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Sept / Oct 2010 DIGITAL GRAPEVINE Promoting The Community Promoting Healdsburg www.healdsburg.com Serving Business Since 1907 www.healdsburg.biz 2010 Premier Sponsors FEATURED ARTICLE Promoting Healdsburg cover STRONG LOCAL ECONOMY Healdsburg EPP Update page 3 CHAMBER AMBASSADORS Ambassador Corner page 4 STATISTICS Website Traffic Report page 5 PROMOTE THE COMMUNITY Business After Hours Photos - May page 6 MEMBERS Spotlights & Renewals pages 7-9 EVENTS Business Calendar page 10 MEMBERS Member Hot Spots! pages 11-17 Visit www.healdsburg.biz/join to find out how you can become a chamber member today! Contents 2010 Supporting Sponsor Promoting the Community e Sonoma County Economic Development Board (EDB), in partnership with the Sonoma County Tourism Bureau (SCTB), is pleased to bring you the 2010 Annual Tourism Report. e 2010 Annual Tourism report contains three sections integrating findings on the local tourism industry. e first section contains research conducted by our research partner, Moody’s Economy.com, on current industry vitality and long-term outlook. e next section of the report highlights key economic indicators produced by the California Travel & Tourism Commission and Smith Travel Research. e last section provides updated results of the EDB Annual Tourism Industry survey. Moody’s Economy.com is a leader e Healdsburg Promotions Council is embarking on a suite of projects designed to strengthen our tourism community. First is a Tourism Impact Assessment that will quantify tourism’s role in the Healdsburg economy; number of jobs, total payroll, tax revenue, how tourist dollars are spent and how that data tracks over a period of time. It will be a useful tool in assisting the Council to prioritize their marketing dollars. In conjunction with the Tourism Assessment, the Promotions Council will be organizing all the tourism stakeholders, lodging, dining, wine, recreation, retail, arts, events, etc., to develop a 5-year marketing plan for tourism in Healdsburg. ey hope to tap into the incredible creativity of our business community to develop a program that addresses all of the experiences Healdsburg has to offer our visitors and to identify the best markets to focus their energy and resources. Another tool that will greatly assist in getting that tourism message out is the development of a new tourism brochure and rack card utilizing the new brand developed by the Healdsburg Lodging Coalition, “ankfully, there’s Healdsburg”. Used as a fulfillment piece at the Visitors Center for visitor information packets, relocation packets and walk- ins, it will also be distributed to our tourism-related businesses to help cross-promote our Chamber members see PROMO on page 3 ... see SCEDB on page 2 ...

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Page 1: September/October 2010 - The Digital Grapevine

Sept / Oct 2010DIGITAL GRAPEVINE

Promoting The Community

Promoting Healdsburg

www.healdsburg.com Serving Business Since 1907 www.healdsburg.biz

2010 Premier Sponsors

feaTured arTiCle

Promoting Healdsburgcover

sTrong loCal eConomy

Healdsburg ePP updatepage 3

CHamber ambassadors

ambassador Cornerpage 4

sTaTisTiCs

Website Traffic reportpage 5

PromoTe THe CommuniTy

business after Hours Photos - may

page 6members

spotlights & renewalspages 7-9

evenTs

business Calendarpage 10

members

member Hot spots!pages 11-17

visit www.healdsburg.biz/join to find out how you can become a chamber member today!

Contents

2010 Supporting Sponsor

Promoting the Community

The Sonoma County Economic Development Board (EDB), in partnership with the Sonoma County Tourism Bureau (SCTB), is pleased to bring you the 2010 Annual Tourism Report. The 2010 Annual Tourism report contains three sections integrating findings on the local tourism industry.

The first section contains research conducted by our research partner, Moody’s Economy.com, on current industry vitality and long-term outlook. The next section of the report highlights key economic indicators produced by the California Travel & Tourism Commission and Smith Travel Research. The last section provides updated results of the EDB Annual Tourism Industry survey.

Moody’s Economy.com is a leader

The Healdsburg Promotions Council is embarking on a suite of projects designed to strengthen our tourism community.

First is a Tourism Impact Assessment that will quantify tourism’s role in the Healdsburg economy; number of jobs, total payroll, tax revenue, how tourist dollars are spent and how that data tracks over a period of time. It will be a useful tool in assisting the Council to prioritize their marketing dollars.

