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4A – Daily News – Wednesday, February 2, 2011 Commerce business was first asked to tale on this role, the results were good by practically all accounts. This year, the planning, coordi- nation and marketing of all the western-themed com- munity events week-plus preceding the Red Bluff Round-Up in mid-April can be even better. Increased commu- nity event atten- dance by local folks and visitors -- and even greater pre- rodeo excitement -- is the goal. Some weeks ago, Corky Kramer, representing the Round-Up board, asked the Chamber to again per- form this coordinative role and to support the funding, production and distribution of another edition of a printed "program of community events" two weeks out from Round- Up. The "program" will again be distributed in a full run of the Daily News, with an overrun to distribute copies in hotels, restaurants and visitor information centers. Copies will also be mailed to non-subscrib- ing household in Red Bluff promot- ing all the events leading up to rodeo weekend itself, the 90th edi- & tion of the Red Bluff Round-Up, one of the most famous rodeo events in the nation. Enter legendary local rodeo stock provider John Growney, and his RB high school friend Linda Durrer. John and Linda met with Chamber CEO Dave Gowan and Chamber Director and Events Chair Lisa Hansen, sharing their ideas about how once successful pre-Round-Up events from 30+ years ago might be revived. Also how local groups producing stable and successful community events could facilitate the cross-promotion of other events on the docket, or support and assist in finding addi- tional local-groups to champion new or revived events preceding Round-Up. In a subsequent meet- ing with Kramer, Growney, Durrer and Chamber staff and volunteer leadership, it became a plan. The Chamber will facilitate a pre-Round-Up community events coordination and planning meeting from 10:00 am to Noon on Wednesday, February 2 – a week from today – at the Farm Bureau OSHA The Tehama County Employer Advisory Council enterprise Chamber commits to ‘11 Days of Round-Up’ Last year, when the Chamber building at 275 Sale Lane in Red Bluff. Representatives from all groups already sponsoring events during the "11 Days of Round Up" are invited and are hoped to attend. As are representatives from other local clubs, organzations and busi- nesses that might consider taking on a new or revived western- themed community event from Growney’s and Durrer’s list, or another event no one has yet con- sidered. Chamber leadership, Round-Up board members – and John Growney and Linda Durrer will be there. Our aim is to brain- storm and put plans in motion to create the most fun and diverse series of western-themed events that Red Bluff has seen in years. If you can join us at the Farm Bureau next Wednesday, please RSVP to the Chamber at 527-6220 or via email to info@redbluffchamber.com so we’ll know to expect you. See ya there, pardner. Greg Stevens is chairman-elect of the Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce and publisher of the Red Bluff Daily News. WORKSHOPS OFFERED door. This workshop will include state and federal laws invites business owners and managers to attend “Cal/OSHA Checklist: Avoid the Fine,” 7:30-9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3 at the Job Training Center, 718 Main St., Red Bluff. The workshop will feature Dennis Barker, Divison of Occupational Safety and Health. Learn about Cal/OSHA’s definition of a serious vio- lation; penalties and the fines associated with them; and changes in terms such as heat related illness. Cost is $20 per person for non-members or join for the year for just $30. For more information send an email to Kathy Garcia at kgarcia@ncen.org. QuickBooks Northeastern California Small Business Develop- ment Center at Butte College is presenting a workshop on "Understanding Payroll - Payroll Taxes, Records and Functions in QuickBooks" 9 a.m. to noon, Thurs- day at Carnegie Community Center, 932 Third Street, Orland. The cost is $25 per person prepaid or $35 at the Downtown Red Bluff Business Association by bringing in Join with us and the Feb. 1-14th 2nd Food from the Annual Heart M-F non-perishable food items to support The Tehama County Gleaners Food Bank 40% OFF The 10am-5:30 pm Sat. 11 am-4 pm Jewelry Purchase Gold Exchange Come in and be treated like family 413 Walnut St., Red Bluff 528-8000 Any and regulations regarding business payroll function and the necessary record keeping needed to comply with these requirements. Examples of processing payroll functions will be demonstrated with the use of Quick- Books. QuickBooks “how to” payroll manual and handouts on payroll function will be distributed. Preregistration is required. Call Northeastern Cali- fornia SBDC at Butte College at 895-9017 to register and for more information. Business taxes Northeastern California Small Business Development Center at Butte College is presenting a workshop on “Understanding Your Business Taxes" 9 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Feb. 17. at Business Connections, 332 Pine St. The cost is $25 per person pre-paid or $35 per person at the door. Learn the tax aspects of operating a business; filing requirements; estimating taxes for auto, home office, trav- el and entertainment expenses; depreciation, record keep- ing systems and overall tax planning strategies and infor- mation manual for your business. The trainer is a CPA with vast knowledge of best tax procedures and requirements. Includes manual and strategies for 2010 tax preparation. Pre-regisfration is required. Call 895-9017 to register and for more information. Chamber welcomes embroidery shop • New Member – The Corning Chamber of Commerce welcomes this new member: American Embroidery Mart, 446 Antelope Blvd. Red