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BUSINESS “Petaluma’s voice for business” — A publication of the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce March 2013 • Vol 22, No 3 PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID PETALUMA, CA PERMIT NO. 127 6 Petaluma Blvd. North, Suite A-2 Petaluma, CA 94952 707-762-2785 www.petalumachamber.com Imm Leads Honorees At Awards Event Time Sensitive Material - Deliver by Mar. 4 Workshop Tells How To Get State Contracts A special presentation dealing with helping small businesses get contracts with the State of California will be held at the Chamber office on April 2 from 10-noon. Wayne Gross, customer liaison from the State’s Department of General Services Procurement Division, will be on hand to tell how small and disabled veteran businesses can compete for state contracts on a more level playing field. Gross will discuss how the Department of General Services helps to better serve small business. He will provide strategic information and tools for getting state contracts. California state agencies work to meet an annual goal of doing at Petaluma BUSINESS Petaluma least 25 percent of purchasing and contracting with small businesses. Additionally California’s Veterans and Military Code’s goal is to purchase at least three percent of all goods and services from Disabled Veterans Business Enterprises (DVBE). To register, call 707-253-3210 or go to www.napasbdc.org. Gary Imm, retired CEO of Clover Stornetta Farms and past president of the Petaluma Chamber has been selected as this year’s honoree as Citizen of the Year. Imm will be one of a large number of local citizens feted at the annual Community Recognitions Awards event March 14 at the local Sheraton. The event begins with an hors d’oeuvres reception from 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by the recognition program. Each year, the event is co-sponsored by the Chamber, the Argus-Courier, and the Sheraton SoCo-Petaluma Hotel. Food sponsors for the reception include Three Twins Ice Cream, Preferred Sonoma Caters, Bert’s Desserts, Nick’s Cove, Paradise Sushi & Grill, Pub Republic, Sally Tomatoes Café & Bar, Rosso’s Pizzeria & Mozzarella Bar and Petaluma Market. This year’s awards event is unique in that there are multiple honorees in a number of the categories. The event takes place March 14 at the Petaluma Sheraton. Imm, however, stands alone as the honoree in the Citizen of the Year category. He was recognized for a wide range of contributions to the community. He was a founding member of the Petaluma Youth Soccer League, and a past leader of the Boys & Girls Club of Marin and Southern Sonoma Counties. (In 1958, he was Boy of the Year at the local Boys Club.) Currently, Imm is serving on the Chamber’s Government Affairs and Economic Development Committees, and was on the committee that formed the Chamber’s Leadership Petaluma Program. The other honorees are: Large Business of the Year: Labcon N o r t h America Labcon is a recognized international leader in the specialty manu- facturing of con- sumable plastic products used in laboratories and life science research. The company’s leadership in quality, earth friendly, sustainable products has received national recognition. For example, Labcon developed low-waste micro- centrifuge tubes that use 50% less plastic than conventional tubes. Small Business of the Year: Field to Family Natural Foods Wayne and Amy Dufound have been, for years, donating organic chicken to the Meals on Wheels program and Petaluma People Services Center’s Senior Café. Field to Family Natural Foods is constantly looking for ways to improve the environment and promote organic foods. Service to Seniors: Nancy Streeter, Alice Rovegno, and Ginny Cox. These three women, known as the Senior Café Musketeers at PPSC, for the past ten years have welcomed Petaluma seniors to the daily lunch program at the Café. Together, they have logged more than 4,000 volunteer hours, greeting 50 seniors a day. Volunteer of the Year: Continued on page 6 Ginny Cox, Nancy Streeter, and Alice Rovegno were surprised to receive the Awards news from Anita Tanenberg, Dir. Of Senior Services, and Craig Mason, Nutrition Site Coordinator, at the Senior Cafe.
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BUSINESS“Petaluma’s voice for business” — A publication of the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce
March 2013 • Vol 22, No 3
PRSRT STDUS POSTAGE
PAIDPETALUMA, CAPERMIT NO. 127
6 Petaluma Blvd. North, Suite A-2 Petaluma, CA 94952 707-762-2785 www.petalumachamber.com
Imm Leads HonoreesAt Awards Event
Time Sensitive Material - Deliver by Mar. 4
Workshop Tells HowTo Get State Contracts
A special presentation dealing with helping small businesses get contracts with the State of California will be held at the Chamber office on April 2 from 10-noon.
