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Greetings Everyone  

Greetings: To all our visitors who take the time to look at our web site I would welcome you to visit Manteca. We are here to introduce you to all that makes Manteca a wonderful place to visit and live. The small town atmosphere, the delta waters, and friendly people

US Department of Labor announces

$8.2 million grant to assist workers in Central California

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor today announced an $8,197,664 Regional Economic Impact National Emergency Grant to assist dislocated workers in California's San Joaquin Valley. This region is comprised of Amador, Calaveras, Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tulare and Tuolumne counties.

"Today's funding will help workers in this important region of the Golden State receive the training they need to find good jobs in promising industries," said Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis. "The grant will assist both workers who have been laid off and those facing dislocations in the near future."

This grant will provide the California Central Valley Workforce Collaborative with the flexibility to serve workers affected by projected layoffs occurring within this region during the grant's 12-month period of performance. An estimated 1,439 workers in central California will be served through this grant.

The grant will be operated by the Fresno Workforce Investment Board, Kern/Inyo/Mono Workforce Investment Board, Kings County Job Training Office, Madera County Workforce Investment Board, Merced Workforce Investment Board, Mother Lode Workforce Investment Board, San Joaquin Workforce Investment Board, Stanislaus County Alliance Worknet and Tulare County Workforce Investment Board.

The grant will focus on providing training and transition services to workers impacted by a three-year drought and widespread layoffs resulting from the economic downturn. Funding will help workers prepare for careers in growing areas of the regional economy including agribusiness, renewable energy, supply chain logistics, health care and advanced manufacturing.

"As I have said many times, the entire country is hurting right now — but the San Joaquin Valley is hurting worse," said Rep. Dennis Cardoza, who represents California's 18th District, of the announcement. "I am glad to see these funds directed to an area that has been hardest hit by the recession. While it appears that this money will bring assistance to our county and others, we need to ensure we continue working on the issues of job growth and retention. I will continue to do all I can to keep a spotlight on our region and its significant economic challenges."

Of the $8,197,664 announced today, $4,762,120 will be released initially. Additional funding up to the amount approved will be made available as the grantee demonstrates a continued need for assistance. The amount released today will be funded by resources made available for National Emergency Grants under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

National Emergency Grants are part of the secretary of labor's discretionary fund and are awarded based on a state's ability to meet specific guidelines. For more information, visit http://www.doleta.gov/NEG/.

Presented To

The Manteca Chamber of Commerce

Honors Are Short Lived.  Deeds Are Long Remembered.  Your Outstanding Contributions Will Always Be A Reminder To those Who Follow.  You Have Enhanced The Meaning and Goals Of Manteca Youth Focus.

“Our Sincere Thanks”

Manteca Youth Focus

                                        CEO Debby Moorhead and Manteca Youth Focus 3/11/2010

PRESS RELEASE

Congressman Jerry McNerney

California’s 11^th District

MCNERNEY PROMOTES JOB CREATION WITH SMALL BUSINESS HIRING BILL

Legislation offers job incentives to areas of high unemployment and has backing of local Chambers of Commerce

Washington , D.C. – Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-11) yesterday introduced legislation aimed at creating jobs and growing our country’s small businesses, particularly in areas with high unemployment like California .  H.R. 4620, the Small Business Job Creation Act of 2010, provides tax credits for small businesses to hire people who were previously unemployed.  The bill also includes additional tax credits for small businesses located in high unemployment areas, such as Alameda , Contra Costa, San Joaquin, and Santa Clara Counties .

“Our community has been hit particularly hard by the economic downturn,” said Rep. McNerney.  “I hear all the time from families who are struggling to make ends meet, pay their mortgage and send their kids to college.  We need to spur job creation and help get our economy back on track.”

“That’s why I introduced the Small Business Job Creation Act, which will encourage hiring and create new job opportunities for people who are currently unemployed,” continued Rep. McNerney.  “Small businesses are the engine of our country’s economic growth and key to this area’s economic recovery.”

“Providing tax credits to small businesses in high unemployment areas is particularly important,” said Rep. McNerney.  “I represent areas with unemployment as high as 17% and small business owners are working hard to keep their doors open.  Few of the proposals coming out of Washington , D.C. do enough to create jobs in communities like ours with high unemployment.” 

