e s

y slower utility bills!

ye smore green jobs in Napa County!
ye more work for local contractors!
are you:
• a Napa-based contractor who would like to be doing more
work, and is interested in residential energy efficiency retrofits?

• a Napa County homeowner who would like to lower utility

bills but doesn’t know where to start, or doesn’t have cash to spare?

check out:
Energy Upgrade California’s Home Retrofit Program
energyupgradeca.org
Homeowners can choose to pursue either a Basic Retrofit (includes seven
measures, will reduce energy use by about 10% and will give a fixed
incentive of $1000) or the Advanced Upgrade (based on a home energy
assessment with customized solutions qualifying for incentives of $1250 to
$4000). All homeowners are eligible for this program; there is no income limit.
To get started, homeowners can contact a contractor listed on the EUC website.
Contractors who want to participate must meet the requirements shown on
the EUC website AND participate in required training.
Currently (as of March 2011) there are no Napa County contractors signed
up for the program. As a result, interested homeowners will have to contact
contractors from neighboring counties.

CHF Residential Energy Retrofit Program

chfloan.org/Programs/Energy/energy_program.html
California Rural Home Mortgage Finance Authority (CHF) is a government
agency serving rural counties, one of which is Napa. CHF provides financial
help to homeowners who want to get more energy efficient:
• Free home energy audit
• 3% fixed rate, 15 year loans for the post-rebate costs of retrofits (and right
now 0% loans for homeowners in Napa County)
• Grants of up to $1250 to cover part of the retrofit costs and additional
grants to cover the pre- and post- retrofit inspections (and lower the loan amount)


Contractors must apply to CHF to be certified and take the required CHF training.


Homeowners must have income at or below $130,000/year.

supporting a sustainable future
ATTENTION CONTRACTORS!
Training for both programs is happening in early April;
check out the websites for details. If we can show
enough local interest, CHF might be willing to do a
Napa-based contractor orientation.
 Please circulate to all department management...

Wake Up Your

Presented by
B u s i n e s s
W e d n e s d a y
StrategieS, PlanS and reSourceS
to get through a changing economy
re You There continues to be a tremendous amount of change in our
A ed?
ar economy and the need is growing for businesses to move
Prep into a pragmatic examination and understanding of the central
issues to chart a plan for renewed growth and profitability.
YOU WILL LEARN VITAL INFORMATION ABOUT:
• How a bank looks at your business, you, and why you should you care – the unabridged edition.
• Why profitability, equity, credit score and electronic banking are important.
When? • How to get your business prepared for the rebound.
Wednesday, April 20 •
•
Cost effective resources you may not know are there to help.
A checklist for preparing your business to navigate challenging times.
7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
PRESENTERS:
Where? Chris Cappeto
Napa Chamber of Chris Cappeto is currently a Business Relationship Manager with Wells
Commerce Boardroom Fargo Bank and has been with the company for 9 years.
1556 First Street, Napa Charlie Monahan
Charlie has recently been chosen to coordinate the new Napa Valley
College Business and Entrepreneurship Center.
How Much? Craig Smith
$20.00 (for two!) Craig Smith earned a Business Degree from University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill and has worked for the Napa Downtown Association
for over 15 years.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Maureen Eckert
Contact: Maureen Eckert is Napa Valley Adult Education’s Workplace Training
NVC Small Business Institute Lead.
Development Center at Julia Smith
707.253.3210 Julia is the Business Resource Manager for the Napa County Workforce
Investment Board.

What is Wake Up Your Business Wednesday?

Small Business Workshops designed to help local entrepreneurs gain insight into specific business topics and network
with local business owners. Presented in partnership with the Napa Valley College Small Business Development Center
(NVC SBDC) and the Napa Chamber of Commerce Business Builders Committee. These workshops are held on the third
Wednesday of every month, for a complete calendar of events, visit napachamber.com

President’s 2011 circle

The Valley’s Daily News Source

creating a strong local economy • napachamber.com

The Napa Chamber Foundation and Mechanics Bank Are Proud To Announce
The 5 Annual Napa Valley
th

Community Awards
“Celebrating Community”
Join in celebrating the heroes of Napa Valley on May 24th!

