BUSINESS“Petaluma’s voice for business” — A publication of the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce

June 2018 • Vol 27, No 6

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Member Lunch Celebrates PACC’s Mission

offers a perfect opportunity to get acquainted with fellow members.

It is also the time for the installation of the incoming PACC Board of Directors and officers which always turns out to be an enlightening experience about the individuals and the activities of those who make up the area business community. It’s an inspirational picture of how the Chamber supports the community

and its members. Recognition of the hard work by PACC committees and volunteers is also on the agenda. It will all be a celebration of the countless hours dedicated to the Chamber’s mission of “working together to support and improve a healthy business community.”

This year the event also includes, besides lunch, live music, raffle prizes, a no-host bar and samples

of Cattlemens’ exclusive 50th anniversary “Old West” pale ale by Lagunitas.

The kicker, so to speak, this year is that seating is limited. Pay $30 per person before June 15 to attend or take your chances and pay $35 at the door, space available. Tickets are available through the Chamber website event calendar or by calling (707) 762-2785.

The deadline is June 15 to make sure you have a seat for the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) Member’s Lunch, taking place on June 22 from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Cattlemens Steakhouse restaurant, 5012 Petaluma Blvd. North.

Touted as the quintessential “meet and eat” for PACC members, this annual event usually exceeds expectations for a good time and

Leadership Grads Honored This MonthThe group of Petaluma area citizens

who attended the 2018 Leadership Petaluma program “Ag Day” class will join other members from the 10-month long 2018 Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) Leadership Petaluma program to graduate on June 15.

Leadership program participants spend time educating themselves and gaining first-hand experience in specific subject areas that include business, agriculture, education and the arts. Program participants spend time behind the scenes at community businesses, organizations and institutions to gain further knowledge about community specifics.

This year, the class will follow in the tradition of more than 240 Leadership alums. For more information about the Leadership Petaluma program, plan to attend the Leadership graduation event and talk with recent participants and alumni. Information about the program is also available online at the PACC website.

According to program participant Mike Harris the Leadership Petaluma Agriculture Day program was led this year by Edie Cheda and Ruth McClure.

The day began with a panel discussion at the Sonoma Marin Fairgrounds. Panelists included Joe Pozzi, rancher and past president of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau, Anthony Bordessa, owner/operator of Washoe Valley Duck Farm, Matthew Stornetta from La Prenda Vineyards Management and Sonoma Collection Wines, 2018 Dairy Princess Jeanette Furlong and Future Farmers of America (FFA) student members, Harris said.

The class then visited Neve Bros. Wholesale Cut Flowers for a visit with Nick Neve, a partner in the business. The day continued with a visit to Sanchez Ranch hosted by Mary Sanchez. Lunch was provided by American Ag Credit and Dr. Pepper

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Members of the Petaluma Leadership program for 2018 get exclusive insight to the area agricultural industry with visit to some of the major players on Ag Day. Pictured left to right: Cara Irish, DJ Hansen, Michael Murphree, Diana Gorsiski, Kathleen Stafford, Phillip Trau, Karen Hart, Mike Harris, Amanda Catt, Melinda Durham, Kristin Treiber is directly above Melinda, Michael Regan has the hat on backwards, then KC Greaney and Hoby Wedler.

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Agri-BusinessCall the Chamber for info.

762-2785

AmbassadorsDaniel Canales, 707-888-5350

HealthMarkets

Jim Alexander, 762-2818

Financial Consultant

Government AffairsWayne Leach, 795-4764

CSW/Stuber-Stroeh

Engineering Group

Leadership Petaluma Alumni

Laurie Cameron, 303-740-0352

WAKE UP! Enterprises

Leadership Petaluma

Program

Call 762-2785 for info.

Petaluma Business Alliance

Suzanne Tucker, 225-5510

Women in Business

Ann-Marie Clear, 367-0409

Clear Directions

Chamber CommitteesCall 762-2785 for more info.