In conjunction with the Tourism Assessment, the Promotions Council will be organizing all the tourism stakeholders, lodging, dining, wine, recreation, retail, arts, events, etc., to develop a 5-year marketing plan for tourism in Healdsburg. They hope to tap into the incredible creativity of our business community to develop a program that addresses all of the experiences Healdsburg has to offer our visitors and to identify the best markets to focus their energy and resources.

Another tool that will greatly assist in getting that tourism message out is the development of a new tourism brochure and rack card utilizing the new brand developed by the

Healdsburg Lodging Coalition, “Thankfully, there’s Healdsburg”. Used as a fulfillment piece at the Visitors Center for visitor information packets, relocation packets and walk-ins, it will also be distributed to our tourism-related businesses to help cross-promote our Chamber members

see PROMO on page 3 ...

see SCEDB on page 2 ...

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in economic research and provides key quantitative and qualitative analysis on Sonoma County’s tourism industry. Key findings from Moody’s Economy.com 2010 Annual Tourism Update include:

While air passenger traffic at the Charles M. Schultz-•Sonoma County Airport fell by 9% in 2009, increases in passenger traffic to San Francisco International Airport, and more visitors driving up from the Bay Area, have helped offset some of the weakness in passenger volume at Sonoma County Airport.The continued strong popularity of wine and wine-•related culture, and its expanding link between local food offerings and health and wellness activities, underpin a positive fundamental outlook for the county‘s tourism industry.

The California Travel & Tourism Commission provides a ‘Travel Impacts by County’ report each year. This report provides the latest available economic impact figures for Sonoma County and, along with the most recent lodging statistics, these make up the primary sources behind the tourism industry indicators. Key findings include:

Inflation-adjusted destination spending in Sonoma •County showed a 0.9% decrease in 2008 after reaching a record high in 2007. Industry employment increased for the third consecutive year. Sluggish lodging performance statistics and transient •occupancy tax receipts reflect the industry downturn, as year-over revenues decreased in 2009.

Each year the EDB conducts an annual tourism industry survey of Sonoma County business owners and executives involved in tourism focusing on complete industry strength, confidence, and opportunities. Key findings from this survey include:

There are many niche market opportunities for •Sonoma County’s tourism industry. Strong survey support was shown for programs in health and wellness tourism as well as eco-tourism, cycling, and LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered). The majority of respondents chose not to expand •operations over the past year, largely due to the economic downturn. However, reporting tourism businesses have a generally positive outlook for this year.

Thank you for your continued interest in the Economic Development Board’s research. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 707-565-7170, Ben Stone, [email protected]

Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau

Download the Complete Report - 2.7mbhttp://www.healdsburg.com/PDFs/annual_tourism_report_2010.pdf

SCEDB ...

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PROMO ...when their guests inquire as to what else Healdsburg has to offer. RFP’s to develop creative for this project will be going out to the membership in the near future.

The Promotions Council is currently upgrading the operating platform of the Chamber’s website. This platform update will allow the chamber to embed more data and member driven content than ever before. Chamber members will be able to log into a “Members Only” area where they can update the information in their listings, post job opportunities and upload documents (menus, coupons, etc.) and print referral reports that will show how many referrals your listing collected from healdsburg.com.

Also included is a brand new Events Calendar that will sort events categorically, broadcast via an RSS feed, and will offer the ability to enable “Enhanced Events” with more listing options (photo, map link, etc.) for Chamber Members only.

These are only a few of the ideas that are in the works for the web site. Once this phase is completed, the Council will be looking to give the site a visual facelift, making the site more dynamic and more effective in getting our message out. RFP’s for that portion of the makeover will go out to the membership following phase one.

It’s an exciting time for tourism development in Healdsburg. Stay tuned for updates on our progress, and check out the new stuff at www.healdsburg.com

Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau

The Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that WineMap, a local Healdsburg business, has become the second company to participate in the virtual incubator program, called the Entrepreneurial Pathways Program (EPP).

WineMap has developed an interactive web site, www.winemap.org, which allows visitors to the site to review data on vineyards and wineries. Currently, through the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) they have mapped Sonoma County and the State

of Oregon. The two principles of WineMap, Brad and Jordan Thomas are seeking assistance in the area of marketing and financing to map additional

areas. To date, consultants, like Melissa Monson of MONSON Communication have worked with them on developing a marketing plan. Under the agreement with WineMap and the Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce, WineMap is being provided at no charge these services to grow their business both in the area of revenue, profitability and personnel.

