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Nov / Dec 2010DIGITAL GRAPEVINE
Create a Strong Local Economy
North Bay Jobs & Prosperity Project
www.healdsburg.com Serving Business Since 1907 www.healdsburg.biz
2010 Premier Sponsors
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N. Bay Jobs & Prosperitycover
PrOMOtiNG tHE COMMuNitY
Holidays in Healdsburgcover - page 2
CHaMBEr aMBaSSadOrS
ambassador Cornerpage 4
StatiStiCS
Website traffic reportpage 5
PrOMOtE tHE COMMuNitY
Business after Hours Photos - Sept/Oct
pages 6-7MEMBErS
Spotlights & renewalspages 8-10
EvENtS
Business Calendarpage 11
MEMBErS
Member Hot Spots!pages 12-19
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Contents
2010 Supporting Sponsor
Promoting the Community
Holidays in Healdsburg kicks-off a month long event combining annual festivities, chic contemporary aspects and old-fashioned Wine Country charm. Fabulous food and wine, a Downtown Holiday Party, lodging specials and wine country hospitality cornerstone the Holidays in Healdsburg events that start on Friday November 26 and run through the New Year.
The Downtown Holiday Party on November 26 from 5 to 9 p.m., is one of the town’s annual holiday traditions. This celebration in and around Healdsburg’s charming Downtown Plaza features holiday food and wine at dozens of participating boutique shops decorated in starry-white lights for all to enjoy. Entertainment for the evening includes hot jazz, a cool brass quintet and horse-drawn carriage
The “North Bay Jobs & Prosperity Project” (NBJPP), is a new venture unveiled in August that provides an opportunity for voters to learn how candidates stand on issues that affect our local economy and the creation and retention of jobs. The theme for the Project is “Jobs – and the North Bay’s future – depend on your vote.”
The Healdsburg Chamber has joined the Santa Rosa, Cotati, Rohnert Park, and Windsor Chambers of Commerce, along with Codding Enterprises, Redwood Credit Union, Goodwill Industries of the Redwood Empire, North Bay Association of Realtors, Northern California Engineering Contractors Association, Santa Rosa Firefighters Local 1401, and the Santa Rosa Small Business Development Center in support of the NBJPP.
The North Coast Builders Exchange joined forces with the Sonoma County Alliance and the North Bay Leadership Council to create the business community’s most extensive voter education program in Sonoma County history.
The Project is built around an extensive web site that offers answers
given by candidates for City Councils and the Board of Supervisors to a series of questions pertaining to the future of our local economy. The goal is to have voters judge for themselves which candidates appear to be jobs-friendly and which do not.
In addition, the NBJPP has a voter registration component to encourage
see NB JOBS on page 3 ...
see HOLIDAYS on page 2
Holidays in Healdsburg
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Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitors BureauPromoting the Community
2010 Strolling Dine Around
HOLIDAYS ...rides around the historic downtown area. Many shops and tasting rooms also host their own holiday treats, special promotional events and sales for the duration of the evening.
Healdsburg’s Strolling Dine Around starts on Wednesday, Dec. 8 and continues on Dec. 9, 15 and 16. The three-hour and four-course dining experience includes restaurants within walking distance of the historic Plaza, all known for being Healdsburg’s finest. Check out the article to your right for more information.
On December 12, it’s the annual Victorian Inns Holiday Tour. Six Victorian-era inns are decorated in their holiday finest and are opening their doors to this complimentary self-guided tour with holiday snacks and beverages from 2 to 5 p.m.
Breakfast with Santa, Menorah Lighting, Madrona Manor’s Dickens Dinners, Raven Youth Troupe Production of A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail, Children’s Holiday Reading by the Fireplace in Hotel Healdsburg’s Lobby and Family Gingerbread House Decorating at Relish Culinary Center are a few of the other Holidays in Healdsburg events. Healdsburg accommodations have numerous winter specials to choose from including value price points, discount stays and Chocolate Covered Christmas, spa specials and restaurant offers.
To find out more about what the individual accommodations are offering, the above events, purchase dine around tickets and find out about the more than 30 other holiday parties and open houses that are part of Holidays in Healdsburg visit www.healdsburg.com/holidays or call the Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau at 707-433-6935.