Wayne Gross, customer liaison from the State’s Department of General Services Procurement Division, will be on hand to tell how small and disabled veteran businesses can
compete for state contracts on a more level playing field.
Gross will discuss how the Department of General Services helps to better serve small business. He will provide strategic information and tools for getting state contracts.
California state agencies work to meet an annual goal of doing at
Petaluma
BUSINESSPetaluma
least 25 percent of purchasing and contracting with small businesses. Additionally California’s Veterans and Military Code’s goal is to purchase at least three percent of all goods and services from Disabled Veterans Business Enterprises (DVBE).
To register, call 707-253-3210 or go to www.napasbdc.org.
Gary Imm, retired CEO of Clover Stornetta Farms and past president of the Petaluma Chamber has been selected as this year’s honoree as Citizen of the Year. Imm will be one of a large number of local citizens feted at the annual Community Recognitions Awards event March 14 at the local Sheraton.
The event begins with an hors d’oeuvres reception from 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by the recognition program. Each year, the event is co-sponsored by the Chamber, the Argus-Courier, and the Sheraton SoCo-Petaluma Hotel.
Food sponsors for the reception include Three Twins Ice Cream, Preferred Sonoma Caters, Bert’s Desserts, Nick’s Cove, Paradise Sushi & Grill, Pub Republic, Sally Tomatoes Café & Bar, Rosso’s Pizzeria & Mozzarella Bar and Petaluma Market.
This year’s awards event is unique
in that there are multiple honorees in a number of the categories. The event takes place March 14 at the Petaluma Sheraton.
Imm, however, stands alone as the honoree in the Citizen of the Year category. He was recognized for a wide range of contributions to the community. He was a founding member of the Petaluma Youth Soccer League, and a past leader of the Boys & Girls Club of Marin and Southern Sonoma Counties. (In 1958, he was Boy of the Year at the local Boys Club.)
Currently, Imm is serving on the Chamber’s Government Affairs and Economic Development Committees, and was on the committee that formed the Chamber’s Leadership Petaluma Program.
The other honorees are:
Large Business of the Year:
L a b c o n N o r t h America
Labcon is a r e c o g n i z e d international leader in the specialty manu-facturing of con-sumable plastic products used in laboratories and life science research. The c o m p a n y ’ s leadership in quality, earth f r i e n d l y , sustainable products has received national recognition. For example, Labcon developed low-waste micro-centrifuge tubes that use 50% less plastic than conventional tubes.
Small Business of the Year:
Field to Family Natural Foods
Wayne and Amy Dufound have been, for years, donating organic chicken to the Meals on Wheels program and Petaluma People Services Center’s Senior Café. Field to Family Natural Foods is constantly looking for ways to improve the environment and promote organic foods.
Service to Seniors: Nancy Streeter, Alice Rovegno, and Ginny Cox.
These three women, known as the Senior Café Musketeers at PPSC, for the past ten years have welcomed Petaluma seniors to the daily lunch program at the Café. Together, they have logged more than 4,000 volunteer hours, greeting 50 seniors a day.
Volunteer of the Year:
Continued on page 6
Ginny Cox, Nancy Streeter, and Alice Rovegno were surprised to receive the Awards news from Anita Tanenberg, Dir. Of Senior Services, and Craig Mason, Nutrition Site Coordinator, at the Senior Cafe.
2 March 2013 Petaluma BUSINESS – A publication of the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce
PETALUMA BUSINESS CREDITSPublished by the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce, 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite A-2©2013 Petaluma Chamber of Commerce
Don Bennett Editor & Writer AVM Graphics Design & Production Joan Bunn Photography-Events Marin Sun Printing
Agri-BusinessRuth McClure, 793-9023 American AgCredit, FLCA
AmbassadorsDaniel Canales, 781-9483 Insphere Insurance Solutions
Jim Alexander, 762-2818 Financial Consultant
Business/EducationDennis Hardle, 763-5348 Hardle and Company
Economic Development Anthy O’Brien, 283-2710 Top Speed Data Communications
Government AffairsWayne Leach, (415) 883-9850 CSW/Stuber-Stroeh Engineering Group
Leadership Petaluma ProgramCall the Chamber for info, 762-2785
Petaluma Young Professionals NetworkKyle Restad, 772-5199 Restad Financial Planning
Wake-Up PetalumaCall the Chamber for info, 762-2785
Women in BusinessShelly Moller, 763-3006 Edward Jones
Chamber CommitteesCall 762-2785 for more information.