The first company to participate in the EPP, Webistree has been working with various consultants and has recently hired one sales person. They are beginning to experience and increase in sales and the number of customers that are served by their services.

The Healdsburg EPP functions as a virtual business incubator serving startups and 2nd stage entrepreneurial companies through mentoring, coaching, technical advising, education, financial planning and introductions to potential investors, partners, customers and service providers. What distinguishes the EPP from other business mentoring programs is that the EPP can call on a vast array of business professionals, in all aspects of business, from among the 600+ Healdsburg Chamber members to provide the necessary expertise.

This no fee service is available to all Healdsburg Chamber members. If your company is interested in participating in the EPP, please contact Herb Liberman, Economic Development Coordinator at 707-318-3101, or e-mail: [email protected]

Information about the EPP can be found at the following web site: http://www.healdsburg.biz/epp

Create a strong local economy

Healdsburg EPP - Update

What distinguishes the EPP from other business mentoring programs is that the EPP can call on a vast array of business professionals, in all aspects of business, from among the 600+ Healdsburg Chamber members to provide the necessary expertise.

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My name is Bob Santucci. I am a life long, third generation Sonoma County resident. I am a Realtor with Century 21 Alliance. My partner Beth Robertson and I sell about 25 properties a year. I specialize in northern Sonoma County homes, ranches and vineyards. Being a Sonoma County native I have great knowledge of most of the area and a network of friends throughout. I

have lived in Sonoma County for over 40 years and I know what a special place we live in. Whether you are relocating from across town or across the country, I will make the transaction as stress free as possible. I have a local team of dedicated professionals that I have been working with the past fifteen years. If selling, I have a marketing plan that is second to none.

When I am not selling real estate I am busy raising my twin children, volunteering at Kiwanis, or being a Healdsburg Chamber Ambassador. I love the relationships that I have developed through the Chamber.

Bob SantucciRealtor, Century 21 Classic Properties Inc707-888-9115www.RealEstateOfHealdsburg.comwww.c21alliance.com

ambassador Corner

Bob Santucci Realtor, Century 21 Classic Properties

Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau

OUTER VOICES - A new chamber member that partners with media companies around the world, offers workshops teaching how to produce broadcasts telling the stories of communities from around the world.

Pictured above (L-R) are Chamber staff member Karen Roach, Chamber Ambassador Dick Bertapelle, Outer Voices executive director Stephanie Guyer-Stevens, Outer Voices research consultant Karoline Kemp, Chamber board member Cindi Brown and Chamber staff member Mary Ann Barr.

Promoting The Community

August Ribbon Cuttings

BRUSH - A full service salon on the Healdsburg Plaza, Brush advertises a true experience of luxury and relaxation.

Pictured above (L-R) are Chamber staff member Karen Roach, Brush makeup artist Monique Pena, Chamber CEO Craig Schmidt, Brush stylist Caitlin Ramsey, Brush owners Nicole and David Barnett, Brush stylist Wynne Bergman, Brush stylist Trisha Zimmerman, Chamber staff member Mary Ann Barr; standing behind are Chamber board member Cindi Brown and Chamber ambassador Dick Bertapelle.

ROCKIN ROSES - Renowned artist Stanley Mouse joins the growing Healdsburg art scene with the Rockin Roses gallery on Healdsburg Avenue.

Pictured above (L-R) are Healdsburg Mayor Jim Wood, Chamber staff member Mary Ann Barr, Chamber ambassador Dick Bertapelle, Gallery owners Isaac Tormo, Elizabeth Tormo and Stanley Mouse, Chamber CEO Craig Schmidt, Chamber staff member Karen Roach, and Chamber board member Cindi Brown.

Photographs and business descriptions courtesy of Nathan Wright; Healdsburg Tribune

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Premium advertising

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Web statistics - www.healdsburg.com

Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureaunetworking opportunities

Top 10 Things You May Not Know About Your Chamber1. The Visitors Center is open 7 days a week.2. The Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce is a

501(c)6 non-profit organization.3. Our Board of Directors is comprised of local

business owners and managers.4. We have an active Facebook and Twitter feed.5. Our Harvest Century Bicycle Tour is the largest

annual fund raiser for the Chamber.6. www.Healdsburg.com had over 500,000 pageviews

from 183,000 visitors within the last 12 months.7. We are not a division of the City.8. The Healdsburg Visitors Center was built in 1936

by the Works Progress Administration (WPA).9. Our in-house printed guides & maps for visitors

are also available as PDFs on our web site.10. We are one of the few Chambers of Commerce

that is also a Visitors Bureau.

