Mar/Apr 2014 - The Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce

Mar/Apr 2014
Chamber Board
of Directors
EMT (Executive Management Team)
Board Chair
Steve McCaffrey
Rohnert Park Disposal
707-586-2283
Treasurer
Thelma I. Kirkwood
Thelma Kirkwood, CPA
707-586-1099
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Chair Elect
Andrea Rodriguez-Jereb
Sonoma State University
707-664-2018
Secretary
Pam Stafford
City of Rohnert Park
Treasurer in Training
Diem Tran
Simply Maid Home
707-509-8725
Directors
Amanda Kegg
Redwood Credit Union
707-588-7928
Deb Padia
Comcast-NorthBay
707-792-5155
Catherine Sullivan
Wal-Mart
707-586-3717
Laura Tinti
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
707-393-5406
Lori Rooney
NorthBay biz
707 575-8282 x 18
Herlinda Heras
707-206-1199
Tony Geraldi
Sonoma County Airport Express
707-837-8700
Cully Williamson
Mary’s Pizza Shack
707-585-3500
Kelly Scullion
Foxtail Golf Club
707-584-7766
David Leonard
O’Brien, Watters & Davis LLP
707-545-7010
Staff:
Lisa Bagwell, Operations Manager
BY S TEVE M CC AFFREY,
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
The Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce continues to excel. As the Rohnert
Park Business Community grows with the improving Sonoma County economy,
we are here to help your business develop and expand. The Chamber continues to be managed by the Executive Management Team (EMT). The current
members of the EMT are Steve McCaffrey, Thelma Kirkwood, Diem Tran, Andrea Rodriguez-Jereb, and Pam Stafford. Along with Lisa Bagwell, who handles the ongoing responsibilities at the Chamber office, the EMT helps to oversee the daily operations of the Chamber. The Chamber
has openings for members to volunteer to be a Chamber Ambassador. Please contact the Chamber office
for more details.
In 2013, The Chamber has added four new distinguished Rohnert Park Business members to the Board
of Directors. They are David Leonard of O’Brien Watters & Davis, Catherine Sullivan of Wal-Mart, Kelly
Scullion of Foxtail Golf Club and Cully Williamson of Mary’s Pizza Shack in Rohnert Park. Besides his busy
schedule running Mary’s, Cully was Rohnert Park’s 2013 recipient of The Spirit of Sonoma Award. Each of
these individuals brings their unique expertise to the Board as well as their enthusiastic volunteerism.
Also in 2013, we revived the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament. The event
was a big success and enjoyed by all. Be sure to mark your calendar for this year’s Tournament on July
16th. Additional events to look forward to this year include our Business Showcase on May 1 st and the
Annual Holiday Lights on December 6th.
At this time, the Chamber is updating the Community Map. As Rohnert Park continues to grow with
Sonoma County as a tourism destination spot, the Community Map is an excellent opportunity to promote
your business and attract new customers. To reserve your business’s advertisement space, please
contact the Chamber office. The Community Map will be available for distribution at the Business
Showcase as well the Chamber office and other locations throughout the city.
Our Noon Times and Women in Business lunch meetings continue to be a popular place to socialize and
engage with your fellow Chamber members. Just as a reminder, Noon Times is the first Wednesday and
Women in Business is the second Tuesday of each month. We strive to attract informative and
entertaining speakers. It is a great opportunity to stay up to date on issues that impact the Rohnert Park
Business Community.
The After Hours Mixer provides the ideal opportunity to meet and mingle with other businesses on the 3 rd
week of every month. Our Annual Membership Drive will be September 17 th at Costco Wholesale. If
someone you refer joins the Chamber and includes your name on their application, you will receive half
off the price of one Noon Times or Women in Business Luncheon. Please feel free to contact the
Chamber office with any membership opportunities.
People stop in the Chamber offices every day that are looking for information about local businesses. Be
sure to get your business information to the Chamber. It might just be what that visitor is looking for. We
are here to promote your business!
