May 23, 2016 
  
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New Federal Overtime Rules Effective December 1
HR Watchdog

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the highly anticipated federal overtime rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). According to the White House, an estimated 4.2 million white collar workers will become entitled to overtime pay when they work extra hours as a result of the new rule, and wages for workers will increase by $12 billion over the next 10 years. The final rule is effective December 1, 2016.
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What Pizza and Breadsticks Can Teach Everyone About Price Bundling
inc.com

Do you consider yourself a pricing guru? Someone who can take reliable data about what customer segments are willing to pay, and use it to construct a pricing plan that maximizes revenue?
The experts at Simon-Kucher & Partners--the world's largest pricing consultancy--hear such bluster from entrepreneurs all the time. And they think it's nonsense. After more than 30 years in business, they have encountered their fair share of founders who fail to properly price their innovations. In a recently released book called Monetizing Innovation, partner Madhavan Ramanujam and co-CEO Georg Tacke provide several examples of how the science of pricing is more nuanced than you think.
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How I (Finally) Hired A Rock Star Summer Intern For My Small Business
Forbes 
 
I've spoken to numerous entrepreneurs over the past few months that each told me how difficult it is to find, hire and maintain a good intern. This holds especially true if your organization isn't a big company with whom affiliation will offer a bright spot of the prospective intern's resume and/or good pay with benefits like daily lunch, access to VIP events or even travel.
If you're a small company like I am with yourself as the only full-time (or part-time) employee, it's important to find intern talent that strongly identifies with your company culture and values. This way they will embody an inherent dedication to what you stand for. I recently learned that hiring a quality intern 100% begins with me as the employer.
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UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS! 
  
 
THIS WEDNESDAY! 
"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.
 
THIS WEDNESDAY!
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 
Play Serrano for Only $175
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:
Wineries:
Ready to sign up? Click here to register today!
 
 
"HANDSHAKES & EGGS" - Early Toast Mimosa House
When: Wednesday, June 22, 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.
 
 
Sunday in Apple Hill - New Morning Youth & Family Services
When: Sunday, June 26th 4:00pm to 8:00pm 
Where: Crystal Springs Gardens, 2552 Crystal Springs Rd, Camino
Join us at this gorgeous ranch property featuring a beautifully renovated Victorian home, the subject of a Thomas Kinkade painting, and a spectacular view of apple orchards in the low Sierra Mountains. This garden party features fine hors d'oeuvres and delicious cuisine catered by John Sanders at Old Town Grill, and among the best El Dorado County wines available. 'Individual tickets are $85.00 and a table for 8 is $600.00. Sponsorship opportunities exist at three levels: $2,500, $1000 and $500. A fourth level, our Platinum Sponsor is $5,000 and includes sponsorship recognition for all New Morning activities.
Call 530.622.5551 for reservations
 
 
Ribbon Cutting - E Life Cycles
When: June 29th 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Where: E Life Cycles 4665 Golden Foothill Pkwy. Ste #101 
Celebrate with E Life Cycles in El Dorado Hills with this Ribbon Cutting Celebration! Event will include food, drinks and outdoor demonstrations! No RSVP required 
 
 
 
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