May 9, 2016 
  
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Smallest U.S. job gains in seven months temper rate hike expectations
Reuters 

The U.S. economy added the fewest number of jobs in seven months in April and Americans dropped out of the labor force, signs of weakness that left some economists anticipating only one interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve this year.
Nonfarm payrolls increased by 160,000 jobs last month as construction employment barely rose and the retail sector shed jobs for the first time since December 2014, the Labor Department said on Friday.
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8 Things You Can Do Now to Improve Your Monday Mornings
inc.com

One happiness-project exercise I undertook was to consider the different times of day, and days of the week, to see if any particular day-parts were happiness challenges. In my case, I realized that school mornings were no fun, and I took several steps to make school-day mornings more calm and cheery.
Another common problem time? Monday morning -- or rather, the Monday-morning mood, which can strike at any time of the week. Even when you love your job, and especially if you don't love your job, it can be hard to go back to work on Monday morning. After a few days out of the routine, it can feel jarring and overwhelming to jump back into the workday world. If you take care of kids full time, Mondays can feel easier - or not, depending on what your days are like.
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Have you signed up for our new
"Text A Member" Program yet??
 
We are so excited to launch this new communication program with our members this year!
Text Messages will include monthly luncheon, mixer, and event reminders and bulletins.
We understand that life gets so busy and sometimes we just can't keep up with everything going on - so we want to open the doors to another form of communication to anyone who is interested.
If you are interested in signing up for Chamber Text Message Alerts and Reminders, e-mail your cell phone number to Laura at laura@eldoradohillschamber.org
Text ya soon!


CATEGORY SPOTLIGHT!


 
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS! 
  
 
THIS WEDNESDAY! 
Business Connects Mixer - 36 Handles
WhenMay 11th 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Where: 36 Handles Pub & Eatery, 1010 White Rock Rd, EDH
Hosted by 36 Handles Pub & Eatery Come out to socialize, mingle and network. There will be plenty of good conversation, delicious food and cocktails. Raffle drawing will be available with all proceeds going to the Chamber scholarship fund -- great Raffle Prizes including a $25 Gift Card to Steve's Pizza and a half-page Ad with Village Life Newspaper! RSVP NOT REQUIRED 
 
 
Power Luncheon
El Dorado Hills, Folsom and Rancho Cordova Chambers
When: Friday, May 13th 11:30am to 1:00pm
Where: Summerset Assisted Living, 2341 Vehicle Dr., Rancho Cordova
Brought to you by the El Dorado Hills, Folsom and Rancho Cordova Chambers Lunch: $20 per person (credit cards & cash); PAYABLE AT THE DOOR (all inclusive) Buffet style; meal, drink, tax & tip included Please RSVP out of consideration for our host
    
Sacramento Economic Forum
When: Friday, May 13th, 1:00pm to 4:30pm
Where: Sacramento Convention Center Ballroom
EDH Chamber Member Genovese Burford & Brothers would like to invite Chamber Members to the upcoming Sacramento Economic Forum for a discounted rate!
Click here for tickets to the Sacramento Economic Forum and enter password ECON15 to receive a $15 discount!  
 
Ribbon Cutting - Sutter Walk - In Care 
When: Wednesday, May 18th 5:30pm to 7:00pm 
Where: 3919 Park Dr. Ste. #80  
Celebrate with Sutter Walk-In Care in El Dorado Hills with this Ribbon Cutting Celebration! Event will include appetizers and fun activities! No RSVP required 

The Hernried Center/Medical Weight Loss - Grand Opening 
When: Wednesday, May 18th 4:00pm to 7:00pm   
Where: 1645 Creekside Dr. Folsom, CA
Celebrate with food and wine. Learn about programs, classes and one-on-one consultations. There will be a drawing for a FitBit along with a ribbon cutting ceremony.  
 