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Amanda Hodson…………...707-206-0844
Hodson Upholstery Plus
Anne Mogel…………………. 707-206-9643
Sign-A-Rama
Cathy Slack…………………..707-543-0100
Sonoma Media Group
Claudia Smith……………....707-584-2222
The Community Voice
Donna Abeln…………….….707-792-2168
City of Rohnert Park
Gisele Rue…………………....707-658-3887
Small Biz Help 4 You
Lori Rooney.......................707-548-8216
NorthBay biz
Rebecca A. Brunk.............415-717-5374
Blake’s Auto Body, Inc
Theresa Dewees………...…707-584-9589
Henley & Mann Dental Offices
Tony Maestri……………......707-585-9931
State Farm Insurance
Pam Stafford…………..…. 707-584-5892
City of Rohnert Park
February Ambassador of the Month
Lori Rooney, CTA, is an advertising executive with NorthBay biz magazine, a nearly 40-year-old publication focusing on
the business communities of Sonoma, Marin and Napa counties. Lori is known for her dedication to her clients and
for her ability to design successful ad campaigns for any industry. But more than that, she’s committed to helping
businesses get the most for their advertising budget—even if that means directing them to other outlets better suited
to their needs. Lori is vivacious, helpful, optimistic and a tireless promoter of Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce
and all its good works. Congratulations Lori and thank you for all your support of the Chamber.
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A BIG Thank you to each of you who
have donated to our Opportunity Drawings at our
events and supported our Successful Crab Feed
Many of the programs would not be successful
without your support!
Education Foundation
El Torito
Exchange Bank
Herlinda Heras
Hodson Upholstery Plus
K2GC
Merrill Lynch
Mojica Insurance Agency
Pure Balance Skin and Body
Redwood Credit Union
Rohnert Park Disposal
Sandy Geary, Re/Max
Shari’s
Simply Maid Home
Sonoma Media Group
Storage Master Self Storage
Summit State Bank
The Community Voice
Weise Financial Services
Gisele Rue
Picture taken by Russell Event Photography, a Rohnert Park Chamber member
Is your business Labor Law compliant for 2014? If not I can help on
an “As Need Basis” Small Biz Help 4 You would like to offer a 20%
discount on our services and products for all Rohnert Park
Chamber members, we would like to help our fellow chamber
member’s business to prosper, get organized and become c
ompliant. That means you will get access to my 2014 Hire to
Termination guidance and compliance pack for $79.00. And
businesses with or without employees will get 20% off my hourly
price. Call me to see how I can help your business.
www.SmallBizHelp4You.com FREE 15 min consultation This
special deal for my fellow members will run through April 2014.
Job alert: Small Biz Help 4 You is advertising for sales people,
commissioned based, work when they can. If you know anyone
please have them contact me through my website or call
707-658-3887.
TO THE
to our Renewing Members
We appreciate your continued investment
in your Chamber.
Please patronize these businesses.
OAK COAST PROPERTIES
DeeDee Gerren
400 Santa Alicia Dr. - Office
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
707-664-8986 Fax: 866-330-8735
hello@creekviewplaceapartments.com
Web: www.creekviewplaceapartments.com
Property Management Apartment Communities
15 Years
Brokaw Design
1999
1+ Years
Office Depot, Rohnert Park
2011
CJ'S SWEET & SAVORY COBBLERS
Pipedreams Plumbing
2011
Collette Vacations
2012
La Gare French Restaurant
2012
Friends of the RP/Cotati Library
2013
Cheryl Johnson
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
707-774-1108
cobblerlady@cjscobblers.com
Web: www.cjscobblers.com
Bakery Organic Small Batch Bakery
RP Public Safety Officers' Association 2013
Loadstone Graphics
2013
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Spot Light On Chamber Members
Member Events and News
Buckley Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. provides year round comfort
solutions for your heating or cooling needs. We provide energy
solutions for residential & commercial applications. We specialize in
Duel Fuel, Zoning, and Air Quality systems, sales and service.
We also perform safety tests which including Carbon Monoxide tests,
on older and new equipment. Over 30 years' experience keeping
homes safe.
See how you can save on your energy bills; call us at 707-795-5755,
or email Beth at beth@buckleyheatingac.com
Please join BloodSource and save lives! The Bloodmobile will be at
Raley's Towne Center, Tuesday, March 11th 1p-5p Bloodmobile
located in the parking lot at 100 Town Center Drive, Rohnert Park.
