April 2015
CHAMBER NEWS
ENGAGING * CONNECTING * COLLABORATING
Dear Greetings!,

Thank you again for your continued support. In recent weeks, two of my newest staff members - along with everybody's favorite Paula Wick -- have been reaching out to make contact with Chamber membership. The reception they've received from members is very much appreciated.  For those of you who haven't had a chance to meet or speak with Philippa Perry (Director of Operations)  or Lura Compognis (Executive Assistant to the President/CEO),  please make a point to stop in or call to say hello. They are fantastic additions to our staff.


 

On April 15th, NCC Community Alliance Leader Mechanics Bank was at it again with a "Random Act of Kindness" at Molinari Caff�. Mechanics treated patrons to complimentary coffee, tea, breakfast and pastries as a way to assist owner Rick Molinari, whose business has been affected by post-earthquake construction taking place at neighboring buildings. Check out what Rick had to say about the festivities on KVON's "Today In The Napa Valley - Napa Chamber Edition" with host Chris Templeton. Listen here.

We'll be out doing more things like this with local non-profits and businesses as part of our Community Crusade with Mechanics Bank so please stay tuned.

For those of you who haven't heard, KVON has come on board to serve as presenting co-sponsor (with Napa Valley Wine Train) of the NCC Leads Over Lunch program.  As part of the new partnership, General Manager Larry Sharp serves as co-host of the monthly event and everyone in attendance has an opportunity to win a "Business of the Week" radio ad campaign, courtesy of KVON and The Vine. Congratulations to Ross Owen and Schrette Insurance Services, this week's winner of a 60-spot, 30-second ad campaign,  produced and broadcast by KVON/KVYN, a great Chamber partner and member.

Again, thank you all for your continued support of the Chamber.


 

Sincerely,
 
Travis Stanley
President/CEO
Napa Chamber of Commerce
WELCOME, RAESET!

 
Thanks to our new member this month:
 
RaeSet
Asian Grill and Craft Brew
3150 B Jefferson St. * Napa, CA 94558
(415) 999-0758

And, as always, thanks to our renewing members.
Click here for a complete list.
A RECAP OF THIS MONTH'S EVENTS

        Ribbon Cutting at Cope



We had a wonderful time at the ribbon cutting ceremony for Cope Family Center at the beginning of April.
 


 



 

We had a HUGE turnout at our after hours mixer event held at Eiko's Modern Japanese Cuisine.
      Leads Over Lunch
Presented by the Napa Valley Wine Train and KVON 1440


This month's Leads Over Lunch featured TPO HR Management as our speaker. We were privileged to hear about our meal directly from Kelly Macdonald, the Wine Train's Executive Chef. Thanks Kelly!

We'd also like to congratulate attendee Ross Owen who won the drawing for "Business of the Week", a featured radio spot on KVON worth $1,250. 
 


 



 
We were happy to have Mayor Jill Techel join us for the re-opening of Andaz Napa. We're grateful to have this local institution back in business after they were forced to shut their doors following the earthquake. 


Thanks to Bryan Gray for the photograph


             
Random Acts of Kindness 
Molinari Caffe offered free food and drink to all patrons on April 15th from 9-11 am

The Napa Chamber of Commerce and Mechanic's Bank sponsored a Random Acts of Kindness event at Molinari Caffe. People were thrilled to get their coffee (and maybe a little snack!) for free. We loved watching people's faces light up when they found out that there is such a thing as a free meal. 
 

  

UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS
LEADS OVER LUNCH
* Presented by the Napa Valley Wine Train Commissary and KVON/The Vine *
Friday, May 8, 2015 

We've decided to take a unique approach for our next Leads Over Lunch Event. We'll be giving each attendee the opportunity to speak about their business for about 3 minutes. So May's Leads Over Lunch speaker... is you!
 

UPCOMING MEMBER EVENTS
Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center 
10 Year Anniversary
Saturday, April 25th, 4pm - 7pm

Join Puertas Abiertas in celebrating their 10 Year Anniversary! It will be held as a friendraiser, which will help sustain the program's efforts and continue to grow within the community. The event will be held at the Eagle Vines Vineyard & Golf Club in American Canyon. Tickets are on sale now!
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Connolly Ranch Earth Night
Saturday, April 25, 5pm - 10pm
 

You're invited to Earth Night, a spring farmfest celebrating arts, music, movement and nature. Come experience a rare opportunity to play in late afternoon sunshine and dance under the stars at Connolly Ranch...it's the Earth Day afterparty! 

 

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Opening Day on the Bay 2015 
Sunday April 26th, 10:30am - 2:30pm

Opening Day on the Bay is an annual celebration of the maritime community and boating on the San Francisco Bay. Join us aboard the classic schooner Freda B for the festivities: Blessing of the Fleet, parade and sail.


This is one of the most popular days of sailing on the SF Bay and this sail sells out every year. Secure your tickets early!

 

Earthquake Fundraiser Event
Help 200 People Save Their Belongings 
May 9th, 11am - 4pm

In order to prop up the building and recover their possessions, the tenants must raise $50,000.

Location: Sullivan Vineyards 1090 Galleron Rutherford, Ca
Price: $30
Details: BBQ, Wine, Silent Auction, Raffle and Live Music 
 
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NEWS & OFFERS FROM OUR MEMBERS
Redwood Credit Union Flips the Switch on Significant Rooftop Solar Project

New system provides 60% of power at administrative offices. Redwood Credit Union (RCU) completed this week the construction of a 2,036-panel rooftop solar array at its Administrative Offices at 3033 Cleveland Avenue in Santa Rosa.

 

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Prolific Prep Basketball Training
Starting April 21st (Tuesday & Thursdays)

Starting April 21st, Prolific Prep will be starting elite level basketball workouts in Napa. The workouts will run every Tuesday and Thursdays at Grace Church of Napa, till the rest of the school year (End of May). That will be 12 workouts in the Napa Area. Cost per workout is $45. Or you can purchase 6 workouts for $225 (and get one free session). Please contact Jeremy (707) 849-1212 or via email [email protected] for more info. 

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Best Fire Equipment Offers On-site First Aid Supply Service

 

Best Fire now offers First Aid Supplies and Service, which includes cleaning and organizing supplies, inspecting for expired products, and replenishing depleted supplies. Supplies are in OSHA-compliant packaging. Cabinet contents can be customized for each business' site-specific hazards. Customers pay only for the supplies they use - no service charges. For more information, contact [email protected]

 

Free Help For Your Business

If you can use some helpful ideas to manage your business look no further than the Napa Chamber of Commerce and SCORE. SCORE is the organization that has advised thousands of small business owners for 40 years. An affiliate of the Small Business Administration, SCORE has assisted the Napa business community for many years by providing free and confidential advise on subjects ranging from how to start a business to marketing plans, human resource advice, planning for growth, budgeting and even how to sell a business.

You can make an appointment to speak with a local SCORE Counselor by calling the Napa Chamber office at (707) 226-7455.
 
AND A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO...


Mary Steinbacher, who has been doing event photography for us this month. Check out more of her work on her website: 

http://marysteinbacher.com/