PresidentKatie Kerns Davis*, 557-7045
First Vice PresidentW. Thomas Griffith, CIC, 766-2282
Ramatici Insurance, Inc.
Second Vice PresidentTony Sarno*, 664-1400
Cushman & Wakefield of [email protected]
Immediate Past President
Ron Malnati*, 769-2294 Exchange Bank
DIRECTORS
Dan Ancheta*, 781--2207 Bank of Marin
Justin Hansel, 543-7353Hansel Auto Group
Judy James*, 280-5427
Republic Services
W. Thom Knudson*, 763-1911Behrens, Nelson & Knudson
Wayne Leach*, 795-4764
CSW/Stuber-Stroeh Engineering Group
Richard Marzo, 763-1515
Lace House Linens
Todd Mendoza*, 769-4303Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Shelly Moller, 763-3006 Edward Jones
Monica Soiland Nelson, 762-3022 Midstate Construction
Todd Tamura*, 773-3737Tamura Environmental, Inc.
CHAMBER STAFF762-2785 • Fax 762-4721
Email: [email protected]
Onita Pellegrini*, CEOJudy Carney, Bookkeeper
Daniella Ellicott*, Member Services Kathy Brandal, Office Assistant
* Leadership Petaluma Graduates
www.petalumachamber.com
Petaluma Business ads are sales boosters! An economic way to reach more than 700 businesses monthly. Call the Chamber, 762-2785 for specifics & discount rates.
BUSINESSPetaluma
Encore Events Open in Petaluma
Chamber member Encore Events had a large fire at their Rentals location in Healdsburg location on February 12th. No one was hurt and they are currently rebuilding their Healdsburg inventory and working on a new showroom and warehouse location in Healdsburg.
Encore Events announces that they are still open for business as usual, and have a satellite office in Healdsburg as well as a full showroom and warehouse in Petaluma.
They ask customers to visit them in the Petaluma showroom, call at 763-3322 or email at [email protected].
Ambassador ProfileGiselle Rue Small Biz Help 4 You
My name is Gisele Rue. I have enjoyed being an active ambassador for the Petaluma Area Chamber going on 4 years. As a member of the local chamber of commerce I am able to get to know, support, and spread the word about our wonderful businesses, non profits, and upcoming events we have in our community. I also have the opportunity to connect with the local businesses in Petaluma and at times connect them to a client.
I grew up in San Rafael and in my early 20’s my husband and I owned a hardwood floor company for about 10 years. Later on I went back to school and graduated from Dominican University with a BA in Human Resource Management in addition to receiving a Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety from UC Davis Extension. After school I worked for a major insurance company in San Francisco and later for IBM.
I have 2 daughters and a son; Jessica 12, Natalie 18, and Jonathan 24, who lives in Vacaville working for an
upscale garage door manufacturing and installation company.
I completed the Petaluma Chamber of Commerce leadership program in 2010. In addition to my ambassador role I have been on the Woman in Business and Leadership committees. I am a California Chamber and Rohnert Park Chamber member and ambassador as well. I also have gone through the Novato Chamber leadership program. While living in Petaluma I have been an active board member for different organizations. I am now a new member of our local Kiwanis club and a volunteer coordinator for the Petaluma River Cleanup, which will be May 4th, along with helping at local fundraising events in our outstanding community.
In early 2009 I started my own consulting company, Small Biz Help 4 You. I assist businesses in many areas, but I specialize in human resource and regulatory compliance. I guide local businesses to become labor law and OSHA compliant.
Gisele Rue
I have hire to termination packs, available at my website. I also help with Injury and Illness prevention programs, employee handbooks, and more. In addition,
I provide businesses with Legal Shield and Identity Theft Shield for their business and employees, this helps their employees keep focused on work rather than other problems in their life. I am happy to provide services where I can give back to local businesses on an as needed basis, without them having to hire a full time employee. Visit my website at www.SmallBizHelp4You.com.
