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Creting Strong Locl Economy

PROMOTING THE COMMUNITY

The Napa Chamber leadership recentlyreceived inquiries from our membershipregarding supporting Piner Ambulance. Theletter that follows was written in response to

one request; however, it carries a messageabout our process that our membership shouldbe informed of. The formal protest hearing forthe Ambulance Contract is August 3rd at 10a.m., Jury Room in the Historic Napa CountyCourthouse. The leadership for the NapaChamber of Commerce will be in attendance.

Piners is a long- standing and valuedmember of the Chamber and we support them.For this reason, when it was not selected duringthe rst RFP round, the Chamber decidedto take up the issue on Piners behalf. Thisrequired a substantial investment of timeand commitment by all levels of Chamber

management, including support through therigorous legislative action process required forsuch actions by Chamber policies and bylaws.This process involved forming a specialtaskforce and meetings of the Napa ChambersBoard of Directors and Legislative ActionCommittee (LAC). The LAC meeting includedrepresentatives from Piners and the Countywhere each presented its side of the issue andtook questions from the committee. Afterdedicating these considerable resources andgaining a thorough understanding of the issue,the Chamber voted to support Piners andrequest that the County set aside the results of

the rst RFP and start the process anew. In itsletter to the County, the Chamber reiterated itssupport for local preference policies, statingthat businesses with a history of supporting

COMMERCEAugust 2011 VOL. 22 NO. 8 YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR BUSINESS.

NAPA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONNECTING COMMERCE TO COMMUNITY

1556 First Street | Napa CA 94559 | 707.226.7455 | napachamber.com

2011

PRESIDENTS CIRCLEPREMIERSPONSORS

DIAMOND LEVEL SPONSORS

Exertec Health & FitnessNapa Recycling & Waste Services

The Home Depot

Hawthorn Suites by WyndhamBank of Marin

Republic ServicesTravis Credit Union

Golden State WarriorsMark Coleman, State Farm

Napa Planner Financial Group

Markstein Beverage CompanyRedwood Credit Union

ComcastNapa Valley Marketplace Magazine

Silverado Resort and Spa

Net-Flow CorporationAccelerated Marketing Group

Infuence Internet

The Valleys Daily News Source

NaPa CHaMbEROf COMMERCESUPPORTS LOCaLbUSINESS

SeeBUSINESSon page 3

Annual Benet Golf Tournament Recap Member Spotlight: River Terrace Inn Chairmans Focus: Supporting Local Business

NEW! Building & DesignConference & EXPO

Economic Expectations for 2012INSIDE

CHaMbER ENHaNCESE-NEwS DELIvERY aNDMaRkETING bENEfITS

SeeVISIONon page 2

Starting this month, the marketingdepartment at the Napa Chamber isimplementing several changes that willenhance the delivery of its electronic newspublications, streamline content, and provisome valuable additional programs to itsalready robust membership marketingbenets offering.

Napa Chamber VP of Marketing& Communications Katherine Zimmercommented, We are always listening to

our membership and keeping up to date ontrending marketing ideas... by combiningthese two resources, we strive to providecomprehensive marketing benet programthat are valuable, effective, and economica

By: Ryan Gregory, Chairman of the Boardand Lisa Batto, Chief Executive Ofcer

fIvE YEaRvISION UPDaTE -NaPa CHaMbERSHaRPENSITS vISION

In 2000 a dedicated group ofvolunteers spent countless hoursresearching, questioning andconstructing the Napa Chamber ofCommerce Five Year Vision statement,which was adopted in 2001 and was

updated slightly in 2005. It provedan invaluable benchmark againstwhich to guide Chamber activities,endorsements and strategies. As withbusiness, so with strategic statements change is the source of life. As veyears had passed, the Napa ChamberBoard of Directors recently undertook

SeeMARkETINGon page 2

CREaTING a STRONG LOCaL ECONOM


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VISIONcontinued from page 1...

testing the statement againstcurrent conditions in theNapa business and culturalenvironment, resulting in arevitalized document to guidethe Chambers purpose andactivities during the next veyears.

