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Submitted Well, spring is almost over and summer is fast on its heels. Therearelotsofthingsgo- ing on and lots of things get- ting ready to happen. We'reverypleasedthatthe cityiscontinuingtofundthe chamber with the $70,000 we use to promote tourism. Weactuallyinvestmorethan $100,000 in the promotion of tourism each year, so this grant from the city helps us with the major part of that effort. Earlier this month we co- sponsored our first Quar- terly Small Business Semi- nar with the Butte College Small Business Develop- ment Center. There were more than 20 attendees, evenly split between exist- ing businesses seeking to find ways to grow their busi- ness and newcomers start- ing up businesses. The pri- mary points of the train- ing were the development of a business plan and how to develop and understand financial reports. Our next Seminar will be in Septem- ber; stay tuned for more in- formation. Farmers markets start up again in June with events held on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Lots of vendors, lots of produce, lots of fun. Bring your family and come down for some food and fun. The end of June we'll be setting up our fireworks booth at Food Maxx to sell fireworks for the Fourth of July. We need volunteers to help with this project, so please call the office if you can spare some time to help out. This is an important fund raiser for the chamber, so help out if you can. Our Ambassadors con- tinue to do a great job. There are 14 volunteers from our business members doing a great job of welcoming new members to the cham- ber and assisting at events. Thank you to them for the great assist to our programs. Last, but not least one of our unsung programs is our Quarterly Business of the Month. We've made it eas- ier for you to recommend a business you enjoy by put- ting the application on our website. If you'd like to rec- ommend a great business for this award, just go to the website and make your rec- ommendation. If the busi- ness you recommend wins, you'll receive a $50 gift cer- tificate that can be used at any local business. That's it from me. We're looking forward to a great summer. Scott Camp, chamber chairman and pastor at North Valley Baptist Church Farmersmarkets The Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber Certified Farmers Market opened last Saturday. We had a great crowd with lots of vendors All farmers and vendors welcome. If you have fruits or vegetables to sell or have great merchandise please register today for our fan- tastic markets. Our Market by the River at River Park is every Sat- urday through September from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Our Wednesday night Market Downtown Farmers Market begins on June 15. Our kick-off Wednes- day night market will have a photo booth from Studio 530 — come and join the fun. We are excited to an- nounce the Red Bluff Parks and Recreation will be once again hosting kids activi- ties and we will have great live music and occasional farmers market chef dem- onstrations all on Wednes- day night markets. EBTandcreditordebital- ways accepted. We look forward to seeing you as part of another amaz- ing year. Forquestionsormoreinfo you can call or write to Mar- ket Manager Jason Bauer at 527-6220 x 301 or jason@ redbluffchamber.com. Good Morning, Red Bluff Hope to see you at Good Morning, Red Bluff at St. Elizabeth Community Hos- pital barbecue area 7:50-9 a.m. Thursday, June 30. Come out for this excel- lent event and sample some great food. We hope to see everyone at Good Morning, Red Bluff, the most popular network- ing event in the county, so wecanlearnmoreaboutyou and your business. Please in- vite friends or associates to join you. There will be coffee, juice, pastries and fruit available for you. The barbecue area is at the back of the hospital. Turn right at the stop signs, take the second driveway on your left, turn left at the sec- ond entrance and the barbe- cue area will be directly in front of you. Ambassador's Corner The Ambassador Rally in Lake County was amazing. We learned so much about the area and the impact that holding the rally has had on communities that have held it prior years. We rekindled friend- ships from last year, made new friends and got to play a fun, competitive game of Chamber Family Feud. We are definitely looking for- ward to next year's rally in Yuba-Sutter County. We are always looking for community focused people to promote the chamber. If you are interested in learn- ing more about becoming a Chamber Ambassador, please speak with Amanda Jenkins today. Like us on Facebook at Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber Ambassadors. REDBLUFFCHAMBER Summertimeandthelivingiseasy CONTRIBUTED Farmers market Whether you send a team of employees to help build a home with Habitat for Humanity or sort canned goods at an area food bank, your