PETALUMA BUSINESS CREDITSPublished by the Petaluma Area Chamber

of Commerce, 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite A-2©2018 Petaluma Chamber of Commerce

Marsha Trent Editor & Writer AVM Graphics Design & Production Tarathena Sager, Photographer (unless PACC Staff otherwise noted) Marin Sun Printing

President Todd Mendoza*, 769-4303

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage tmendoza@cbnorcal.com

First Vice PresidentWayne Leach*, 795-4764

CSW/Stuber-Stroeh Engineering Groupwaynel@cswst2.com

Second Vice PresidentMike Harris, 665-2100, ext. 9502

CrossCheck, Inc.mike.harris@cross-check.com

Treasurer Elece Hempel*, 765-8488

Petaluma People Services Centerelece@petalumapeople.org

Immediate Past PresidentDan Ancheta*, 490-5997

OPES Advisors dancheta@opsadvisors.com

DIRECTORS

Daniel Canales, 888-5350Healthmarkets

daniel.canales@healthmarkets.com

Warren Dranit, 283-0000Spaulding McCullough & Tansil LLP

dranit@smlaw.com

W. Thomas Griffith, CIC, 766-2282Ramatici Insurance, Inc.

tom@ramaticiins.com

Allan Jaffe, 242-8277Top Speed Data

ajaffe@topspeeddata.com

Kevin Jones, 571-8911FASTSIGNS®

kevin.jones@fastsigns.com

W. Thom Knudson*, 763-1911Behrens, Nelson & Knudson

wtknudson@bnklaw.net

Richard Marzo*, 763-1515Lace House Linens

richard@lacehouselinens.com

Mary Roualdes, 570-5656Boldface Media

mary.roualdes@gmail.com

Chief Ken Savano, 778-4463Petaluma Police Departmentksavano@ci.petaluma.ca.us

Scott Warner, 495-3723Pacific Gas & Electric

sawu@pge.com

CHAMBER STAFF762-2785 • Fax 762-4721

pacc@petalumachamber.comwww.petalumachamber.com

Onita Pellegrini*, CEOShelly Silva, Bookkeeper

Tarathena Sager, Office AdministratorPeg Brown, Administrative Assistant

Bonnie Cordoza, Membership Director

* Leadership Petaluma Graduates

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Snapple Group with a presentation by Allison Kearney, CEO of the Sonoma Marin Fair, according to Harris.

The class also popped over to Two Rock Valley Goats and Cheese where Don & Bonnie DeBernardi gave a tour and overview of their operations.

Wrapping up the day at McClelland Dairy, Jana McClelland gave an operations overview of the family ranch and a tour of the facilities.

“Ag Day” is just one of the Leadership Petaluma activities that have introduced tomorrow’s leaders to the community, and many of Leadership graduates have gone on to important positions of leadership in the community, in business, government, and non-profits.

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Get The “Real Story of an Amazing Woman”At WIB Breakfast

Another chapter opens in the “Real Stories of Amazing Women” program presented by the The Petaluma Women in Business (WIB) com-mittee and featuring Sheila Bride, owner of Petaluma Coffee & Tea Company at 7:30 a.m. on June 13, at the Palms Grill, 100 S. McDowell Blvd.

Bride opened her business in the early years of coffee, 29 years ago, after retiring from a career with United as a flight attendant. This may be her first appearance without supplying donated coffee to a

group. She will share the ups and downs of owning her evolving business. Bride has been a Rotarian since 1999 and volunteers for Petaluma Bounty.

“Hearing from local women about their own businesses is inspirational and has been well received in the past,” said Anne-Marie Clear, com-mittee chair and owner of Clear Directions.

For information, contact the Petaluma Area Chamber of Com-merce at 762-2785.Sheila Bride

Volunteers Sought for City Boards, Commissions, and Committees

The deadline is June 11 at 5 p.m. for applications from individuals interested in serving on Petaluma’s boards, commissions, and com-mittees. The Petaluma City Council is scheduled to make appointments at the regular June 18 meeting.

City boards, commissions, and committees in general are composed of registered voters, city of Petaluma residents, who volunteer for service and are appointed by the City Council.

Their primary responsibility is to advise and make recommendations to the Council. There are presently fifteen boards, committees and decision-making commissions ap- pointed by the City Council including the Airport Commission, Animal Services Advisory Committee, Building Board of Appeals (Housing Advisory and Appeals Board), Groundwater Advisory Committee, Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee, Pedestrian and Bicycle

Advisory Committee, Groundwater Advisory Committee, Planning Com-mission, Public Art Committee, Recreation, Music, and Parks Commission, Senior Advisory Com-mittee, Sonoma County Library Commission/Library Advisory Board, Technology Advisory Committee, Transit Advisory Committee, Tree Advisory Committee and Youth Commission. For more application information, see cityofpetaluma.net/cclerk/application.html

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Beer Fest Tickets on Sale In July

Tickets go on sale in July for the 6th Annual Petaluma River Craft Beer Festival scheduled for Sept. 15 from 1-5 p.m. on Water Street along the Petaluma River in Historic Downtown Petaluma.

Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) members are in a good position to be among the first to know when tickets go on sale since this crowd-pleaser is co-sponsored by PACC and the Petaluma Valley Rotary Club.

Tickets may be purchased online at

the Petaluma River Craft Beer Festival website, petalumarivercraftbeerfest. org. Proceeds benefit river projects, local non-profits and community activities.

Since it started in 2013, the Petaluma River Craft Beer Festival has always featured more than 20 local brews and this year so far the number is 23, plus over a dozen food purveyors that are unique to Petaluma and Northern California. Music will be provided by Petaluma Pete, Sugar Moon and by Randy And The Special Agents.

Breakfast Features Local Film Makers

More than 250 business, education,

nonprofit and community leaders are

expected to attend the sixth annual

Building Community Breakfast and

Fundraiser on June 8 from 7:30 to

9 a.m. in Santa Rosa Junior College

(SRJC) Petaluma’s Physical Fitness

Center at 680 Sonoma Mountain

Parkway.

The breakfast, presented by SRJC

Friends of Petaluma Campus Trust,

will feature opening remarks by

SRJC Superintendent/President Dr.

Frank Chong, Followed by Dr. Jane

Saldaña-Talley, Vice President of the

Petaluma campus, who will present

the “State of The Campus” address

including an update on current

activities, and new and future plans

for SRJC Petaluma.

Movie producer, writer, and actor,

Ali Afshar, a SRJC student, Casa

Grande High School graduate and

Petaluma native, is the featured

speaker for the morning. Afshar’s

early passions included auto

racing, wrestling and acting, and

eventually led him to produce a

number of full length feature films,

including “Born to Race,” “The Wrong

Side of Right,” “The Wizard” starring

Oscar winner Jon Voight, “Running

Wild” starring Sharon Stone,

and “Pray for Rain” starring Jane

Seymour. More recent film credits

include “Dirt, Ride” and “The Dog

Lover” filmed in Petaluma.

The event will also feature short

films from two of the Ninth Annual

Sonoma County Student Film

Festival winners who have been

invited to provide a perspective on

their experience at SRJC Petaluma.

These films had their world premiere

on May 6 at the Film Fest Petaluma,

in Petaluma’s famed Mystic Theater.

SRJC Petaluma Film and Media

Professor Mike Traina, who has

directed the annual Film Festival

Petaluma short-film showcase and

the fall/spring SRJC Petaluma

Cinema Series since 2008, will

speak about the innovative programs

his department provides at SRJC

Petaluma, which are offered at no

other community college in northern

California.

Silver-level sponsors for this

year’s event include Clover Sonoma,

Exchange Bank, Lace House Linen

Supply, Inc., Mahoney Davison Co.

Property Management, Pacific Union

and Christie’s International Real

Estate, Pure Luxury Transportation,

and Torkelson & Associates, LLP,

Certified Public Accountants.

Tickets are $40 per person and

table sponsorships are available.

Registration is available at santarosa.

edu/foundation. Under News and

Events, click on “6th Annual Petaluma

Campus Building Community

Breakfast.” Check-in begins at 7:00

am. Parking is free.

Who knew the Petaluma Chief of Police was so much fun? PACC members who attended the Quarterly lunch on May 11 where Police Chief Ken Savano was the keynote speaker found out and got the inside story on police action in the city. Don’t miss it next year.

PHOTO BY: TARATHENA SAGER, PACC STAFF

Workshops Focus on Selling Creative Work

A series of three workshops for selling creative work, free to Sonoma County residents, begin on June 6 and run through June 27. All the sessions take place at the Finley Community Center’s senior wing at 2060 W. College Ave. in Santa Rosa. Session one on June 6 covers the basic stages of creating a business and marketing plan. Session two provides tools for staying organized and focused

during the creative process, and the

last session concludes with a panel

of local and regional experts in the

gallery, retail, craft fair, and online

marketplaces.