Part of supporting

a sustainable future isdeveloping this type ofdocument for leadership touse in supporting our localeconomy, said CEO LisaBatto. Ten years ago, theidea to create a vision by aChamber of Commerce wasgroundbreaking. Today, manyChambers of Commercehave created visions for theircommunities and are ndinggreat success in collaboration,building strong economiesand representing business togovernment.

Initiated at the AnnualBoard of Directors Retreatin November of 2010,the Board split into workgroups to study the sixareas represented in thestatement: EconomicVitality, Education, Jobs

and Housing, Transportation,Protection of Natural Resourceand Community Leadership.The day was spent examiningsurveys from the membershipas it related to each piece forrelevance and discussion. Outof this effort a smaller grouptook this work and, over manymonths, crafted a meticulously

worded guiding statementand included a new category,Healthy Community. The Boarof Directors adopted the naldocument on June 27th.

Napa Chamber Chairmanof the Board, Ryan Gregorysays of the effort, In my year aChairman so far, we have usedthe Five Year Vision many timeas our internal sounding boardwhile making decisions. Wetook the time to get the new oneright and set the Chamber up fo

success for the next ve years.The Five Year Vision

can be found on the Chamberwebsite at http://www.napachamber.com/ve_year.html and will provide Chamberstaff and leadership with abenchmark against whichperformance can be measured ithe coming ve years.

On the enhancements to the way theChamber delivers its enews publications,Zimmer added, By consolidating ourcontent and delivery we can give ourmembers the news they have come tocount on in a more streamlined manner.The Chamber will start including itsChamber E-Sheets with the BusinessFocus Enewsletter on a monthly basis,which will decrease the number ofemailed broadcasts from three to one,allowing for a more comprehensive newsdelivery and less frequent enews emails.

Below is a breakdown of newsdelivery changes and new marketingresources:

Business Focus Enewsletter /Member News is now combined withthe Napa Chambers E-Sheets into amonthly publication:

Our award-winning Enewsletterand Member News publication will nowinclude the Chamber E-Sheets to give youa one-stop web page to locate all of thenews that will help your business grow!

MARkETINGcontinued from page 1...The 3 sections of the Enewsletterinclude:

Business Focus Enews: Hot-topicnews that your business needs to know,including member benets, legislation,advocacy, community updates, and laborlaw issues.

Member News: Major news andinformation from your fellow memberswith business and staff updates,successes, events, special offers,community news, sustainable practicesnews, and political happenings.

Napa Chamber E-Sheets: Our populargreen version of our Hot Sheetprogram, E-Sheets give you an at-a-glance look at all of the Chamber eventsyou can consider calendaring to helpyour business grow. The downloadableyers help you share the informationwith colleagues and staff.

Member E-Sheets remain on currentschedule: The popular advertisingbenet, Member E-Sheets is thriving onits current schedule.

The monthlyCOMMERCEnewsletternow provideseconomicaladvertisingopportunitiesfor members.COMMERCEis an 8-pagetraditionalnewsletter inan electronic

format that delivers important legislative andbusiness news along with event information,the Chairman and CEO columns, newmember listings, and business spotlights.

Delivered to over 1800 email addressesper month, with an excellent open rate of38%, this newsletter is a fantastic place tocross-channel your advertising or brandawareness message for an economical cost.

For more information about yourNapa Chamber marketing benets, [email protected]

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Chairmanand CEO FOCus

our community deserve support from localgovernments when they are competitive andqualied to do the job within appropriateguidelines. Chamber volunteers andstaff worked hard to support Piners andmake sure they got another shot at Napasambulance contract.

When the County conducted a secondRFP round for the ambulance contract,Piners submitted a proposal but again wasnot selected. It has now submitted a formalprotest after not being selected a secondtime.

The Napa Chamber recently receiveda request from Piners to write a new letterof support for use in the upcoming protesthearings. While the Chambers support ofPiners has not wavered, there is a uniquelydifferent set of facts and circumstancesrelated to this second process. These

new facts and circumstances have notbeen studied by the Chamber as requiredby its policies and bylaws. The timerequired to run the new situation throughthe Chambers legislative action processas well as lack of available meetingsprecluded us from taking any formal actionin advance of the protest hearing ofcersdecision.

