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PROMOTING THE COMMUNITY
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Wednesday, April 6 Villa Chanticleer, 5-7 p.m. WHY HOST A BOOTH? This Trade Show is an extremely useful for all kinds of businesses, both large and small. This exciting marketplace allows you to: • Showcase a business, product or service to potential customers. • Make more than 700 business contacts in just 3 hours. • Sell your merchandise or services during the show. • Be part of a Healdsburg tradition with over 20 years of proven success. • Ride into the future... to economic prosperity. NEW THIS YEAR: “RAPID NETWORK SESSION” A value-packed first hour will be held for our new “Biz to Biz Rapid Network Session” from 4 to 5 p.m. All interested business owners and their staff are invited, and please bring plenty of business cards! The show will open to the general public from 5 to 7 p.m. IT’S A TRADE SHOW AND MORE! In addition to the showcase of more than 50 area businesses, the Trade Show offers a Silent Auction, Fine Food Samplings, Service Demonstrations and a Complimentary Parking Shuttle Service to the Villa.
Affinity Solar Energy Alliance Medical Center Always Engineering, Inc. Big John’s Market CCI City of Healdsburg Community First Credit Union D L Catering Dianne’s Estate Jewellery Dragonfly Floral Dry Creek Olive Company Encore Events Rentals Exchange Bank Fred Young Funeral Home Geyserville Chamber of Commerce Hampton Inn & Suites Healdsburg and Sunrise Rotary Club Healdsburg District Hospital Healdsburg Floor Coverings Healdsburg Jazz Festival Healdsburg Lumber Co. Healdsburg Museum Healdsburg Nursery Healdsburg Police Department Healdsburg Property Management Healdsburg Senior Living Healdsburg Tribune (event media sponsor) Healthcare Foundation J. Young Culinary Events Mueller Winery Redwood Empire Disposal Redwood Moving & Storage Relish Culinary RenCon Energy Products River Rock Casino Smartmotion Technology SOAR Inflatables Summit State Bank Sunlight Electric Villaggio Dental Vintage Wine Estates Weinstein Security, Inc.
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Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau Capital Fundraising Campaign
Healdsburg Chamber to Launch Capital Fundraising Campaign This spring, the Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau will launch a capital fundraising campaign to build out our new office in h2hotel. The 1,000 square foot space, generously donated by h2hotel owners, will house 4 staff offices and a board room large enough to hold various Chamber of Commerce Committee meetings. The current This is a very exciting time for site at 217 the Chamber. With the expanded Healdsburg venue, generosity of added space we will A which is be able to serve our members more owned by efficiently and accomplish the core the City of Healdsburg, goals of the Chamber... will continue Mo McElroy to be g e n e ro u s l y gifted to the HCCVB to operate the Visitors Center. The building will undergo an interior remodel to accommodate a greater number of visitors and Chamber Member brochures. Eddinger Enterprises, Inc. will work hand-in-hand with the Chamber while donating a portion of their time and extensive expertise. The project will coincide with newly remodeled north and southbound “Welcome to Healdsburg” freeway signs which will now direct traffic to the visitor center with the addition of the International “i “symbol and the words “Visitor Information Next Exit”. The new signs are expected to greatly increase visitor center traffic by the summer months. “This is a very exciting time for the Chamber. With the expanded generosity of added space we will be able to serve our members more efficiently and accomplish the core goals of the Chamber: to provide networking and business resources, promote the community, create a strong local economy, political action, and represent the interests of business with government” says Mo McElroy the new Chamber president/CEO. Look for our Special Edition Capital Campaign Newsletter for ways you can be involved in these legacy projects which will begin mid-March. Thank you for your continued support. Please stop by the Chamber so we can show you the plans.
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Ambassadors Corner
January / February Ribbon Cuttings Photographs courtesy of the Healdsburg Tribune staff.