The Strolling Dine Around features 16 local restaurants, all showcasing the best of Wine Country cuisine, in a four-course progressive dinner as part of Holidays in Healdsburg on December 8, 9, 15 and 16.
A party atmosphere infuses the town and delicious scents permeate the air, as couples and groups take to the Healdsburg streets in this dining extravaganza. The three-hour dining experience includes
restaurants, all within w a l k i n g distance of the historic p l a z a , k n o w n for being
Healdsburg’s finest. Style and price point may range from the Bear Republic Brewing Company to Cyrus Restaurant but all the restaurants are known for delivering seriously delicious food, locally-sourced and prepared in innovative dishes. A portion of the event’s proceeds is donated to Healdsburg Shared Ministries Food Pantry.
Informally, each restaurant competes to deliver the best in their category while displaying holiday ambiance, style and culinary talent. Two of this year’s first courses include annual event participants favorites: Sake’O’s martini prawns (served with the new wave roll and the Spanish fly additional starters) and Willi’s Seafood and Raw Bar’s tuna tartar with coconut milk, cashews and jalapeño (served with flash-fried calamari, warm sourdough bread and blue arugula and endive salad with blue cheese, cherries and a truffle honey vinaigrette). First course offerings include the newest addition to the dine around line-up spoonbar!’s Merguez sausage with harissa and tomato dip, grilled
see DINE AROUND on page 5 ...
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NB JOBS ...business owners, their employees and families, and the general public to get registered to vote if they are not already.
Terry Darcy, the NBJPP Project Coordinator said, “One of the most compelling elements of this project is that it is completely non-partisan. The NBJPP does not endorse candidates or take positions on issues. It simply provides information on jobs and the economy that is given to us by the candidates themselves. People will vote for whoever they want. We just want them to be able to cast an informed vote by knowing how candidates feel on issues that affect our local economy.”
The web site is available to view at www.NorthBayProsperity.com Be sure to go to the “2010 Candidates” tab to read the candidates’ views on jobs issues and look through the “Employers Toolkit” section to learn how you can easily provide information to your employees.
We strongly encourage all members of the Healdsburg Chamber to get their employees to visit the web site prior to Election Day on November 2nd. Employers should not ever tell employees how to vote – because that would be illegal! But they can, and should, provide information on candidates and issues to their workers.
For further information, please call Terry Darcy, North Bay Jobs & Prosperity Project Coordinator, at 570-JOBS (5627) or e-mail her at [email protected]
Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
People will vote for whoever they want. We just want them to be able to cast an informed vote by knowing how candidates feel on issues that affect our local economy. - Terry Darcy
Our next meeting will be held at the office of Better Homes and Gardens Sonoma Gold on Thursday, November 18 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Mason-McDuffie Real Estate announced that it has joined Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate LLC as part of its national franchise network.
Mason-McDuffie signed a long-term, strategic franchise agreement and will now operate as Better Homes and Gardens Mason-McDuffie Real Estate, serving the Northern California and western Nevada markets. Originally founded in 1887, the company has done business as Prudential California Realty and Prudential Nevada Realty for the last 13 years. It will remain independently owned and operated.
With a sales volume of $2.8 billion in 2009, Mason-McDuffie ranked among the Top 20 real estate brokerages nationally according to REAL Trends, and also handled over 7,600 real estate transactions last year, which ranked among the Top 50 nationally.
The Healdsburg Young Professionals Network (HYPN) is a group of fun and dynamic professionals under the age of 40, that meet monthly to network, socialize and share ideas among the next generation of business leaders from within our community.
UNITE Healdsburg professionals aged 40 and under, who are committed to a standard of excellence in their profession.
CULTIVATE peer relationships, offer support to one another and work cohesively to further our individual businesses.
ADVANCE as emerging leaders in Healdsburg business while enjoying a healthy, balanced life.
Visit www.healdsburg.com/ypn and RSVP for our next meeting.
Creating a Strong Local Economy
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Tori Lewis has been working within the banking industry for more than 15 years. She currently holds the position of Operations Officer for Summit State
Bank’s Healdsburg branch. She has been with Summit State Bank for six years and is proud to be working for Sonoma County’s top rated community bank, with the highest Bauer Financial rating of all Sonoma County-based banks.
