February2016 - Woodland Chamber of Commerce

Woodland Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
Volume 3, Issue 2— February 2016
Woodland Chamber of Commerce
Business of the Year: Woodland Motors
President’s Message
Phil Hogan, USDA/NRCS
I’ve been a federal employee
for 37 years now. Many of
you might be asking, and with
good reason, what qualifies
me to be the President of the
Woodland Chamber of Commerce? Do I have what it takes to do the job?
It has not escaped me that some might feel that
I do not have the requisite business acumen;
nor, do I have the moxie to talk with some of
Woodland’s more colorful personalities. Perhaps this is so.
Stephen Knightly of Allied Computers
nominated Woodland Motors for this
award. They have been members of the
Chamber for 28 years.
President Scott Vanderbeek has been a major sponsor for two of the Chambers fundraising events, the Annual Golf Tournament, hosting the “Hole-In-One” Contests
for the past (8) eight years; and our Holiday
Parade. They also supply cars for our VIP’s
that need them!
Woodland Motors demonstrates support of other community groups and
organizations by donating to:
 Cal Ripkin Youth Baseball
 Woodland Soccer Club
I gave this a lot of thought one weekend last
 Pioneer Junior Patriots-Youth Football
fall; the self-doubts crept in, and I was very
 The Yolo County Fair
close to calling Kristy and telling her I’m the
 Being a main sponsor of the Demolition Derby
wrong person for this job. But, I didn’t; I gave
 local schools sports programs like Pioneer High School Basketball,
it some additional thought, and I had my anSoftball, Football, Baseball
swer.
 The Woodland Kiwanis Club
 Woodland Schools Foundation-Burgers and Brew
What I decided was that I indeed will not
make a good President of the Woodland
Chamber of Commerce. I am counting on be- They demonstrated commitment to the growth of Woodland and/or ecoing a great one, and these are the reasons why: nomic development when they remained in town and expanded. They have
built their new dealership east of town along I-5. Scott worked with as many
local companies as possible on the project to keep the dollars local. He is
 A great Chamber staff;
helping the City with finding another company for their former property.
 A great Chamber Board;
 A great group of Chamber Ambassadors;
and, most importantly,
How does Scott demonstrate partnership and collaboration within the com A great Chamber membership.
munity? Knightly responded, “again, by shopping with local businesses like
Nugget, Raley’s, Dutch Brothers and restaurants; purchasing gift cards and
Let’s start with the Chamber staff. First, we
certificates to give as prizes for local contests, and rewards for his employhave Kristy Wright as the CEO. Kristy is pas- ees!”
sionate about this city of ours. She should be;
she eats, breathes, and sleeps Woodland 24
Congratulations Scott and Woodland Motors!
hours per day, 7 days a week. She loves…..
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2016 Annual Sponsors
Woodland Chamber of Commerce
Officers
Phil Hogan, President
USDA/Natural Resources Conservation Service
Kevin Cowan, 1st Vice President*
Financial Service Provider
Mike Traum, 2nd Vice President
Cache Creek Casino & Resort
Al Aldrete, Immediate Past President
Aldrete Maintenance & Handyman Services
Natasha Kohn, Treasurer
Johnston, Martin, & Montgomery LLP
Kristy Wright, CEO*
Directors
Noelle Adams
Cyndi Blickle
Martie Dote
Jim Gillette
Matt Ginsburg
Marc Hutt*
Kelly Hutchison
Debbie Kennedy
Bethany Malcolm
Jennifer Pike
Aniek Ramsay*
Pete Rominger
Don Sharp
Mark Ullrich
Bruce Watts
Staff
Kristy Wright*
Corporate Secretary
Cynthia Evans
Office Supervisor/Special Events Coordinator
Twyla Thompson
Volunteer Administrative Assistant to Corp. Secretary
Clarissa Pohl
Member Services/Clerical Assistant
Destiny Hammond
Office Assistant
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www.visitwoodland.com
Ambassadors*
Michael Marchese
Debbie Bruno
Janet Carrere
Brittany Chilton
Kevin Cornell
Katie Curran
Wayne Ginsburg
Denise Ibsen
Isabel Isherwood
Alfonso Sanchez
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upcoming Chamber and Chamber Member Events
Carl Stringfellow
Sue Westwood
Enid Williams
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THE MISSION OF THE CHAMBER IS TO FOSTER AN
ECONOMIC CLIMATE IN WHICH BUSINESS, INDUSTRY AND
AGRICULTURE FLOURISH
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Panhandling Signs for Property Owners
If you are a Property
Owner and need one
of these signs, please
contact the Chamber
for more information
at (530) 662-7327.
