October 2013

Business Comments Chamber Board Welcomes Newest Director

CHAIRMANS CIRCLE
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he Vacaville Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome our new director Dan Sharp as an addition to our board of directors. Dan Sharp is the President of Sharp Public Affairs, a full-service public relations, government relations and communications agency serving California and the West Coast since 2004. Over the last decade, Sharp Public Affairs has built a solid reputation among industry leaders in Health Care, Energy, Transportation, Solid Waste, Home Builders, Municipalities and Business Associations, offering strategic advice on communications, crisis management, government relations and coali-

Dan Sharp
Sharp Public Affairs LLC

tion building.Their communications work and writing has earned more than 20 industry awards, while winning dozens of victories in both public affairs and political campaigns. A Solano County native, Dan was raised on a walnut orchard in Gordon Valley. His career highlights include serving as Chief of Staff for then-United States Congressman Doug Ose, as a senior advisor to California state Senator Maurice Johannessen, as an aide to nowCongressman Tom McClintock, as a public policy research associate at the Claremont Institute, and as a consultant for dozens of political campaigns in the Western United States.

Following his work in Congress, he served Of Counsel to Van Scoyoc Associates, Washington, D.C.s largest independent Government Relations firm. Dan is the former Chairman of the Vacaville Planning Commission, a member of the Advisory Board for the Salvation Army and KROC Center and formerly served on the Comstocks Business Magazine Editorial Board. Dan and his wife, Amy, met at Sacramento State while studying government.They live in Vacaville with their sons, Zack and Jakob, who attend Vacaville Christian High School. Welcome aboard Dan!

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KUIC 95.3 The Reporter Newspaper Genentech (A Member of the Roche Group) Sutter Regional Medical Foundation

Gold:

A.G. Spanos Companies First Northern Bank Ford Lincoln Fairfield Gaw Van Male, Attorneys at Law McDonalds Restaurants Wells Fargo Banks Western Health Advantage

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NorthBay to Host Enrollment in Cancer Prevention Study

o better understand ways to prevent cancer, the American Cancer Society is recruiting men and women across the United States and Puerto Rico for a landmark new research study Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3).The NorthBay Cancer Center has agreed to assist in the effort, according to Brad Gould, director, service line development oncology and cardiovascular services.

Camping World Hampton Inn & Suites Potrero Hills Landfill Raleys Ray Morgan Co. Solano Irrigation District Standard Pacific New Homes Vacaville Magazine VITUS Wal-Mart Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market (Alamo) Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market (Nut Tree Road)

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Past CPC-3 studies have enabled researchers to study individuals and understand how cancer develops in a population, identify causes of cancer and ultimately, learn how to prevent it. CPS studies have made major contributions to public health, such as linkage between tobacco use and cancer. Participating in the study offers others a chance to play a role in shaping the future of cancer control.

Enrollment of Solano County residents will be held at the Green Valley Administration Center between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on November 7, 2013. NorthBay is one of five sites throughout the county to host enrollments. Individuals may choose to participate if they are willing to make a long-term commitment to the study (which involves completing follow-up surveys periodically over the next 20-30

years), are between the ages of 30 and 65, and have never been diagnosed with cancer. NorthBay employees and their friends and families are also encouraged to consider participating in the study, Brad noted. For more information about the Cancer Prevention Study, visit cancer.org/cps3 or call 1-888-604-5888.To make an enrollment appointment, visit www.cps3solano.org.

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2013-14 OFFICERS EXECUTIVE BOARD

Vacaville Chamber of Commerce Business Comments

A Brighter Future for California Business

he future of the Golden State is brightening.This summer, California legislators introduced an eightyear tax incentive that will encourage employers to maintain and expand their biotech and manufacturing operations in California. Starting next summer, manufacturers and researchers purchasing manufacturing and R&D equipment will no longer have to pay the 4.19% state general sales tax, until summer 2022. Most states already forgo the cost of sales tax on equipment used in long-term capital investments. By allowing businesses a full sales-and-use tax exemption, California is becoming a bit more business-friendly.This is good news for us all, including our

Katheryn Tuberty Chairperson Farmers Insurance Tracy Mitchell Chair Elect TradeMark Advertising Dilenna Harris Immediate Past Chair Kaiser Permanente Debbie Egidio Treasurer DTS Egidio Albert Sullivan Vice Chair Client/Members ADValue CPA Services Louie DeBartolo Vice Chair Education DeBartolo & Co Fine Jewelers Joanie Erickson Vice Chair Business Issues Associate Member
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Vacaville and Solano County major employers and the new manufacturers we are working to bring to town.While the exemption has certain limitations by use and useful life expectancy, and California state and local tax rates are double the exemption amount, this period presents a new opportunity for business recruitment, retention and growth. The state has also agreed on a five year economic development incentive, in which it will distribute up to $780 million in income or corporate tax incentives to companies seeking to locate, expand or remain in California. At least one quarter of all annual credits are designated for small businesses. CalChamber believes

this program has the potential to launch GOBiz into the upper tier of state economic development agencies at By Katheryn Tuberty least for five Chair of the Board years in terms of incentives available to attract and retain businesses.There are a number of factors companies will have to meet to qualify, but this again is a big step forward for Californias future.