Tori has been working hard as an ambassador for the Healdsburg Chamber for over a year now and strives to support her local community and encourage active participation with the Chamber. She also finds time to participate in several local community events, including the Healdsburg Future Farmers Parade and the Healdsburg Health Fair.
Tori grew up in Sonoma County and has lived in Healdsburg for the last six years with her husband Tony. They have two great dogs and enjoy spending time outdoors, fishing and watching San Francisco Giants and 49ers games.
Tori Lewis Summit State Bank 1001 Vine Street Healdsburg, CA (707) 433-5959
ambassador Corner
Tori Lewis Summit State Bank
Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
CAPRICORN AUTOMOTIVE - Capricorn Automotive is a Mercedes Benz specialist shop, and also services BMW, Porsche, VW, Audi and more. New owner Andrew Ebner took over the business that has been open in Healdsburg for more than 25 years.
Pictured above (L-R): Kathleen Palmer, Candy Yandell, Bob Fraser, Mary Ann Barr, owner Andrew Ebner, Cherie Kelsay, Bob Santucci, Karen Roach, John Essman, Cindi Brown and Loretta Strong.
Promoting the Community
October Ribbon Cuttings
EARTH BUDDHA - Earth Buddha recently opened across the street from Costeaux French Bakery. The earth-friendly store is full of gifts from around the world including all natural soaps and lotions, lanterns, baby products and more.
Pictured above (L-R) : Back row, Kathleen Palmer, Bob Fraser, Cindi Brown, Loretta Strong, Bob Santucci and John Essman. Front row, Cherie Kelsay, owners Levi White and Tyler Muhle, Mary Ann Barr, Karen Roach and Candy Yandell.
Photographs and business descriptions courtesy of Kerrie Lindecker; Healdsburg Tribune
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Web Statistics - www.healdsburg.com
Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
Networking Opportunities
Top 10 Things You May Not Know About Your Chamber1. The Visitors Center is open 7 days a week.2. The Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce is a
501(c)6 non-profit organization.3. Our Board of Directors is comprised of local
business owners and managers.4. We have an active Facebook page and Twitter feed.5. Our Harvest Century Bicycle Tour is the largest
annual fund raiser for the Chamber.6. www.Healdsburg.com had over 500,000 pageviews
from 183,000 visitors within the last 12 months.7. We are not a division of the City of Healdsburg.8. The Healdsburg Visitors Center was built in 1936
by the Works Progress Administration (WPA).9. Our in-house printed guides & maps for visitors
are also available as PDFs on our web site.10. We are one of the few Chambers of Commerce
that is in the same office as the Visitors Bureau.
DINE AROUND ...Tunisian beef skewers with yogurt sauce and Calabrian-style breaded shrimp. Two of the main course competitors are Relish Culinary Adventures’ pomegranate braised short ribs with cauliflower gratin and duck leg confit with green peppercorn brandy cream sauce and truffle-mashed potatoes.
Another new addition to Healdsburg this year and the notable list of dine around participants, is Baci Café & Wine Bar, which will be offering a choice of tiramisu, pannacotta, pannacotta di espresso, chocolate decadence, gelato, or sorbetto to try and top annual Dine Around favorite Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen’s traditional choice of six “scrumptious” winter desserts created and prepared by Pastry Chef Yulanda Santos.
Each restaurant can only accommodate a limited number of people, so food aficionados will want to download a copy of the brochure at www.healdsburg.com/holidays to view menus and select first choice requests for date, time and dining options for appetizers, first course, main dish and dessert. The cost is $85 per person (including tax and gratuity) and optional wine pairing selections will be available for purchase at the restaurants.
Participating restaurants are Affronti, A Divine Affair, Baci Café & Wine Bar, Barndiva, Bear Republic Brewing Company, Bistro Ralph, Café Gratitude, Cyrus Restaurant, Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen, spoonbar!, Ravenous Café
& Lounge, Restaurant Charcuterie, Relish Culinary Adventures, Sake’O Japanese Restaurant, Willi’s
Seafood & Raw Bar and Zin Restaurant & Wine Bar.
