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Check our Apple Blossom website beginning January 28th for the applications for this great event. We will also be posting SPONSORSHIP opportunities. http://appleblossomfest.com