Your Vacaville Chamber of Commerce will keep you informed as these and other issues that affect your business develop.We reach our members through email communications, special seminars and events, and through our monthly Business Issues Educational Forum in which we bring in legislators, community leaders and business experts to walk you through matters with local impact.As a business community, we know our state may still have a way to go, but we will continue to advocate diligently on your behalf to ensure the best outcomes for a brighter future.

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New Director, Golf, Leadership Today, and Networkinga lot to report on!
want to start out by welcoming Dan Sharp with Sharp Public Affairs LLC as our newest member of the Chambers Board of Directors. Dan replaces Christopher Donhost who had accepted another job out of our community and had to resign from our board. Dan is well versed in areas of government affairs and advocacy and he will be a wonderful addition to our board. I want to thank everyone who was a part of our 24th Annual Cowtown Classic Golf Tournament that was held back on September 6th. 124 golfers, 11 interactive hole sponsors, contests and games throughout the day made for an outstanding fundraiser. Special thanks to Major Sponsors Jackson Medical Supply, Eagle Sponsors Standard Pacific Homes, Service Masters,

Mark Creffield President/CEO mark@vacavillechamber.com Julie Sabbagh Community Relations Director Julie@vacavillechamber.com Sherry McKillop Leadership Today Director Darlene Chikeles Bookkeeper

Western Health Advantage, Comcast Spotlight, Mikes Auto Body, and Janssen.We also could not have done it without the support of the Golf Classic Committee chaired by Ralph Berumen with KR Insurance and Financial Services and the many other volunteers and donors to this event. Mark your calendars for the 25th Annual Vacaville Chamber of Commerce Cowtown Classic Golf Tournament for Friday, September 5th.Although a year away, plans for this special 25th annual event will be underway soon! As of this writing, the newly merged Leadership Today Class of 2014, led by Program Director Sherry McKillop with Follow Your Compass, will have already begun their 10-month journey together. Both the FairfieldSuisun and Vacaville Chamber of

Commerce are very excited about this new joint venture together. The class was originally supposed to have 24 particiBy Mark Creffield pants, but after an President/CEO overwhelming response by both Chambers members, we increased the class size to 28! Speaking of joint events, the Fairfield-Suisun and Vacaville Chamber have again agreed to host four joint mixers together in 2014. Mark your calendars for

our last joint mixer of the year at Kaiser Permanente on Thursday, October 3rd on the fourth floor of the new hospital. KUIC 95.3 will be co-hosting and along with an enormous amount of raffle prizes, there will be 22 new members present to network with.The Vacaville Chamber will be releasing the 2014 Mixer and Wake-Up Vacaville dates in late October. As mentioned in several past newsletter articles by our Board Chair Katheryn Tuberty and myself, the Vacaville Chamber of Commerce board of directors is working hard on our three strategic plans that came out of our board retreat. In the next few months I will report on the progress of all three and how they will benefits our members, the Chamber, and our community.

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CHAMBER WAKE-UP VACAVILLE, MIXER, EVENTS AND RIBBON CUTTING

Cowtown Classic Golf Tournament, Green Tree Golf Course, Vacaville (Top left and right Side - 2 pictures) Business After-Hours Mixer hosted by Diggers Deli, 876 Alamo Drive, Vacaville. (Right Side Middle - 1 picture) Ribbon Cutting for Diggers Deli, 876 Alamo Drive, Vacaville. (Left Middle Side - 1 picture) Wake-Up Vacaville hosted by the Cancer Treatment Center of Vacaville, 1360 Burton Drive, Suite 170, Vacaville. (Right Bottom Side - 1 picture)

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Walk to End Alzheimers and Aid a Local Program

orthBay Adult Day Center staffers hope to assemble a large team of participants for the Alzheimer Associations Walk to End Alzheimer fundraising event, to be held on Oct. 26 in Suisun City.The more money NorthBay team raises, the more funds will be returned to the Adult Day Center to help its program participants and their families,

says Sandy Perez, manager of the Adult Day Center. The Alzheimer Association has promised to send back as much as 50 percent of all funds collected by any team who raises more than $4,999 during the event. If the team surpasses that amount, 60 percent of all funds will come right back to the organization.It would be really good for us to get

those funds, says Perez.We could use them for scholarships for our families, and in so many other ways. The Solano County Walk to End Alzheimers event, set for Saturday, Oct. 26 at Harbor Plaza in Suisun City, begins with an 8:30 a.m. check-in.Walkers take off on the three-mile route around Harbor Plaza, beginning at 10 a.m. Everyone who signs

up to walk with the NorthBay team will receive a NorthBay t-shirt, and anyone raising more than $100 earns an event T-shirt. Those wishing to join the NorthBay team are encouraged to go to http://act.alz.org/goto/northbay. For more information, contact Perez at sperez@northbay.org, or call 624-7973.