For reservation information call 7 0 7 - 4 7 9 - 7 4 8 8
or visit www.healdsburg.com/holidays
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Café Gratitude is our expression of a world of plenty. Our food and people are a celebration of our aliveness. We select the finest organic ingredients to honor the earth and ourselves, as we are one and the same. We support local farmers, sustainable agriculture and environmentally friendly products. We invite you to step inside and enjoy being someone that chooses: loving your life, adoring yourself, accepting the world, being generous and grateful every day, and experiencing being provided for.
Business After Hours Mixers:Networking, hors d’ oeuvres, wine & fun!
September - Hosted by Café Gratitude
Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
All Business After Hours photos provided by: Sonoma CONNECTION
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The Raven Film Center offers quality films and food in a unique and friendly theater. The Film Center was built in 1994 by the group that rebuilt The Raven Theater directly south of the Film Center in 1988. Now owned by SREntertainment Group and showcasing a new Hollywood & Wine program, there’s always a movie to suit your tastes.
Business After Hours Mixers:Networking, hors d’ oeuvres, wine & fun!
October - Hosted by raven film Center
Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
All Business After Hours photos provided by: Sonoma CONNECTION
Chamber Member SpotlightsHEALDSBURG VINEYARD COTTAGELodging437 West Dry Creek RoadHealdsburg, CA 95448Jan Stanley, OwnerJan and Brent Stanley are vineyard owners in Dry Creek Valley with Zinfandel and Petit Syrah grapes. Their property includes a rental cottage with two bedrooms and 2 baths. They have spectacular views of Dry Creek Valley, all within a five minute drive from downtown Healdsburg. Open every day, year around.Phone [email protected]
PORTALUPI WINESWineries/Tasting Rooms107 North StreetHealdsburg, CA 95448Jane Portalupi, Owner/Vice PresidentJane Portalupi and Tim Borges began Portalupi Wines in 2002 after traversing the premium wine business for many years. Their wines are inspired by their rich Italian heritage and expressed through Tim’s artistic, “statement” style of winemaking. Their focus is on Italian inspired wines with a contemporary new world twist. Tim and Jane have taken a leading edge approach to their tasting room offering the latest in technology to stay connected, a Wine Education Center with classes offered daily and wines by the glass. Tim and Jane are in the tasting room everyday, sharing their wines and stories. Open every day from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.Phone [email protected]
CAPRICORN AUTOMOTIVEAuto Parts and Repair30 Mill Street, Suite EHealdsburg, CA 95448Andrew Ebner, President/OwnerWith a new owner, a new look and a new attitude, Capricorn Automotive is Healdsburg’s best destination for European automobile service. Now with an expanded staff and a major upgrade in tools and equipment, Capricorn’s well trained team is ready to provide nearly every aspect of care for your European automobiles including Mercedes Benz, Porsche, BMW, Audi and VW. Don’t have a European car? Not a problem. They are a full service shop that is more than capable of handling Asian and domestic cars as well. Open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Phone 707-433-7094 [email protected] www.capricornautomotive.com
ENCORE EVENTS RENTALSParty Rentals and Supplies1432 Grove StreetHealdsburg, CA 95448Bridget Doherty, PresidentEncore Events Rentals is the one-stop source for party and events needs. Located in Healdsburg, Encore Events has combined the service and expertise of two top party and events rental companies, Cal-West Rentals of Petaluma and The Special Event of Healdsburg, to provide an expanded inventory of updated and improved rental selections, with special emphasis on Wine Country entertaining. Encore Events has a staff of five trained professionals with more than 40 years experience in planning parties and special events. The company offers unlimited options in inventory, excellent customer service, and flexible delivery times. Open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Closed on Sunday.Phone 707-431-3500 [email protected] www.encoreeventsrentals.com