WHEN: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 THE HEROES ARE:

11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Chuck McMinn
WHERE: Napa Valley Marriott Hotel Community Booster of the Year
and Spa
Adele Cotter
COST: $55 each Healthcare Professional of the Year
To purchase tickets, visit Karla E. Gomez
napachamberfoundation.org Napa Valley College Student of the Year
or call 707.226.7455.
Clay Gregory
DETAILS: All are welcome. Lunch will The Napa Valley Destination Council
be served during the event. Hospitality Tourism Award of the Year

Kristina Young
This Awards Luncheon recognizes local community leaders,
individuals and businesses for their outstanding leadership,
Arts Council Napa Valley
contributions and/or achievements toward the betterment Nonprofit Employee of the Year
of the communities of Napa Valley. There are awards in eight
categories that reflect far reaching benefits to our daily Officer Omar Salem
quality of life. The winners for Teacher of the Year and Napa Police Department
Nonprofit Organization of the Year will be announced Public Safety Person of the Year
at the luncheon.
 Please pass to your Marketing Manager!

MIXPO... the Valley’s premier

After-Hours Mixer and Mini-Expo
providing networking opportunities

Thursday,
April 21, 2011
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Napa Valley Marriott

MIXPO is a combined Aft
er-Hours Mixer with a Mi
ni-Expo. Hotel & Spa
3425 Solano Ave, Napa

$20 per display table

(
(includes admission for one person; table

)
space is limited, reservations required)

Registration is only needed for

reserving a display table. Regular
Mixer admission will be at the door
as with a normal Mixer event.
All of your display materials
join us for this special eVent and signage must fit on your table,
please no freestanding banners or
and Be sure to Bring displays. No electricity available.
plentY of Business cards!

thank you to our sponsors:

Sacramento County Airport System and President’s Circle:
the Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa
thanks to the napa chamber ambassadors!
The Valley’s Daily News Source

Attendee Admission
$10.00 - Members
($30.00 - Non-Members)

For more information visit

napachamber.com
or call 707.226.7455

Napa Chamber of Commerce • 1556 First Street • Napa • CA • 94559

Presented by:

ARE YOU CLOSING ALL THE BUSINESS YOU WANT?

Kick start 2011 by learning the latest

techniques for closing more business.

SAlES MAStEry SEMiNAr:

Negotiate and Close the Sale
tuesday • April 26, 2011

Individual Workshops: Location / Time:

$49 Napa Chamber members
$99 non-members
Napa Chamber Board Room
1556 First Street, Napa
Napa
8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Chamber
Members
Don’t miss this last seminar in the 4-part series!
SAVE 50%!
Re
gis om
ter r.c
at napachambe

RegistRation FoRm Register online at napachamber.com

or mail/fax form with payment to:
4/26/11 Negotiate and Close the Sale 1556 First Street • Napa, CA 94559
p: 707.226.7455 • f: 707.226.1171
Workshop Cost: Please note: All workshops will be held at the
$49 members Napa Chamber of Commerce. Check-in begins at
$99 non-members 7:45 a.m. Workshops are from 8:00 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Name
Company
Phone E-mail
Visa, MC, Amex# Exp Security Code Amt.
Signature

“I tripled my close ratio just one month after attending

your ‘Closing the Sale’ seminar.”
~ Michele Flanery, Loc-n-Stor
 ALL MEMBER BRIEFING
...information your business needs to thrive!
Creating a strong local economy

Whether you want to actively participate in Chamber networking opportunities, find new ways to
market your business or learn how your business benefits from membership even if you don’t attend
one single event... it’s a great idea for you to attend the All Member Briefing.
Hear about what your Napa Chamber does, how the Chamber can help expand your contacts, market
your brand, represent you to government, and improve your bottom
line. You’ll learn how take advantage of the many benefits and features All iN ONe ROOM fOR yOu!
your membership offers as well as ways that you can get involved.
Business Assistance Organizations:
Napa Chamber of Commerce
Also on hand will be representatives from local business-support S.C.O.R.E - No cost business counseling.
organizations whom you can call on for assistance or counseling. Small Business Development Center
You will also have an opportunity to get to know other Chamber Workforce Investment Board
members and discuss ways you might do business with each other. Adult School Training Institute
Downtown Merchants Association
Be sure to bring plenty of business cards, a business card drawing
will be included. Napa Chamber Committees:
Green & Sustainable Practices
Membership Services
South County
Legislative Action Committee
Infrastructure & Transportation Task Force (ITT)
Economic Vitality & Sustainability
Ambassadors
Business Builders
Golf Tournament

Thursday
April 28, 2011
8:00 am – 9:30 am
Napa Chamber of
Commerce Board Room
1556 First Street
Register online at:
napachamber.com or
call 707.226.7455

Please join us... we’ll be meeting in our upstairs Board Room.

Coffee, water and tea will be provided. There is no cost to attend this briefing.

Register online at napachamber.com today... space is limited!