Reading Cinema Sunday, March 23rd 11a-4p Bloodmobile located in
the Reading Cinema parking lot 555 Rohnert Park Expressway.
Participants receive a free movie pass from Reading Cinema!
SAVE THE DATE for the Sharing of the Green 2014 "HOT HAVANA
NIGHTS" Saturday, March 29th at the beautiful Double Tree
Hotel 5:00 PM $75.00 per person. Join the Education Foundation
for a glamorous and exciting evening! Huge Selections of Silent &
Live Auctions. Cocktails & a delicious Cuban dinner! Dancing to the
POYNTLYSS SISTARS! Photos by RUSSELL EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY!
Call 707-795-3648 to reserve! ALL proceeds go right back to our
schools! EFCRP shares a common commitment to EDUCATIONAL
EXCELLENCE!!! They also have a “Dine and Donate” Wednesday,
April 23rd at Mary’s Pizza Shack. 20% of your purchase will be donated with the flyer. Go to http://educationfoundationofcrp.org/
events/ for more information.
Attention all well dress men (and those wish to be): J Hilburn just
released new spring fabrics AND is having preseason pricing sale.
New cufflinks styles, new selection of ties,
shorts, sweaters and polo shirts are included in the special pricing.
Email Janice at janice.langan@jhilburnparter.com ; check out her
website at www.janicelangan.jhilburn.com or "Like" her page at
http://www.facebook.com/JHilburnSonoma for more details and to
schedule a fitting for your own made-to-measure style.
Arianne aka The Computer Lady, for helpful information on a serious
flaw that Mac users should be aware of be sure to click on her
Facebook page, or call 707-529-3411.
Diana Gaughan, owner of Just Teasin’ salon is continuing to improve
from her aneurysm and thankful for all the support she has received
from everyone. Just a reminder her salon is still open, call 707-6655086 to make an appointment with Chuck or Carly.
Spring is near!
March 20th marks the first day of spring and the beginning of Spring
Cleaning Season followed by Move Out Cleaning Season in May-July.
Simply Maid Home is preparing for these months by hiring additional
cleaning fanatics! Visit www.simplymaidhome.com, click on the
"more" tab to find information or apply for the cleaning position. For
a free estimate on spring cleaning, general cleaning, move outs,
ongoing service, or window washing- call 707-509-8725. Mention
the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce and get 10% OFF.
Our local Aflac representative, Judi Jones, has moved! Her new
contact information is 1260 N. Dutton Avenue, Suite 180, Santa
Rosa, CA 95401. Her cell phone remains the same 707-328-4750.
Judi was 2014's winner of Aflac's Rock Star Award for her
territory. This earned her a trip to tour Aflac Worldwide
Headquarters in Columbus, Georgia in May. Unfortunately for Judi,
she's missing out seeing the SF Giants play the Braves in Atlanta by
three days! If you have not yet had the opportunity to get an overview of how Aflac can help your business and your valued employees, give Judi a call. Remember, Aflac is not major medical - it's
supplemental - so they pay cash benefits to policyholders if they are
hurt or sick. If your employees are like 84% of Americans living
paycheck-to-paycheck, they'll appreciate Aflac. And, best of all, it
costs your business nothing!
The Farmer’s Market and Party on the Plaza start up on Friday, June
6th. If you are interested in sponsoring the music for Party on the
Plaza contact Cathy Slack at 707-478-4585. The Chamber is signing
up to have a booth this year if you are interested in working the
booth both for your business and promoting the Chamber please let
Lisa know. It goes June 6th—August 9th. Sponsorship includes a
booth and announcements from the stage, as well as being included
in a 3-month radio campaign! Many levels to choose from!
SoCo Nexus 9th Sustainable Enterprise Conference
The Sustainable Enterprise Conference is a day-long learning and
networking conference dedicated to helping North Bay businesses,
academic, government and non-profit organizations transition to
economic, environmental, and social sustainability.
