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events

Cafe LaBou
Seventeen Delicious Years!

Established October 20, 1992, Cafe La Bou has been serving the West Sacramento community with dedication and vision for 17 years. Congratulations to the Chryssafis family.

Hungry for More Restaurant Choices
in West Sacramento?

The City of West Sacramento Economic Development Division is developing a Restaurant Attraction and Retention Strategy that city staff will use to attract new restaurants and provide services to support existing restaurants... >>Details

Redevelopment association sues state over $2.1B 'raid'
The California Redevelopment Association, which represents more than 400 local redevelopment agencies throughout the state, on Tuesday said it has filed a lawsuit in Sacramento County Superior Court to stop a state budget bill that authorizes a $2.05 billion “raid” of local redevelopment funds... >>Details

It's becoming extraordinarily expensive
to manage our waste
Recently the city of West Sacramento became the 12th Central Valley city to join the movement when it adopted what it calls a “producer responsibility”... >>Details

Crisp Catering logo
Crisp Catering’s executive chef Jerrad McConnell won the first round of the
California State Fair Golden Bear Chef Challenge at the California State Fair on a Saturday. He was pitted against two other chefs in an Iron Chef style competition. The chefs had to make an entree using the staple of vegetables, herbs and other products supplied by the fair... >>Details

Announcing the Bryte and Broderick Community Institute!
The City of West Sacramento, in collaboration with the Bryte and Broderick Community Action Network (BBCAN), is sponsoring a series of 6 workshops dedicated to growing the capacity of non-profits and other community organizations that are working to improve the lives of West Sacramento residents... >>Details

New Member Orientation
October 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
This event is specifically for new Chamber members within the last 12 months or for new representatives in Chamber-member companies. New Member Orientation is your opportunity to learn all about member benefits, including marketing opportunities, partnerships and advertising and the many ways to get involved. Attendees will also be able to meet many of the Chamber staff members who serve them.
@ Cafe La Bou - 849 Jefferson Blvd.,
West Sacramento, CA 95691

>>Details or to RSVP

west sacaramento civic center
Is Your Business Leaving Money
on the Table?
October 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce and the City of West Sacramento invite you to the third in a series of business support seminars. Hear current information on the SBA's role in the American Recovery Act (Stimulus Bill) and meet local SBA representative.

  • Learn about Enterprise Zone Tax Credits
  • Learn more about resources available through the Yolo One Stop
  • Find out more about the City of West Sacramento Business Loan Guidelines.
  • And more...

@ West Sacramento City Hall Galleria
1110 West Capitol Avenue, WS, CA 95691

>>Details or to RSVP


"We Mean Business" Tradeshow
November 12, 11:45am - 1:30pm
Tradeshow Map of West Sacramento
Reserve your spot for the trade show now!
Free entrance to the general public.
Held at the Ramada Plaza Harbor Inn
1250 Halyard Dr., WS, CA 95691

>>Details or >>to RSVP or Exhibitor Space

...opportunities...........................................................................................

FREE Small Business Tax Forum
December 3rd, 2009 from 8:00am - 12:00pm... >>Details

Homework help at W. Sac library
The Arthur F. Turner Community Library in West Sacramento will begin offering free, on-site, after school homework assistance services to students, grades 3 - 8, beginning October 13.

Attention All Job Seekers - Your Chamber is Seeking Volunteers!
Those in the know say that the best way to get a job when you are unemployed is to volunteer! Your chamber has some volunteer opportunities that can help expand skill sets and increase exposure to the "movers and shakers" of the West Sacramento business community. If you or someone you know has skills and a little time on their hands in the area of writing, clerical (answering phones, data entry, typing, filing, etc.) or graphic design (assisting with the West Sacramento Shop Local Program), we would love to hear from them. Please contact us by phone at: (916) 371-7042 or to e-mail >>Click here.

...news recap..................................................................................................

Interested in sitting on the new West Sacramento Police Department’s Citizens Advisory Commission? West Sacramento residents that own or run businesses located in West Sacramento are encouraged to contact David Farmer at 916-340-4961.

Buckhorn Grill goes to 30 Rock >>Details

Storms, Outages and Safety >>Details

Local business doing local work
Graebel Sacramento Movers helping to make the new Arthur F. Turner Community Library grand opening on October 10th a success.

