 October 28, 2009 E-Bulletin Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce E-Bulletin | |
New Members Palermo Grange Master Betty Morris and other members of the Palermo Grange receive their Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce New Member Decal from Ambassador Alvin Rivera with Mark Trumm Financial. The Grange is traditionally and legally a fraternal family organization with an agricultural heritage. They are non-sectarian and non-partisan. The Business & Technology Development News
Business HUB Zone & Enterprise Zone Seminar
11-18-09 Attention Business Owners, CPA's and Tax Preparers! Want to know how you can get Federal Contract Preferences and State Tax Credits? Then you'll want to attend the free seminar on the Business Hub Zone and Oroville Enterprise Zone, presented by the City of Oroville and the Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce. Find out more about the Small Business Administration (SBA) HUB Zone & the State's Enterprise Zone Tax Incentive programs that you can take advantage of by just doing business in Oroville. Check-In and Continental Breakfast begin at 8:15am. Lunch will also be provided for all seminar participants. This is a free seminar, but Registration is required. To register, visit www.orovillechamber.net and click on Register for an Event under the Event Calendar heading, or call the Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce at 538-2542. Contact Person: Rick Farley 538-4307
FREE! One-Stop Seminars 2009 Thursday, December 10 78 Table Mountain Blvd. Our Customer Service Training is fun and highly interactive! Some of the topics covered in this class include: The importance of making guests feel valued and welcomed. Techniques for creating a positive experience for every guest you encounter. A powerful and effective formula for dealing with difficult guests. Special strategies for dealing with guests who are angry and disruptive. Developing an action plan to address common guest issues in your company. Examine attitudes and how they affect career success an guest service. Learn how to deal with negative people.
Oroville-Founders BNI Meetings Tuesdays 7:00am The Oroville-Founders chapter of BNI meets every Tuesday at the Hofbrau. Meetings are held from 7:00am until 8:30 and visitors are welcome. For information or a reservation to attend, please call Hardeep Singh at 530-570-7681. From The City
Enhanced Business Technical Assistance Program
The City of Oroville Department of Business Assistance and Housing Development has contracted with two consultants to assist new and existing businesses within in the city limits to assess their bookkeeping, training and marketing plans at no charge to the businesses. For additional information about the program contact the Business Assistance Office at (530) 538-2534 or visit the City of Oroville website www.cityoforoville.org . - - - Oroville is a designated Enterprise Zone! You may be missing out on substantial tax credits! Collecting this money is easier than you think! For information on Oroville’s Enterprise Zone, call Rick Farley at 538-4307. National Cyber Security Awareness Month
from Butte Community Bank
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month Below are some steps you can take to not only participate in National Cyber Security Awareness Month, but also enhance cyber security 365 days a year. * Make sure that you have up-to-date anti-virus software, firewalls, and anti-spyware installed. New threats are discovered every day, so set your computer to automatically update for you. Learn more at staysafeonline.org or visit our website at buttecommunity.com. Farmers Markets
Saturdays - Downtown Oroville 7:30am-12:00pm Parking Lot A at Montgomery & Myers Streets Halloween Haunted House 10-30-09, 10-31-09 Will you survive the House of the Living Dead? Haunted House Tours at the YMCA are 6-9pm on Friday, October 30th and Saturday, October 31st. If you come alone you may never make it out alive…so bring a friend. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 13. This haunted house is not recommended for children younger that 5 years and people prone to heart attacks. For advanced tickets and more information please contact the YMCA at 533-9622. Contact YMCA 533-9622
5th Annual Community Halloween Spooktacular 10-31-09 Safe Trick-or-Treating with Ghosts & Ghouls, Candy & Popcorn for costumed children 0-13 years old. Event is Free. Please do not attend if you are ill (sore throat, runny nose, cough, fever, etc.) Contact 533-7335
Halloween Costume Contest at Feather Falls! 10-31-09 Costume contest is free. Enjoy a free live show by Mumbo Gumbo in the Cascade Showroom, 8:30pm-11:30pm Contact 533-3885 This Week @ Scoops
This Week @ Scoops
We now carry ice cream! Movie night! Soup is back on the menu! Want to endulge in a WARM sweet treat? $$Dollar Deals$$ Looking for a quick bite, but don't have much to spend? Check out our $1 deals! Happy Hour! - - - - - Hours: | Foreword
The Chamber's annual fundraiser is November 13th at Gold Country Casino's Showroom - mark your calendars! Listen & dance to Rube & The Rhythm Rockers, eat delicious food, taste local wines and bid on auction items. Tickets are $15, available at the Chamber office.