We look forward to seeing you there!
Your Napa Chamber Staff
 looking for a place to connect, build business
relationships and have a good time, too?
your napa Chamber is providing you with a great opportunity to I’m Looking
get the process started in a strong way. for a new
marketing
avenue...

I’m building
new We’re
relationships.
Looking for
New
Opportunties.

Attendees at the luncheon

First Friday Business development

Where: Compadres Rio Grille, 505 lincoln Ave., napa
When: First Friday of every Month
First Friday Business Development
Date: May 6, 2011 is sponsored by
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm (lunch Included)
PREMIER SPONSOR
Cost: $30.00 Members; $60.00 Prospective Members
Reservations must be made 3 days prior, this event is
limited to the first 50 reservations. The Valley’s Daily News Source

Why should you Attend? DIAMOND LEVEL SPONSORS

• Plenty of time to network and build relationships in the middle of day,

so you don’t have to spend your personal time networking!
• 30-Second pitch to promote your business.
• Display your marketing materials on the “Expose Your Business” table.
(Pre-register and get there early to place your materials - space is limited to 1’x1.5’ on an 8ft table.)
• Opportunity Drawing to make a 10 minute presentation about your business
at future meetings.... and...

this month’s winning speaker is:

Alex Myers of Gaw Van Male
For More Information or to Register online, visit
napachamber.com
or phone 707.226.7455
Save the Date!
Friday, July 15th!
15 ANNUAL
TH

BENEFIT GOLF
TOURNAMENT

Join us for the

BEST BENEFIT JULY 15, 2011
SILVERADO
GOLF TOURNAMENT RESORT
SOUTH COURSE
in the Valley!
This Annual Benefit Golf Tournament is
an important fundraising event for local
What’s in it for you?
community organizations. The event raises • Great Golf Contests and Awards!
money to support the efforts of the Napa • Food & Beverage Sponsored Tees!
Chamber Foundation whose mission is to • Snack Shack! • Pro-golf consultations!
support and advance the educational, cultural
and economic interests of the communities of • Business Sponsor Opportunities!
the regional City of Napa area. - tees, foursomes, contests, carts, swag
• Buffet and Chamber MIXER in the Grove!
This is a fun-filled day of good-natured • A full day of FUN and networking!
competition and camaraderie providing
extensive networking opportunities for
participants, players and sponsors. Your carts
will be heartily stocked with snack boxes and goody bags filled with treats along with the rules of play and a custom
designed scorecard noting where the many fantastic refreshment areas are located.

You’ll want for nothing and have a blast! Mark your calendars now and be sure to take advantage of the
course sponsorships and silent auction opportunities to promote your business!

Visit NapaChamber.com for complete details and sponsorship opportunities!

Silent Auction Sponsor:

President’s Circle:
The Valley’s Daily News Source

Beverage
Sponsor:

707.254-1145 • napachamber.com • 1556 First Street, Napa CA 94559

 Napa Chamber presents the 15th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament!

Support Your CommunitY BY SponSoring

napa’S BeSt Benefit golf tournament!
Make New Business Contacts by Supporting the Community
TOURNAMENT DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2011
(Individual player registration opens on May 16, 2011, if not sold out.)
15 ANNUAL
TH

BENEFIT GOLF
This Annual Benefit Golf Tournament is an important TOURNAMENT
fundraising event for local community organizations.
The event raises money to support the efforts of the Napa
Chamber Foundation whose mission is to support and
advance the educational, cultural and economic interests
of the communities of the regional City of Napa area. JULY 15, 2011
SILVERADO
Tournament Date - Friday, July 15, 2011 RESORT
SOUTH COURSE
Check In: 9:30 A.M. START TIME: 11:00 A.M. MIXER TIME: 5:30 P.M.