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL - Loretta Strong has served clients as a Financial Advisor for fifteen years. She is a local, preferred provider of comprehensive financial solutions tailored to the individual needs of clients in all area of investments, retirement and insurance planning and wealth transfer. Pictured above (L-R) : Karen Roach, Kathleen Palmer, Mo Jacobson, Dan Gianni, Jan Gianni, John Essman, Nancy Beeken, Cherie Kelsay, Jerry Strong, Loretta P. Strong, Jordy Strong, Tom Rackerby, Mary Ann Barr.
RUSSIAN RIVERKEEPER - Russian Riverkeeper works with the community to advocate, educate, and uphold our environmental laws to ensure the protection and restoration of the Russian River for the health and benefit of all who use and enjoy it. Pictured above (L-R): Mary Ann Barr, Linda Summerville, Don McEnhill, George Diebold, Kathleen Palmer, Karen Roach, Larry Orr, Doug Lipton, John Essman, and Mo McElroy. March / April 2011
Ambassadors Kathleen Palmer and John Essman co-own an Internet John Essman and Kathleen Palmer marketing and web Sonoma CONNECTION site development company known as Sonoma CONNECTION. In addition to designing effective, economical and easily managed websites for small businesses, the company helps people develop social media plans to integrate Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, and blogging with their existing internet marketing outreach efforts. Sonoma CONNECTION specializes in search engine optimization and positioning for new and existing web sites. They also offer digital imaging, photography and Photoshop services, computer training and consulting, and graphic design for advertising, marketing, newsletters and business cards. Very simply, Sonoma CONNECTION helps people grow their business through attractive and efficient use of technology. John and Kathleen understand what is takes to succeed online today, and integrate web site design, social media, search engine optimization, digital photography, graphic design, and video production. John and Kathleen work co-creatively with their clients to develop strategies and action plans that allow on-going easy-to-use content management control. They also train and advise their customers on new technologies in order to expand their opportunities with simple, economical solutions. John and Kathleen have been married for 25 years, provide a home to 4 pets from the Healdsburg Animal Shelter, and are volunteers for the Russian Riverkeeper and the Healdsburg Garden Club. They love their peaceful, beautiful home/office on Fitch Mountain, their wonderful neighbors and fabulous clients. Sonoma CONNECTION P.O. Box 1381 Healdsburg, CA 95448 Serving Sonoma County since 1991 Phone: (707) 433-8774 Email: info@sonomaconnection.com Website: www.sonomaconnection.com
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Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau Networking Opportunity
Are you a businessperson under the age of 40? Are you committed to a standard of excellence in your profession? Do you want to meet others just like yourself? Then join the Healdsburg Young Professionals Network and start building your professional network today! RSVP for our next HYPN mixer, join our Facebook Page, follow our GoogleCalendar and more at www.healdsburg.com/YPN APRIL 21 Our April meeting will be held at the office of Vintage Wine Estates on Thursday, April 21 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Vintage Wine Estates brings exceptional wines from the Napa Valley & Sonoma County, plus the best of all the world’s wine accessories. We are delighted to introduce our impressive family of wineries and wine accessories to new customers - both locals and visitors - and love being an active part of our wonderful community. Please stop by and say hello, we look forward to sharing some of our exceptional wines with you. www.vintagewineestates.com See you on the 21st!
A Strong Viable Organization
Top 10 Things You May Not Know About Your Chamber 1. The Visitors Center is open 7 days a week. 2. The Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based 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 page and Twitter feed. 5. Our Harvest Century Bicycle Tour is the largest annual fund raiser for the Chamber. 6. 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 of Healdsburg. 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 in the same office as the Visitors Bureau... but not for long! (see page 2)
Web Statisitics - www.healdsburg.com
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Business After Hours Mixers: Networking, hors d’ oeuvres, wine & fun! All Business After Hours photos provided by: Sonoma CONNECTION
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January - Hosted by Michael Bernard
Farmers, business partners and winegrowers, Mike and Bernie own vineyards in the prized appellations of Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino counties. All of the wines presented at MichaelBernard are made from grapes grown in their estate vineyards. Bernie says, “We express ourselves in the wines we create.” The estate winery is in the planning stages; construction will begin in 2011.