Donations For Silent Auction Needed - What can you donate? - A product or service promoting your business or if that's not applicable, any gift items (or cash) are acceptable. Your donations help keep us going! Support your Chamber! Call Chris or Mary at 538-2542.
It's time to order your Labor Law Posters for 2010. Order now - bulk quantity orders allow us a discounted price. Call or email Mary with your order by Nov. 20th. Price will depend on how many we order. This notice is mandatory in the workplace, don't get caught without one!
Attention artists & graphic designers! Butte County Department of Development Services is asking for entries for the design of a cover for Butte County General Plan 2030. This is a graphics design competition that is open to anyone. A $500 Grand Prize for the winning entry is being donated by the Butte County Board of Supervisors. Click here for the entry form.
Do You Like to Sing? If you’d like to join in the First Friday Spirit of Christmas caroling on Friday, December 4th in downtown Oroville please contact Kim Elam at 533-0153 for information. Singing will be throughout the historic downtown shopping district starting at 5pm and will end at the lighting of the Community Christmas Tree in front of the Municipal Auditorium at 7pm. Everyone is welcome - individuals, groups, choirs.
It's Not The Flu As Usual! The Centers for Disease Control anticipates that the pandemic H1N1 influenza will circulate along with regular influenza viruses this fall and winter, and states that infection rates could be 2 to 3 times higher than usual as the pandemic and seasonal flue circulate and sicken people simultaneously. Develop plans to protect your employees and maintain your operation. The Butte County Public Health Department's website has important guidelines, information and tools for employers about dealing with the influenza season.
We've added a convenient little item to our event calendar submission wizard - you can now enter multiple events with only half the work! After you've entered the first event, you have the option of adding other events with similar information. Just change the details you need changed and submit! Maybe we've saved you from carpal tunnel syndrome with this handy tool!
We've had quite a few Member News submissions lately - check them out here. You can add your own news flash too!
TICKETS NOW ON SALE AT THE CHAMBER "BOX OFFICE"
Keep Smilin'! And Keep Rockin'! And don't forget your silent auction donations! Chamber Events
NEW Oroville Grocery Outlet Ribbon Cutting
11-12-09 You are invited to the Oroville Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Celebration for the NEW Oroville Grocery Outlet! Join Independent Owner/Operators, Jon and Jennifer Lawton, and the Oroville Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the Ribbon Cutting for the NEW Oroville Grocery Outlet. The store is locally owned and operated by John and Jennifer Lawton, and they’d love to save you some money…up to 50 percent on top-quality brand name groceries. And, with extreme bargains on produce, fresh meat, wine and beer, and a lot of other things on your list, you’ll love Grocery Outlet. So stop by and see John and Jennifer at Oroville’s brand new Grocery Outlet Bargain Market -- on Oro Dam Blvd at Las Plumas shopping center. Contact Jon and Jennifer Lawton 534-3940
Holiday Blues Review & Auction 11-13-09 The Holiday Blues Review & Auction, presented by the Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce, will make its debut at the Gold Country Casino Showroom on Friday, Nov. 13. Come and enjoy live blues music, delicious food, wine tasting, a live auction and huge silent auction. Tickets are only $15 for this year's fall event. This is a new twist on a familiar event. We’ll still have a live auction, huge silent auction, art, wine tasting and great food provided by Gold Country Casino, but this year guests can dance to the sounds Rube & The Rhythm Rockers. We've even reduced the price to $15. It promises to be a lot of fun, and you might get some great deals on holiday gift items. Tickets are $15 and available at the Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce, 1789 Montgomery St. You can also register online or you can give us a call at 538-2542. Tickets are $20 at the door. Gold Country Casino and Hotel is offering weekday rooms rates on the night of the event. Availability is limited, so call 538-4560 make your reservation early.
Community Events
Northwest Lineman College Rodeo
10-30-09 Please join us for the Lineman Rodeo. This is a display of the skills that our students have learned over the past 15 weeks during the Electrical Lineworker Program. Rodeo starts at 9 am. BBQ lunch at 12 pm. This event is open to the public and offers fun for the whole family. Come join us and support our recent graduates! Free to the public. Contact Person: Jennifer Carvalho 534-7260
Oroville/Las Plumas Sports Fundraiser BBQ & Mustang Raffle 10-30-09 Butte Community Bank will host a hotdog BBQ to raise funds for Oroville & Las Plumas High School sports. Hot dogs are $1 or get the meal for $5. While you're there, purchase raffle tickets to win a brand new Ford Mustang and check out the car. Raffle tickets are $20, the drawing will be held on March 5th at Nolan Field.
