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President's Message 
This last month has been hard for my wife Debi and me. Both our moms passed away and family is foremost on our mind these days. Our wonderful community has a quote, "A small town is like a big family." How true it is. So what does family do in time of need? They care for each other and support each other. This is truly the mission of your chamber. We care about you and want to provide ways that the community will support your business. In the near future we hope to have signs on Horseshoe Bar Road that ask all to shop locally.
Soon, 5,000 copies of our new Discover Loomis magazine will be flooding the community. It features stories of businesses in the area and a chamber directory with all our members and services. You can pick up a copy at the chamber if you don't already have one. With quarterly inspirational luncheons, monthly morning networking hours and our always entertaining mixers for meeting new and old members, we want you to see the benefit of the chamber. And please don't forget to showcase your business in one of the many display cases we have at the office. We are the visitor information center for the area and have a lot of walk-in traffic. If you're like me, when a phone book gets thrown on your drive way you throw it in the trash. Not this time. They had a big red tag on the cover that said "Buy Local". I kept it and plan to use it. So, from my family to yours, let's get out there and grow our businesses and shop local.
Henry Schneider, President
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Ribbon Cuttings
by Martha Garcia
Two local businesses got hearty welcomes recently when the Loomis Basin Chamber of Commerce held ribbon cuttings at the expanded High Hand Art Gallery and at Truly Random and Sweet Thangs Sweet Shop.
At the High Hand Art Gallery II, Chamber Ambassadors feted the 29 Northern California artists represented at the co-op gallery, which had a grand re-opening on Feb. 8.
Visitors to the gallery will find sculpture, jewelry, paintings, prints, photography and works in a variety of other media.
High Hand Art Gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day, except Mondays, at 3750 Taylor Road in the High Hand complex. Read more about the gallery artists at highhandgallery.com or call (530) 889-2976.
The Truly Random shop has a new owner -- Gigi MacTaggart -- who has added the Sweet Thangs Sweet Shop to the business, located at 3667 Taylor Road. Truly Random is filled with vintage, antique and collectible treasures, as well as new items.
Sweet Thangs carries a variety of new and old-fashioned candies and unique gifts. For the latest information, visit facebook.com/shoptrulyrandom. Call the store at 660-1440.
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An Overview of New 2015 Laws Affecting California Employers
By: CalChamber Employment Law Course
Some of the new laws for 2015, such as mandatory paid sick leave, make significant changes to California's legal landscape. Other new laws make changes to different parts of existing law or may only affect employers in specified industries, such as farming.
Unless specified, the following list of new legislation went into effect on January 1, 2015.
* Leaves of Absence
* Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Protections
* Wage and Hour
* Background Checks
* Workplace Safety
* Worker's Compensation
* Unemployment Insurance
* Health Care
More details are available Overview of New 2015 Law
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Being Remarkableshould be your goal... Remark is the operative work... Get people talking !
by Brian Hogan
You want people to talk about the good EXPERIENCE they had w your business... You want your customer to REMARK to their friends about their wonderful experience.
If their experience with your company is not "remark worthy" and the company experience down the street is better... you have a problem. To what lengths will you go to make yourself remarkable to your clients?
Paul Kiewiet says, "The only way to turn customers into fans is to be deserving. The only way to be deserving is to make such a remarkable impression and give them something new. Somewhere along the way, you'll have to make a heart connection. You'll need to change how they feel."
When you get genuinely interested in your customers problems and have a strong desire to help them solve those problems... you just might get a customer for life.
When your customers know that you are excited about helping and not just excited about making a sale, they'll be ready to buy. You need to learn what your customers want to create, accomplish, or feel. You need to understand their challenges.
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The Blue Goose Event Center was abuzz with excitement recently when representatives from the hospitality industry visited Loomis to find out what the refurbished fruit shed has to offer.
According to Kristi Hensel, of Pillar Hotels & Resorts, the Leads group is comprised of hotels and inns, caterers and event venues and planners throughout Placer County.
One of the visitors was Karin Koons, director of sales for Holiday Inn in Auburn. "It's good to know what's in your backyard. I can't wait to take the tour" planned for the evening," said Koons, shown below with the Blue Goose's Pat Brechtel.
Randy Elder, president of the South Placer Heritage Foundation -- the nonprofit that owns the fruit shed -- reviewed the history of the Blue Goose. "It was built and finished in 1945 ... fruit was boxed right here," Elder said as he pointed to the spacious hall that has been upgraded with heating and air and white oak flooring from North Carolina that was distressed to look like it has been there forever. Elder said that while the event center is rustic in nature, it's suitable for any type of event. "You can have the fanciest wedding one night and the next it's a hoedown," he said.
Event caterer Randy Ubry, left, and Randy Elder of the Blue Goose network during the Leads visit to the Boue Goose.
Loomis Chamber Executive Director Jenny Knisley said the working with the Leads group will be beneficial for the Chamber and Loomis businesses. "Loomis doesn't have any hotels and a lot of people come in for event and weddings during the holidays," she said. "They call the chamber to find out where to stay." Now she will have information more readily available, such as that provided by ne Chamber member Roseville Larkspur Landing, where Heather Hilton is the senior director of sales.
To find out more about Leads, call Hensel at (916) 945-5104.