HAIR ARTISTRY BY GABRIELLEHair Salons422 Healdsburg AvenueHealdsburg, CA 95448Phillip Dorsett, Co-Owner/AdministratorHealdsburg’s exclusive location for Kerastase of Paris salon products and a Bumble and Bumble Network Salon. Hair Artistry by Gabrielle has been providing Healdsburg and its out of town guests, the premier salon experience for over 3 years. Gabrielle, the artistic director, specializes in color. Gabrielle and her team can also provide traditional and cutting edge cuts and styles. They are certified as a Brazilian Blowout hair straightening location and offers damage free real hair extensions. The salon offers hair and Chanel makeup for wedding parties and individuals by appointment. Come experience the passion that drives Hair Artistry by Gabrielle. Open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Early morning, evenings and Sundays by appointment.Phone 707-431-2493 [email protected] www.gartistry.com
GOLDEN BEAR FINANCIALMortgage Companies16001 Healdsburg AvenueHealdsburg, CA 95448Pete Foppiano, Broker/OwnerThe company provides residential and commercial mortgage brokerage services, as well as real estate sales and listings. Other services include loan modifications and reverse mortgages, and credit repair by referral. Open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Evenings and weekends by appointment.Phone 707-433-9143 [email protected] www.goldenbearfinancial.net
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Chamber Member SpotlightsAFFINITY SOLAR ENERGYSolar399 Business Park Court, Suite 510Windsor, CA 95492Heather ShaferWindsor-based Affinity Solar Energy is unique, in addition to helping you make the best renewable energy choice for your specific situation and location, they strive to educate on the diverse choices available and most beneficial one for you. The result: Clean, safe, secure, affordable and sound renewable energy. They design systems to meet your specific requirements and stand behind their quotes. Call or e-mail today! Let Affinity Solar Energy address your particular interests, or just to find out more about the ever-increasing advantages of renewable energy. They welcome any and all of your comments and questions. Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Phone [email protected]
HEALDSBURG MEDIA/HEALDSBURG MAPAdvertising/Communications/Marketing/Public Relations140 Presidential CircleHealdsburg, CA 95448Kenny Lowe, OwnerHealdsburg Media/The Healdsburg Map provides innovative marketing and new media solutions for small businesses and wineries. They produce the Healdsburg Map and the Healdsburg App, a mobile device application for almost all things Healdsburg. Looking to enhance your website, or possible build a mobile application? Contact them today!Phone [email protected]
PURLS OF JOY– A YARN LOVERS BOUTIQUEYarn Shops1480A Grove StreetHealdsburg, CA 95448Pat Boland & Rosanne Park, OwnersPurls of Joy is a creative enterprise owned by Rosanne Park a longtime Healdsburg native and Pat Boland a relative newcomer to the area. Together they have created a charming little shop which carries a combination of basic and designer yarns, notions, books, patterns, jewelry, totes-almost anything a crafter may desire. If they don’t have what you need in stock they are happy to special order items. Rosanne Park is endlessly talented with either a crochet or knitting needle in fact, she recently taught herself to knit left-handed in order to facilitate teaching the lefties in her classes. Pat Boland has a passion for knitting, style and the love of finding unique treasures sold in the store. These two ladies complement and enhance each other’s talents and have resulted in bringing a little “joy” to our community. And although their store is a little bit out of the way, the shop is easy to get to and the parking is great. Knitting and crocheting classes for all ages and levels will be offered. Designer classes will also be available in the near future. Open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. They will be having a grand opening on Saturday November 6th from noon to 5 p.m., and Sunday November 7th from noon to 4 p.m. Stop by and check them out!Phone [email protected]@purlsofjoy.com
J. YOUNG CULINARY EVENTSCatering Event Planners1745 Felta RoadHealdsburg, CA 95448Jeff Young, Owner/ChefJ. Young Culinary Events is the evolution of chef Jeff Young’s 35 years of restaurant and winery experience. Jeff brings his love of world cooking paired with wine country cuisine that highlights local and artisan products and combines them with his event planning expertise to offer a full-service culinary experience. Blending the talents of a professional chef and the skills of an event planner, J. Young Culinary Events will assist you in personalizing your special occasion. From a custom menu for a themed event that includes not only the food but also floral and table designs, along with music and rentals (place settings & linens, etc.), to a casual hors d’oeuvre affair, Jeff and his professional team will meet all your needs. Phone [email protected] www.jyculinaryevents.com