BUSINESScontinued from page 1... Weighing in without all the facts,based solely on our demonstratedsupport for Piners, would bebased purely on emotion and couldcompromise the long-term integrity oChamber processes and diminish ourability to advocate for local business,

including Piners, in the future.The Chamber shares the strong

sentiment expressed by the communityfor this long-standing local business.And we have made our position clear. Ifthe appeal process results in the ndingthat Piner Ambulance is competitive andqualied to do the job, then they deservthe contract.

Friday, October 28, 2011

8:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.

$115 (i registered by 10/10)

Silverado Resort and Spa

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economics

Barry MoltzEntrepreneur &

Bestselling Author

Bounce!

Keynote Speaker

Featured speakers include:

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The Valleys Daily News Source

Rob Eyler, PhDChair o Economics

Sonoma State University

Chuck McMinnVineyard 29

NapaLearns

Who are the Next

Generation of

Workers?

Allison SimpsonNapa Valley

Destination Council

How Does

Tourism Effect

Your Business?

Paul W. PriceNapa County

TransportationPlanning Agency

What Does Local

Transportation

Mean to Your

Business?

Economic Outlook

for 2012

This year seems to be ying by and our local economy is strong in tourism, however,Napa thrives with many industries that are independent o tourism. What are yourEconomic Expectations or 2012? Is your business ready to move orward in tandemwith an improved economy?

Last year at E3, business expert Marc Johnstone o Shirlaws told us that companiesneed to be ready to leverage the fnal recovery by ensuring costs are in line,employees are trained and products are streamlined so thatcash ow is positive and ready to invest in the next upswing.

The event will help you take a temperature check on yourcurrent business condition and our community by eaturingState & Local Leaders who will give a glimpse o what we canexpect locally and globally in 2012!

Take advantage o this ull-house event o County-wide business leaders to promote your businesssponsorship opportunities are available! Visit napachamber.com to see which package best fts your needs.

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CaliorniaEnergy Commission

Green Energy In the

Golden State under a

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The 15th Annual Napa Chamber

Benet Gol Tournament was held at

Silverado Resort and Spa on Friday July

15th. A ull eld o 144 players jumped

into gol carts on a beautiul Friday

morning and launched into a day o un,

exercise, networking and competition.

This undraiser is a combined benet

or the Napa Chamber Foundation

and Napa Chamber programs. The

Foundations mission is to support and

advance the educational, cultural and

economic interests o the communities

o the Napa area.

This year with the help o the

Silent and Live Auctions at the Gol

Tournament, the Napa Chamber

Foundation has awarded $10,500

back in to the community. These

unds were granted to the Ross GameBusiness Scholarship or a High School

Student, Cope Family Center, Junior

Achievement, Napa Valley Community

Housing and Napa Valley College

Student Scholarships. Since the rst

grants were made in 2007 the total

amount given back to the community

to date is $56,475 rom the Napa

Chamber Foundation.

The shotgun start sounded at

11:30 am with gol carts stocked or

serious play with snack boxes rom

Silverado Resort and goody bags

rom Springhill Suites by Marriott lled

with SWAG donations rom many

sponsors, drinking water, rules o play

and a custom score card noting

where the many rereshment areas

were stationed. Compadres Rio

Grille, sponsored a quesadilla and

margarita station between the 11th

and 17th holes, and sponsored the

Compadres Ball Contest awarding a

year o ree ood to all players in the

winning oursome. Several ood and

beverage sponsors including Markstein

Beverages, Vallergas Market, ArtesaWinery and Mumm Napa did a great

job o keeping everyone happy and

hydrated.

Napa Chamber sta members wer

moving targets all over the course

assuring a great experience or all who

came out in support o this important

community event. There were many

smiles all around as the players

wrapped up their rounds.