These workshops can be taken on

their own, or as a series. Spaces are

limited, pre-registration is required

and can be done at creativesonoma.

org/upcoming-activities/

Four Area Bands on Stage at The Phoenix

Four Bay Area bands will perform on June 30 at 8 p.m. at The Phoenix Theater, 201 Washington St. in a concert sponsored by KPCA, Petaluma’s community radio station and a member of the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC).

The Berkeley duo Flour Flour will take the stage first, followed by New Spell and then San Francisco’s Y Axes and NRVSL LVRS will close out the

show which is a first of its kind for local radio.

Advance tickets can be purchased through Ticketfly.com and at the door for $10. Ticket sales benefit the Phoenix theater.

This first concert is also an introduction of KPCA for those in the community who don’t know about community radio.

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County Economic Action Plan Released Called the Strategic Sonoma Action

Plan, Sonoma County recently released a new five-year economic strategy to address the area’s pressing challenges and to create a more inclusive, resilient, and vibrant economy.

Strategic Sonoma includes an assessment of Sonoma County’s competitive position relative to other communities; evaluates new industry clusters of opportunity that best match Sonoma County’s natural assets; and recommends concrete actions the community can take to achieve its goals, according to the plan’s introduction.

Strategic Sonoma is a culmination of a year-long effort that included feedback and contributions from more than 200 local residents, community leaders, and business owners.

Strategic Sonoma began in June 2017, and midway through Phase One, the October wildfires occurred. Recognizing the importance of

focusing on the immediate needs of county residents and businesses, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors extended the contract with Avalanche Consulting to assist in developing an Economic Recovery Plan. Focused on the first 12 months after the fires, the Economic Recovery Plan is designed as the first year of Strategic Sonoma. Recommendations in the Plan are seamlessly integrated into this longer-range, five-year Strategic Sonoma Action Plan.

The Strategic Sonoma Action Plan coordinates a range of projects that include:

• Completion of debris removal to address environmental health and safety.

• Implementation of capital improve-ment plans.

• Assisting local businesses with capital programs.

• Establishment of a marketing task force.

• Alignment of fire recovery efforts

and organizations.

• Development of an online portal that provides real time tracking of recovery progress.

• Development of an active communication plan around fire recovery.

• Establishment of a permanent Sonoma County Employer Housing Council.

• Engaging in a campaign to “vote yes” to the proposed $300 million housing bond.

• Exploration of solutions for short-term workforce housing.

• Establishment of a “30K by 2025” communications campaign.

• Inventorying priority sites for new housing development.

• Lobbying the State of California to ease state regulatory burdens.

• Establishment of an advisory group that can guide others through development processes.

• Update of public policies to expedite

the development of new housing

options.

• Establishment of a Talent Align-

ment Council.

• Establishment of a construction

skills training center.

• Creation of a Sonoma County

Cooperative Education Program.

• Development of industry sector

partnerships.

• Expansions of the Dislocated

and Incumbent Worker Training

programs.

• Expansion of scholarship offerings

and support programs for students.

• Engaging retirees as volunteer

mentors, educators, and career

coaches.

To download the Strategic

Sonoma Action Plan, visit

www.strategicsonoma.com.

Pictured from left to right, PACC CEO Onita Pellegrini, PACC President Todd Mendoza, Christine Walker, Tim O’Rielly, Danielle Stroble, Tony Volpe and Hadley Larson are among the first to check out the “Space to Find your Flow,” creative work environment for collaboration and innovation at Keller Street CoWork, 140 Keller St. The ribbon cutting on May 5 announced the opening of a unique work space community where members can have access to private offices, dedicated desks, social co-working and communal gathering spaces. Want to check it out? There is a Business After Hours on June 7 at the location.

Wetlands Park Receives State Grant

The City of Petaluma and the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance were granted $213,500 in state parks funds for environmental and education installations at Shollenberger Park.

According to the Petaluma Argus Courier the money will be used to construct a 50-seat outdoor amphitheater near the park’s entrance, and a covered kiosk for educational displays overlooking the juncture of Adobe Creek and the Petaluma River. Plans for the amphitheater include outdoor nature lectures, concerts, and a gathering place for third graders and teachers taking part in the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance environmental educatonal program.

Grant administrators must attend a state workshop before receiving the money. Construction could begin in the fall and finish in the spring of 2019.