2009 LPO Cow Pie Keno Fundraiser 10-31-09 The LPO Band Boosters' version of Cow Pie Keno. Will “it” land in your square?! It will be loads of fun cheering on your favorite farm animals to drop their load in your square. We’ll be barbecuing and the band may play. A day of good old fashioned family fun. Henny Penny will run the preliminary heat and then get ready for the main event featuring Betty Boop Bovine. If Betty Boop poops in your square, you win! Daisy the two-legged cow will be there too. Buy your squares from any band member for only $10 each. Squares are limited, get yours now! Tickets/squares are $10 each and must be purchased by 10/23/09. You can purchase them from any LPO Band member or call above number for more information. Winner gets 10% of proceeds. The rest of the proceeds will go towards the Band's trip to Canada to march/play in the Victoria Days parade in May. Contact Person: Ginnie Stone 589-4993
A Taste of Freedom - Oroville Sunrise Rotary 11-05-09 Oroville Sunrise Rotary's yearly fundraising event. It's a winetasting featuring Fine Wines, Beer and foods from local Wineries, Breweries and Restaurants and Coffee shops. There will be music, a live auction and lots of raffle prizes. There will also be a "people's choice award" to the chosen vendor. Contact Person: Kai Sorensen 589 -5843
Motorcycle Toy Fun Run 11-07-09 The Toy Fun Run is an event we put on each year to provide toys for underprivileged kids. Free Admission Children's carnival games open at 10am. $5 unlimited game ticket or 25cents per game. Motorcycle parade starts at 11:30am. Free BBQ starts at noon Contact Person: Maria Chaltillon 534-4140
An Evening with Valley Oak Children's Services 11-13-09 Enjoy an evening of celebration, client testimonials, silent auction, light fare, magic, and music... $25.00 per ticket, call Valley Oak for more information. Contact Person: Lana Phillips 895-3572
Oroville Grocery Outlet Grand Opening Celebration 11-14-09 You're invited to the NEW Oroville Grand Opening Celebration on November 14th, 2009. Doors open at 8am and there will be tons of great bargains, free food samples, games, door prizes, giveaways and much more! This event is free and everyone is welcome to come out and join the fun and festivities. Bring the entire family to enjoy a day full of exciting activities and bargains on brands you trust! Contact 534-3940 Community/Community Service Oroville Community Blood Drive
11-05-09 (See calendar for more blood drives in other locations) BloodSource and the Oroville Community are working together to save lives by holding a blood drive to meet the community's need for blood and blood products. BloodSource serves Oroville Hospital and the surrounding areas. Must be generally healthy, free from cold and flu symptoms for at least 48 hours, weigh a minimum of 110 lbs. must be 17 years old or 16 with a signed BloodSource parental consent form which can be downloaded at our website. If you have any questions regarding this blood drive or about donating blood please call (530) 893-5433
Eat At Mike's, Support Local Youth 11-12-09 Mike's Grande Burgers has GENEROUSLY offered to support Olivia Evans, daughter of Kyra & Michael Evans & her horse "Fifty Fifty Chance," National Reining Horse Association Championship, in the next step of their exciting adventure. The pair is among only 50 in youth 14-18 in the US, Canada & Mexico to earn a slot to compete in the prestigious 2009 National Reining Horse Association Adequan North American Affiliate Championship Show, Nov. 26 - Dec. 5, 2009 in Oklahoma City, OK! On Thursday, Nov. 12th from 5PM - 9PM, buy a Burger Combo Meal (burger, fries & drink) at Mike's Grande Burger and part of the proceeds from your meal will go to help Olivia & Chance compete in the championships in OK City! Saddle up and come on down to Mike's Grande Burger for a delicious dinner that will fill your belly and help fulfill Olivia's dream! Music & Entertainment
Free Live Music at Feather Falls Casino's Bow & Arrow Lounge
8:00pm-1:00am
Contact Feather Falls Casino 533-3885
Free Live Music at Gold Country Casino's Spirits Lounge - 8:30pm-1:30am
Contact Gold Country Casino & Hotel 800-334-9400
Rodney Atkins Concert 10-30-09 Gold Country's Showroom Concert with Rodney Atkins. Rodney earned Academy of Country Music's Top New Male Vocalist plus 5 other ACM Nominations and 2 Country Music Association nominations along with the chart topping, platinum-selling "If You're Going Through Hell" album. Doors open 7 PM - show starts 8 pm. Tickets prices range from $35 to $57. Contact Gold Country's Ticket Booth 1.800.803.1911
Tainted Love Free Concert 10-30-09 The Northstate's favorite '80s cover band returns to Feather Falls Casino! Tainted Love takes you back in time with all the songs you still love today! Party Packages are available for this free show! Doors open at 7:30pm.