Woodland Business Walk
September 24, 2015
The Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce presents the
Business Walk, an ongoing economic development program hosted
in the six-county Sacramento region. On September 24, 2015, volunteer business and civic leaders visited 101 Woodland businesses for
its 6th annual Business Walk.
Woodland’s Business Walk survey consisted of 3 basic questions of
all businesses visited:
 How’s business?
 What do you like about doing business in the area?

What needs to be done to make it even better?
2015-2016 Y.C. Education and Equity
Summit Series
Additionally, 5 specific questions were asked. These questions were
tailored by Woodland city staff to provide feedback so that the city
can better serve the needs of the business community. The questions
regarding their business in Woodland include:
 Are you aware that the City is in the early stages to installing the
infrastructure for a Recycled Water Program?
 Are you aware that the City will be transitioning from ground
water to treated Sacramento River Surface Water by mid-2016?
How does this affect your business operation?
 Are you aware that most businesses in the industrial area are in a
200 year flood plain and the City is working with the State and
Federal government to consider options to protect the city in a
flood event? Would you support an Assessment District if it
meant you would no longer be in a flood plain?
 Are you happy with the broadband coverage your business receives, if not, why?
 Do you do your business internationally?
“The Cost of High School Dropouts to Yolo County”
Gloria Rodriguez, PH.D
Associate Professor and Co-Director, CANDEL
(Ed.D.) Program
February 18 @ 11:45 am - 1:30 pm
Dr. Rodriguez’s current research explores notions of educational investment that reflects efforts to build upon community strengths in order to address community needs within and
beyond educational settings. Dr. Rodriguez also engages in
research and campus activities that focus on the educational
conditions and trajectories of Chicana/o-Latina-o communities, other communities of color and low-income populations
in the U.S.
Summary of Results
The Woodland Business Walk gathered a wide variety of responses
from the business community. Overall, most have seen steady improvement since the lack of businesses in the 2008 recession, while
only a small portion are not doing well . 64% responded that business is either Good or Excellent, 14% said business was Fair and
only 8% said business was poor. 14% did not answer this question.
Register by Feb.11, 2016
Format:
11:45am-Reigstration and lunch
12:05pm-Welcome and introduction
12:15pm-Presentation
12:40pm-Panel with Q&A
1:30pm-Close
Location and the “friendly people” with a sense of “community”
were the primary reasons people like doing business in Woodland.
Business owners appreciate the community and enjoy being a part of
it. The number one issue identified as an area for improvement is to
have a more helpful staff for customer service with the city government, primarily in the areas of explaining codes and regulations or an
easier process for obtaining permits.
Free to register at www.ycoe.org/summit-series/register
Additional information at www.ycoe.org/summit-series/
resources
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Featured Flyer:
If you would like your event to be considered for the “Featured Flyer” or would like to have your flyer
submitted into our e-newsletter, on our website and on our Chamber Facebook, please contact Clarissa at
[email protected] or call (530) 662-7327.
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Ambassador of the Month
Spotlighting Debbie Bruno,
Broker/Owner, Bella Vie Real Estate
By: Michael Marchese, Top Cat Computing, Woodland Chamber Ambassador Chair
The Woodland Chamber is pleased to announce
that Debbie Bruno of Bella Vie Real Estate was
chosen as our featured Ambassador for the month.
Debbie has been a volunteer Ambassador for the
Chamber for over 5 years. She resides with her
husband Frank, in rural Woodland at the home her
grandfather purchased when he move the Wetzel
family to Yolo County nearly 100 years ago.
Chamber members—Expires March 31, 2016
What is your role at Bella Vie Real Estate?
As one of eight original owners of Bella Vie, our mission statement
was, and remains today: To help create a beautiful life for all whom
we are able to serve…Bella Vie. To that end, in addition to providing an extraordinary real estate experience to all my clients, I have
also represented my company at various organizations offering
help, prosperity, and comfort to our community at large.
How does being an Ambassador benefit your day-to-day work?
Being a Woodland Chamber Ambassador adds a wonderful additional dimension to my business and personal life. As I go about
my endeavors in the community it’s so easy to speak to various
business owners about their involvement with the Chamber and its
many benefits.
What is the one thing that most people don’t know about you?
Many years ago at the start of my professional career, I was the
owner of Strawberry Meadows—a cute little gift and dress shop on
Court Street where I was the custom dressmaker.
CUSTOM BATHROOMS
MARBLE, ONYX & GRANITE
What is your favorite hobby?
I am a homebody who also loves to travel, so you’ll find me sewing,
gardening, and cooking when I’m not traveling to my favorite destination—New Orleans!!