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Business After Hours Mixers: Networking, hors d’ oeuvres, wine & fun! All Business After Hours photos provided by: Sonoma CONNECTION
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February - Hosted by Vintners Signatures
Vintners Signatures provides the opportunity to experience the magic that happens when you combine the right grower, varietal and location with an experienced wine making team. Great wines truly do start in the vineyard and Vintners Signatures mission is to embrace that philosophy in the wines we feature. Each release will be limited with the possibility of it being a one time only offering.
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Chamber Member Spotlights MEDLOCK AMES WINERY Wineries and Tasting Rooms 3487 Alexander Valley Road Healdsburg, CA 95448 Shane Gidcumb, Manager Medlock Ames Winery crafts small amounts of quality, artisan wines in an ethical way. They are dedicated to a sustainable way of life and love what they do. They are 100% organic and 100% solar-powered. Their self-contained ecofriendly ranch sits on Bell Mountain, a unique site at the nexus of Alexander Valley, Knights Valley, Russian River Valley and Chalk Hill appellations. Picture 350 acres of oak groves, owls, hawks, sheep, and geese, a smattering of wild turkey, wild boar, a few bobcats, a wildlife preserve, organic gardens, and 50 acres of vineyards...wines from this site show a real sense of place and personality, which is why they are committed to only making wines from their estate vineyards. Open seven days a week from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone 707-431-8845 www.medlockames.com BRIAN WELLS, TAX PREPARER Tax Services 342 Almond Way Healdsburg, CA 95448 Brian Wells, Owner After four decades managing payroll and taxes for major corporations, Brian Wells is semi-retired and pleased to announce that he is now focusing his energy on local individual, small business and estate-tax preparation. In addition to full service tax preparation, Brian is also a coach for those who are a step or two away from filing their own taxes. He can assist in e-filing, using TurboTax or other purchased or free tax preparation software. He is available for house or business calls at no extra charge. Open by appointment. Phone 707-953-0605 legacyit@sonic.net
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RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL Investment Brokers 133 North Street Healdsburg, CA 95448 Loretta Strong, Financial Advisor Loretta Strong, long-time Chamber member and Board Director has relocated her financial advisory practice to Raymond James Financial Services as of December 23rd, 2010. Strong and her partner, Dan Gianni at Raymond James are located on North Street in the offices of Tom Rackerby, CPA. Strong is the immediate past-president of the Healdsburg Kiwanis Club and was recently awarded the Chamber’s 2010 Spirit of Sonoma Award. She has served as a Financial Advisor for fifteen years and provides comprehensive financial solutions in all areas of retirement planning, investments and wealth transfer. Open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone 707-473-8033 loretta.strong@raymondjames.com www.raymondjames.com PURE POWER SOLUTIONS Solar 1083 Vine Street, #279 Healdsburg, CA 95448 Rody Jonas, President Pure Power Solutions is the premiere provider of solar electric systems and energy efficiency services. Locally owned and operated, Pure Power Solutons offers consulting, design, construction and services for solar electric systems for commercial and residential customers. Pure Power Solutions has more than 16 years of experience and an ongoing commitment to their clients. Please contact Pure Power Solutions at any time to see how they can help you realize your economic and/or environmental goals with solar electric and energy efficiency. Open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone 707-433-6556 sales@purepowersolutions.com www.purepowersolutions.com