Mumbo Gumbo Free Concert 10-31-09 NorCal's own Mumbo Gumbo headlines Halloween at Feather Falls Casino! Dance to high energy rock, soul and country, with a bit of everything from afropop to zydeco! Celebrate Halloween at this free show! Doors open at 8 pm. Contact 533-3885
Pink Froyd Concert 11-06-09 This tribute to the music of Pink Floyd includes an amazing laser light show! Presented by Thunder 100.7! Doors open at 7:30pm, show starts at 8:30pm. Tickets are $10.07, available at Feather Falls Casino Box Office. Contact 533-3885
Mike Comfort at Feather Falls Casino 11-13-09 Chico’s own Mike Comfort returns to the Cascade Showroom for an evening of music that has been described as "intense and emotional," "honest to the core," "heartfelt and relatable." Don’t miss this FREE show with a local favorite! Doors open at 7:30pm, show starts at 8:30pm. Free! Contact 533-3885 The Arts
Quilt Show
10-15 thru 10-31-09 A display of Historic Quilts. Earliest quilt dates back to 1820. Quilts owned by present Butte County residents or museums and include some once owned by people of Butte Counth history.( Judge Lott and Freda Ehmann) There are: many crazy quilts, baby quilts, fancy quilts, utilitarian quilts and a special quilt from the Japanese Internment Camp at Manzanar. Admission by Donation Thursdays 9:30 a.m.-Noon,5:00 p.m.-7:00 Contact Person: Lucy Sperlin 533-9418
Rumpelstiltskin Tryouts 10-24-09 The Oroville State Theatre presents the Missoula Children's Theatre of production of "Rumpelstiltskin". Auditions are Monday Oct. 19th at 3:30pm. Rehearsals are Tues-Fri. at 3:30pm. Tickets: Adults $8.00 & Students $5.00. Tickets will be available at the Theatre Box Office and other Outlets TBA Contact Oroville State Theatre 538-2470
Eleemosynary Starting 10-30, thru 11-15-09 The Birdcage Theatre Presents "Eleemosynary" (el-ee-mos-y-nar-y) by Lee Blessing Directed by Lucille Beatty A poignant and mature study of familial relationships highlighting the human need for connection and forgiveness. Advance tickets Discount Books and Galleria Mexicana Oroville. Contact Barbara Daggett / Damon Robison 533-BIRD
Auditions for One Act Plays: Birdcage 11-03-09 thru 11-10-09 AUDITIONS at the Birdcage Theatre for three short plays. Nov. 3 & 4th, Nov. 9th & 10th. These are for the Evening of One Acts presented by the Birdcage. NEED: MEN: ages 30's to 70's. BOYS: One to two. WOMEN: one younger, four 50's - 70's. HUNTING DOGS: One to two hunting type - must be able to be on stage. Also, opportunities for technical support people and stage support. Plays to run for nine performances: Jan. 15th - 31st. See Calendar listing for more details. Contact Carol A. Kitchen 533-6911
Watercolor Glazing Workshop 11-07-09 Anna Olson will conduct a workshop demonstrating techniques for watercolor glazing. The subject matter for the session will be "hibiscus and hummingbird." Anna is an experienced watercolorist who has taught painting techniques locally for many years. Cost is $25 Contact Anna Olson 533-4845 Keep Smilin' Oroville! The Clock is back!
The Centennial Clock that was the unfortunate recipient of a wayward vehicle last spring in historic downtown Oroville has been replaced. The original clock was donated by the Noontime Rotary Club in 2006 honoring the City’s one hundredth anniversary. The new clock, a classic two dial, is prominently displayed on the 1900 block of Montgomery Street in the historic downtown district adding a vintage look to the streetscape. The clock has the Rotary International insignia encased in the twenty-four inch timepiece. Sharon Atteberry, City Administrator, said, “We are pleased to have the clock back, up and running for all to enjoy.”
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