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4A Daily News– Wednesday, November 14, 2012 Commerceenterprise business & Downtown shop holds grand opening ceremony Corning — morning and evening Courtesy photo A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Peacock Emporium on Nov. 7. Owner Lisha Goings served hot dogs and drinks while the celebrants listened to the LTD Band rocking Wal- nut Street. Pictured, from left, are Mayor Forrest Flynn; Chamber CEO Dave Gowan; Doris Hoagland, Daily News; Kitt Condrey-Miller, Chamber Ambassador; Lisa Hansen, Chamber Chairwoman; John Murray, Chamber Director; Lisha Goings, owner; Greg Stevens, Chamber Immediate-Past-Chairman; Sharon Sherril, Manager; Scott Camp, Chamber Director;Valerie Shaw, Chamber Ambassador; Mario Ysit, Senior Vice Commandant for Marine Corps League; Milton Goings, owner. officials upgraded the eco- nomic growth outlook for 2013 believing the econo- my will improve faster than first expected. Experts, though, still expect slow growth overall in the com- ing year. In light of these projections, as businesses begin setting goals and planning for 2013, there are a few things every leader should watch for. Changes in Federal and State Regulations Every year, new rules Changes businesses should watch out for in 2013 In September, Federal Changes in Consumer Demands Every business naturally has seasonal ups and downs. It's important to evaluate your company's growth from past years to estimate and prepare for your upcoming business needs, like adequate staffing. Having a flexible workforce through the help of staffing agencies can help you get ready for peak sea- sons. and regulations that impact businesses are instituted at federal and state levels. With changes in workers' compensation, tax codes and rates, health care cover- age and more, it's so impor- tant to be aware of what issues could affect your company. As you prepare for 2013, don't forget to assess the changes coming to your state to plan accord- ingly. Another part of meeting demands is understanding and anticipating changes in consumer needs and wants. When planning for 2013, your ability to innovate could play a key role in your company's success. Know- ing what your company wants to achieve and contin- ually moving forward will also help your company stay relevant in the market- place. Failure to innovate is a symptom of an ill-pre- pared business, so focus on your target. If your goal is to add two new branches, then find out what needs to hap- pen in 2013 to make that a possibility. Get ahead of the curve by planning out, quar- terly or monthly, where you need to be at each stage of the project. Reforming the way you plan out your busi- ness year will help revitalize the business plan that was developed and help you achieve your goals. Changes in Employee Engagement A company's most val- ued asset isn't its capital or stock worth, but its employ- ees. Just as businesses have had a rough time with the economy so have their employees, and it has affected everything from their productivity to their engagement, all of which can influence profitability. Businesses are still strug- gling to retain their most talented workers, and lack of engagement is the No. 1 reason. To keep your employees from getting burned-out, don't forget to make improving employee retention a top priority. Communication plans, recognition programs and scheduling fun activities, including outings and team-building events, can go a long way to develop- ing a strong environment conducive to engagement and increased productivity. This is also a good time to start a schedule of people's planned vacations and employee recognition days. "Service above Self" extraordinary things! 80+ ordinary local people doing Check out Rotary International www.ContactRotary.org Interested in attending a local meeting? Email: tehama.up@gmail.com Tony & Carmen Kelley 22679 Moran Road Corning, Ca 96021 530-824-2195 Fax: 530-824-0748 factor in the economy, and chances are, it's weighing heavily on the minds of business leaders and their employees. Take a careful look at the economy in your local market and the changes you expect to see in the coming year, and then create a plan for progress. Begin setting company and individual goals that will move you forward. By developing a comprehensive plan for the new year, you will be able to anticipate problems before they arise, exercise innovation by staying ahead of your competitors and maintain a strong, team-oriented office by retaining your top talent. Stay in control of your business, expect anything and be surprised by noth- ing – including success. Uncertainty is still a Lisa Hansen owns Express Employment Professionals on South Main Street in Red Bluff. Tehama County Arts Council hosted the monthly gathering at the lovely home of Chamber President, Marti Syed with delightful appetizers prepared by Sonja Akers, beautifully displayed in the elegant dining room that used to be part of the dining room for the restaurant at that location. The home is filled with wonderful artwork by several artists but espe- cially of Marti's late mother's work, an accom- plished artist herself. Melissa Mendonca, the new Chair of the Arts Council spoke to the guests about the Arts Council's goals and the hopes of involving the Corning community. That led to the announce- ment about the upcoming Hometown Christmas, Dec. 1. • Corning in the Evening - Last Thursday the • Joint and Spine Health - Tonight from 6-7:30 p.m. at Gaia Hotel in Anderson, join the Mercy Center for Joint and Spine Health team to learn the causes of neck and low back pain and methods of treatment. Kimberly Page, M.D., F.A.C. S., Neuro- surgeon and Bradley Jones, M.D., Orthopedic Sur- geon will discuss types and causes of neck and low back pain, non-traditional treatment options and minimally invasive techniques, and learn about the new endoscopic low back procedure. Refreshments will be served. Reservations are preferred. Call (530) 225-7779. • Jehovah Rapha - The dinner and fellowship meeting will be tomorrow at 6 p.m. at Cozy Diner in Red Bluff. Dr. Judy Baus will be bringing a pow- erful message of hope and healing. There will also be live music. You won't want to miss this special evening together. Bring a friend or two. • Parade of Lights - The parade entries have gone out to those who have participated in the past, but if you would like to be in the parade and did not receive an entry form, call the Chamber at 824- 5550 or stop by and pick one up at 1110 Solano Street. The entry is $10. The announcement was made that the Annual Art Exhibit for Hometown Christmas will be held at Edward Jones Financial office, 1201 Solano, on Dec. 1, this year. It has been held at PremierWest Bank in the past and last year at Bank of America, but due to circumstances neither bank could host it this year. We want to thank Lisa Rodriguez for being willing to host the art show at her office. So, please take note that the location has changed and be sure to stop by Edward Jones to see the artwork of the talented citizens of Corning and Tehama County. • Corning in the Morning - The Corning Senior Center will host a Senior Fair in conjunction with the Corning in the Morning event tomorrow at 8 am. There will be pastries, juices and coffee and there will be a drawing so bring your business card. There will be several local and county agencies dealing with the elderly on hand to explain their special services to senior citizens. Everyone is invited to come and visit the Senior Center and learn about Legal Aide, RSVP Golden Umbrella Program, HICAP Medicare Counseling, AARP Tax Program, Senior Nutrition, In Home Services, Senior Diabetic Program, Alternatives to Violence, local civic organizations and view the displays of local talented seniors. • Shop locally - Again the Corning Chamber of Commerce would like to encourage our members and citizens to shop locally whenever possible. Every dollar counts. Keep more dollars in our community. We especially encourage you to sup- port other chamber members. Local businesses know their community and have a better under- standing of their products that local customers need. Support your local businesses. Shop locally. This column is prepared and submitted by the Corning Chamber of Commerce. Tehama County 4 years in a row! 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