Hear the straight scoop from the Mayor herself, plus a chance to ask those burning questions!
This beautiful high-quality full-color publication, due out in April, will offer the following
The Big Tomato spices it up for Fat Tuesday, February 21, 2012 with its fifth annual Mardi Gras Celebration! Enjoy refreshing cocktails at our dazzling bar "club ricochet" while you are satisfied by the extensive Cajun Buffet provided by Sally Tomatoes. The menu includes:
Tossed Green Salad, Jambalaya, Blackened Pork Roast with Hot Fannie Sauce, Homemade Cornbread with spiced honey, And yes, of course.....BIG CHICKEN MAMOU
The cost will be $8.95 per person. We will have Mardi Gras decorations and ROTTEN TOMATO music.
Sally Tomatoes Bar and Café, Sonoma Mountain Village, 1100 Valley House Dr. Rohnert Park
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS
Annual Art Show 2012
Tues. 3/27, Reception 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Wed, 3/28 - Sat. 4/7
Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library, 6250 Lynne Conde Way, Rohnert Park
The display will feature the work of ten outstanding Sonoma County artists.
For library hours or more information call 584-9121.
COTATI CORNER Valentine's Day Party
Sat. 2/11, 3 - 6 pm
Cotati Corner Wine Shop, 1818 La Plaza Suite 106, Cotati
It's time to start thinking what you are going to do for that someone special or just to treat yourself as Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Cotati Corner and Hart's Desire would like to invite you to our Valentine's Party on Saturday Feb.11th 3-6pm. We will have sparkling wine, cheese, lots of chocolate, rosé wine, red wine, late harvest port, roses, etc...everything that will make an awesome impression on your significant other.
For reservations, please call 707-793-9357.
BNI MEGAMIXER FOR ALL CHAMBER MEMBERS
Thurs. 2/23, 5:30 pm-8:30 pm
Vineyard Room, DoubleTree Hotel, Rohnert Park
The Northbay Region of Business Network International invites all area Chambers of Commerce Members to BNI North Bay Region's 2nd Annual Inter-Chapter MEGAMIXER!
This Year's Guest Speakers: Mike Macedonio & Dawn Lyons!!
The Region's Largest Networking Opportunity Has Returned... Do Not Miss This Event!
- Meet and greet hundreds of BNI chapter members in our north-bay region!
- Discover the power and success of BNI and word of mouth marketing.
- Broaden your visibility, credibility and profitability with area professionals.
Last Year's mixer was a HUGE success, generating significant business for attendees!
Event hosted by The Mid-Day Power Partners, BNI Chapter. Space is Limited.
Chamber Members must RSVP to attend, by 2/10 to: junelleporter@att.net.
Questions, call Robert Revel (707) 508-9141.
"DOCTORS WITH A HEART" CELEBRATION - 2/24
Dr. Venus Ann Maher, chiropractic physician, located at 525 E. Cotati Ave. Suite 115 will be proudly providing service free of charge on Friday, February 24th for Doctors with a Heart Day. Traditionally this occurs on one day only, which for existing patients will be February 24th. However due to a need that cannot be met in one day, new patients will receive a free history, examination and first treatment when they schedule any time in the month of February.
Dr. Maher has been providing service to Sonoma County for 23 years. While all adjustments are free on that day optional donations will be accepted for the YWCA Safe House. Doctors with a Heart Day is a day of free health care to members of the community. During regular business hours, on selected days, participating doctors provide service at no charge. Services are by appointment only. An optional donation for a local charity, the YWCA Safe House is requested.
The YWCA's Safe House provides refuge in a confidential location for women and children fleeing domestic violence. Established in 1977 as one of the first 15 battered women's shelters in the country, women seeking safety from domestic violence can call the hotline (546-1234) to be screened for the YWCA's therapeutic 60-day residential program known as the Safe House.
Appointments for Doctors with a Heart may be made by calling (707) 792-0202. or you can visit www.maherchiro.com.
THOMAS PAGE SCHOOL PTA'S GOLF TOURNAMENT
Sat. 2/25, 1 pm
Washoe Creek Golf Course, 1475 W. Sierra Ave., Cotati
Please find the time to come and support the only public school in Cotati here at the only Golf Course in Cotati!! There will be a Parent/Child tournament and an Adult Only Tournament. Lots of prizes, food and Silent Auction!! CLICK HERE for the registration form.
If you have questions about the tournament, please call Washoe Creek at 707-792-7700.
NOMINATE NOW FOR SCAYD'S VOLUNTEER AWARDS
Deadline for nominations is 3/2
Sonoma County Adult and Youth Development is pleased to announce their 7th Annual Volunteer Awards event coming up on May 5th at Sonoma Mountain Village Event Center. Since it falls on Cinco de Mayo, they will be including this wonderful festive theme to the event. More importantly, they want the word out to the community to nominate their favorite volunteers for these awards. More information can be on their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/SonomaCountyAdultAndYouthDevelopment .
