Chamber Seeks 2010 Business of the Year Nominations

The Sonoma Valley of Chamber of Commerce invites the community to submit nominations for its 10th annual Sonoma Valley Business of the Year award. The submissions deadline for completed nomination forms is noon, Friday Aug 6, 2010, at the chamber office.

Nominees should be active businesses located in Sonoma Valley that meet the highest standards for leadership and community service, contributions can include financial support, goods and services and volunteerism.

 
Don't miss the chance to get your fill of ground-pounding excitment at the FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals when the 7,000 horsepower machines of the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series roll into Sonoma Valley July 16-18. Tickets start at just $39.
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Sonoma Young Professionals (SYP) is networking group of 21-40 year old professionals living and/or working in Sonoma Valley that want to make a difference in the community. 
SWRYL mixers offer a fun after-hours connection and "hot-spots" around the Valley.

Join us on Wednesday, June 30th at the new- Olde Sonoma Public House from 5:30-7:30 and check-out the SYP scene in Sonoma. Members are encouraged to bring a guest, open to all. $10/person at the door for non-members.

Olde Sonoma Public House
18615 Sonoma Hwy 95476
(Fiesta Plaza Center)
5:30-7:30pm

The Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce received a gold medal award from the NorthBay Biz 2010 Readers Poll for "Best Business Events". The Chamber co-hosted Face2Face, featuring Downtown Sonoma and Springs businesses, with Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau and Heart of Sonoma Valley Winery Association on May 6th. Click here to view a short video by Belle Creative.

The Chamber along with Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau and Heart of Sonoma Valley Association is hosting Face2Face on Thursday, May 6 at Sebastiani Winery & Vineyards.  Featuring downtown Sonoma and Springs businesses, this event continues the festive Face2Face format of showcasing area food, wine, lodging and retail offerings while promoting Valley-wide business connection and referral. RSVP at www.sonomaface2face.com.

     The next two Fridays in April offer great neworking events for businesses.  First up, Chamber Breakfast Forum on April 23 from 7-9am at Sonoma Golf Club.  Featured speakers are Sonoma Valley's Superintendent of Schools Louann Carlomagno and Lisa Schaffner, ED of the Sonoma County Alliance with an election update of issues businesses need to know.
On April 30th the Chamber's Leadership Tours launch with a full-day "Fabulous 4" VIP access tour starting at Infineon Raceway with stops at Leland Fly Fishing Ranch, Sonoma Golf Club and Cornerstone Sonoma. Registration information available at www.sonomachamber.com