4 March 2013 Petaluma BUSINESS – A publication of the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce
President’s Message
Local Businesses Need Support
Many of the local infrastructure upgrades we need so badly either are underway now, or promise to be in the near future.
Work has already begun on a major reconfiguration of the Highway 101/East Washington interchange, plus major work on East Washington Street to accommodate the construction of the new Regency Shopping Center. In the near future, work should begin on the reshaping of the interchange at 101 and Redwood Highway, and also the interchange at Petaluma Boulevard South and Highway 101.
Additionally, we can expect work to start soon on the widening of the Petaluma Bridge over 101 as well as serious work on North McDowell to accommodate construction of the Deer Creek Village shopping center.
While we can rejoice that a great many of our internal surface transportation problems are being addressed, and realize that when these projects are done Petaluma will be a much better place to live, we also know that there may possibly be some serious problems with potential
traffic congestion over the next year or two.
For those of us driving from one side of town to another, or accessing the freeway, these projects are an irritant, even though we readily acknowledge how important they are. However, we should also be aware that whenever major construction projects happen, neighboring businesses tend to suffer.
The message this month is to ask all our members to be aware that if you choose not to shop at your favorite store, or eat at your favorite restaurant, just because it is temporarily more difficult to get to, that business is going to suffer, particularly if a great many regular customers were to react the same way.
And, it is worth realizing that often the delays caused by construction are in reality not as bad as we suspect, often just a matter of a few minutes.
The benefits of shopping locally have been proven and stressed many times. Spending our shopping money in our home town results in the
creation of a better home town. We have a stronger retail base, without the need to drive a long distance to shop. City Hall benefits from increased sales taxes, and is able to do more in everything from fixing potholes and building playing fields for our youth, to strengthening our public safety programs.
The same principle applies to our businesses that are disadvantaged by proximity to major construction projects.
So, as the construction season commences this year, perhaps we should all pause and reflect on the fact that there are neighboring businesses that now, more than ever, would truly appreciate your patronage.
A couple of years from now we are going to find ourselves in a wonderful city made better with a number of needed traffic improvements. It is up to all of us to make the transition easier.
By Katie Kerns Davis, President,
Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce
Letters to the Editor
Expo Showers
Editor:
We wanted to share a fun story with you. We received a call to measure for a shower enclosure this week.
When we asked the new customer how they heard about us, she said she received our information from her neighbor.
During the conversation, she also informed us that when we were done measuring for her shower, the neighbor (who told her about us) wanted us to come measure for a new shower enclosure for them also. After we measured the first customer and went to the neighbor’s house, the neighbor informed us that he received our information as a result of visiting our booth at the Chamber Expo. The booth definitely paid off!
Thank you Petaluma Chamber!
Sharon Medley Transaction Coordinator Medley Glass Works
For Businesses That Hire Youth
Hi, my name is Kathleen Dargie. I am seventeen years old, a senior at Valley Oaks, and a teenager on the Petaluma Youth Commission. For the past few months, I have taken on the assignment of making a list of Petaluma businesses that hire youth between the ages of 14 and 20 (or any minimum age within those guidelines). This list will be distributed in March to the career centers of local high schools for students to consult when starting a job search. My list consists of 1) the business name, 2) address, 3) phone, 4) e-mail and 5) minimum hiring age. If your business hires youth, and you would like to be on the list, please e-mail me with the above information by March 8. Thank you for your time.
Kathleen Dargie [email protected]
Music Festival ThanksDear Friends,
Happy 2013! We can’t thank you enough for your continued support
Continued on page 10
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A program of the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 • 7:30–9:00 a.m.Rooster Run Event Center, 2301 East Washington Street
WAKE UP PETALUMA
THE MAKING OF A BASEBALL PLAYERPACC Board Member Richard Marzo of Lace House Linen and Supply will interview
his son, Danny, on what it takes to be a World Series Star.
BEHIND EVERY GREAT PLAYERStands a GREAT Coaching Staff
Hear from the Coaches Mike Slate & Trevor Tomei their take on “Inside the Clubhouse Confidential”.
