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4A Daily News – Wednesday, February 8, 2012 Commerce business & Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce took advan- tage of an opportunity to promote our county to more than 30,000 people by hosting a booth at the Red Bluff Bull & Gelding Sale's trade show the last week of January. The chamber's support for the booth great- ly aligns our purpose with the mission of the brand devel- opment work that is continuing in our county. We are very fortunate to have a close and mutually respectful rela- tionship with the Bull & Gelding Sale. This event was attended by close to 40,000 people this year and was a great opportunity for the chamber to promote all that Tehama County has to offer from agriculture, to Lassen Park, to other crown jewel events such as the Red Bluff Round Up. We are grateful to our members and the businesses of Tehama County and Red Bluff who chose to take this opportunity to support the booth through financial sponsorship and participation in the display. We also had an overwhelming amount of support to help staff the booth. Twen- enterprise Corning recognizes business, employer Corning in the Morning • Corning in the Morning - 8 a.m. tomorrow morn- ing the Friends of the Library are hosting the morning event at the Corning library, 740 Third Street. Come and learn what this group of volunteers does for your library. There will be refreshments and a chance to win a door prize so bring your business card. • The Red Bluff Daily News Corning 2012 is now Courtesy photos Left: Paulyne White and John Jones of Robert C. Jones Insurance accept recognition from Corning City Councilman Dave Linnet at the Jan. 24 City Council meeting for Business of the month. Right: Adrienne Frost of Corning Medical Associates accept recognition from Linnet for Employer of the month. Bull & Gelding Sale booth a hit ty-four people volunteered to help over the four-day period. This opportunity was only possi- ble through the generosity of the Bull & Gelding Sale and the volun- teers and businesses supporting the booth including: Serena Metcalf- design, Daily News, Rolling Hills Casino, Durango Park, Lassen Vol- canic Park, Red Bluff Round Up and the hard work, effort and time commitment of RB-TC Chamber Directors Lisa Hansen, Kristen Gray and Kristin Behrens. Dave Gowan is CEO Red Bluff- Tehama County Chamber of Commerce. Make an impression with potential employers Starting your career in today's hiring environment can be challenging, includ- ing making a positive, memorable impression with people who could be your employer. There are several ways you can be proactive to ensure a poten- tial boss will have a great first and ongoing impres- sion of who you are. Social Media Today, your first oppor- tunity to present yourself after applying for a job is not in person; it's online. Most businesses you con- tact for potential employ- ment will do a simple Inter- net search of your name to look at what you or some- one else has posted about you online if they are inter- ested in finding out more about you. According to online image company Reppler, 91 percent of recruiters screened prospective employees through social media, and 69 percent said they reject- ed a candidate based on what they saw on a candi- date's social media pro- files. Take the first step and do the same thing; search your name and see what sites pop up that include information about you, then check each social media site you have a pro- file on and make sure you don't have any embarrass- ing or unprofessional post- ings. You should also make sure your information is up dated and correlates to information you included on your résumé and cover letter. The Interview Most likely, the next time you will be in front of an employer is for an inter- view. There are twoimpor- tant tips to remember when preparing for an interview to make sure you leave knowing it went well. First, remember that the business is obviously interested in you if they are willing to take the time to talk with you for a little while. So be confident in your abilities and what you have to offer. Next, do the proper research on the company you're interviewing with and be ready to offer a few practical solutions you believe helps improve the company. "Don't just recite C & C PROPERTIES 741 Main Street, Suite #2 Red Bluff, CA 96080 1-800-287-2187 (530) 527-2187 An Independently owned and operated Member of Coldwell Banker Residential Affiliates. FOR 24/7 PROPERTY INFO CALL 1-888-902-7253 AND ENTER THE PROPERTY CODE FROM THE AD. FORECLOSURES AND HOMES UNDER $200,000 2BD 1BA 942 Sq Ft $65,000 Prop Code 4379 4BD 2BA $72,000 Prop Code 4079 2BD 2BA 1680 Sq Ft $79,500 Prop Code 4929 1BD 1BA 912 Sq Ft $82,000 Prop Code 4129 3BD 2BA 1950 Sq Ft $84,900 Prop Code 4499 3BD 1BA 1246 Sq Ft $85,000 Prop Code 4589 3BD 2BA 1125 Sq Ft $89,000 Prop Code 4059 3BD 2BA 1370 Sq Ft $94,000 Prop Code 4209 3BD 2BA 1152 Sq Ft $110,000 Prop Code 4169 3BD 2BA 1383 Sq Ft $114,900 Prop Code 4259 2BD 2BA 1248 Sq Ft $115,000 Prop Code 4949 3BD 2BA 1450 Sq Ft $119,000 Prop Code 4109 3BD 2BA 1152 Sq Ft $137,700 Prop Code 4099 2BD 2BA 1344 Sq Ft $140,000 Prop Code 4009 3BD 1BA 2200 Sq Ft $150,000 Prop Code 4049 3BD 2BA 2216 Sq Ft $189,000 Prop Code 4229 TEHAMA COUNTY REAL ESTATE TEAM • OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK www.redbluffcoldwellbanker.com See All Tehama County Listings at your job description in a generic way that makes you interchangeable with any person in the same position before and, or after you," said career coach Wendy Doulton. "Know