PHOTO BY: TARATHENA SAGER, PACC STAFF

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PACC Members Winners in People’s Choice AwardsMembers of the Petaluma Area

Chamber of Commerce (PACC) came up winners of the 2018 Petaluma People’s Choice awards sponsored by the Petaluma Argus-Courier.

Members of the public voted for their favorite local businesses in more than 70 different categories and PACC winners scored a total 52 winners. Only 27 of the total 79 winners weren’t active PACC members and of that group, nine were previous PACC members.

Awards in all categories will be presented to winners at the annual Petaluma People’s Choice Gala on June 13 at the Sheraton Sonoma County. Call 776-8453 for details.

PACC winners included:

Best Business category• Art Gallery: Petaluma Arts Center

• Auto Body Shop: Gulick’s Body Shop

• Auto Repair Shop: Out West Garage

• Consignment / Thrift Store: Alphabet Soup Thrift Store

• Credit Union: Redwood Credit Union

• Day Spa and Facial/Makeup (2 category wins): Soft Shell

• Dog Groomer and Pet Boarding Service (2 category wins): Fit ’n’ Furry

• Garden Supplies/Nursery: Cottage Gardens of Petaluma

• Grocery Store: Petaluma Market

• Health Club/Gym: Synergy Health Club

• Jewelry Store: Hollingsworth Jewelers Gallery

• Local Bank: Exchange Bank

• Place to Buy Flooring: Abbey Carpet and Floor

• Place to buy Flowers: Vanda Floral Designs

• Place to buy Pet Supplies: Rivertown Feed and Pet Country Store

• Place to buy Tires: Jay & Bill’s Tire Service

• Real Estate Brokerage: Century 21 Bundesen

Best Food/Drink category• American/California Cuisine,

Happy Hour and Steak (3 category

wins): Seared

• Barbecue and Caterer (2 category Wins): Lombardi’s

• Brew Pub: Lagunitas Brewing Company

• Chinese Restaurant: Lily Kai’s

• Indian Restaurant: Everest Indian Restaurant

• Italian Restaurant and Chef (2 category wins): Cucina Paradiso

• Mexican Restaurant: Mi Pueblo

• Outdoor Dining: Brewsters Beer Garden

• Pizza: Old Chicago Pizza

• Place for Lunch: Wild Goat Bistro

• Place to buy Wine: Wilibees

• Seafood at a Local Restaurant: The Shuckery

• Sushi: Paradise Sushi & Grill

• Thai Restaurant: Pongo’s Kitchen and Tap

• Vegetarian/Vegan Cuisine: Café Zazzle

Best Professionals and Specialists category

• Accounting/CPA Firm: Baldwin, McGaughey & Company

• Architect or Designer: Architectural Design and Restoration

• Chiropractor-Dr. Julie Restad/Serendipity Chiropractic

• Dentist: Dr.Bob Koenitzer

• Financial Planner/Investment Adviser: Katherine Wells/Edward Jones

• General Contractor: Ohana Construction

• High School Sports Coach: Trent Herzog/St.Vincent’s

• Home Senior Care Service: Sequoia Senior Solutions

• House Painter: O’Brien Painting

• Insurance Agent: Steve Fillinger & Chad Fillinger

• Mortgage Broker: Michael Regan/The Regan Team

• Orthodontist: Dr. John Woo/Petaluma Orthodontics

• Plumber: Dolcini Plumbing

• Realtor: Rob Sullivan/Vanguard Properties

Volunteer Officials Named for RCU Board

Four volunteer officials were recently elected to serve three-year terms on Redwood Credit Union’s (RCU) board of directors and supervisory committee. Incumbents Robert Eyler, Greg McGuirk, and Jim Olmsted were elected to the credit union’s board of directors, and incumbent M. Christina Rivera was elected to RCU’s supervisory committee.

Robert Eyler has served as an RCU volunteer official since 2009, and as a board member since 2011. He is a professor of economics and the senior international officer at Sonoma State University.

Greg McGuirk has served on RCU’s volunteer board of directors since 1987, after serving on RCU’s supervisory committee for seven years. Mr. McGuirk is a retired audit manager for the auditor/controller’s

office for the County of Sonoma. Mr. McGuirk also serves on the board of directors for the credit union’s wholly-owned subsidiary, RCU Services Group.