Exclusive Opportunities Limited Opportunities

15th Year Anniversary
Price Rollback Celebration!
❏ Snack Shack
Sponsor ~ $1000
Includes: 2 Golf Entries
2 Lunch & 2 Mixer
Logo on Lunch Ticket
Promotion in event materials
❏ Putting Contest
Sponsor ~ $1000
Signage at the green and
Promotion in event materials
For Sponsorship Information,
p l e a s e c o n t a c t Ly n n Pa ge
at 707.254.1145 or
visit napachamber.com
❏ Birdie Sponsor ~ $1,600 ❏ Face to Face Networking ~ $600
Includes: 4 Golf Entries, $1500 Maximize your sponsorship
4 Lunch & 4 Mixer PLUS by working the tee! This is the
Tee Sign; Banner (you provide)
Promotion in all event materials
best way to meet everyone at the
tournament and share your
and media releases. information. Includes: Tee Sign,
6ft draped table and a sun
❏ Par Sponsor ~ $1100 $1000 shading umbrella - Using your
Includes: 4 Golf Entries PLUS own tent is encouraged.
4 Lunch & 4 Mixer Tee Sign;
Promotion in event materials
❏ Fairway Sponsor ~ $675 Shared Opportunities
Includes: 2 Golf Entries $600
PLUS 2 Lunch & 2 Mixer;
❏ Tee Sponsor ~ $150
$100
Tee Sign, Promotion in
Tee Sign; Promotion in event
event materials
materials
This is a fun day of good-natured competition and camaraderie providing extensive
networking opportunities for participants and sponsors.

SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE ON A FIRST PAID, FIRST RESERVE BASIS, REGISTER ONLINE AT NAPACHABER.COM

Becoming A Sponsor is the Only Way to Guarantee Your Entry!

Please mark level of sponsorship above and fax to Lynn Page at 707.226.1171 or mail with payment to
Napa Chamber of Commerce, 1556 First Street, Napa, CA 94559.
COMPANY CONTACT
ADDRESS
PHONE # FAX # E-MAIL
MC VISA AMEX #
NAME ON CARD EXP. DATE AMOUNT
SIGNATURE BILLING zIP
Please make checks payable to Napa Chamber of Commerce and mail to 1556 First Street, Napa CA 94559 or Register online at napachamber.com
 Please share this important information with your employees...

April 2011 NAPA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Event & Committee Calendar 1556 First Street • Napa, CA 94559

707.226.7455 • napachamber.com

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Creating a strong local economy • Promoting the community • Providing networking opportunities • Supporting a sustainable future • Representing business to government • Engaging in political actionac-
tion
President’s Circle Premier Level:

SHOP AND HIRE LOCALLY!

SPENDING YOUR DOLLARS IN THE CITY WHERE YOU LIVE
HELPS CREATE A STRONG LOCAL ECONOMY.

The Napa Chamber Foundation and Mechanics Bank Tuesday, May 24, 2011
are proud to present the 5th Annual 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. ~ $55 pp
Napa Valley Marriott Hotel and Spa
Please join us in recognizing all the
award winners and nominees!
Register online at: napachamberfoundation.org
For more information call,
707.226.7455

In recognition of local community leaders, individuals and 9:00 a.m.

INFRASTRUCTURE
1
businesses for their outstanding leadership, contributions and TRANSPORTATION
achievements toward the betterment of the communities throughout TASK FORCE
the Napa Valley. Hereos will be honored in eight categories. 11:30 a.m.
FIRST FRIDAY
Business Development
Lunch
President’s Circle napachamberfoundation.org Hilton Garden Inn President’s Circle
Diamond Level: 3585 Solano Ave, Napa
Diamond Level:
4 9:00 a.m.
5 6 7 8
BUSINESS BUILDERS Tune-In Every Friday!
“Today In The
Wine Country”
1:00-4:00 p.m. S.C.O.R.E. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
on KVON 1440 Radio AM
Community Awards
Winners Announced!

11 12 13 14 15
12:00 noon 1:00-4:00 p.m. S.C.O.R.E. 8:15 a.m. Tune-In Every Friday!
EXECUTIVE LEGISLATIVE ACTION “Today In The
COMMITTEE COMMITTEE Wine Country”
9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
5:00 p.m. on KVON 1440 Radio AM
AMBASSADORS
MEETING

18 19 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.

WAKE UP
20 21 22
YOUR
BUSINESS
WEDNESDAY
1:00-4:00 p.m. S.C.O.R.E. “Strategies, Plans & Resources
to Get Through a 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Changing Economy”
Bring a friend for free!
Napa Valley Marriott
Hotel & Spa
12 noon 3425 Solano Ave
GOLF COMMITTEE

25 26 27 8:00 - 9:30 a.m 28 29

8:00 - 11:00 a.m. ALL MEMBER
SALES MASTERY
12:00 noon WORKSHOP 8:15 a.m. BRIEFING Tune-In Every Friday!
BOARD OF “Negotiate & Close the Sale” LEGISLATIVE ACTION “Today In The
DIRECTORS COMMITTEE Wine Country”
9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
12:00 noon on KVON 1440 Radio AM
MEMBERSHIP MEETING
(Black Bear Diner)

All meetings are in the Chamber Boardroom, unless otherwise noted.

For more information on any committee or event, please visit napachamber.com.