PLANETERIA, INC. Website Design & Development , Graphics/Graphic Art/Graphic Design 1211 N. Dutton, Suite D Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Jamie Spooner, CEO Planeteria Inc. is an11-year old North Bay technology and marketing company that specializes in web site design and development, brand marketing, social media services, SEO, video, logo design and print design.Planeteria also provides writing services. A full-service company with a national client base, Planeteria is unique in that they combine strategic marketing with boutique visual design and smart cutting edge technology solutions. Planeteria can design simple marketing sites to sophisticated database driven sites including custom applications, content management systems and ecommerce solutions for any industry.Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone 707-843-3773 jamie@planeteria.com www.planeteria.com SONOMA WINE TOURS Tour Operators & Transportation Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Soussan Taleghani, Owner/Operator Soussan founded Sonoma Wine Tours in 2000. Her love affair with wine, the wine country and wine culture was a natural fit for opening Sonoma Wine Tours. She offers the finest quality tours and services at a good value. To the best of her ability Soussan does her best to educate, inform and entertain her clients. She has dedicated herself to helping others experience the beauty, essence and life style of the Northern California wine country. Tours can be private depending on date and availability. Lunches are available by request or can be purchased at a gourmet market lunch stop. All tours are conducted by Soussan. Open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Phone 707-486-0377 sonomawinetours@aol.com www.sonomawinetours.com
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Chamber Member Spotlights RUSSIAN RIVERKEEPER Community Services and Clubs 214 Matheson Avenue Healdsburg, CA 95448 Kate Wilson, Program Assistant Russian Riverkeeper works with the community to advocate, educate, and uphold our environmental laws to ensure the protection and restoration of the Russian River for the health and benefit of all who use and enjoy it. Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone 707-433-1958 kate@russianriverkeeper.org www.russianriverkeeper.org TOM GRIMES-CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH Health and Fitness 312 Hummingbird Court Healdsburg, CA 95448 Tom Grimes, Owner Tom Grimes has been a Certified Health Coach with Take Shape for Life since 2009. He works one-on-one with individuals who what to reach a healthy weight using the Medifast 5 & 1 Plan. On the journey to Optimal Health you learn the Habits of Health and how to apply them to your daily life. Weight loss starts healing your body even before you’re ready for your “after” picture. Even a modest amount of weight loss can improve your health. The program is simple to use and you can lose up to 2 to 5 pounds a week. Phone 707-481-9169 coachtom.grimes@gmail.com www.coachtom.TSFL.com
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SUNLIGHT ELECTRIC Solar 900 Petaluma Avenue Sonoma, CA 95476 Peter Smiderle, Chief Sales Officer Sunlight Electric is the Wine Country’s premier provider of commercial photovoltaic systems with a major focus on the natural foods, beverage, and agriculture-related market sectors. Sunlight Electric was founded in 2002 with the belief thatwith increasingly attractive financial returns,solutions and service would help speed the adoption of solar power technologies – one of a number of critical energy solutions that play an increasingly important role in reducing greenhouse gases and creating greater energy security. Projects include Mesa Beverage in Santa Rosa, Medlock Ames, Frog’s Leap, Patz and Hall Winery, Silver Oak, Cowgirl Creamery and Lancaster Estates. Phone 415-655-4542 peter@sunlightelectric.com www.sunlightelectric.com
GEARED FOR GROWING Landscape Contractors , Landscape Maintenance 12020 Old Redwood Hwy Healdsburg, CA 95448 Richard Plaxco, Owner They are a landscape design and construction and maintenance company. Specializing in residential and winery lifestyle choices for outdoor living. From specialty gardens to outdoor kitchens and waterfalls, they always use the best materials and craftsmanship their industry offers. Open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone 707-473-4333 richard@gearedforgrowing.com www.gearedforgrowing.com