Classic Marble
Sheryl Weber
OWNER
(530) 666-2811—FAX (530) 406-1475
1787 E. MAIN STREET, SUITE 6, WOODLAND, CA 95776
Interested in knowing new companies/entrepreneurs
in our community? As a member benefit the Chamber
can send you a New Business Registrations (Licenses)
list from the City of Woodland each month.
Contact the office to be placed on the email list.
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Woodland Chamber of Commerce
February 2016
Calendar
Sun
Mon
Tue
8:30am
2x2 mtg
Chamber Office
Wed
Thu
Fri
1
2
3 8am-12pm
4
12pm
Principal for a Day Ambassador Mtg
Chamber Office
7
8
9
10
11 11:45-1:115pm 12
8:30am
Membership
Public Policy
Luncheon
City Hall
Yolo Fliers Club
13
14
15 Chamber
Office Closed
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24 8:30-10am
Morning Mixer
Yolo Federal
Credit Union
25
26
27
28
29
9am
Marketing Mtg
Chamber Office
3:30pm
Board Mtg
Re/Max
5
Sat
6
Mar. 11—8:30am, public policy, chamber office,
307 first street, woodland
Mar. 1—8:30am, 2x2 mtg, chamber office, 307
Mar.
15—9am,
marketing mtg, chamber office,
First street, woodland
307 first street, woodland
Mar. 3—12pm, ambassador mtg, chamber office,
Mar. 29—8am, water & public policy mtg, farm
307 first street, woodland
bureau, 69 w. Kentucky ave., woodland
Mar. 7—11:45am, State of the City Luncheon,
Mar. 31—3:30pm, board mtg, re/max woodland,
Woodland Community Senior center,
927 main street, woodland
2001 East Street, Woodland
Coming in March…
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IRS Small Business Tax Workshop/Webinar
Carnaval de Barranquilla 2016 hosted by
D’Primeramano Magazine
Event Status: Open-FREE
Event Dates: 1/26/2016; 2/23/2016; 5/24/2016; 9/20/2016;
10/25/2016; 11/15/2016
Time: 1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
Contact: Veterans Business Outreach Center 916-527-8400
Location: Veterans Business Outreach Center, 4608 Duckhorn
Drive, Sacramento, CA 95834
D’PRIMERAMANO , Inc Foundation presents, for the first
time in California, Carnaval de
Barranquilla 2016. The event will take place February 20, 2016. The
event will be held at the California Wedding Hall , 7323 Home
Leisure Plaza, Sacramento, CA 95823 from 8pm to 2am. It will
have live music, dance, presentation of the Queen of the Carnaval,
food, drinks and more surprises. The best of the Colombian Culture
in Sacramento. To celebrate with joy the culture of the carnival
““Quien lo Vive es Quien lo Goza” we will present the best of the
music and dance :
• Invitado Especial : Danzas Colombia Viva
• Reina del Carnaval : Miss Colobia Andrea Nieto
• Grupo Revelación Vallenata en conjunto con Carlos Mario Kandia
• Dj Roldan de Cali Colombia
• La Cool Radio con Dj Andres Marenco , Dj Lester y Dj 505
• Diseñador Thimoleon Rodriguez con su colección Resort 20162017
Description: The workshop will cover essential concepts for starting
and running your business. You’ll learn about your responsibilities
regarding books and records, accounting systems and forms of business organization. Learn best practices that small businesses should
use to avoid tax problems. Learn what are business income and
deductions, how to file and pay business federal, and much more.
This workshop is presented by a tax professional in partnership
with IRS. IRS is providing resources for the workshop.
Registration Links:
1/26/2016, deadline to register 1/22/2016
Webinar : http://sba-vboc.ecenterdirect.com/
conferencedetail.action?id=6619
In office: http://sba-vboc.ecenterdirect.com/
conferencedetail.action?id=6618
The main goal is to raise funds for the non profit. Tickets are on
sale now. Call 916-706-2555 and talk to Claudia Gomez.
D’PRIMERAMANO , INC. Is a non - profit company funded in Northern California with the main goal of promoting higher education
among young Hispanics. The company promotes education through
out events in which it raises funds to create scholarships.