Rep. McNerney wrote the legislation after a recent meeting of his Small Business Advisory Board, which is made up of local small business owners, representatives of local Chambers of Commerce and leaders in the business community.

“During a recent meeting of my Small Business Advisory Board, local small business owners shared with me the many challenges they face right now,” said Rep. McNerney.  “After hearing from members of my Advisory Board and many business owners, I decided to introduce the Small Business Job Creation Act.”

Rep. McNerney’s bill has received support from several local Chambers of Commerce.  San Ramon Chamber of Commerce CEO Carolyn Degnan, Livermore Chamber of Commerce President, CEO Dale Kaye and Manteca Chamber of Commerce CEO Debby Moorhead applauded the introduction of the bill with the following words.

“Congressman McNerney's proposed tax credit legislation would help stimulate the local economy,” said Carolyn Degnan, President/CEO of the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce.  “Not only would it be a benefit to local business owners at a time when credit and financing are so hard to get, it would help lower the unemployment rate by creating new jobs.”

“Legislation that addresses the need for job creation is essential,” said Dale Kaye, President, CEO of the Livermore Chamber of Commerce.  “Congressman McNerney's bill recognizes that small businesses are the engine of our economy. It underscores the need for incentives for small businesses during this difficult recovery as well as the need to put people back to work to help grow the economy.”

“As the CEO of the Manteca Chamber of Commerce I know firsthand the challenges that many small business owners face,” said Debby Moorhead, CEO Manteca Chamber of Commerce.  “The economic downturn has impacted San Joaquin County in particular with a disproportionate high unemployment rate.  Any legislation to provide relief and to support small business owners in hiring additional workers would have a substantial effect.  The Chamber of Commerce is in support of much needed changes and the success of the Small Business Job Creation Act will impact San Joaquin County and particularly Manteca ’s small businesses in a positive manner.”

The Small Business Job Creation Act of 2010 offers the following tax credits to small businesses who hire new workers:

• A tax credit of 7.5 percent of wages earned by an employee in 2010, and 5 percent in 2011, applicable to the first $75,000 of an employee’s salary
• A tax credit of 15 percent in 2010, and 10 percent in 2011, as above, in counties with an unemployment rate higher than the national rate

In order for small businesses to be eligible to receive these credits, they must meet the following criteria:

• Revenue of $20 million or less or no more than 200 full-time employees

New hires for whom small businesses wish to receive these tax credits must:

• Be full time employees working at least 30 hours per week
• Have been certified as eligible for unemployment compensation during the previous year.  Businesses would also be able to rehire workers they had to let go as a result of the weak economy.

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$33 Billion in Tax Credits for Small Business Hiring
 
As part of President Barack Obama's Jobs Package, the White House announced today that $33 billion in tax credits for small businesses will be included in the Fiscal Year 2011 budget.   
 

• $5,000 tax credit for every new employee hired in 2010..  Credit to be maxed at $500,000 to ensure it benefits small businesses and the hiring must result in net increases in the number of employees.  
   
• Employers would also be reimbursed for the Social Security payroll taxes they would pay on real income increases in their payroll..  
   
• Firms will be able to claim the credit on a quarterly basis.  

Federal Money for "Faster Trains" 
 
In addition to the Jobs Package, the president also announced $8 billion for "faster trains" in the United States as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  California and Florida will get the bulk of the funding, $2.3 billion and $1.25 billion respectively to accommodate train speeds above 150 mph on new rail lines.      

The California High-Speed Rail Authority 

The California High-Speed Rail Authority will host public scoping meetings along the Merced-to-Sacramento project section later in January to provide the public with an opportunity to learn about the project, ask questions and provide feedback about what project alternatives and environmental issues should be evaluated in the environmental impact report.  The Merced-to-Sacramento section of the High-Speed Train system includes the City of Sacramento south to the City of Merced .  Proposed route alternatives generally follow the Burlington Northern Santa Fe, the Central California Traction or Union Pacific railroads throughout the section.  Stations are proposed in Sacramento , Stockton , Modesto and Merced .