CLICK HERE for the Volunteer Awards Nomination Form.
NORTH BAY iHUB BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION
If you have an innovative business idea, you may want you to be a part of North Bay iHUB's business plan competition. iHUB will help refine business plans, help you network with entrepreneurs and investors and test your business ideas. Participants must register by March 5, 2012. See official rules on website for details at www.northbayihub.org. Questions? Email Ivo Austin at ivoa@somobc.org.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS - NxLeveL IS HERE!
Thursdays, 3/8 - 5/24, 6 - 9 pm
Sonoma Mountain Business Cluster, 1300 Valley House Dr. #100, Rohnert Park
Are you ready to plan for the success and growth of your business? Do you wish you better understood your financial statements? Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Then you are a candidate for NxLeveL from the Small Business Development Center!
The NxLeveL Entrepreneur Course is a 12-week intensive program designed to encourage business expansion and growth. NxLeveL programs are starting up in both Sonoma and Marin to better serve you! FREE orientation on 2/23 or 3/1 from 6-7 pm at the Sonoma Mountain Business Cluster
Cost of both workshops: $495, but reduced to only $195 thanks to sponsorship by the North Bay Entrepreneurship Center! This includes all materials needed to complete your business plan. Additional participants from the same company pay $95. The City of Rohnert Park is offering an additional sponsorship of $50 to the first 10 Rohnert Park businesses to register.
For more information about NxLeveL workshop content including FAQ's and a Course Outline CLICK HERE
To Register for either workshop: Call 707-524-1770 or email sbdc@santarosa.edu
EDUCATION FOUNDATION'S SHARING OF THE GREEN
Sat. 3/31, 5 pm
Double Tree Hotel, Rohnert Park
CLICK HERE for tickets or more information.
WANT TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS AT THIS EVENT?
Donate something to the Education Foundation's Silent Auction - gift certificates, services, products, re-gifting from the holidays...anything appreciated! If you have something to donate, contact George Mojica at (707)585-9500 or email him at geomoj@sbcglobal.net. All donations are tax-deductible as charitable contributions. Cash donations also accepted!
HEALTH LAW GUIDE FOR BUSINESS
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the new federal health law, is complex but applying it to your business doesn't have to be. There is a new, easy-to-use tool designed to help navigate the law's business-specific provisions-Health Law Guide for Business.
While there are many tools online, Health Law Guide for Business is a first-of-its-kind website tailored specifically for California's business community, designed to offer only the facts and highlight information regarding the provisions that affect businesses most, freeing your time to focus on keeping your business profitable and growing.
Many of the law's provisions provide cost savings for California businesses. These may positively impact your business, but only if you know how to take advantage of them. For example, we know that health happens with prevention, and the health law is providing benefits that encourage business owners to support the health of their employees and their families-including tax credits to offset the cost of health care insurance premiums for small businesses that offer coverage to their employees. This new tool is your guide through important information on the benefits you could receive, significant dates, deadlines, and requirements of the law.
Know your options, make informed decisions, and maximize your benefits.
Visit Health Law Guide for Business today to get started!
BE A REBUILDING TOGETHER VOLUNTEER
Sat. 4/28 (last Saturday in April)
REBUILD DAY 2012
We need you!!! You can now submit your volunteer application through the web; print out an application and fax it to:
(707) 792-2851
or mail to:
REBUILDING TOGETHER RP-C
245 Southwest Blvd., Rohnert Park, CA 94928
We would appreciate advance registration to insure a project is assigned.
If you are unable to participate, and you would like to make a donation, that would have a direct and immediate impact on this year's project, it would be welcome.
For additional information call (707) 792-2650.
REBUILDING TOGETHER- ROHNERT PARK/COTATI
HELP GROW THE CHAMBER & GET REWARDED
Refer a Business & Get Chamber Cash!
- For every business, organization or individual you refer who joins the Cotati Chamber of Commerce, you will receive 25% of their first year's membership dues in Chamber Cash.
- You can spend Chamber Cash on anything the Chamber offers for purchase - your own membership dues, merchandise, luncheon or breakfast meetings, or tickets to any Chamber events.
- The amount of Chamber Cash could be anywhere from $13 to $90 (rounded to the nearest dollar), depending on the new member's membership category.
- There is no limit to the amount of members you can refer to collect Chamber Cash.
- Just have the new member write your name on their membership application at "Referred By" and when the business joins, you'll receive your Chamber Cash soon after by mail.
- Chamber Cash will expire one year from the date of issuance.
CLICK HERE for the Cotati Chamber Membership Application, which you can give to all of your business referrals. Any other questions, call the Cotati Chamber of Commerce at (707) 795-5508.
