CEPCO Monday Report
Monday, March 16, 2009
Town & Gown Task Force recommends beginning Talent Mobilization Strategy
The CEPCO Town & Gown Committee has recommended instituting the Talent Mobilization Strategy, and after two more of the monthly meetings, the recommendation will go before the CEPCO Board in May.

The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 26 at 7:30 a.m. at 555 Main St., Suite 300.
CEPCO Job Creation Committee to meet Thursday, will discuss health care policy
The next CEPCO Job Creation Committee meeting will be Thursday, March 19 at 7:30 a.m. at 555 Main St., Suite 300. Plans are to set the next quarter's agenda and to discuss the Health Care Task Force Policy Document.
Save the date for CEPCO's annual dinner
Mark your calendars for June 25, as it will be the night of the CEPCO Excellence in Business annual dinner. The date is set, and there is sure to be a great night of food, drink, networking and recognition at Chico State's Bell Memorial Union Auditorium. Photos from last year's dinner can be found by clicking here.

CEPCO would love to get your nominations. Contact Leland or Bob with your nominations.

Last year's award winners and sponsors:

Community Service Award
Larry Juanarena
Sponsored by: Butte Community Bank
 
Lifetime Achievement Award
Howard Isom
Sponsored by: Morgan Stanley
 
City of Chico Mayor's Award:
Excellence in Renewable Energy
Chico Electric
Sponsored by: PG&E
 
Butte County Job Creation Award
Aero Union
Sponsored by: Norcal Waste Systems of Butte County
 
Excellence in Technology and Innovation
SunGard Bi-Tech
Sponsored by: Slater & Son General Contractor
 
Excellence in Arts & Entertainment
Friends of the Arts
Sponsored by: the Linscheid Company, Inc.
 
Excellence in Healthcare
North Valley MRI & CT Center
Sponsored by: Enloe Medical Center
 
Excellence in Agri-Business
CSU, Chico College of Ag
Sponsored by: Chico Electric
 
Entrepreneur of the Year
Dan Gonzales
5th Sun Graphics
Sponsored by: Stewart Humpherys Burchett & Molin, LLP
 
Excellence in Real Estate Development
Conroy Construction
Sponsored by: Wells Fargo Bank
 
Chairman's Award
Ken Derucher
Sponsored by:  CEPCO
 
Business to Watch:
Chico Bag
Klean Kanteen
Landacorp
Organic Chico Wash
Sponsored by: Golden Capital Network
 
Facebook Live: April 1 meeting will also serve as benefit for local libraries
The Facebook Live - Chico group invites you to help aid your book collection and that of the Butte County Library at the next meeting, which will be April 1. The time is tentatively scheduled for 4:30 p.m. but is subject to change to possibly accomodate more attendees.

The idea is simple: Bring all the books you have that you're willing to donate. You have the option of picking up other people's books to take home and read. Any books left over will be donated to the Butte County Library.

FB liveYou can access the page by clicking here. You must have a Facebook account to join. If you haven't signed up do so! And be sure to tell all your friends!

The group currently has 377 members (10 more than last week) and, with the success of the Chico Food Bank Tweetup, is gaining recognition around Chico. And expect a message soon about more exciting April 1 events.

The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 1 at Uptime CoWorking Studio at the corner of First and Salem streets, and there is likely to be a very special (and possibly silly) event taking place before that meeting on April Fool's Day.
Discover other local efforts on Facebook
The Facebook Live campaign has shown that Facebook is a powerful tool and other local interests have pages that you might not know of. Look for more links in next week's Monday Report.

North Valley Community Foundation
Soroptimist International of Chico
We Care So We Share
The Sunshine Kids Club
Chico Locals
Chico Campus Crusade for Christ
Chico Cycling
Chico AquaJets
Chico Chamber of Commerce
Chico Food Bank Tailgaters
Chico State Alumni Association
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Butte County
 
Upcoming meeting schedule
Thursday, March 19
Job Creation Committee      7:30a.m.    555 Main St., Suite 300

Thursday, March 26        
CEPCO Town & Gown           7:30 a.m.   555 Main St., Suite 300

Thursday, April 2             
Job Creation Committee      7:30 a.m.   555 Main St., Suite 300 


'Come Home to Chico' wants your stories!
The Come Home to Chico campaign has a Web site section devoted to testimonials from people who came home to Chico. The testimonial section is getting much larger lately, so big thanks to the people who submitted.

Visit the page by clicking here.

Come Home to Chico wants your pics on there too! Of course we'd ask for a testimonial as well. All we want to hear is why you came home to Chico. Why is it a great place to live? Why is it a great place to work?


Come HomeE-mail your testimonial to Leland by clicking here and be sure to attach a jpeg picture. We look forward to seeing your responses!
 
This week's featured property
The Group Real Estate has a sub lease available on a high-traffic property across from the North Valley Plaza on East Avenue.featuredprop3

The former Goodyear Tire Center has a daily traffic count of 24,961.

For more information on this property, you can call Mike Donnelly at The Group Real Estate at 530-828-0011.

And if you want more information other properties, take a look at chicoretail.com by clicking here.

CEPCO gives thanks for member renewals
 
CEPCO would like to thank the following organizations for renewing their
memberships with CEPCO:

Anderson & Associates Personnel Services


Member to member specials
 
If you would like to offer a member special here, please contact Leland Gordon at lee@wemanage.org 
Please contact Leland Gordon at lee@wemanage.org if you have any questions or suggestions about the Monday Report.
 
Sincerely,
 

Leland Gordon, CEPCO