Silverado Resort and Spa catered

the ensuing Napa Chamber o

Commerce Monthly Ater-Hours Mixer

with a delicious prime rib buet dinner

served al resco under the stunningand stately oak trees. Gol Tournamen

Committee Chair Barry Martin and

committee members extended their

reach into the community and came

up with some enticing lots or the

Silent and Live Auction, which greeted

everyone as they arrived. Local radio

host and owner o Infuence Internet,

Chris Templeton, emceed the winning

announcements and gol award

presentations and also led o the live

bidding or two stellar luxury travel

auction lots. Congratulations to all thewinners, donors, sponsors and to all theparticipants or making this day a greaway to give back to the community.

Napa Chamber Benefit Golf TournamentBirdies Community Giving Goals!

Mixer in the Grove, at Silverado Resort and Spa

Karri Korte-Grendahl poured

bubbles for Mumm Napa!

Martin from Fridas Mexican Grill

and Frank Carr of Bruce Tuckers

Construction.

Silverado Catering Staff & Chef!

Rick and KellyDowney won

Third Place in theTournament!

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s

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Karen Calhoun of

Healthy Buildings

USA and Julie

Morales from The

Napa Downtown

Association

Chris Templeton

of Inuence

Internet.

Jason and Mary Luro,

Tracy Schulze and

Brian Kelly

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Welcome NeW members!


To learn more about membership benets and a complelisting of Napa Chamber members, updated daily, visitnapachamber.com or phone us at 707.226.7455

member beNefit bulletiN

Business Consultants

Alive! with CreatingProfessional Life CoachingCarol Lorraine, (707) 251-5570www.alivewithcreating.com

Pamela GleesonBusiness Consulting

(707) [email protected]

Design - Staging Services

Domus DesignersLeeann Agee, (800) 833-7606www.domusdesigners.com

Electric Vehicles

A & T Custom Golf CarsGus Timm, (707) 257-3303190 S Coombs St, Napa

Government Agencies

Congressman Mike Thompson

Brian Bottari, (707) 226-9898www.mikethompson.house.gov

Individual Members

Peter Mott - City Councilman(707) [email protected]

Insurance

Rood & Dax Advanced InsuranceServices, Inc.Laurie Rood, (916) 568-2345www.beneftsdoneright.net

Landscape - Architects/ Designers/

ContractorsIronwood Landcrafters Inc.Rick Clark, (707) 337-5178

Photographers

4D Ultrasound of Napa ValleyWhitney Farris, (707) [email protected]

Window Coverings

SunmasterPeter Mott, (707) [email protected]

Wine Tasting Rooms

Somerston Yountville Tasting RoomDavid Zurowski, (707) 944-8200

[email protected]

Wineries

Acacia VineyardSue Stuber, (877) 226-1700www.acaciavineyard.com

Beaulieu VineyardGraham Jones, (707) 967-5232www.bvwines.com

Diageo Chateau & Estate WinesSharon Schaubach, (707) 299-2600www.diageowines.com

Provenance VineyardsEric Mooney, (707) 968-3633www.provenancevineyards.com

Sterling VineyardsMark Mathewson, (800) [email protected]

Shoe Stores

Lark ShoesMaggie Kupelian, (707) [email protected]

Towing

A & T TowingGus Timm(707) 224-9433

Plumbing

Ken Mays Plumbing, Inc.(707) [email protected]

Private Investigators

Allegiance Professional Group

Frederic Mooney, (877) 823-8778info@allegianceprofessionalgroup.comwww.allegianceprofessionalgroup.com

Produce Stand

D&S ProduceDiana Stark, (707) [email protected]

Real Estate - Developers

St. Anton Management, Inc.Robert Lawler, (916) [email protected]

ResortsBerryessa ShoresMichael Johnston, (707) 966-9088reservations@berryessalake.comwww.lakeberryessashores.com

Retail StoresWest End NapaElizabeth Cameron, (707) 254-9500www.westendnapa.com

Theatres

Lincoln Theater Napa ValleyRichard Aldag, (707) 944-9900

www.lincolntheater.org

Things to Do

Somerston Vineyards & WineryDavid Zurowski, (707) [email protected]

Info screen ormini-billboard!

Show Map!Directions!Website!