SPORT NEWS AROUND TOWNListen to Johnie Jackson, the Argus Courier’s Sports Reporter,
give the latest happenings on sports in our community.
AND NOW A WORD FROM OUR NON-PROFITSLocal Non-Profits & Community groups have an opportunity to speak at our open mike.
Hear what is happening in our town.
Check online or look for your electronic copy every month.
RSVP/Register online at www.petalumachamber.com or call 707-762-2785$20-Members/$25 Non-members
PLUS: 50-50 Raffle ~ PACC Announcements ~ Introduction of New Members
Marie Fletcher and Ed Lampe (posthumously)
Fletcher and Lampe worked as a team for several years serving COTS, the Interfaith Pantry, and the residents of PEP housing. Their contributions have been numerous and varied.
Service to Youth: Eric Smith, Mike Slate, and Trevor Tomei
Smith was the manager, and Slate and Tomei were coaches, of the Petaluma National Little League World Series team that made it to the U.S. championship game. The trio is recognized for contributions that extend beyond last year’s successful season.
Excellence in Education: Cliff Eveland
As instrumental director at Petaluma High and executive director of the Petaluma Music Festival, Eveland has taken the late-summer concert from a barely-able-to-break-even event to one that draws 2,000 music fans and raised $30,000 for music programs in the schools.
Excellence in Agriculture: North Bay Dairy Women
Firefighters of the Year: Luis Chairez and Adam Rich
Police Officer of the Year: Bill Baseman
Outstanding Community Service Award: Steve Kemmerle
Service Peron of the Year: TBD
AwardsContinued from page 1
Investing For Women Topic for April WIB LunchIf you are like
many modern women, money matters keep you awake at night and chal-lenge you dur-ing the day, regarding what you can do now to prepare for r e t i r e m e n t ,
your options to pay for a child’s or grandchild’s education, or how you can develop strategies to achieve your financial goals.
The Chamber’s Women in Business
committee is tackling this concern head on with a presentation at the April 10 breakfast at the Petaluma Woman’s Club. Financial Advisor Mary Gernetzke of Edward Jones Investments will discuss the following:
• Taking the intimidation out of investing.
• Addressing fact vs. fiction.
• Presenting five steps to take control of your financial life and
• Discussing common investment goals for women.
Attendees are invited to bring
business colleagues, sisters, mothers, daughters and friends. (As always, men are welcome too!)
April’s Women in Business break-fast takes place from 7:15-9:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 10, at the Petaluma Woman’s Club, 518 B Street. The cost is $25 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members for pre-registration. There is an additional $5 charge if you register at the door. In addition to the speaker pre-sentation, admission includes a full breakfast and networking oppor-tunities. Register online via the Petaluma Chamber Website or by calling 707-762-2785.
April’s breakfast presentation is sponsored by Susy McGovern and Deborah Katz Schukler, the new owners of Eliot James Salon, soon to be re-launched in May 2013 as SALON 113. This salon specializes in creating hairstyles to fit your lifestyle, complement your features, and help you always stay on trend.
Future sponsorships are available for $150, including a 5-minute “infomercial” about your business, and a 1/8 page ad ($95 value) in Petaluma Business newsletter. For more information, contact WIB Sponsor Chair Rebecca G. Kagin, Attorney, at 707-765-1111.
Mary D. Gernetzke, Financial Advisor Edward Jones
A SPECIAL THANKS TO THIS MONTH’S SPONSOR: 2013 Community Awards of Excellence
March 14, 2013 • 5:30 pm Sheraton Hotel • $20 a person
7 March 2013 Petaluma BUSINESS – A publication of the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce
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Get Fast Relief for your Back and Neck PainJames Family ProducingAward Winning Pinot
By day, Judy James is a rep-resentative of R e p u b l i c Services, the bus-iness that oper-ates the County landfill. But, Judy has another business per-sona. With her husband Jeff and two sons, they own and operate James Family Cellars, an award winning winery that recently has captured plaudits throughout the wine industry.
Judy, who is also a member of the Petaluma Chamber Board of Directors, told Petaluma Business that the winery just received a Double Gold award for their 2010 pinot noir at the prestigious San Francisco Chronicle wine competition. This award follows close on the heels of a Best in Class and a Double Gold for the same wine at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair last fall.