Jim Olmsted, who was also named board chair, has been an RCU volunteer official since 1993, and has served on the credit union’s supervisory committee, as well as the board of directors for RCU Services Group. He is the principal of Olmsted & Associates, a land use planning

consulting firm, based in Santa Rosa. He has held various management-level positions for public planning jurisdictions in the greater Bay Area in the past.

M. Christina Rivera is a 22-year Sonoma County local government public employee, currently serving as assistant county administrator for the County of Sonoma. She is a member of the International City and County Managers Association, and Latino Leaders.

Greg McGuirk Jim Olmstead M. Christina Rivera

Robert Eyler

Wine and Food Festival Set For This Month

The North Coast Wine & Food Festival takes place June 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. at SOMO Village, 1400 Valley House Drive in Rohnert Park.

The Festival features more than 60 award-winning wineries pouring 90 Gold Medal wines, and 18 acclaimed chefs, serving up delicious bites.

Along with the food tasting and wine sampling the event includes a “Cooking with John Ash” program and music by Shaina Evonsuk.

Tickets range from $50 (Designated Driver) to $135 (Subaru Wine Lovers Lounge with VIP Parking). For more information visit northcoastwineandfood.com online.

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Summer is a Comin’ In

New Self-Service Website Launched

Residents can now purchase and download records online from the new website unveiled by Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder’s Office.

The site increases online access to records, including all recordable land and finance records. Members of the public can now purchase and download a wide range of records immediately and order certified copies of certain records online. The website also contains online marriage license applications; a full Spanish version also is available.

Access to the new website is at: https://crarecords.sonomacounty.ca.gov/selfserviceweb/.

The County Clerk-Recorder is responsible for filing or recording, maintaining, preserving and making available to the public a large variety of mandated documents.

• All recordable land and finance

records, such as deeds, liens, deeds of trust and maps.

• Fictitious Business Name Statements are now available for purchase online.

• Environmental postings as required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

• Notary Public registrations, oaths of office and deputy appointments are also available

• Statement of Facts/Roster of Public Agencies.

The County Clerk-Recorder is also responsible for issuing marriage licenses, certified copies of birth, death and marriage records, and recorded military discharge records. Due to legal requirements and restrictions, these documents are not available to purchase through the new Self-Service website.

Bay Area Agencies Partner to Offer Rebuilding Incentives

In a show of collaboration between agencies, Sonoma Clean Power (SCP), the public electricity provider for Sonoma and Mendocino counties, is partnering with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) to offer up to $17,500 in incentives for property owners in Sonoma and Mendocino counties who are rebuilding homes lost in the October 2017 wildfires.

The new Advanced Energy Rebuild Program is an enhancement to PG&E’s long-standing California Advanced Homes Program and offers two incentive packages specially tailored to Sonoma and Mendocino county homes. Both packages offer incentives for rebuilding with energy efficient features and equipment, renewable energy systems, electric vehicle charging stations, and water-efficient landscaping.

“We’ve been working closely with our partner agencies and homeowners to design a program that truly represents the need of the community and helps residents rebuild more resilient, energy efficient homes,” said Rachel Kuykendall, Programs

Manager at Sonoma Clean Power.

The integrated incentive programs marks the first time the companies have partnered together on such a program; providing customers access to multiple funding sources through one simple, online application process.

“Providing incentives to build energy-efficient homes will not only help residents as they recover from the devastating North Bay fires, but will also benefit the region by reducing air quality impacts and combating the effects of climate change,” said Jack Broadbent, executive officer of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.

The Advanced Energy Rebuild Program is expected to run through the end of 2019 or until funding is exhausted.

Incentives are only available to SCP and PG&E customers for homes in Sonoma and Mendocino counties that were destroyed in the October 2017 wildfires. For more information, requirements or to apply. For more information, visit sonomacleanpower.org or call 1 (855) 202-2139.

Spread the Word!Businesses: Send your press releases to the

Chamber (pacc@petalumachamber.com) to be included

in the Petaluma Business.

