Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce

Author - Kathy
Category - General
Posted - 01/30/2012 11:16am Chamber Board Supports "Measure A"

The Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has unanimously agreed to take an official public position support the passage of Measure A, the proposed parcel tax extension to support the ongoing operation of Sonoma Valley Hospital.

The Chamber Board’s decision was made after careful analysis regarding the relevance of Sonoma Valley Hospital to its collective membership, 90% of which are small businesses, and the potential adverse economic impact to our Valley that would result from the hospital’s closure.

1. Sonoma Valley Hospital relies on the revenue ( equal to 6% of its total budget) provided by the Measure A parcel tax to continue to operate with a positive net income.

2. Health and health related industry in Sonoma Valley represent 430 direct jobs and indirectly support 900 other jobs, representing 1,330 individual salaries.

3. All options for the future of a community hospital, regardless of location or public/private affiliation, are dependent upon the passage of Measure A.

Vote YES on Measure A. Without this support, Sonoma Valley will jeopardize its hospital, hundreds of local jobs, a significant component to the Valley’s health-care network, and the invaluable support this hospital provides to the local economy and character of our community.

Author - Kathy
Category - General
Posted - 01/22/2012 07:52pm Join us at State of the Valley breakfast forum this Friday

This year's forum will include a Sonoma County update by Shirlee Zane, chair of the Board of Supervisors, and Sonoma Mayor Joanne Sanders, along with a local real estate report and a report on the Sonoma Valley Hospital and Measure A.

State of the Valley will be held at the Sonoma Golf Club on Friday, January 27th from 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. Click here for the registration form.

Author - Kathy
Category - General
Posted - 01/04/2012 12:13pm After-Hours Mixer at Rabobank

Did you know that a recent survey of 12,000 business people by Entrepreneur magazine about networking found that the best results coming from casual contact, face-to-face networks like chambers of commerce? Check out the link to the article on our facebook page, and join your fellow members at the January 19th After-Hours Mixer at Rabobank, 10 Maple St., from 5:30-7 pm.

Author - Kathy
Category - General
Posted - 11/10/2011 02:28pm Shopping Sonoma for the Holidays

The Chamber's "Shop Sonoma" program kicks into high gear for the holiday season, reminding local residents to "think local first" and support the local economy with their holiday shopping dollars.

SHOP SONOMA DAY is the day after Thanksgiving, the busiest shopping day of the year. Look for a City Council proclamation and distribution of free Shop Sonoma reusable bags. Holiday banners, designed, sponsored and produced by Chamber members, will be going up around the Plaza that week as well.

Be sure to post your member-to-member holiday specials on the Chamber facebook page, and any local discounts or promotions on the Shop Sonoma facebook page.

Author - Kathy
Category - General
Posted - 10/17/2011 10:48am Great Lineup of Speakers for Women in Business Forum

Presenters at this year's "Women in Business" breakfast forum include Becky Larson of Larson Family Winery, Patty Field of Raindance Spa at the Lodge at Sonoma, and Susan Reber of Mission Hills Mortgage. Reserve your spot for this fun and inspiring event by contacting Kathy at the Chamber, 996-1033 or mailing in the registration form.

Author - Kathy
Category - General
Posted - 10/05/2011 12:58pm Business of the Year Luncheon Honoring Eraldi's

Reserve your spot now for the October 13 luncheon for our 2011 Business of the Year, Eraldi's Shoes & Menswear. Eraldi's, a favorite of generations of Valley residents and many out-of-town fans as well, has been open on the Sonoma Plaza for almost 90 years, pre-dating even the Sebastiani Theater!

For reservations, call Kathy at the Chamber, 996-1033.