employee vol- unteer pro- gram makes a difference in your com- munity and underlines your commitment to corpo- rate social responsibility. The strongest return, however, might be in your workplace. Research shows that volunteer programs strengthen office camarade- rie, enhance employee pro- fessional development and raise levels of employee en- gagement, all factors that lead to a happier workforce and better retention of top talent. Buildinga workforceforgood Nearly 60 percent of companies surveyed now of- fer employees paid time off for volunteer work, accord- ing to the America's Chari- ties' Snapshot 2015 survey, and 82 percent of employ- ees surveyed said they want companies to give them the opportunity to volunteer with their peers in com- pany-sponsored projects. The payoffs are clear. A study by United Health Group reveals that 64 per- cent of employees who vol- unteer say that volunteering alongside their colleagues strengthens their relation- ships in the workplace. An almost unanimous 96 per- cent agree that the expe- rience enriches their pur- pose in life and gives them a deeper connection to their communities and to others. Increasingengagement andcompanypride Boston College's Center for Corporate Citizenship asked employers to weigh in on the value of employee volunteerism. The Center's report revealed that 90 per- cent of employers cited "im- proved employee engage- ment" as one of the top benefits of an employee vol- unteer program. The same report showed that employees who volun- teer take greater pride in their company, are more likely to defend and pro- mote the company exter- nally, are more inclined to stay with the company and are more likely to go above and beyond required tasks to get the job done. Solvingchallenges whilebuildingleaders Today's companies think beyond simple volunteerism to make the world a better place to live. CEEP, a colla- tion of CEOs, reports that businesses increasingly use company talent to solve so- cietal challenges. The group's report shows that pro bono and board service have increased more than any other kind of em- ployee volunteer program during the past few years. This kind of volunteer op- portunity allows employ- ees to feel empowered to help solve real problems, from hunger to homeless- ness, while developing pro- fessional and leadership skills that can be used in the workplace. A Harvard Business Re- view article highlights IBM as a leading example of this trend. The company gives employees a month to participate in service abroad and typically de- ploys 500 young leaders a year on team assignments. These employee volunteers serve in more than 30 de- veloping nations, and fulfill their professional develop- ment requirements for IBM through these projects. According to the article, the employee volunteer pro- gram increases the com- pany's retention rate and helps IBM recruit top tal- ent. Doingitright There are important best practices to follow if you want a successful and ef- fective employee volunteer program, according to a re- port from Points of Light, a thought leader in the volun- teer sphere. Most importantly, busi- nesses should set estab- lished goals and provide clear direction on the pro- gram' objectives to achieve those goals. Measuring re- sults of the program are equally important, includ- ing the impact on the com- pany and to society. Re- member to celebrate and re- port the results across the company and externally. When done well, em- ployee volunteer programs benefit society, help your employees grow, and make them more likely to stay on board. That's a triple win your business cannot ignore. Lisa Hansen owns Express Employment Professionals, 243 S. Main St. in Red Bluff and can be reached at 528- 3929. PERSONNEL Howvolunteeringimprovesyouremployees'performance Lisa Hansen Submitted The Corning Chamber of Commerce would like to invite everyone to attend Corning in the Evening at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 9. Picture Day Photog- raphy Studio will be host- ing, at 1600 Solano St. This is a great opportu- nity to come out and have a good time getting to know about one of our local or- ganizations. Don't forget your business cards for the raffle. Farmers market The Corning Chamber of Commerce will be starting its annual Thursday Night Farmers Market 5-7:30 p.m. this Thursday, and running every Thursday evening through Aug. 18 at North- side Park, 1414 Colusa St. There will be opportuni- ties to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from local growers along with oppor- tunities to purchase crafts and retail items from var- ious vendors. For more in- formation on times and dates, or to request a ven- dor application, please con- tact the Corning Chamber of Commerce. Fundraiser Rolling Hills Casino in- vites you to attend its Ribs and Rods fundraiser 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday at the casino, 2655 Everett Freeman Way. Entries for the classic car show are $30 in ad- vance, $40 at the door and can be registered by calling Jack Edmondson from the AmericanaCorvetteClubat 865-4045 or register online at rollinghillscasino.com. Registered entries will receive $5 in slot play, and 100 percent of the proceeds go to charity. The rib cook-off is a fun- draiser for the Handi-Rid- ers and features select rib teams from the local area competing for best ribs. Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased at Rolling Hills Coat Check or from Handi-Riders. Careertraining Red Bluff Joint Union High School District Adult Education is offering a summer course on the high school campus starting Monday, June 20. This free introductory course will provide hands on experience plus class- roominstructiontoprepare adults, ages 18 and over, for entry level machinist em- ployment. The course will cover such areas as: Introduc- tion to the manufacturing environment and machin- ing/forming processes. Topics will include safety techniques; manufactur- ing documentation; prod- uct drawings and dimen- sions; experimenting with machine feeds and speeds; use of precision measuring instruments such as lay- out tools, micrometers, and gauges; machining; heat- treatingvariousmetals;lay- ing out machine parts; cut- ting, forming, fastening, and finishing machined components; understand- ing casting, forging, mold- ing, cold forming, and shearing processes. Students will complete projects based on real life manufacturing activities andproducts.Emphasiswill be placed on reading blue- prints and quality assur- ance verification.Register for this class now. Early registration ends on June 17. Onsite registration may be available on June 20, de- pending on enrollments — maximum 25 students. For more information, or to register, write to Bar- bara Thomas at bthomas@ rbhsd.org or call 529-8762 For more information about these or other Corn- ing Chamber of Commerce events, call 824-5550, visit www.corningchamber.org or like the chamber on Fa- cebook. CORNING CHAMBER Photo studio to host networking evening Submitted The following work- shops are being offered by the Northeast California Small Business Develop- ment Center at Butte Col- lege. All courses are at the center, 2480 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico, unless other- wise noted. ServSafe Food Safety Training & Certification workshop 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, June 30. The cost is $120 per person pre- paid or $130 at the door in- cluding ServSafe textbook, or $80 prepaid and $90 at the door without book. New Venture Entrepre- neurial Series — work- shops for start-up and new businesses 8:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, July 6-27. The cost for the series is $50 per person prepaid or $60 at the door. QuickBooks I, II, III & IV Series 6-8 p.m. Tues- days, July 7-28. The cost of the workshop is $120 per person prepaid or $130 per person at the door. Pre-registration and in- formation are available by calling 895-9017 or visiting www.bcsbdc.org. BUTTE COLLEGE Variety of courses offered for small businesses The Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Com- merce and the Daily News would like to congratulate A & R Custom Butchering for being named the Te- hama County Business of the Quarter. Locally owned and op- erated by Dwayne and Bar- bara Casteel, A & R Custom Butcheringhasbeeninbusi- ness since 2007. It is a full service retail and custom butchering shop. The business has fresh produce, deli meats, cheese, breads, meat packs, sea- food,andcustomorderingis available. It now has a fabu- lousdailyhotsandwichspe- cial available at lunch time along with all your cold sandwich options. Call for details. A&RCustomButchering is at 22777 Antelope Blvd. in Red Bluff. It can be reached at 527-6483. You can also visit their Facebook page. It isopen9a.m.to6p.m.Mon- day through Saturday. HONORS A& R Cu st om B ut ch er in g named Business of the Quarter www.redbluffgoldexchange.com & www.angelsamongusall.com A FUN PLACE TO SHOP FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY (530) 528-8000 STOVEJUNCTION The TheNorthState'spremiersupplierofstoves 22825 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff 530-528-2221 • Fax 530-528-2229 www.thestovejunction.com Over 25 years of experience Tues-Sat9am-5pm• ClosedSun&Mon Now Carrying! GreenMountainGrills & Accessories Serving Butte, Glenn & Tehama Counties Smog Check (MOST CARS & PICK-UPS) 527-9841 • 195 S. Main St. starting at $ 29 95 + $ 8 25 certificate Shop Equipped With 4SmogMachines For Fast Service No appointment Needed 741Main Street,Suite#2 Red Bluff, CA 96080 1-800-287-2187 (530) 527-2187 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK www.redbluffcoldwellbanker.com See All Tehama County Listings at OPENHOUSE 162 CASA GRADE DR. 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