2/23/2016, deadline to register 2/19/2016
Webinar: http://sba-vboc.ecenterdirect.com/
conferencedetail.action?id=6621
In office: http://sba-vboc.ecenterdirect.com/
conferencedetail.action?id=6620
(Spanish Version)
La Fundación D’PRIMERAMANO , Inc les invita , por primera vez en
California , Carnaval de Barranquilla 2016. El evento tendrá lugar el
20 de febrero del 2016. Se llevara a cabo en el California Wedding
Hall , 7323 Home Leisure Plaza, Sacramento, CA 95823 de 8pm a
2am. Habrá música en vivo , baile , presentación de la Reina del
Carnaval, venta de comida , bebidas y muchas sorpresas. Lo mejor
de la cultura colombiana en Sacramento. Para celebrar con alegría
la cultura del carnaval de “Quien lo Vive es Quien lo Goza” estarán
presentes exponentes de la música y la danza :
• Invitado Especial : Danzas Colombia Viva
• Reina del Carnaval : Miss Colobia Andrea Nieto
• Grupo Revelación Vallenata en conjunto con Carlos Mario Kandia
• Dj Roldan de Cali Colombia
• La Cool Radio con Dj Andres Marenco , Dj Lester y Dj 505
 Diseñador Thimoleon Rodriguez con su colección Resort 20162017
Con el propósito de recaudar fondos para la organización D’PRIMERAMANO celebraremos el Carnaval de Barranquilla. Las boletas
están a la venta ya llamando al 916-706-2555 comunicarse con
Claudia Gómez.
5/24/2016, deadline to register 5/20/2016
Webinar: http://sba-vboc.ecenterdirect.com/
conferencedetail.action?id=6623
In office: http://sba-vboc.ecenterdirect.com/
conferencedetail.action?id=6622
9/20/2016, deadline to register 9/16/2016
Webinar: http://sba-vboc.ecenterdirect.com/
conferencedetail.action?id=6625
In office: http://sba-vboc.ecenterdirect.com/
conferencedetail.action?id=6624
10/25/2016, deadline to register 10/21/2016
Webinar: http://sba-vboc.ecenterdirect.com/
conferencedetail.action?id=6627
In office: http://sba-vboc.ecenterdirect.com/
conferencedetail.action?id=6626
11/15/2016, deadline to register 11/11/2016
Webinar: http://sba-vboc.ecenterdirect.com/
conferencedetail.action?id=6629
In office: http://sba-vboc.ecenterdirect.com/
conferencedetail.action?id=6628
D’PRIMERAMANO , INC. Es una compañía sin fines de lucro fundada
en el Norte de California que tiene como objetivo principal la promoción de la educación el los jóvenes hispanos. La compañía
promueve la educación a través de eventos en los cuales se recauda fondos para ser entregados como becas a jóvenes seleccionados.
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rience the benefits of improved water quality, but the City
now has the ability to offer superior water quality as part its
economic development efforts towards new business attraction.
City Council Vote to Save Ratepayers More
than $1.5 Million/year
The City of Woodland’s water utility customers will save
$1.5 million per year based on a recent City Council vote that
set 2016 water rates much lower than originally planned. On
December 4th, the Woodland City Council approved a water
rate adjustment of 9.5%, but had the authority to increase
rates by 17%. Rate adjustments took effect January 1, 2016
and will first appear on February utility bills.
Aerial of Regional
Water Treatment
Facility looking
northwest
This roll-back of the water rate adjustment approved in 2012
is possible due to the favorable contract negotiated by the
Woodland-Davis Clean Water Agency for the design and
construction of the regional Surface Water Project, as well as
the optimal long-term financing secured by the City of Woodland for its share of the project costs and related improvements to the City’s water distribution system. Between two
separate low interest loans from the state’s Clean Water State
Revolving Fund, Woodland will realize savings of approximately $75.7 million over the term of the loans.
Interior of
finished water
pump station
“We have worked diligently to minimize project costs and
aggressively pursued outside funding to reduce the impact on
our rates,” said Councilmember Jim Hilliard, who also serves
on the Board of the Davis-Woodland Clean Water Agency,
adding, “We are excited to make good on our promise and
pass the savings along to our water customers.”
Construction of the Davis-Woodland Water Supply Project is
nearing completion and with water deliveries scheduled to
begin in May 2016. The new facilities will address significant drinking water and wastewater quality issues and provide
a higher-quality, more reliable source of water for the cities of
Woodland and Davis as well as the University of California at
Davis.
According to Bob Schoech, chair of the city’s Water Utility
Advisory Committee, “We are pleased that the City’s efforts
have allowed for the upcoming January water rate increase to
be reduced. Our citizen’s advisory committee worked with
city staff over the past several years to provide community
input on utility rates and other water utility issues, and we had
hoped to be able to minimize the 2016 rate increase.”
Drilling of ASR Well in Fern’s
Park
In addition to the Regional Water Treatment Facility, Woodland has been busy constructing the support infrastructure that
will help convey the surface water to our residents and businesses. Local projects include new transmission lines; a large
water storage facility located at W. El Dorado and CR98, and
the construction of three (3) aquifer, storage and recovery
(ASR) wells. This new infrastructure will work in tandem to
provide surface water to our community.