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Membership Renewals
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Alan Bartl Photography, 2009
Art Reflections, 2008
Barbara Bourne Photography, 2008
Bear Republic Brewing Co., Inc., 1996
Bistro Ralph, 1992
Blood Bank of the Redwoods, 2002
Bowdon Designs, 1999
Buttitta Design, 1998
Capital Lumber, 2000
Case Ranch Inn, 2004
Cecilia’s Vineyard Villa, 2007
Chateau Diana, 1987
Covenant Coordinating, 2004
Cyrus, 2005
Dovetail Collection, 2003
Elite Carpet & Tile Care, 2006
Empire Mini Storage, 2000
Events With Sole, Inc., 2008
Flying Cloud Retreat, 2007
Francis Ford Coppola Winery, 2006
Grandma’s Victorian Cottage, 1999
Hampton Inn & Suites Windsor, 2008
The Haydon Street Inn, 1983
Healdsburg Inn on the Plaza, 2005
Healdsburg Property Management, 1998
Healdsburg Senior Center Volunteers, 1989
Healdsburg Senior Living Community, 2009
Phelps-Baskin Investment Group, 1992
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Windsor, 2005
Hybrid Home Performance, 2002
Stanley W. Jacobs, M.D., Inc., 2007
Jensen’s Copies & Art Supplies, 2007
La Crema Tasting Room, 2005
Michel-Schlumberger Wine Estate, 1986
North Bay Document Shredding, 2003
Northen Painting, 2004
One World Fair Trade, 2003
Options Gallery, Inc., 1994
Parkpoint Health & Swim Club, 2005
Pembroke Studios, 2004
Plaza Gourmet, 1986
Premier CRU Creative, 2009
The Press Democrat, 2008
Puma Springs Vineyards, 2007
Raven Film Center, 2009
Ray Holley Communications, 2006
Rete, 2002
Rich Ryan Construction, Inc., 1988
Robert Young Estate Winery, 2001
Sears Appliance Store, 2007
Segway of Healdsburg, 2009
Sonoma Bank, 2006
Sonoma County GoLocal Cooperative, 2009
State Farm Insurance, Andy Esquivel, 1999
Village Profile.com, 2009
Xtravagance, 2009
Zin Restaurant & Wine Bar, 1999
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Chamber Mission StatementThe Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce works to grow the economy, enhance our community’s quality of life, serve as the voice of business and deliver value in order to ignite success for our members and the community.
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Business Calendar of Events
November 2010
4 Economic Development Coalition Meeting 8 a.m., Foss Creek Community Center 4 Downtown Business District 9 a.m., Foss Creek Community Center
4 Healdsburg Lodging Coalition Meeting 12:30 p.m., Barndiva
18 Chamber Board of Directors Meeting 7:30 a.m., Alliance Medical Center
17 Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., Summit State Bank, 1001 Vine Street 26 DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY PARTY!! 5 - 9 p.m.
December 2010
2 Economic Development Coalition Meeting 8 a.m., Foss Creek Community Center 2 Downtown Business District 9 a.m., Foss Creek Community Center
2 Healdsburg Lodging Coalition Meeting 12:30 p.m., Barndiva
8,9 Holidays in Healdsburg Strolling Dine Around 15,16 www.healdsburg.com/holidays or call 707-479-7488
9 Chamber Board of Directors Meeting 7:30 a.m., Alliance Medical Center
15 Business After Hours / HYPN Meeting 5-7 p.m., Lambert Bridge Winery Combined Holiday Mixer with Healdsburg Young Professionals Network
2010 OFFICERSChair
Renee Mengali, Mengali AccountancyVice Chair
Bob Fraser, Redwood Moving & StorageChair-Elect
George Christie, Christie ConsultingTreasurer
Cindi Brown, North Coast BankImmediate Past Chair
Lucy Lewand, Camellia Inn/All Seasons
DIRECTORS Shelley Anderson, Midnight Sun
Rollie Atkinson, Healdsburg Tribune Nancy Beeken, Sonoma Living Green/Pendragon
George Diebold, Healdsburg Floor CoveringsJan Gianni, A.V. WinegrowersGenevieve Llerena, H.U.S.D.
Dan Maraviglia; Passalacqua, Mazzoni, Gladden, Lopez & Maraviglia LLPLarry Orr, RE/MAX Full Spectrum
Gary Plass, City of HealdsburgLoretta P. Strong, Edward Jones Investments
Gary Sumner, Coldwell Banker
CHAMBER STAFF
Mary Ann Barr, Marketing & Events DirectorKaren Aubert-Roach,
Operations & Member Services DirectorNick Young, Visitor & Information
Services DirectorAnne Carter & Marsha Lynch,
Weekend Assistants
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