Our next meeting will be held at the office of notion:creative on Thursday, September 16 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. notion:creative is two creative brains for hire, Aly Anderson & Heather Prandini, that love the process of design and marketing and they thrive off the challenge of setting a product or business apart from the rest.

Aly and Heather are inspired by trial and error, accidents that become great ideas and the benefits and joys of collaboration. They have a great support team that can be enlisted to help coordinate any job large or small and their combined forces allow for a well rounded, full service design collective.

The Healdsburg Young Professionals Network (HYPN) is a group of fun and dynamic professionals under the age of 40, from various industries throughout Healdsburg. HYPN meets monthly to network, socialize and share ideas among the next generation of business leaders from within our community.

Unite Healdsburg professionals aged 40 and under, who are committed to a standard of excellence in their profession.

Cultivate peer relationships, offer support to one another and work cohesively to further our individual businesses.

Advance as emerging leaders in Healdsburg business while enjoying a healthy, balanced life.

For more information about Healdsburg YPN visit our web site www.healdsburg.com/ypn and RSVP for our next meeting.

Creating a strong local economy

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Copain’s winemaking practices aim to express each sites unique qualities which thereby means a minimum of intervention. The terroirs chosen will be highlighted by keeping alcohol percentages lower, retaining natural vibrant acidity, gently handling the fruit and wine, native yeast ferments and minimal use of new oak. Adhering to these principals will not only allow for the true expression of each vineyard but make for a more compatible and harmonious accompaniment when dining.

Business After Hours Mixers:Networking, hors d’ oeuvres, wine & fun!

august 18 - Hosted by Copain Wines

Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau

All Business After Hours photos provided by: Healdsburg Chamber & Rick Tang Photography

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Chamber Member SpotlightsWINE COUNTRY HOT ROD TOURSTours Operators & TransportationHealdsburg, CA 95448Vic Beard & Tina Castelli, OwnersWine Country Hot Rod Tours is a local touring business owned by longtime Healdsburg residents, Vic Beard and Tina Castelli. Just last summer they decided to get their fully restored collector quality hot rods, (2 they have owned since High School) out of the garage and on the road where they can be enjoyed. Let these locals who love food and wine take you on a cruise through the picturesque back roads of Sonoma County in a vintage American Hot Rod. Dial in your wine tasting tour through the Russian River, Dry Creek and Alexander Valleys or take a family excursion to the coast, local organic farms and spas. Check out their website to see their favorite hangouts and special theme tours. Experience wine tasting with horse power and take a High Octane Tour out to a remote winery site for 2 hours or spend 4 hours or more with a Custom High Performance Tour and visit 4-6 spots. Prices for up to 4 guests per car, run similar to a limousine ride and you get to ride in a flashy convertible Hot Rod. What better way to show your guests around Sonoma County or take a quiet trip for two of your own. Call today or send us an email. Phone 707-480-RODS (7637)[email protected]

HEALDSBURG GARDEN HOUSELodging221 Bailhache AvenueHealdsburg, CA 95448Blake Bauer, OwnerGracious hosts greet the visitors to this cozy farmhouse. A private, clean and quiet home has a full kitchen and relaxing covered patio with barbecue. The house is set in the midst of a lush one half acre organic garden.Phone [email protected]/313310

GORDON & D’ORAZIMusicians345 Kentuck StreetPetaluma, CA 94952Victoria D’Orazi, MusicianThe Gordon and D’Orazi duet are unique, versatile, multi-talented, up-and-coming, Sonoma County musical artists ready to enhance your event. Fun and entertainment await no matter what the occasion. Robby Neal Gordon and Vikki D’Orazi complement each other and convey each song in an accomplished, articulate and pleasing delivery. The songs you will hear are originals and cover tunes presented on acoustic guitars in a wide range of musical formats. Gordon and D’Orazi are available to perform at your special event by contacting Vikki by email. Phone [email protected]