By Martha Garcia
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Chamber Executive graduates from professional development program
Jenny Knisley, Executive Director of the Loomis Basin Chamber of Commerce, was among 24 chamber executives to graduate Feb 6th from Academy, a professional development program presented by the Western Association of Chamber Executives .
The W.A.C.E. Academy is an interactive three-year training program on chamber management essentials for chamber executives and staff professionals.
During the Academy program, graduates participate in 18, three-hour classes and must successfully complete additional independent study outside of the classroom.
W.A.C.E is an association of chamber of commerce executives and staff professionals designed to promote and enhance professional development. With approximately 860 members from 20 Western states and Canada, W.A.C.E. is the largest state or regional association of chamber of commerce executives in the United States.
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Save the Date
Blues, Burgers & Brew
May 23, 2015
Sponsorship Opportunities Available! 
Who says you need to leave town to have a great time??
Join us for the second annual BLUES, BURGERS and BLUES festival Saturday, May 23, in beautiful downtown Loomis!
This family friendly event will be host to some excellent music, delicious BBQ and some incredible local libations. Plus, don't forget to stop by one of our many vendor booths for some great local clothing, jewelry and other wares, too!
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You can get your tickets at the door
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In This Issue
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~President's Message
~Ribbon Cuttings
~Overview of New 2015 Laws
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February Mixer
McLaughlin Studios is where to go to be "creative, get in shape and have fun," according to the Loomis business's website.
It was also the place to be Feb. 19 when owners Greg and Nancie McLaughlin hosted last month's Loomis Basin Chamber of Commerce mixer. Co-hosts were Rubino's Ristorante, Gourmet Garage, Raley's, Costco, Loomis Basin Brewing Company, and Secret Ravine Vineyards and Winery.
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During the studio's more than 20 years in Loomis, the McLaughlins and their staff of professional teachers have not only offered instruction in dance, music, voice and theater arts, they have also provided students of all ages with the tools they need to enjoy a lifetime of creative expression.
Since 2012, McLaughlin Studios has been located at 3470 Suite D Swetzer Road. The 6,600-square-foot arts facility includes a 28x32-foot stage with state-of-the art lighting and sound systems where a variety of performances and recitals are held throughout the year.
For more information about services at McLaughlin Studios and a list of upcoming events, call (916) 652-6377 or visit www.mclaughlinstudios.com.
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February Mixer Pictures
Picture Album Click Here
 Patricia Green Real Estate Services Patricia Green (916)521-0579 www.patriciagreeres.com Commercial Real Estate Development, Leasing and Property Management  Loomis Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine James Belch -www.LoomisPT.com Physical Therapy - Therapeutic exercise and home programs Loomis Country Living
Deb Collender & Caity Hanamura (916) 597-0090
Monthly Full Gloss Magazine Direct mailed
 Popie Wines Michael & Lisa Duarte - www.popiewines.com  Rocklin Modern Dentistry Dr. Ricky Tran DDS Bethany Saylor-Kirk www.RocklinModernDentistry.com Modern Dentistry at affordable price. Specialty Services and State-of-the-art equipment First Northern Bank
Josh Correll
2150 Douglas Blvd, Suite 260 -Roseville (916)787-8515
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Next Mixer
 Thursday, March 19th
5:30 - 7:00pm
Mix & Mingle
Loomis Flooring U.S.A
5825 Horseshoe Bar Road
Loomis, CA 95650
Phone: 916-652-1003
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Food closet needs donations
by Martha Garcia
Due to unusually high demand, the shelves at the Loomis Basin Food Pantry are somewhat bare, according to volunteer Jan Struble.
Donations of non-perishable food items are gladly accepted at the office of the First United Methodist Church of Loomis, located at 6414 Brace Road. Church office hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Donations for the Food Pantry can also be made via check and mailed to the church address.
The Food Pantry serves individuals and families in need who live in the Loomis Basin. Service hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday at the church office. No appointment is necessary, but identification showing a Loomis Basin address is required.
Call Struble at 652-7503 for a list of suggested food donations.
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Loomis Eggplant Logo Contest
It's time to enter the Loomis Eggplant Festival Logo Contest. The festival, which draws thousands of visitors to Loomis every year, will mark its 28th anniversary when it returns on Oct. 3, 2015.
The Loomis Basin Chamber of Commerce, the event sponsor, is holding the pre-festival design competition to select the special event logo. The contest closes at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 1.
The winning logo will be used on promotional items such as T-shirts, coffee mugs, posters and brochures. The winning artist will receive free booth space during the festival, event souvenir items and special recognition at several Chamber of Commerce events.
For complete logo contest guidelines, click
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SAVE LOOMIS LIBRARY
To all Chamber Members and Friends.
By now many of you have heard that the Placer County Board of Supervisors will be voting on closing down our town library. Many residents of our town rely on the library's computers to communicate with others, check out books, magazines and movies. Senior citizens are using the meeting room to get their tax returns done free of charge.
Our small town will feel the effects if they vote to shut us down. Let's not take this lying down. Please view the attached letter and write or call all 5 supervisors and ask them to please vote NO on closing our library.
Come out to the town council meeting on March 10th at the Depot if you can. And please sign the petitions around town to save our library. We may be a small town but were a big family and we need come together as one on this.
Sincerely
Henry Schneider
Loomis Basin Chamber President
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