Section of water transmission
line to transport water from
East to West
We look forward to bringing our new water source to Woodland, delivering higher quality, more reliable water to all of
our customers. Not only will our residential customers expe-
Sign indicating the City of Woodland partner agencies
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Chamber Membership
February 2016 Anniversaries
Oak: over 50 years
 AAA NCNU
 The Daily Democrat
 Adam's Grain
 Nakamura Bros. Furniture
 Durham Pump & Irrigation / Wm. P.
Wilson & Sons, Inc.
 Wilkinson International
 Syar Industries, Inc.
 Woodland Healthcare
Cottonwood: 30-49 years
 B.J. Heating & A/C Inc.
 Bill Marble, Mayor ProTem

Yolo County Board of
Realtors
 Dan T's Custom Jewelers Inc.
Elm: 20-29 years
 Yolo Federal Credit Union
 First Rate Storage
 Mid Pacific Industries
 Planned Parenthood
 Express Employment Professionals
Walnut: 10-19 years
 Don's Diner
 W.D. Technologies
 Yolo County Sheriff's Office
 Schmoekel Wealth Management
 Gregory Farms
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Auto Diesel Tech/Smog Tech
AT&T
Home Guide of Yolo County
Travis Credit Union
Palm: under 10 years
 Express Bankcard Services
 Bella Vie Real Estate
 Osaka Sushi Japanese Restaurant
 Smile BPI
 Terracina at Springlake
 Tech-Knuckle Computer Sales &
Service
 Wayne Ginsburg
 Watts - Woodland Airport, Inc.
 Carlton Plaza in Davis
Don’t Risk it – Make Your Super Bowl
Celebration a Safe One
Welcome New Members
Football season is coming to an end, signaling the beginning of Super Bowl Sunday preparations. Traditionally, game day is full of
spirit, socialization and oftentimes, alcohol and/or drug consumption. The California Office of Traffic Safety is cautioning all football
fans to avoid driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol – even
prescribed medications – as driving impaired can cause serious, even
fatal consequences. Whether you’re drinking, driving or hosting a
party, know the risks and your role in making sure your celebration
is a safe one.
Midtown Offices Building
327 College Street, Suite 112
Woodland, CA 95695
Phone: 530-867-3535
The Midtown Offices—Large and Small
Sonin Law
21 Court Street
Woodland, CA 95695
Phone: 530-662-2226
Www.bsoninlaw.com

It is required by law to post current Labor
Law Posters in your place of business in a
space that is visible and accessible to your
employees. As a service to our members we
can order them for you at a discounted rate.
Before you head out to celebrate Super Bowl Sunday, make a
game plan that includes a sober driver – someone who will not be
drinking any alcohol at all.
 When you ride home with your sober designated driver, wear
your seat belt. It’s your best defense in a crash.
 Download and use the DDVIP mobile app. The app rewards
sober designated drivers by locating bars and restaurants that offer
free non-alcoholic beverages or other perks. It is available for Android devices on Google Play, and Apple devices on the iTunes store
 If you’re hosting a party, provide plenty of food and nonalcoholic beverages to your designated drivers. For delicious, nonalcoholic recipes, check out the OTS Facebook page and click on the
DDrink album.
 For guests that didn’t plan ahead for a sober designated driver,
offer them phone numbers of local cab companies and make sure to
take the keys away from anyone who is under the influence of drugs
or alcohol.
Please call our office to place your order and we will let you
know when they arrive and are ready for pick up!
Non-Laminated: Spanish and/or English…..$27.00
Laminated: Spanish and/or English………..$40.00
The California Office of Traffic Safety wishes you a fun and safe
Super Bowl celebration. For more information on the DDVIP mobile
app, please visit www.facebook.com/CaliforniaOTS or
www.twitter.com/OTS_CA. For more information on other OTS
efforts, visit www.ots.ca.gov. Go team!
Sonin Laws provides estate planning services, trust administration,
probate, and special needs trusts. With a motto of “Caring for our
clients, protecting their assets” TM, the firm focuses on listening to
their clients,to be sure their clients true desires and goals are implemented in their plans.
Order Your 2016 Labor Law Posters Now!
Please call our office at 530.662.7327 or email
[email protected]
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January 2016 Photo Gallery
Firehouse Entertainment “Magical Mayhem Mixer”
Dignity Health Woodland Healthcare’s Grand Opening Gallery Exhibition
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January 2016 Photo Gallery
85th Annual Dinner Installation Ceremony
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