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Membership Renewals The Airport Health Club, 1994 Aladdin Cleaners, 1954 All Seasons Vacation Suites, 2000 AltaPacific Bank, 2008 American Legion Sotoyome Post 111, 2008 Ann Marie Fine Jewelry, 1997 B&G Group Inc., 2002 Bank of the West, 1974 Bean Affair, 2008 Becoming Independent, 2000 Benovia Winery, 2006 Benovia Winery Vineyard Hideaway, 2006 Big John’s Market, 1995 Blue Heron House, 1999 boon hotel + spa, 2008 Brandt Insurance, 1964 Brush Bernard Mitchell, CPA’s, 2000 Camellia Cellars, 2000 The Center for Social and Environmental Stewardship, 1986 Century 21 North Bay AllianceHealdsburg, 1986 Christie Consulting, 2007 Christopher Creek Winery, 1994 Coldwell Banker, Giovannoni & Cooper, 1955 Crabtree Land Surveying, 1992 Curtis & Associates, 1964 D.L. Catering, 2009 Ann Jost DeKay, CPA, 1991 John Del Monte, DPM, 1979 Del RioVino, 2006 Domaine St George Winery, 1965 Downtown Wine, 2009 Dry Creek Cottage, 2005 Dry Creek Villa, 2005 Dry Creek Vineyard, 1981 Durler Insurance, 1950 E & M Electric, 1959 Edward Jones Investments, Paul Sullivan, AAMS, 2000 Exchange Bank, 1987 Family Wineries of Dry Creek, 2005 Flakey Cream Do-nuts & Coffee Shop, 2006
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Foss Creek Partners, 2010 Friends of Lake Sonoma, 2005 Friends of the Healdsburg Library, 2009 Gallo Family Vineyards, 1980 Garrett Hardware & Country Store, 1949 Garritson Tile Contractor, 2002 George Petersen Insurance Agency, 1997 Giorgio’s, 1979 Golden Gate Landscape Management Inc., 1999 George Goobanoff Associates, 1994 Kenneth Hampton, CPA, 1970 Hauck Cellars, 2009 Healdsburg Animal Shelter, 1983 Healdsburg Blue, 2010 Healdsburg Community Health and Fitness, 2008 Healdsburg Community Nursery School, 2004 Healdsburg Lumber Co., 1957 Healdsburg Police Officers Association, 1988 Healdsburg Regional Library, 1993 Healdsburg Tax Service, 1983 Healdsburg Tribune, 1978 Healdsburg Veterinary Hospital, 2010 Healdsburg Wild Steelhead Festival, 2009 Honor Mansion, A Resort Inn, 1999 Hop Kiln Winery, 1976 Hope Merrill, Hope Bosworth House, 1982 Johnson Pools, Inc., 1994 Jordan Vineyard & Winery, 1976 K R Catering, 2008 Kiwanis Club of Healdsburg, 1979 Kokomo Winery, 2009 Kreck Design, 2004 Lavish Networks, 2010 Reverend Michael LeBlanc, 2005 Mackenzie Design Studio, 2004 Madrona Manor, 1983 Max Machinery, Inc., 1981 Mazzocco Sonoma Winery, 1992
Murphy-Goode, 1982 Musicians Kathryn & Carl Vast, 1996 New Vintage Print, Inc., 2007 Noble Designs, 1988 Opperman & Son, Inc., 1962 Our House, 2004 Phone Directories, Wylie Fox Publications, 1980 Powell’s Sweet Shoppe Healdsburg, 2006 Raven Performing Arts Theater, 2005 Redwood Empire Disposal, 1989 Rodney Strong Vineyards, 2000 Russian River Rose Company, 2000 Sake O’ Japanese Restaurant, 2004 Sausal Winery, 1977 Savvy Productions & Events, 2009 Shelton’s Natural Foods Market, 2009 Shoffeitt’s off the Square, 2001 Silveira Buick-GMC Trucks, 1954 Simi Winery, 1969 Soroptimist International of Healdsburg, 1979 Spoke Folk Cyclery, 1983 St. John the Baptist Catholic School, 1981 The Healdsburg School, 2007 Law Offices of Ann Thomas, 2008 Thumbprint Cellars, 2008 Trentadue Winery, 1975 Virginia Carol-Sonoma Wear for Women, 2008 Williamson Wines, 2007 Willi’s Seafood & Raw Bar, 2004 Wilson Winery, 2003 The Wine A Bay Go, 2008 Wine Country Villa at Larkfield, 2006 Wine Library Associates of Sonoma County, 1989 Yasuko, 2003
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Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau Chamber Mission, Values & Goals
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2011 OFFICERS Chair Renee Mengali, Mengali Accountancy Chair-Elect Bob Fraser, Redwood Moving & Storage Vice Chair Dan Maraviglia, Passalacqua, Mazzoni, Gladden, Lopez & Maraviglia LLP Treasurer Cindi Brown, North Coast Bank Immediate Past Chair Lucy Lewand, Camellia Inn / All Seasons
Chamber Mission Statement The 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 Values We 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 membershipbased 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 Goals Create a strong local economy. Promote the community. Provide networking opportunities for our members.