Water-pumping plant in Yolo County to be powered by the sun >>Details

Federal ruling on truck cargo securement rules could come soon >>Details

UC Davis gets $1M grant for teachers >>Details

CalSTRS Seeks a General Investment Consultant >>Details

...current events.........................................................................................
SBDC & the West Sacramento Chamber Partnership
Northeastern California SBDC Greater Sacramento +West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce logo
=
Successful Businesses
The Greater Sacramento Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce, and the City of West Sacramento
are partnering to help West Sacramento small businesses become even more successful.


@ West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce

>>More info
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Click here to go to Cartridge World's website. Click here to go to Spotlight Dance's website.
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Take a Minute to Look at Where You Spend Your Money...
Chamber members support Chamber members because together we support a local economy. Use your discount with Chamber member businesses. Click here to see the entire listing of Member-to-Member Specials.


Does your company currently offer discounts or specials to other Chamber members?

If so, please let us know by e-mailing wsinfo@westsacramentochamber.com, so that we can help promote your discounts.
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Click here to go to Bank of Sacramento website. Click here to go to Buckhorn Catering's website
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Click here for a list of City of West Sacramento Bids & RFP's
...Chamber Events....................................................................................................
bullet list image   New Member Orientation
Your opportunity to learn all about member benefits
October 27  • 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Cafe La Bou - 849 Jefferson Blvd., WS, CA 95691
>>More info... >>RSVP
bullet list image   Is Your Business Leaving Money on the Table?
Hear current information on the SBA's role in the American Recovery Act (Stimulus Bill) and meet local SBA representative.
October 29  • 5:30pm - 7:30pm
@ West Sacramento City Hall Galleria
1110 West Capitol Avenue, WS, CA 95691
>>More info... >>RSVP
bullet list image   "We Mean Business" Tradeshow
Reserve your spot for the trade show now! Free entrance to the general public.
November 12  • 11:45am - 1:30pm
Held at the Ramada Plaza Harbor Inn
1250 Halyard Dr., WS, CA 95691
>>More info... >>RSVP or Exhibitor Space
   
...Committee Meetings............................................................................................
bullet list image   Business Education Committee Meeting
October 29 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chamber Conference room
>>E-mail Chamber
bullet list image   PP Farmer's Market Meeting
November 5 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chamber Conference room
>>E-mail Chamber
bullet list image   Public Affairs Meeting
November 10 • 7:30am - 8:30am
Chamber Conference room
>>E-mail Chamber
bullet list image   Ambassador Committee Meeting
November 10 • 11:30am - 1:00pm
Chamber Conference room
>>E-mail Chamber
President's Level Sponsors...................................................................................................................
Sponsors links
Director's Level Sponsors | Citation Level Sponsors..........................................................................
Director & Citation Level Sponsors Click here to go to Mercy websiteClick here to go to Community Business Bank's websiteClick here to go to Winzler & Kelly's websiteClick here to go to The Burton Law Firm's website.Click here to go to Residence Inn's websiteClick here to go to Grocery Outlet's website Click here to go to Watt Commercial's website Click here to go to Anova Architects website Click here to go to ASB Properties website Click here to go to Ramco website Click here to go to California Musical Theatre's website Click here to go to Bank of Sacramento website Click here to go to Advanced Auto Center website Click here to go to Nor-Cal Beverages website Click here to go to Western Health Advantage website Click here to go to West Sacramento Land Company website Click here to go to Wallace-Kuhl website Click here to go to Wyotech website Click here to go to Mercy website Click here to go to River Cats website Click here to go to Collins Electrical website Click here to go to Sierra Hart's website Click here to go to All-Phase website Click here to go to International Paper's website Click here to go to N Magazine's website.
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Oct. 20, 2009

SAVE THE DATE
"We Mean Business" Tradeshow
November 12, 2009
>>Details

West Sacramento Chamber mission statements

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Community Events
bullet list image Oktoberfest with TalentTree 2009
You're invited to our First Annual to mingle
Wednesday, Oct. 21
2:30pm - 5:30pm
Please RSVP or E-mail
>>Details

 
 
Partners
& Affiliates
bullet list image West Sacramento Educational Foundation
 
 
bullet list image Computers 4 Kids
 
 
bullet list image Small Business Development Center (SBDC)Check out the latest workshop offerings here...

 
bullet list image Federal Technology Center (FTC) FREE Government contracting courses...
>>Upcoming events
 
 
bullet list image Business Information Center/ Sacramento Works
 
 
bullet list image North State Building Industry Association
Check ongoing events & education here...

 
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