LA CARTE MARKETING, INC.Advertising/Communications/Marketing/Public RelationsP.O. Box 2133Rohnert Park, CA 94927Katie Ginther, Director of Public RelationsLa Carte works as a marketing liaison with the chambers of commerce and business districts to provide database marketing services: attracting and capturing local and tourism spending. In addition to its unique tracking and performance of marketing effectiveness, some of the tools used include social media outlets, touch screen computer kiosk hotel guides, loyalty membership cards, and destination travel incentive packages. This successful and unique system encourages customers to shop our business community; improving individual business success and the economic development of the our area. Open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Phone [email protected]

BRUSHHair Salons105-C Plaza StreetHealdsburg, CA 95448David & Nicole Barnett, OwnersDavid and Nicole Barnett opened Brush in April 2010. David brings impressive international experience to Healdsburg. Born and educated in the UK, David relocated to New York City as an educational director at the prestigious John Barrett Salon at Borgdorf Goodman. David’s talent and personality attracted an impressive clientele of New York’s leading celebrities and socialites. Nicole attended Douglas J. Aveda Institute in Ann Arbor Michigan while she completed manager apprenticeship and advanced training with the industries leading educators in Detroit and New York City. Only two years into her career she was asked to join Redken’s artistic team. Working as a national artist for Redken 5th Avenue New York City also gave her the opportunity to work as an editorial stylist backstage at fashion shows around the country with some of the elite stylists in their industry. The Brush team are the chosen stylists for the 2010 Grammy Music Awards and the 2010 Spike TV Guys Choice Awards. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with late nights on Wednesday and Thursday until 8 p.m.Phone [email protected]

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Chamber Member SpotlightsROCKIN ROSES Art Galleries243 B Healdsburg AvenueHealdsburg, CA 95448Isaac & Elizabeth Tormo, OwnersRockin Roses Gallery featuring the artwork of Stanley Mouse is just off the town plaza in Healdsburg. Rockin Roses: The art of rock and roll is a short trip into a creative mind shaped by the post WWII era of breathtaking personal freedom, great music, and unlimited artistic license. Rockin Roses carries Mouse’s fine art and rock art including ionic rock posters of the sixties, creations of Mouse and Alton Kelley. They also carry works by other rock artists, tasteful jewelry, books and t-shirts. Please stop in their gallery. If you’re lucky you might find Mouse himself quietly painting something wonderful. Open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Phone [email protected]

SONOMA CANOPY TOURSTour Operators & Transportation6250 Bohemian HwyOccidental, CA 95465Deborah Klein, Sales & MarketingNestled off the Northern California coast and deep in the redwood forest near Occidental, Sonoma Canopy Tours is high adventure. The two-and-a-half hour guided tour includes 7 ziplines, 2 sky bridges, a majestic spiral staircase, an 80 foot rappel, and the unparalleled beauty of the world famous California Coastal Redwoods. Each guest is transported from the parking lot to the welcome center in one of their electric vehicles. The guests meet the guides and are outfitted for an unforgettable experience. Guests soar from tree-to-tree, witnessing panoramic forest views and thrillingly deep ravines. It’s an adrenaline rush like no other. Open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Phone [email protected]

SPOONBARRestaurants219 Healdsburg AvenueHealdsburg, CA 95448Darren Abel, Restaurant ManagerSpoonbar restaurant opened in the new h2hotel July first. Chef Rudy Mihal applies modern Mediterranean flavors to ingredients grown and produced locally. That same focus carries over to master mixologist Scott Beattie’s artisan cocktails, which use specially sourced organically grown herbs, fruits and vegetables. The colorful lively dining room with long communal table crafted from a split tree, and a dramatic spoon filled water wall opens onto the street through wide cantina doors. Spoonbar is open weeknights for dinner until 11 p.m., weekends until midnight and serves a moderately priced casual menu. Spoonbar will open for lunch in September. Open daily. Monday through Thursday from 5 to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday noon to midnight. Phone [email protected]

WINE COUNTRY DANCE SPACEDance474 Moore LaneHealdsburg, CA 95448Jana Harrison, CEOWine Country Dance Space, Inc. is an inclusive dance school in Healdsburg. Their wide variety of classes, including ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, cheer dance, and choreography help students explore a vast array of dance styles at one school. They provide a nurturing, creative environment for children to explore and enhance their love of dance through a myriad of dance forms in a safe and welcoming environment. With a staff of experienced and talented dance instructors, they provide this experience for your child at the recreational and competitive levels, in a fun, supportive environment. Open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.Phone 707-494-5512jana@winecountrydancespace.comwww.winecountrydancespace.com