The James vineyards are west of Cotati in the Sonoma Coast appellation designation, part of the region informally named the Petaluma Gap for its cool summer night fog-laden breezes rolling in from the coast.
The James Family wines aren’t exactly an overnight success, -- there has been a steady recognition of the wine since the first vintage, the 2007, was introduced. That wine, a pinot noir, won golds from the Sonoma County Harvest Fair and the Chronicle competition as well as 90 point rating from Wine Enthusiast
magazine.
The 2008 pinot noir again won a gold from the Chronicle event, and the 2009 pinot noir won golds in the U.S. National Wine Completion and the Pinot Noir
Shoot Out. The Rose’ of Pinot Noir also won an “Editors Choice” recognition from Wine Enthusiast magazine.
The current pinot noir, in addition to the aforementioned double golds, has also won golds from the Pinot Shoot Out and the West Coast Wine Competition. In addition, their Chardonnay this year won a gold from the Chronicle event.
Owners Jeff and Judy James, along with their two sons, who are fourth generation Sonoma County agri-culturalists, founded James Family Cellars dedicated to the production of artisinal wines that showcase the world-class grapes that they grow. Jeff and Judy planted their vineyard in 1998. They have been selling grapes for many years to premium wineries in Sonoma and Napa Counties. After winning several awards for the amateur wines they produced from their grapes, they decided in 2007 to follow their dreams and start James Family Cellars. Jeff and Judy are committed to producing the highest quality wine possible, which is reflected in the limited number of cases released.
Jeff, Robert, Matt and Judy James
The folks at Uboldi, Heinke & Velladao, LLP celebrated their move to Petaluma in January with a Ribbon-Cutting.
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Contact Ann today to get your message
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Members – Get more information on Member businesses at www.petalumachamber.com
New Members101 North Brewing CompanyJoel & Jacob Johnson1304 Scott Street, Ste. DPetaluma. CA 94954
aftertecChad Dunbar159 Kentucky Street, Ste. 2Petaluma. CA 94952
Digital Grange Fine Art ServicesBill Kane & Joe McDonald405 East D Street, Studio BPetaluma. CA 94952
First Alarm Security ServicesTrish Lamb6153 State Farm DriveRohnert Park. CA 94928
Marin Sonoma Beatles FestivalCharles Likas745 Baywood DrivePetaluma, CA 94954
Morgan Stanley Wealth ManagementMark J Cordeiro700 Sixth StreetPetaluma, CA 94952
Painting by Dustin O’BrienDustin O’BrienPetaluma, CA 94952
Rosso Pizzeria & Mozzarella BarRichie Hodvan & Kevin Cronin151 Petaluma Blvd. SouthPetaluma, CA 94952
Till You’re OrganizedDonna TillPetaluma, CA 94952
Renewing MembersBuckley Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.Byerbri LLCCalifornia Granite, Inc.Cottage Gardens of PetalumaDigilock Security People, Inc.
Dolcini Plumbing, Inc.estrategyfirstFidelity National Title CompanyFirst American Title CompanyGale’s Central ClubGallery One-Contemporary ArtGary & Lynn ImmGolden Living CenterHeritage Homes of PetalumaLaw Offices of Rebecca G. KaginM & M Services, Inc.Mahoney Davison Co.Mark’s Garage DoorMcKenzie Smith Eagle West Insurance Services LLCMi Pueblo El CentroMV TransportationNovato Community HospitalOld Adobe Union School DistrictOut West GaragePetaluma Dental CarePetaluma Golf & Country ClubPongo’s Kitchen & TapRedwood Empire GymnasticsRicoh USA, Inc.Rivertown FeedSoft ShellSpringfield Place Retirement CommunitySpurgeon Painting, Inc.Tomales Bay Foods/Cowgirl CreameryTWiTWestAmerica BankWild Goat Bistro
Long-Time MembersWestAmerica Bank, 44 YearsBlythe Henry
Old Adobe Union School District, 26 YearsCynthia Pilar
Dolcini Plumbing, Inc., 25 YearsBill Dolcini
Gallery One-Contemporary Art, 25 Years
Michael Gonzalez
Cottage Gardens of Petaluma, 22 YearsBruce Shanks & Daria Morrill
Heritage Homes of Petaluma, 22 YearsTerry Kosewic
Mahoney Davison Co., 21 YearsKerry Davison
Rivertown Feed, 21 YearsDon Benson
Spurgeon Painting, Inc., 20 YearsKaren Spurgeon
Legacy, 15 YearsLynda Pitt
Springfield Place Retirement Community, 14 YearsJulianna Makin
Out West Garage, 14 YearsMaria do Ceu
Redwood Empire Gymnastics, 13 YearsEric & Erinn Van der Meer
Institute of Noetic Sciences, 12 YearsCathy Coleman
Park Place Hearing Center, 10 YearsPhyllis Burt
Harvest Fair Revises Event PresentationsThe Sonoma County Harvest Fair,
a community tradition since 1975, is announcing a renewed vision for 2013. The event will celebrate Sonoma County’s agricultural diver-sity by focusing on the distinctive artisan products, beer and wine of Sonoma County through educational demonstrations and interactive
tasting experiences.