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Your advertising reaches customers when they are in close proximity to you andallows you to give them access to great deals in your store. The Napa Chamberof Commerce has partnered with Qponomics to bring the many benets ofmobile marketing technologies to ourmembers with a simple and affordablesolution. Learn more online...

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Lisa BattoLisa Batto joined

the Napa Chamber ofCommerce eight years agoas a marketing assistant.

It did not take long for herto realize she had foundher professional home, but little did she knowshe would grow to become the Chambers 97thPresident and Chief Executive Ofcer. Lisa says;When I rst started work at the Napa Chamberas a part-time marketing assistant, I felt that I hadnally found my work home. This was a placethat recognized my ability, my creativity and myenergy. In turn, my passion for helping businessesthrive, in any economy, was born. Lisa came tothe Chamber from a diverse work backgroundwith experience in many elds. From retail toreceptionist, photographer to production manager,

her previous 20 years held lots of transition andmovement. Of her varied background Lisa says;I think my early job experience really lends itselfto the Chamber profession because working in somany different environments and industries helpsme understand the difculties facing our businesscommunity.

As CEO of the Napa Chamber of CommerceLisa leads one of the most successful andrecognized Chambers in California. She sees herrole as comprised of three major concerns; I amthe leader of a business organization with over1200 members and the steward of their interests.I manage a team of nine happy, engaged andpassionate people. I plan strategies and set goalsfor myself and the organization with the Board ofDirectors as my guide. One has to be a visionaryin this business and in this economy in order tobuild a pliable organization that can ex with theneeds of its members. Lisas calm demeanorproves invaluable in the inevitable stressfulsituations that occur in any business and her teamhas come to rely on this stabilizing effect in thetwo years since she took the helm.

Lisa is the proud mother of two, Jessica andCharlie, and her family reaches six generationsback in Napa. In the category of Little Known

Facts, Lisa was a very strong competitor in theMonticello Horsemans Association. She had aquarter horse named Angel and they were verytough competitors. She enjoyed the Gymkhanasin which the Key Hole was her best race and shetook second place in overall statistics when shewas 16 years old. When asked which three peoplewith whom she would most like to have dinnerthe response was individualist author Ayn Rand,Past Napa Chamber President and CEO KateKing, now resident of Texas and whom she missesgreatly and lastly, Bill and Melinda Gates.

Getting to know...

INSIDE THE CHaMbER

The US Green Building Council chapter encompasses Marin, Sonoma, Napa,

Lake, Mendocino, Humboldt and Del Norte Counties. The Chapter has long

understood how the environmental and sustainable movement can revitalize

and energize our economy and culture. The Napa Chamber of Commerce

recognizes the importance of supporting our sustainable future.

Building & DesignConference & EXPO

8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

November 15, 2011

Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa

The Napa Chamber of Commercein partnership with

the US Green Building CouncilRedwood Empire Chapter,

has put together the rst

Building & DesignConference & EXPO in Napa!

will feature 40 exhibitors, such as builders; realtors;banks and credit unions; design elements for yourhome; renewable energy resources and much more.The EXPO will be open to the general public for a $10entrance fee from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

will feature content pertinent to everyone, as well asspecic topics for Building and Design professionals.

The featured speakers are leading professionalsdiscussing topics from advanced Green practices tostrengthening social media in your business.

Conference fee is $125 per person, $50 per student. Fee includeslunch, three break-out programs and entrance to the EXPO.

Booth fees are $750. Fee includes one persons entry to theconference.

Non-prot organization booth fees are $500 (spaces limited).

Sponsorships are available, please email [email protected]

EXPO:

Conference:

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Date

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We focus oN busiNess

Noble House Hotels & Resorts isa privately held hotel ownership andmanagement company which has beenin business for more than 30 years. Thecompany focuses on boutique hotels andresorts spanning the four coastal corners ofAmerica and in 2009 decided it was time tocome to Napa. They acquired part ownershipand the entire management contract for theRiver Terrace Inn and Restaurant Cuve at1600 Soscol Avenue and began a refurbishingprogram which has yielded upgraded rooms,services and an enhanced attention on foodservice. The refurbishing continues withrooms being updated and plans being drawn toremodel the riverside patio.

