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4A – Daily News – Wednesday, April 6, 2011 Commerce business By ANDREA WAGNER DN Staff Writer The Red Bluff- Tehama County Cham- ber of Commerce select- ed Staples as the Busi- ness of the Month after the office supply store was nominated for giv- ing exemplary customer service. Nominated by Lynn Moule of Business Con- nections, Staples was chosen by a committee and presented a certifi- cate Tuesday. Moule’s nomination described a recent expe- rience she had at Sta- ples, said Kristen Gray, a director at the cham- ber. Gray, of Durango RV Resort, heads the selection committee. “[Moule] was obvi- ously very pleased and impressed with how she was treated to take the time to write such a detailed account of her experience at Staples,” Gray wrote in an email. Moule said Michael Brading, a Staples sales associate, was knowl- edgeable and patient in helping her pick out office equipment. Even Courtesy photo Kristen Gray of Durango RV Resort and Director/Communications Committee chairwoman of the RB-TC Chamber of Commerce, presenrs the Business of the Month Award to Staples-Red Bluff General Manager Steve Novo. at closing time, he did- n’t make her feel rushed and ran back into the Shasta Youth Entrepreneurship The public is invited to cheer on six talented local young people compete in the Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP) Competition, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Thurs- day, April 7, in the Shasta College Theatre. The six local youths are competing for a chance to win up to $2,500. This event is sponsored by the Busi- ness and Entrepreneurship Center (BEC) and hosted by Shasta College and U.S. Bank. The six finalists will be competing for $2,500 in prize money. Those who plan to attend are encouraged to bring their cell phone to text vote for their favorite contestant. Those who text their vote are eligible to win a cash prize. One of the keynote speakers at the Competition is Arel Moodie, "America’s Top Young Speaker" and an award-winning entrepreneur. Arel will amaze the audi- ence with his fast-paced stories and humor. Attendees will also hear advice on starting and growing a business in Shasta County from a panel of successful local entre- preneurs. There is no cost to attend this event. Contact the BEC for more information through these websites: www.becsc.org or www.sbdcsc.org. Click on YEP or call the Center for Economic and Workforce Development to reserve a seat 242-7630. AMERICAN SELF-STORAGE ★★ ★ 64 Mulberry Ave., Red Bluff • 527-1755 • Fully Fenced • Onsite Manager • Well Lit Property website: www.americanselfstorage.biz • RV & Vehicle parking now available 8x10 $ 10x24 $ * Some restrictions apply. 35 60 per mo. for 6 mos.* per mo. for 6 mos.* Good through 4/30/11 CALL NOW FOR RATES! COMFORT SERVICE INC. 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Technicians can set- up and fix computers at a business at competi- tive rates. Customer service is a big part of the job, he said. “A big motto for Sta- ples is ‘No customer left behind,’” Novo said. ——— Andrea Wagner can be reached at 527- 2153, extension 114 or awagner@redbluffdaily news.com. Daily News photo by Greg Stevens Good Morning Red Bluff was held Thursday, March 31, at Sacred Heart School. The presenter was Dave Ramelli, expressing thanks for community support and partnership with the Round- Up. Pictured are Kristin Behrens, chairman of the Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce and Dave Gowan, executive vice president of the chamber. Social Media for small businesses class The Shasta College Small Busi- ness Development Center (SBDC) offers a new business workshop: Social Media… for Small Busi- ness? presented by Kate Bourland. This workshop is perfect for business owners to understand what Social Media is, and what it isn’t. It is offered 5:30-8 p.m. Thurs- day, April 7, at the Center for Eco- nomic and Workforce Develop- ment classroom located across the Shasta Builders Exchange build- ing, 2990 Innsbruck Drive, Red- ding. Among the topics covered will be: What Is Social Media; Why is Social Media Important to Your Business; How to Integrate Social Media into Your Business; How to Choose the Right Social Media Platform for you – Facebook, Twit- ter, Linked-In, You Tube, Flickr, blogging, Yelp, Four Square and other Geo Location tools, or Groupon. Attendees will walk away with a thorough understanding of each Social Media Platform and infor- mation on choosing the best social media platform or platforms for their business. The cost to attend this workshop is $25 per person and the class fills up quickly, so early registration is encouraged. To register, visit the website at www.sbdcsc.org or call 242-7630 for more information. 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