Financing Options for Small Business

he Solano Small Business Development Center (SBDC) can provide access to a number of financing options available to local small businesses.These options typically fall into 3 categories: SBA loans, local microloans and the Solano Microenterprise Loan Fund. SBA loans are probably the most common, with the SBA offering several different loan programs to meet different small business financing needs.To be eligible the applicant business must: Be a for-profit, small business under SBAs size standards Not have the internal resources (busi-

ness or personal) to provide the financing Be an eligible type of business, and Be able to demonstrate repayment ability. Additionally, lenders consider the applicants character and credit, management capability, collateral, and owners equity contribution. There are 4 general SBA loan programs: 1) SBA Microloan Program (up to $50,000) 2) The Community Advantage Loan Program (up to $250,000) 3) The 7(a) Guaranty Loan Program (up to $5,000,000)

4) The 504 Loan Program (for long-term financing) Local Microloan Programs provides very small loans to start-up, newly-established, and growing small business concerns. Loans may be used for typical business purposes such as working capital, machinery and equipment, inventory and leasehold improvements.Typical loan amounts range from $1,000 to $50,000, and are structured to meet almost any business condition.The most common providers are: 1) Celtic Bank 2) Oakland Business Development Corp. 3) Opportunity Fund 4) Safe-Bidco

5) Superior Financial Group 6) Working Solutions The Solano Microenterprise Loan Fund provides loans from $5,000 to $50,000 to low-moderate income households who operate or start a business, with 5 or fewer employees, located within the unincorporated areas of the County. The SBDC can assist small business owners determine the type of loan which may be most appropriate for their situation, and assist with the development of the loan application. For more information call Chuck Rieger, Director SBDC at 707-864-3382.

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Vacaville Chamber of Commerce Business Comments

MEETINGS & EVENTS FOR OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2013

October
October 3 Business After-Hours Mixer hosted by Kaiser Permanente and 95.3 KUIC, 1 Quality Drive, Vacaville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. October 4 Ribbon Cutting for the newly remodeled Sams Club, 1500 Helen Power Drive, Vacaville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. October 9 Ribbon Cutting for Pink Lemonade Inc., 300 Main Street (Chamber of Commerce Courtyard) . . . . . .5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. October 10 Ambassador meeting at the Hampton Inn & Suites, 800 Mason Street, Vacaville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. October 11 Business Issues Educational Forum held in the Community Room at Travis Credit Union, 1 Travis Way, Vacaville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. October 15 Wake-Up Vacaville hosted by Solano Signs, 1331 Oliver Road, Fairfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. October 25 Ribbon Cutting for Compassionate Care Dental, 179 Elmira Road, Suite H, Vacaville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

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November
November 7 Business After-Hours Mixer hosted by Nissan of Vacaville, 671 Orange Drive, Vacaville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. November 14 Ambassador meeting at the Hampton Inn & Suites, 800 Mason Street, Vacaville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. November 15 Business Issues Educational Forum held in the Community Room at Travis Credit Union, 1 Travis Way, Vacaville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. November 19 Wake-Up Vacaville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. location TBA (check www.vacavillechamber.com for updates)

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NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS FOR AUGUST 2013

State Farm Insurance Chris Kistner 438 Main Street Vacaville, CA 95688 707-448-9333 www.chris@chriskistner.com Walmart Neighborhood Market 941 Alamo Drive Vacaville, CA 95687 707-419-7299 www.walmart.com Dickeys Barbecue Pit Bronze Level Sponsor 150 Nut Tree Pkwy Ste. 100 A & B Vacaville, CA 95687 707-450-1810 www.dickeys.com Compassionate Care Dental Bronze Level Sponsor 179 Elmira Road Ste. H Vacaville, CA 95687 707-446-6236 Heartland Institute of Financial Education 9355 E. Stockton Blvd. Ste. 230 Elk Grove, CA 95624 707-592-1668 www.hife-usa.org North Bay Water Services, Inc. 6180 Egret Court, Ste. A Benicia, CA 94510 707-745-8823 www.nbws.com Lighthouse Hard Surface Cleaning, LLC 116 Del Rio Court, #4 Vacaville, CA 95687 707-628-4967 www.lighthousehsc.com

AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH

Ernie Smith, Smith Business Interiors

eing self-employed is always an adventure and being a partner at Smith Business Interiors, and office furniture/ design company, is no exception. We started the business in 1990 and the adventure began! As a small business owner, joining the Chamber was one of the key components to survival. When we moved our office to Vacaville in 2004 our first trip was to the chamber to become members. With the challenges that small businesses face; the Chamber is a great advocate. It has provided us with opportunities to meet local business owners and develop lasting relationships. Being asked to sit on the Board of Directors was an honor and again provided important insights as to how our community works together to create a strong business platform. I was on the board for two terms. Loved it. Our business has given us many opportunities as well. We are able to meet many different kinds of customers

and work with them to create an office or an entire building that will be efficient as well as aesthetically pleasing. Working with responsible manufacturers allows us to provide the quality product and service that sets us apart Ernie Smith from other companies. Smith Business In my spare Interiors time I enjoy riding my motorcycle, cruising in my hot rod cars, taking our dogs in the RV for an outing, and enjoying all that our area has to offer.