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6A Daily News – Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Commerce business Over the last three years, the Durango RV Resort in Red Bluff has become a very popular destina- tion for RV’ers. If you have had an opportunity to visit the resort, you understand why. Durango offers an upscale RV experience located on the beautiful Sacramento River. What might not be so obvious though is why these guests are often extending their visits from one day to two or three days, or even up to seven days. When our guests arrive at Durango the first thing they will ask is, “What is there to do in Red Bluff?” That is when I ask, “How long can you stay?” We live in a community that has so much to offer and so much to see. In less than an hour’s drive one can experience the beauty of Lassen Park or the unique vineyards in Manton. An even shorter drive takes Author to talk on happiness Sally Marks, co-author of the self-improve- ment book Erase Negativi- ty and Embrace the Magic With- in, will provide tips on erasing negativity and living a happier life, as well as sign copies of her book 6:30-8 p.m., Friday, & our guests to Pumpkin Land to sam- ple its chocolates or one of the many produce stands on Highway 99E. At Lucero Olive Oil in Corning visitors have an opportuni- ty to tour the mill and taste award winning olive oils or they can tour the Kelly Grigg’s Museum in Red Bluff and get a glimpse into the rich histo- ry of our commu- nity. Within walk- ing distance of Durango there is a great selection of shops, from clothing and acces- sories to antiques and pottery. Our guests also have their choice of restaurants, from authentic Mexi- can and Chinese food to scrump- tious cafes or even dinner with a view. For all these reasons, our guests are staying longer and coming back to visit again and again. So how does Durango benefit from the branding of Tehama Coun- May 27 at Crystal Art & Apparel, 744 Main St. in Red Bluff. Marks The interactive work- shop is free, but seating is limited. Participants are encouraged to reserve a seat by calling 529- 3775. Marks' book is avail- able at the bookstore for $12.99. It is a practical guide on how to reduce negativ- ity and embrace happiness. From meth addicts to BUSINESS SCENE multi-millionaires, the book offers powerful experiences of individuals who have faced dramatic challenges, but did not lose hope. For more information visit www.crystalartappar- el.com or call 529-3775. Law office expanding Liberty Law, A.P.C. is pleased to announce its recent office expansion here in Red Bluff. Liberty is owned and operated by attorney Shawn McCammon, who has recently leased additional office space in Adobe Plaza next to his existing office on the corner of Main Street and Adobe Road. This expansion provides addi- tional client meeting room and functionality to better serve client needs. Liberty focuses on busi- ness, employment and estate planning. It opened a Redding office in late 2010. With the new office space in Red Bluff, McCammon plans to host free periodic business, employment and estate planning events. There is still seating available for a free finan- cial planning and market update breakfast and semi- nar at 10 a.m. June 4, and an employment seminar 9 a.m. to noon on the June 8 focusing on proper employment policies and training. Call 529-4329 to save a seat or make an appoint- ment. enterprise I see the benefits of branding Tehama County ty? Our guests’ first reason to visit our community is the resort, many of them traveling from the Sacra- mento or Bay Area. Once they are here they discover Tehama County offers something that they just can’t find at home. But how did they discover this? It is because of the enthusiastic staff at the resort. We are able to educate our guest on how amazing our com- munity is and all it has to offer. Just this little part we do at the resort to entice our guests to stay longer reaps great rewards for Durango. I can only imagine the rewards our community could reap if we could educate an even larger population of potential visitors on all that Tehama County has to offer. I see the benefits of branding Tehama County. Kristen Gray is the club coordinator for Durango RV Resort and a Red Bluff-Tehama Chamber of Commerce director. Spanish-English news joins chamber • New Member – The Corning Chamber of Commerce welcomes America News, a Spanish and English newspa- per. Phone: (530) 838-0065. The newspaper was formerly El Norte and covers news of the North State. • Business Spotlight - Round Table Pizza is located at 680 Edith Ave. in the Safeway Shopping Center. Round Table is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Round Table has been in Corning at the same location since 1981 and has been a member of the Corning Chamber of Com- merce at least since 1987 and they have 20 employees. Round Table is an active member of the Chamber and has been a generous sponsor of our community events. They have also sponsored soccer and little league teams. The combination pizza and the lunch buffet are very popular, but they also now have four varieties of pasta and flat bread. Tuesday is Fun Night from 5 to 8 pm. Besides the buffet dinner they have face painting for the kids, balloons, and seasonal crafts, raffle and prizes. It is a great night to take the family out for pizza or bring in the ball teams after practice! Linda Hill has worked at Round Table 25 years and man- ager for almost 20 years. When asked what her interests out- side of work are she said that she is active in her church, loves to read whenever she gets a chance and she also loves gardening. She invites you to come on by for some deli- cious pizza, pasta, flatbread or the salad bar, or if you want delivery call 824-2134. • Memorial Day – Monday, May 30 the Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at the Sunset Hills Cemetery at 10 am. There will be a hamburger and hot dog barbecue at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall following at 11:30 a.m. • Rolling Hills Clinic – The clinic dental services are now open for patients at 740 Solano St. Rolling Hills Clin- ic has personal, comprehensive medical and dental care. Same day appointments are available. Walk in or make an appointment. Phone (530) 690-2827. Rolling Hills is a state-of-the-art medical and dental clinic offering family and children’s health care services. The Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening will be Thursday June 2. • Grand Opening – Best Western Corning Inn is proud to present for the first time ever in Northern California the Best Western NASCAR car, June 4 and 5, at their new location, 910 Hwy 99W, (behind Burger King and next to Starbucks). You are invited to a day of fun with free hot dogs and drinks as well as a free tour of Best Western Corning Inn and best of all, the Best Western NASCAR car will be available for viewing and picture taking, so please bring your camera! This is a celebration you don’t want to miss. ——— This column is prepared and submitted by the Corning Chamber of Commerce. Do your employees seem less motivat- ed? Does your work environment seem to be missing something? Are you losing tal- ented employees? According to James K. Harter, Ph.D., Gallup's chief scientist for workplace management, people leave companies because of fac- tors that filter through the office from leadership. At least 75 per- cent of the reasons for voluntary turnover can be influenced by managers and supervisors. And managers who can't or won't alter the factors that drive turnover and boost employee morale can expect unhappy employees, a business that’s not reaching its full potential and the task of writ- ing help-wanted ads in the near future. High morale, performance mirror leaders Confidence in performance. As produc- tivity and workloads increase, it’s important you show your employees that you believe in them. Letting them know you are confident in their abilities will help encourage them to produce the best products and provide great service. Willingness to work hard. If Lisa Hansen High morale and strong leadership should be the goal of any leader. Below are steps you can take to develop your leader- ship skills and in turn, help better your busi- ness. Keep employees engaged and energy levels high. 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