Joining the team last March, Nobleveteran Executive Chef Jordan Mackey hasalready made an impact at Restaurant Cuve.Mackey is responsible for strengthening therelationship with the hotel and the surroundingcommunity and has created an inspired newmenu for Cuve. He relies on the abundanceof local natural resources and creating lastingrelationships with many of the local farms and

producers throughout the community to createFarm to Table food, and Farm to Bar signaturecocktails. Noble House and River Terrace Innis pleased to have such a talented chef join ourteam. We are brimming with excitement andanticipation for the creative inuence he bringsto Restaurant Cuve, said Jeff Whitehead,River Terrace Inn General Manager.

Chef Mackey brings a 10-year historyat Noble House properties; he has acquired adeep knowledge of the hospitality industry,having worked in several notable kitchens in

Chamber Member Spotlight:

Florida including the Grove Isle Hotel & Spain Miami, the La Playa Beach & Golf Resort inNaples and the Meritage, also in Naples. Mostrecently he was Nobles Executive Chef at theirEdgewater Hotel in Seattle. Mackey graduatedfrom New England Culinary Institute in 2000and has worked with renowned chefs RoyYamaguchi and Wilhelm Gahabka. He wasnamed Chef of the Month in 2003 by EntreeMagazine and has been featured in Travel& Leisure and numerous television stationsthroughout Florida and Washington. ChefMackeys enhancements to Cuve include anon-site garden to harvest organic herbs andvegetables for fresh ingredients as well asnew weekly themed hotel guest receptions

such as CupcakeHappy Hour onTasting Tuesdayand Bubbles andBuckets onFried-day.

RestaurantCuve featuresa state of the artwine draft programallowing manyexclusive winesto be poured bythe glass. The

renovations atCuve are nowcompleted and thepatio has a cozylounge complete

with re pit and a live music schedule. Banquetservices are available with a private diningroom and a meeting room for larger groups.

The hotel prides itself on their uniquelocation which offers the accessibility ofdowntown entertainment and the serenity of ariverside retreat along the Napa River. RiverTerrace Director of Sales and Marketing, VictorJigalin, says of their marketing strategy; We

believe in our policy to not nickel and dimeguests, so we avoid extra fees for add-ons, itis important to us to create a cozy Napa feel.We offer complimentary DVD movies, freeinternet access, tness room, pool, free parkingand free bicycle rentals. Our strategy has beento partner with key Napa Valley hospitality,food and wine industry businesses and formstrong mutually benecial relationships. Thistranslates into a unique Napa experience forour guests. From our exclusive wines at Cuveto our incredible Summer Sip Away package


offerings. Our goal is to ensure that our guest issatised when staying here at the River Terraceinn and dining at Restaurant Cuve.

General Manager, Jeff Whitehead, is along time Napa Valley resident and has beenin hospitality for many years. Prior to joiningNoble at the River Terrace property he was withThe Inn at Southbridge in St. Helena. The teamis condent that business and leisure travel willcontinue its rebound from the recent recession,and occupancy rates have been strong. In orderto compete with the big franchise hotels in NapRiver Terrace has recently partnered with StashRewards to offer guests a way to earn points athigh-end boutique hotels across the country.

Mr. Jigalin has been very active in the

Napa Chamber of Commerce, most recentlyassisting with the Annual Golf Tournament,and says of their membership, The Chamberis a very important organization to us becauseit keeps us and all the businesses here in Napa,connected, up-dated and informed. By being paof the Napa Chamber business community weare better able to serve our guests, giving thema more comprehensive list of offerings whilevisiting us. Our guests appreciate when we areable to provide them with information aboutthe most recent events and city-wide activities.Keeping on top of business, current affairs,restaurant openings and shopping options we ar

able to ensure that everyone visiting Napa is abto take advantage of all that we have to offer hein our wonderful town.

RIvER TERRaCE INN aND RESTaURaNT CUvE

For more information on theRiver Terrace Inn please visit:

www.riverterraceinn.com, orwww.cuveenapa.com.