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Members – More info at www.petalumachamber.com

New President Circle MembersRecology Sonoma Marin - SilverLisa Moore3400 Standish Ave.Santa Rosa, CA 95407

Wilco Source, LLC - SilverSundar Ramasamy7250 Redwood Blvd. #300-345Novato, CA 94945

Cattlemens - BronzeKristen Wherry5012 Petaluma Blvd. No.Petaluma, CA 94952

New MembersAttention Focus Coaching, LLCJane McMaster505 6th StreetPetaluma, CA 94952

Keller Street CoWorkDanielle Stroble140 Keller StreetPetaluma, CA 94952

Sarah’s Eats and SweetsSarah Meeks1410 S. McDowell Blvd., STE DPetaluma, CA 94954

SolarCraftJenise Granvold8 Digital Drive, STE 101Novato, CA 94949

Renewing Members

Allen L James CPR Training Services

Beaudin Consulting Equipment, LLC

Bodega Bay Lodge

IWA Wine Accessories

Jimmy’s Catering Company

Learning Rx

Nopalito Mexican Food

Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th

Long-Time Members

Basin Street Properties, 37 YearsScott Stranzl

Brodie’s Tire & Brake, Inc., 36 YearsGary Brodie

The Plaza North Shopping Center, 27 YearsDaphne Shapiro

Steward Property Services, Inc., 27 YearsJeffrey Farnsworth

All-American Printing Services, 23 YearsDeni Stringham

Whole Foods Market, 22 YearsFrank Avila

Spaulding, McCullough & Tansil LLP, 18 YearsWarren Dranit

Wedge Roofing, Inc., 16 YearsGary Harvey

Cosmetic Surgery Resource Center, 14 YearsDeborah Tavis-Shockro

All California Mortgage, Inc., 14 YearsConnie Madrid

Marilyn Can Travel, 14 YearsMarilyn Herzog

North Bay Business Journal, 11 YearsNancy O’Conner

Valley Yellow Pages, 11 YearsJanice McCaslin

Dairy Delivery, Inc., 12 YearsAmy Cramer

Welcome to our newest President Circle MembersSilver members

Bronze Member

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Calendar – June

1 Government Affairs PACC Conference Room 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite A-2 7:30 – 9:30 A.M.

5 Ambassadors Pongo’s Kitchen & Tap 701 Sonoma Mtn. Pkwy. 7:30 – 8:15 A.M.

5 Women in Business PACC Conference Room 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite A-2 9:00 – 10:00 A.M.

6 Leadership Alumni PACC Conference Room 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite A-2 9:00 – 10:00 A.M.

7 First Thursday - Labor Law Series with Jay Putnam (Wine & munchies provided) RSVP Are Disability Claims Disabling Employers? PACC Conference Room 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Ste. A-2 Call 762-2785 or register at petalumachamber.com 4:30 –5:30 P.M.

7 Business After Hours – Keller Street CoWork 140 Keller St. 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.

11 Board of Directors Sequoia Senior Solutions 1372 N. McDowell Blvd. 11.30 – 1:30 P.M.

13 Women in Business Breakfast Real Stories of Amazing Women Palms Grill 100 S. McDowell Blvd. 7:30 – 9:00 A.M.

15 Leadership Graduation Springfield Place 101 Ely Blvd. S. 5:30 –7:30 P.M.

19 Women in Business PACC Conference Room 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite A-2 9:00 – 10:00 A.M.

22 PACC Annual Members Luncheon Cattlemens 5012 Petaluma Blvd. N. 11:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

Chamber Events

Looking Forward to July

4 Independence Day Holiday - PACC Office closed

5 First Thursday Labor Law Workshop with J. Putnam

11 Women in Business Breakfast

25 Taste of Leadership with Petaluma Fire Dept.

31 5th Tuesday Lunch Mob, location TBD

Check our online calendar to RSVP and/or pay as well.

Gold Members Silver Members

Amy’s Kitchen, Inc. • Todd Mendoza, Coldwell Banker • CSW/Stuber Stroeh Engineering Group, Inc. • Cattlemens Deer Creek Village • Fishman Supply Inc. • Kaiser Permanente • Moonware Design • Petaluma Coffee & Tea Co.Don Ramatici Insurance • Safeway • Smart & Final • Nancy Cooley, State Farm Insurance • Summit State Bank

Sutter Health Novato Community Hospital • Visual Story Media, LLC • Wagner Health Center • Welcome Wagon • Wells Fargo Bank

Bronze Members

Platinum Members

• WALK-INS WELCOME •707-773-CARE (2273)

Dr. George W. Wagner Jr., D.C. 620 E. Washington # 206, Petaluma

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