Be the “voice of business” with local Government.
Create a strong viable organization. If you are a Healdsburg Chamber Member and would like to receive this newsletter, please call (707) 433-6935 or email info@healdsburg.com and leave your name, business name and email address.
DIRECTORS Shelley Anderson, Midnight Sun Rollie Atkinson, Healdsburg Tribune Nancy Beeken, Vintage Wine Estates George Christie, Christie Consulting George Diebold, Healdsburg Floor Coverings Vince Dougherty, H.U.S.D. Brian Fulkerson, Summit State Bank Larry Orr, RE/MAX Full Spectrum Gary Plass, Gary Plass Company, City of Healdsburg Loretta P. Strong, Raymond James Financial Gary Sumner, Coldwell Banker
CHAMBER STAFF Mo McElroy President / CEO Karen Aubert-Roach Operations & Member Services Director Mary Ann Barr Marketing & Events Director Nick Young Visitor & Information Services Director Anne Carter & Marsha Lynch Weekend Assistants
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NORTH SONOMA COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
CITY OF HEALDSBURG
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 1557 Healdsburg Ave Healdsburg, CA 95448 Phone: 707-431-3303 Fax: 707-431-3172 www.cityofhealdsburg.org
TUESDAYS IN THE PLAZA 2011 CALL FOR SPONSORS The City of Healdsburg Parks and Recreation Department is currently planning the annual Tuesdays in the Plaza Concerts for the summer of 2011. We invite your business, organization or community group to sponsor a Concert and help the City continue to offer free summer concerts for our community. The Tuesday Concerts provide an opportunity for residents to come together mid-week and enjoy a wide variety of outstanding music. The 2011 Concerts are Tuesday evenings, May 31st to August 30th, 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES “PREMIER SERIES SPONSOR” ($5,000 value): Event “Premier Series Sponsor” receives: 1. Name and title of series shared with Healdsburg Parks and Recreation. 2. Premier placement of company logo on all promotional literature. 3. Company banner(s) displayed at all concerts alongside the Gazebo. 4. Announcement of company name over the PA system at all concerts. 5. Premier booth placement at all concerts to display products or give away items. (Canopy and 6ft table provided) “CONCERT SPONSOR” ($500 value): Event “Concert Sponsor” receives: 1. Company name listed on concert flyers and posters 2. Company banner displayed on the day of the concert alongside the Gazebo. 3. Announcement of company name over the PA system on the evening of the concert. 4. Accessible booth placement next to the sidewalk on the evening of the concert to display products or give away items. (Canopy and 6ft table provided) 5. Company name listed as Concert Sponsor in Healdsburg Tribune ad. If you are interested in sponsoring a Tuesdays in the Plaza Concert, please complete the attached Application Form and submit to the Healdsburg Parks and Recreation Department’s Facilities and Events Office.
Healdsburg Chamber Member to Member Discount All Chamber members are eligible for a 20% discount with a minimum of three months storage. Do you have a Boat, RV, Horse Trailer, Utility Trailer or any other vehicle you want to store. We are the only covered storage facility in the area that will protect your recreational vehicle from the rain and the heat of the sun. Covering 11 acres; We are conveniently located on Healdsburg Avenue directly off the Highway 101 exit ramp. We have Uhaul Rentals, Moving Supplies, Propane, Potable Water and an RV Waste Dump Station. Each unit has its own sprinkler system plus gate access 365 days per year from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. Stop by our office Monday through Saturday from 9-6 for more information. May 7, 2011 we are hosting a BBQ fundraiser for the Healdsburg Animal Shelter. This is a family event on a Sunday afternoon. There will be pet adoptions, food, wine, local artists, raffles, silent auction, agility demo, animal therapy trainers and live music. Please contact us for further details. Advanced ticket prices are $25 adults and $10 kids.
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