The conference program provides organizations and individuals with
the latest information on how innovation and sustainability will drive
the economy while preserving the resources needed for a
prosperous future. Seating is limited - register today - prices
increase over time. Sonoma Mountain Village
1300 Valley House Dr, Suite 100, Rohnert Park
Wednesday April 30 7am-5pm
Get details and register here
http://sustainableenterpriseconference.com/registration
"SSU's entrepreneurial thinking incubator "Entreprenoma" is hosting
a student product showcase in our brand new student center
ballroom on Tuesday April 8th 2014 from 10-2. Student art, music,
products, and businesses will be on display and for sale at this
event. Our Keynote Speaker, Robert Brunner was the Chief Industrial
Designer for Apple and went on to found the Ammunitions group
which designed and marketed the Beats by Dre brand. It will be an
opportunity to see the amazing things our Seawolves are creating!"
Contact maloneyp@seawolf.sonoma.edu for sponsorship inquires."
ROHNERT PARK CHAMBER
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Cj's Sweet & Savory Cobblers • Cheryl Johnson • 707-774-1108 • cobblerlady@cjscobblers.com • Web: www.cjscobblers.com • Bakery
Organic Small Batch Bakery - Cj's Sweet & Savory Cobblers is a small batch bakery that specializes in both sweet and savory cobblers
made to order - utilizing the bounty of Sonoma County's seasonal organic fruits, vegetables, meats and dairy making them organic
from the crust up. Cj's Sweet & Savory Cobbler...It's more than just the crust!
Extreme Pizza a new business in Wolf Den Plaza, across from
SSU we welcome to the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce
with Ambassadors Claudia Smith, The Community Voice and
Tony Maestri, State Farm Insurance.
North Park Veterinary Clinic celebrates 33 Years!
Staff, clients and Chamber members from left to right. Kathy
Jereb & Dr. Rob Jereb, owners, Pam Stafford-City of Rohnert
Park, Jim Curry-Exchange Bank, Amy Ahanotu-Redwood Credit
Union, Ben Magee- Anytime Fitness, Staff & Clients: Dawn Harvey, Kathy Maffia, Jill Luna, Erin Inskip, Peggy McCutcheon
holding the ribbon, Josh Joyce-Rohnert Park Computers and
Anne Mogel, Sign-A-Rama. They are celebrating 25 years in
their building, 33 years of practice in Rohnert Park and the
recent reception room update.
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Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce added 6 new photos to the album March Noon Times — at
Wedgewood Banquet Center. Thank you to the City of Rohnert Park for being the sponsor of the
luncheon today. Our speakers were Darrin Jenkins, City Manager and Amee Sas of SoCo Nexus. Interesting listing to all the things happening in both the City and at SoCo Nexus. Thank you to our donations to the Opportunity Drawing: Exchange Bank, Summit State Bank, Storage Master, Weise Financial Services, Sonoma Media Group and K2GC. Sue at Wedgewood Banquet Center along with her
staff always does a great job!
Thank you to The Community Voice for
sponsoring our lunch Tuesday, Feb.
11th, emcee Diem Tran, Simply Maid
Home and our speaker Dr. Elisa
Washburn who is with Annadel
Medical Group, St. Joseph's Health.
The many businesses that donated to
the Opportunity Drawings: Summit
State Bank, Redwood Credit Union, El
Torito Mexican Restaurant, Tonayan
Mexican Restaurant, Herlinda Heras
and the RP Chamber. Great meeting!
Hope to see you next month, Tuesday
March 11th same time, same place.
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Wednesday, February
19th Simply Maid Home
hosted the After Hours
Mixer thank you Diem
Tran, Owner. Pot of Gold
business drawn was Oil
Stop but since they were
not in attendance the
next amount will be
$125 - Hope to see you
at Maher Chiropractic on
Wednesday, March 26th
5:30 to 7pm.
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Have batteries to get rid of? You may
bring them into the Chamber office
and recycle them. Rohnert Park
Disposal has provided a container to
collect them. Just call before you stop
by to make sure the office is open.
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ROHNERT PARK
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
101 Golf Course Drive, C7
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
707-584-1415
www.rohnertparkchamber.org
info@rohnertparkchamber.org
Go to
http://www.facebook.com/RohnertParkChamber
CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE MEMBERS
This is the official publication of the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce. Send all inquiries, letters, press releases and submissions to:
i n f o @ r o h n e r t p a r k c h a m b e r . o r g 101 Golf Course Dr. C-7, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Telephone 707-584-1415
Photos by Fran Russell, Russell Event Photography, Dave Wasson, Wasson Investment Services, and Lisa
Bagwell