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Ryan Gregory, Chairman of the Board ................ Riechers & Spence Associates, Inc.

Debra Dommen, Chair-Elect ...................................................... Treasury Wine Estates

Cherie Knox, Vice-Chair Advocacy........................................... Redwood Credit Union

Kent Kuhlmann, Vice-Chair Resources ........................ Kuhlmann Associates Financial

Richard Rybicki, Vice-Chair Membership ................................ Rybicki & AssociatesPamela Gleeson, Treasurer.........................................................................Santen Inc.

Randy Martinsen, Immediate Past-Chair....................... Accelerated Marketing Group

Napa Chamber of Commerce

M I S S I O NAs the membership organization forbusiness, we promote our communityseconomic vitality and quality of lifethrough leadership development,advocacy, facilitation and education.

bENEfIT rom eing memer o the NpChmer o Commerce

For membership information call

Sherrell Harper - 707.257.4598

Cathy Lavaroni Hall - 707.738.6763

Creating a Strong Local Economy

Promoting the Community Providing Networking Opportunities

Supporting a Sustainable Future

Representing Business to Government

Engaging in Political Action

COMMERCEeditorial is exclusively produced bythe Napa Chamber of Commerce,1556 First Street, Napa, CA 94559. 707.226.7455

EDITOR: Katherine ZimmerPlease email submissions [email protected]

Lisa Batto, ACE, President/CEO707.226.7455 [email protected]

Katherine Zimmer, VP Marketing & Communications707.254.1147 [email protected]

Sherrell Harper, Membership707.257.4598 [email protected]

Cathy Lavaroni Hall, Membership707.738.6763 [email protected]

Paula Wick, Customer Service Manager707.226.7455 [email protected]

Lynn Page, Executive Assistant707.254.1145 [email protected]

Angelica Mancuso, Marketing Assistant707.254.1144 [email protected]

Christine Sullivan,Administrative Assistant707.254.1143 [email protected]

Linda Bausch, Events & Membership Retention Mgr.707.254.1148 [email protected]

Caryl Chakerian, Communications707.738.6053 [email protected]

Dr. Edna Baehre-Kolovani, Napa Valley College; John Cardinale, StateFarm Insurance; Ken Frank, La Toque; Clay Gregory, The Napa ValleyDestination Council; Paul Hicks, Payroll Masters Inc; Cathy DAngelo

Holmes, Coldwell Banker Commercial; Bill Lockhart, Edward Jones;Barry Martin, City of Napa; Kevin Massie, Napa Ford Lincoln Mercury;Sherry McKillop, Follow Your Compass; Shawn Milburn, Napa ValleyMarriott Hotel & Spa; Beth Painter, Balanced Planning; Linda Parks,Lixit Corp.; Dennis Pedisich, Bank of Napa; Jaime Penaherrera, Queenof the Valley Medical Center; Suzanne Shiff, Napa Valley Coalition ofNonproft Agencies; Don Shindle, Westin Verasa Napa; Brenda Speth,Napa Valley Register; Rex Stults, Napa Valley Vintners; Dr. PatrickSweeney, Napa Valley Unifed School District; Kevin Teague, HolmeTeague Roche Anglin LLP; Jay Williamson, Williamson and Company.HONORARY DIRECTOR: Julian Weidler, Retired.

Np Chmer o CommerceSTaff

Wellmeetyouthere!

For more information call 707.226.7455

or visit our website at napachamber.com

EveNt caleNdar

August 18

MIXERAfter-Hours Mixer

Uptown Theatre

1350 Third Street5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

$10 Members$30 Prospective Members

September 8

Labor LawWorkshop

Napa Chamber Boardroo

1556 First Street8 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

$25 Members$55 Prospective Membe

August 5

First Friday Business

Development Lunch

Compadres Rio Grille

505 Lincoln Ave, Napa11:30 - 1:00 p.m.

$30 Members

$60 Prospective Members

October 28

Register Now!E3

Silverado Resort & Spa8:00 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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September 21 November 15

Save the Date!Building & Desig

Conference & EXPONapa Valley

Marriott Hotel & Spa8:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

$20 per personBring a friend for free

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