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL SONOMA COUNTY-HEALDSBURG CLUBCommunity Services & Clubs555 Piper StreetHealdsburg, CA 95448Emilie Roy, Club DirectorBoys & Girls Clubs have been serving Sonoma County youth for sixty years! Many alumni fondly remember their days at the Barbieri Boxing Club in Healdsburg which became the first Club in the County. In 2008, Clubs in Healdsburg, Windsor and Rohnert Park made a bold choice to join forces as a new organization. They aimed to both expand and improve services to youth in their communities and ensure that every Sonoma County child who wants or needs a Boys & Girls Club will have one. Today they are continually expanding and making a difference in the lives of thousands of Sonoma County youth! Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Phone [email protected]

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Membership Renewals

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Alan Bartl Photography, 2009

Art Reflections, 2008

Barbara Bourne Photography, 2008

Bear Republic Brewing Co., Inc., 1996

Bistro Ralph, 1992

Blood Bank of the Redwoods, 2002

Bowdon Designs, 1999

Buttitta Design, 1998

Capital Lumber, 2000

Case Ranch Inn, 2004

Cecilia’s Vineyard Villa, 2007

Chateau Diana, 1987

Covenant Coordinating, 2004

Cyrus, 2005

Dovetail Collection, 2003

Elite Carpet & Tile Care, 2006

Empire Mini Storage, 2000

Events With Sole, Inc., 2008

Flying Cloud Retreat, 2007

Francis Ford Coppola Winery, 2006

Grandma’s Victorian Cottage, 1999

Hampton Inn & Suites Windsor, 2008

The Haydon Street Inn, 1983

Healdsburg Inn on the Plaza, 2005

Healdsburg Property Management, 1998

Healdsburg Senior Center Volunteers, 1989

Healdsburg Senior Living

Community, 2009

Phelps-Baskin Investment Group, 1992

Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Windsor, 2005

Hybrid Home Performance, 2002

Stanley W. Jacobs, M.D., Inc., 2007

Jensen’s Copies & Art Supplies, 2007

La Crema Tasting Room, 2005

Michel-Schlumberger Wine Estate, 1986

North Bay Document Shredding, 2003

Northen Painting, 2004

One World Fair Trade, 2003

Options Gallery, Inc., 1994

Parkpoint Health & Swim Club, 2005

Pembroke Studios, 2004

Plaza Gourmet, 1986

Premier CRU Creative, 2009

The Press Democrat, 2008

Puma Springs Vineyards, 2007

Raven Film Center, 2009

Ray Holley Communications, 2006

Rete, 2002

Rich Ryan Construction, Inc., 1988

Robert Young Estate Winery, 2001

Sears Appliance Store, 2007

Segway of Healdsburg, 2009

Sonoma Bank, 2006

Sonoma County GoLocal Cooperative, 2009

State Farm Insurance, Andy Esquivel, 1999

Village Profile.com, 2009

Xtravagance, 2009

Zin Restaurant & Wine Bar, 1999

Thank You!Your continued support helps

build a better Healdsburg.

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Business Calendar of Events - view thiscalendar online at www.healdsburg.biz/calendar

“Digital Grapevine” is a publication of the Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau217 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg CA 95448-4103 | (707) 433-6935 t | (707) 433-7562 f

Chamber mission, values & goals

Chamber Mission StatementThe Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce works to grow the economy, enhance our community’s quality of life, serve as the voice of business and deliver value in order to ignite success for our members and the community.

Chamber ValuesWe will act with fairness and integrity.We will represent our membership as responsible citizens in the business communities that they serve.We will work as a team in our membership-based association of businesses, professional leaders and individuals.We will take leadership positions to promote responsible economic growth, employment opportunity, responsible government, excellence in education and quality of life.We will hold the business needs of our membership to be our highest priority and will deliver high-quality and timely, cost effective programs, products and services that meet these needs.

Chamber GoalsCreate a strong local economy.

Promote the community.

Provide networking opportunities for our members.

Be the “voice of business” with Government.

Create a strong viable organization.