"HANDSHAKES & EGGS" - Early Toast Mimosa House
When: Wednesday, May 25th, 7:30am to 9:00am 
Where: Early Toast & Mimosa House 2023 Vine Street, #102, EDH 
"HANDSHAKES & EGGS" The El Dorado Hills Chamber's morning mixer is for the early birds that hunt their worms before 9:00am. When: The 4th Wednesday every other month from 7:30am - 9:00am Where: Early Toast Mimosa House - EDH Town Center MEMBER RATE $12 (all inclusive) per person breakfast buffet NON-MEMBER RATE $17 (all inclusive) per person breakfast buffet RSVP IS REQUIRED 
Click here to register.

National Wine Day at the CA Welcome Center 
When: Wednesday, May 25th 5:30 to 7:30pm
Where: California Welcome Center - El Dorado Hills
Taste the Best Wines of El Dorado County! Join us May 25th for National Wine Day! Sample Wines form Select El Dorado County Fair Gold Medal Winning Wineries!! When: 5:30-7:30pm, Wednesday, May 25th Where: California Welcome Center, 2085 Vine St., Ste 105, El Dorado Hills Cost: Free! 
More information: laura@eldoradohillschamber.org, or (916) 933-1335 Ext. 2


Business Connects Joint Mixer
When: Thursday, May 26th 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Where: Ponte Palmero, 3081 Ponte Morino
Hosted by Ponte Palmero Come out to socialize, mingle and network with the El Dorado County, Shingle Spring Cameron Park, and El Dorado Hills Chambers. There will be plenty of good conversation, delicious food and cocktails. Raffle drawing will be available with all proceeds going to the Chamber scholarship fund. RSVP NOT REQUIRED 
 
Business Connects Luncheon - Speed Networking! 
When: Wednesday June 1st 11:30am to 1:00pm 
Where: El Dorado Hills Fire Dept.  1050 Wilson Blvd 
Caterers: El Dorado Hills Fire Captains
Make the most of your networking with this fun and interactive lunch! Practice your 30-second Elevator Speech with lunch attendees and make connections!
Click here to RSVP!
 
 
 
BIG Benefest! - Big Brothers Big Sisters Concert/event
When: Friday, June 3rd, 6:00pm to 9:30pm
Where: Christa McAuliffe Park, Cameron Park, CA
Join BBBS for an evening of Music with the nations #1 Jimmy Buffet tribute band, Garratt Wilkin & the Parrotheads and Jonny Mojo will be opening! Fantastic cuisine with Food Trucks of the Foothills, Wine tasting, Beer & FUN! We are very excited to announce that Shark Tank's Cousins Maine Lobsters co-owner Sabin will be joining us and talking about his experiences in the BBBS program!
Bring your chair and enjoy the evening! Kids 10 and under are free! $25 ticket.
Discounted tickets are available online only. Use discount code FTFH2016 for $10.00 off.
Click here for tickets 
 
Business Connects Mixer - Dry Diggins Distillary
When: Wednesday, June 8th 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Where: Dry Diggins Distillary, 5050 Robert J. Matthews Pkwy, Suite 850  
Come out to socialize, mingle and network. There will be plenty of good conversation, delicious food and cocktails. Raffle drawing will be available with all proceeds going to the Chamber scholarship fund -- great Raffle Prizes including a $25 Gift Card to Steve's Pizza and a half-page Ad with Village Life Newspaper!  
RSVP NOT REQUIRED 
 
 
 
When: Monday, June 20th, Tee time at Noon!
Where: Serrano Golf Course 
Sign up now to sponsor and play at the Chamber's Annual Charity Golf Tournament!
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Chamber High School Scholarship Fund! Our goal is to give FIVE $1,000 scholarships next year to worthy students in El Dorado Hills! We need your support to make this happen!!
Thank you to our sponsors:
Platinum Level Sponsor and Hole in One Contest Sponsor:
with a chance to win a Mercedes-Benz:
Hole in One Contest Sponsor:
with a chance to win $5,000:
Contest Hole Sponsor:
Tee Sponsor:
Ready to sign up? Click here to register today!
 
 
 
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