and show what you bring to the table. Own your interview!" Give Thanks Finally, follow up your interview with a personal- ized, handwritten thank you note to the interviewer. With the instant access of email, handwritten let- ters are less and less common, so sending a simple and grateful thank you note will help you stand out from the crowd of candidates. Make sure to also follow up through an email or phone call in the days after the interview if you don't hear anything to find out where they are in the process. If after being fully pre- pared and leaving an inter- $ 15 Off regular price With this ad! • Same Day Service • Free E-File • Check Our Price • Over 45 Years Experience P. Ralph Campbell, EA Enrolled Agent Daniele Jackson 530-529-9540 855 Walnut St. #2, Red Bluff COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR All makes and models. We perform dealer recommened 30K, 60K, 90K SERVICES AT LOWER PRICES Smog Check starting at $ (most cars and pick-ups) 2595 + cert. Pass or FREE retest 527-9841 • 195 S. Main St. Sweetheart Dinner Special Steak & Lobster Tail Complete Dinner including Dessert & Champagne Dinner Special available on Feb 10, 11, 12th & 14th 645 Antelope Blvd. #1 Reservations recommended in Frontier Village across from the fairgrounds. 527-1420 available at the Chamber office, 1110 Solano Street. This is a wonderful source of information about Corn- ing and is free, so stop by the Chamber and pick one up. The Tehama County Calendar of Events is also avail- able at the Chamber and is free. It is good to have this when you and your organization is planning an event. • The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will not be meeting on the regular scheduled day but on Thursday, February 16th at 5:30 p.m. instead. There will be a Car Show meeting at 6:30 p.m. Anyone inter- ested in working with the Car Show is welcome to attend. • Tickets for the Corning Wine, Food & Art Festival, Feb. 24 from 4 to 10 p.m., and 25, from noon to 8 p.m., are on sale at the Chamber office. They are $10 per per- son per day. This includes a wine glass, one tasting and a $5 free slot play. Lisa Hansen view excited, you don't get the job, don't be discour- aged. Consider asking the interviewer for some feed- back on what you can do to improve your chances of get- ting a job. A rejection is not the end of your job search, it's just another learning oppor- tunity for you to grow as you continue moving forward in pur- suit of a great job. A positive reaction to being turned down for a job helps dis- play great char- acter and maturity to other employers, so make sure you react positively when you get the news and if you decide to post the news on your social media sites. Lisa Hansen owns Express Employment Professionals, 243 S. Main St. in Red Bluff and can be reached at 527-0727. • March 1 The Federal Technology Center is provid- ing a free class to learn the techniques of putting together responsive bids. The class will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. in Chico at the Butte College Small Busi- ness Development Center (SBDC) 19 Williamsburg Lane See the website at www.TheFTC.org to register and for a complete list of dates and locations. Pre-reg- istration is required due to limited seating. For ques- tions, call (916) 334-9388 or toll free, 866-382-7822. The class will cover: Understanding the bid package, what are the key elements of bid formats, Identifying pre-bid conference requirements, and Understanding insurance, bonding and wage determinations. • This evening from 6-7:30 p.m. St. Elizabeth Com- munity Hospital, a Dignity Health Member, is provid- ing a free women‚s health seminar at the Red Bluff Community Center. Discovering Women‚s Health; A Health and Wellness Series. A partnership with Sorop- timists International of Red Bluff joins the award win- ning St. Elizabeth Community Hospital team of experts to discover your health and wellness options. What is heart healthy? Ideas from experts on diet, exercise and the difference between migraine and stroke. For more information call (530) 529-8038. • Join the Focus Film Festival for a film screening of For Once in My Life. The showing will be held on Fri- day, March 9, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Red Bluff Commu- nity/Senior Center, 1500 South Jackson St. Free admis- sion. Doors open at 6 p.m. Workshops start today The Northern California Small Business Develop- ment Center at Butte College is presenting a series of workshops on Wednesdays, starting today. The first three workshops will be held 8:30-10:30 a.m. through Feb. 22. The last workshop will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29, at Northeastern California SBDC at Butte College, 19 Williamsburg Lane, Chico. The cost for the series is $50 each prepaid or $60 at the door. This 4-part training series provides essential infor- mation for individuals thinking about starting a new business and new business owners. For more information call 895-9017. Bank releases Q4 earnings Umpqua Bank has released its Q4 earnings. Fourth quarter operating earnings were up 138 per- cent over same period prior year. Full year 2011 operating earnings of $0.66 per dilut- ed share represent a 450 percent increase over prior year. EPS is up 171 percent year over year. The bank announced Jan. 19, its sixth straight year and only Oregon-based company to be named to For- tune's Best Places to Work. K W I K K U T S Family Hair Salon $200 REGULAR HAIRCUT off with coupon Not good with other offers 1064 South Main St., Red Bluff • 529-3540 Reg. $13.95 Expires 2/29/12