If you are a Healdsburg Chamber Member and would like to receive this newsletter,

please call (707) 433-6935or email [email protected]

and leave your name, business name and email address.

business Calendar of events

September 2010

2 Economic Development Coalition Meeting 8 a.m., Foss Creek Community Center 2 Downtown Business District 9 a.m., Foss Creek Community Center

2 Healdsburg Lodging Coalition Meeting 12:30 p.m., Chamber Office

9 Chamber Board of Directors Meeting 7:30 a.m., Alliance Medical Center

15 Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., Café Gratitude, 206 Healdsburg Avenue

21 Chamber 101, Use the Chamber to GROW Your Business, 8 a.m., Chamber Office

October 2010

7 Economic Development Coalition Meeting 8 a.m., Foss Creek Community Center 7 Downtown Business District 9 a.m., Foss Creek Community Center

7 Healdsburg Lodging Coalition Meeting 12:30 p.m., Barndiva

14 Chamber Board of Directors Meeting 7:30 a.m., Alliance Medical Center

20 Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., Raven Film Center, 415 Center Street

26 Ambassadors Meeting, 8 a.m., Summit State Bank, 1001 Vine Street

27 News at Noon, 11:45 a.m., Krug Event Center, 198 Dry Creek Road

2010 OFFICERSChair

Renee Mengali, Mengali AccountancyVice Chair

Bob Fraser, Redwood Moving & StorageChair-Elect

George Christie, Christie ConsultingTreasurer

Cindi Brown, North Coast BankImmediate Past Chair

Lucy Lewand, Camellia Inn/All Seasons

DIRECTORS Shelley Anderson, Midnight Sun

Rollie Atkinson, Healdsburg Tribune Nancy Beeken, Sonoma Living Green/Pendragon

George Diebold, Healdsburg Floor CoveringsJan Gianni, A.V. WinegrowersGenevieve Llerena, H.U.S.D.

Dan Maraviglia; Passalacqua, Mazzoni, Gladden, Lopez & Maraviglia LLPLarry Orr, RE/MAX Full Spectrum

Gary Plass, City of HealdsburgLoretta P. Strong, Edward Jones Investments

Gary Sumner, Coldwell Banker

CHAMBER STAFFCraig Schmidt, President/CEO

Mary Ann Barr, Marketing & Events DirectorKaren Aubert-Roach,

Operations & Member Services DirectorNick Young, Visitor & Information

Services DirectorAnne Carter & Marsha Lynch,

Weekend Assistants

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTHerb Liberman, [email protected]

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Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau

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Bi-monthly Newsletter

Issue:Jan / Feb

2010Mar / Apr

2010May / June

2010July / Aug

2010Sept / Oct

2010Nov / Dec

2010Jan / Feb

2011

Artwork Due to Chamber by 5 pm on:

Date emailed:

Wed 12/28/09

Wed 1/4

Thurs 2/18

Thurs 3/1

Thurs 4/22

Thurs 5/3

Thurs 6/24

Thurs 7/5

Thurs 8/26

Thurs 9/7

Thurs 10/21

Thurs 11/1

Thurs 12/16

Thurs 1/3/2011

Bi-Monthly Newsletter ‘Hot Spots’ Investment: $75.00 (Payment is due before the Newsletter is sent to our members)

Size requirements: 8.5 inches wide by 11 inches tall,send your .pdf or .jpg artwork to [email protected] See schedule below for artwork deadlines & emailing dates. ‘Hot Spots’ are due by 5 pm on the Thursday due date.For “Premium Advertising” options & “Dates Ahead” Advertising information please visit www.healdsburg.com/advertise

Listing Subscription in Excel Formatting Investment: $125 (includes 3 more updates within a 12-month period - upon request) This is the best option if you prefer to generate your own mailings throughout the year, or want to combine our lists with your existing mailing lists.

Membership Mailing Labels Investment: $60 Labels can be run Alphabetically or by Zip Code and are printed on Avery 5160 EZ-Peel Labels.

Combined - Mailing Labels &Hard-Copy Membership List

Investment: $85 A great choice for those who plan to conduct mailing follow up calls and track their responses.

Please Note: We do not include e-mail addresses with any of the listings or services provided.

With a ‘Hot Spot’ you can reach more members than ever before! Or….

send it via USPS using our lists & address labels!

2010 Bi-Monthly Newsletter Hot Spots—Schedule of Deadlines and Emailing Dates

Newsletter Hot Spots Schedule 2010.pub

2010 SCHEDULE of "MEMBERS ONLY" SERVICES Market your product or services directly to fellow Chamber members -

Member to Member Networking Works!

NEWSLETTER SCHEDULE 217 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg CA 95448 tel (707) 433-6935 fax (707) 433-7562 www.healdsburg.com www.healdsburg.biz

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