To allow development of these new programs, family activities previously included in the weekend will be transitioned from the Harvest Fair to the Sonoma County Fair, which has historically provided meaningful family experiences for Sonoma County residents since 1936.
LettersContinued from page 4
and interest in the Petaluma Music Festival. We were so proud to give away $30,000 in 2012 to Petaluma’s public schools for their music programs — the second year in a row we’ve been able to donate as much. If you haven’t seen the video of us giving away the giant check, it says everything about why we do this. What do we do for an encore? The 2013 festival is shaping
up to be the best yet. We have many exciting announcements — including the 2013 artist lineup — and updates to tell you about in the coming months. Stay tuned for breaking news. Have questions or suggestions? Give us a shout anytime at [email protected] or on our Facebook wall.
Our best, The Petaluma Music Festival team
11 March 2013 Petaluma BUSINESS – A publication of the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce
Calendar – March
Looking Ahead – April
10 Women in Business Seminar 11 Business After Hours – David Donaldson 15 Business After Hours – Petaluma Golf & Country Club 23 Wake Up Petaluma Breakfast 25 Business After Hours – PACC Ambassadors
To check our new on line calendar click on Events on the bottom menu bar, www.petalumachamber.com. You can RSVP and pay there, too.
1 Government Affairs PACC Conference Room 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite A-2 7:30 – 9:30 A.M.
4 Press Democrat Media Lab Workshop (RSVP) PACC Conference Room 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite A-2 Free to Chamber members. RSVP to 762-2785; Space is Limited. 8:00 – 10:00 A.M.
5 Ambassadors Pongo’s Kitchen & Tap 701 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy 7:30 A.M.
12 Women in Business PACC Conference Room 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite A-2 8:45 – 10:00 A.M.
14 Business Education PACC Conference Room 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite A-2 4:00 – 5:30 P.M.
14 2013 Petaluma Community Awards of Excellence (RSVP) Sheraton Sonoma County - Petaluma Hotel 745 Baywood Dr. $20 admission. RSVP online at www.petalumachamber.com, or call 762-2785 5:30 P.M. Reception 6:45 P.M. Awards
15 Government Affairs PACC Conference Room 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite A-2 7:30 – 9:30 A.M.
19 Leadership Alumni PACC Conference Room 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite A-2 9:00 – 10:00 A.M.
20 Petaluma Young Professionals Network (PYPN) Pub Republic 3120A Lakeville Hwy 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.
21 Business After Hours – Sequoia Senior Solutions 1372 N. McDwoell Blvd., Suite C 5:30 – 7:30 P.M.
26 Wake Up Petaluma (RSVP) Rooster Run Event Center 2301 E. Washington St. $20 Members, $25 Non-members RSVP online at www. petalumachamber.com, or call 762-2785 7:30 – 9:00 A.M.
28 Economic Development PACC Conference Room 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite A-2 7:30 – 9:30 A.M.
29 Good Friday Holiday – PACC Offices Close at Noon
Enjoy a stroll to the Theater
District…meet your friends or
business associates for a warm
beverage & good conversation!
Weekdays from 7:30 to 5:30
Saturdays from 8:00 to 4:00
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