Bluff. Phone (530) 527-4446. • Installation Dinner – The Business of the Year was awarded to Les Schwab Tire Center last Saturday at the Annual Installation Dinner. Brian Broadie, manager and Chris Hoag, assistant manager came forward to receive a plaque from the chamber manager who read a long list of ways that Les Schwab has contributed to the community. The list included sponsoring many sports teams from Little League to Corning Swim Team and Youth Soccer. They also sponsor Boy Scouts, Jr. Livestock and 4-H Auction. Every year they sponsor the saddle for the Jr. Rodeo cham- pion. They have also been a major sponsor for every one of the Chamber’s events as well as donated prizes for raffles. They are truly involved with the community and the Cham- ber appreciates all that they have done. Kelly King form Senator LaMalfa’s office presented them with a certificate and Jerry Crow presented them with certificates both for U.S. Representative Wally Herger and Assemblyman Jim Neilsen. The Volunteer of the Year went to Sonja Akers, announced by Jerry Crow one of the directors. She also received certificates from each of our legislators, as well as flowers and a plaque from the chamber. Sonja has been involved in many community activities and the Chamber is only one organization that she has given hours of service to. Besides raising foster children, directing the Miss Tehama County Program and the Miss Corning Program, decorating for our events, there are scores of other ways she contributes to the community with her gifts and talents. • Fur Bowl – Sunday, February 6th from 2 to 5 pm at Java Lanes there will be a "FUNraiser" for friends of felines Spay/Neuter Project and Second Chance Pet Rescue. There will be three hours of bowling with prizes for all bowlers. There will be a raffle food and fun for everyone. Since 2009 Friends of Felines has helped to Spy/Neuter and give rabies vaccines to over 200 cats. Many of them may not have been altered due to cost and /or lack of moti- vation. That’s potentially tens of thousands of cats that will not be around this spring to suffer a hard life, spread disease, and impact the environment. Along with organizing spay/neuter clinics and lending humane traps, they offer information to anyone who asks. For more news and infor- mation please check the blogs at www.second- chance=pets.org/friends-of-felines. • Wine, Beer, Food and Art Festival – Mark your calen- dar for the Corning Rotary Club Annual Wine, Beer, Food & Art Festival Friday, Feb. 25 from 4 to 10 p.m., and Sat- urday Feb. 26, from noon to 9 p.m., at Rolling Hills Casino in the Carlino’s Event Center. Admission includes wine glass, one wine tasting drink ticket and $5 free slot play at Rolling Hills Casino. ——— This column is prepared and submitted by the Corning Chamber of Commerce. Transportation agencies seek small businesses for workshop With the start of con- struction season comes more opportunities for our local small businesses. The State recognizes there are more than one million small businesses, which employ more than 6.8 mil- lion people, making up more than 50 percent of California's workforce. “Best Of” gets even BETTER for Around the State, vari- ous agencies are partner- ing to provide educational opportunities to businesses to learn how they can do business with city, county, and State departments. Caltrans, the City of Red- ding, and Shasta County are offering a Small Busi- ness Workshop and Con- tractor Outreach event. Businesses can learn how to become a certified busi- ness with the State. 2011! Online-only voting Monday February 7 through Monday, February 28! Drawing for $100 “Tehama County” Shopping Sprees to be awarded to FIVE lucky “Best Of” Voters! Local Business: Discounts on print/online promotional packages to run while local shoppers are voting. And as always ... “Best Of” Businesses will be saluted in a special section published on March 31 Online version of the “Best Of” edition will be hosted on Tehama County’s most visited website, www.redbluffdailynews.com, for a full year, with page-turn technology and click-through capability from the ads in the online version direct to advertisers’ own websites! Local shoppers – Get ready to pick the Best Of Tehama County 2011 Local Businesses … Remind your best customers why YOUR store or business should be voted the “Best!” advertising representative TODAY! (530) 527-2151 D NEWSAILY Call your RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY This free and easy process helps businesses market their products, goods, and services; and notify potential bidders of opportunities advertised in their specific area of inter- est. The Small Business Workshop and Contractor Outreach is being held on Tuesday, Feb. 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Shas- ta Builders Exchange in Redding. Additionally, Caltrans will show attendees how to navigate the Caltrans web- site to find commodities and services available for bid. Although many items are related to construction type work, there are also contracts that become available for heating and air, elevator maintenance, janitorial, sand, cinder and other materials and com- modities such as office supplies, warehouse items, etc. A contractor outreach will be held to discuss how local agencies are similar and different in their project advertise- ment, policies, and proce- dures regarding trans- portation and public works contracting. Infor- mation about upcoming projects for 2011 and 2012 will be available. This "Project Look Ahead" is typically used by contractors to plan for additional personnel or equipment resources, funding allotment, esti- mating insurance or bond- ing needs, and so on. For more information, please visit http://www.dot.ca.gov/dis t2/smbusiness/event- form.htm or by calling Becky Alexander at 229- 0561.