Open-house meetings for the Merced-Sacramento section are scheduled as follows:

• Jan. 20, Stockton, San Joaquin Council of Governments, 555 East Weber Avenue
• Jan. 21, Merced , Merced Senior Center , 755 West 15^th Street
• Jan. 27, Sacramento , Amtrak Depot, 301 I Street
• Jan. 28, Modesto , Modesto Centre Plaza , 1000 L Street

All open houses scheduled for 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

  Scoping is the first opportunity to become involved in the Merced-to-Sacramento project-level environmental impact report.  During the scoping process, the public – as well as city, county, state, and federal agencies – have an opportunity to provide comments on project alternatives and environmental impacts to be evaluated.  The purpose of the scoping process is to:

• identify public and agency concerns early in the environmental process
• receive input on alternatives and issues that will be examined in the draft environmental impact report
• save time in the overall process and facilitate an efficient environmental impact report process

Additional information and opportunities to comment are available on the California High Speed Rail Authority Web site at www.cahighspeedrail.ca.gov.  Comments on the Merced-to-Sacramento HST project will be accepted until Wednesday, February 26, 2010.    

Parade "Jingle Bell Rock" 2009

The Manteca Chamber of Commerce has the pleasure every year of putting on the Christmas parade. The work that goes into such an event starts months in advance. This year’s parade had the most entries I have ever seen in my 10 years of being involved with the parade. I personally have been in charge of the parade for 5 years. I want to thank all the sponsors and the volunteers who worked the parade, Chamber Board Members, Chamber Ambassadors, the judges, the announcer, the police department, streets department, CERTS, SHARP, fire department, The Place of Refuge, the Historical Museum, and my friends and family. Without this small army this parade cannot be such a success.  The entries this year were so awesome, the look on the children’s faces is worth all the months, weeks, days and hours of hard work it takes in organizing this event.  This year the parade had a slight problem.
At about 4:45 p.m. there was a fire on Yosemite Avenue in the middle of the parade route. There were thousands of spectators lining the street where the fire was. It was time for the parade to start and I was informed by Travis Gooch (firefighter and ambassador for the chamber) who was driving the antique fire engine in the parade that he had been called to leave and go to the station due to the fire. Patrol Officer Patrick Danipour was in charge of traffic for the parade. Officer Danipour informed me that we could not proceed down Yosemite Ave and that it would take a few hours before the fire department could clear the street. Officer David Bright said, how about if we divert the parade. Officer Bill Walmer said, yeah, we can do it. I asked Officer Bright if he could go down and check the route and make sure the floats could make the turns. He went and checked the route and came back and said, they can make it. We all looked at each other and Officer Bright said, it’s Officer Danipour’s call.  He said, let’s do it. It was 10 after 5 and 3 Motor Officers proceeded down Yosemite Ave. and moved about 5000 people to the alternate route!  
They returned at 5:30 p.m. and said let the parade begin.  I want to thank the Manteca Police Department, Motor Officers Patrick Danipour, David Bright and Bill Walmer for an outstanding job performance.  They took charge of a situation and made sure thousands of adults and children were moved safely and secured an alternate parade route so the thousand of parade participants could maneuver safely and intact.  As I drove the parade route with my grandchildren and saw all the faces I was so happy that the parade did not get cancelled. As I made my way back to where the parade started I realized there was no antique fire engine for Santa to ride in at the end of the parade.  I asked Officer Danipour if he could go and get Santa and I would drive Santa in my car.  I drove Santa in the Corvette.  That was the most rewarding ride I have ever taken. The children were so excited; the parents were saying there’s Santa! At a few points we came to a full stop and parents and children came out to shake Santa’s hand. As I drove Santa back to where he was parked, he said that experience made him as happy as it made the children.  I agreed. To know that one evening brought so much joy to thousands of people is priceless.  And as I write this on Sunday at 6 a.m. I still have a smile on my face.  I am thankful for all our blessings, Merry Christmas!

PS.  As I waited to proceed in the parade, Assemblyman Bill Berryhill’s car pulled up next to me, and a gentleman  riding in the car rolled down the window and said to me, Manteca has the best police force of any town I have been in, you guys are lucky. I said, trust me I know how lucky we are. 12/6/09

Greetings: Last Saturday night I went to the Stockton Thunder Hockey Game and it was a benefit as well for Breast Cancer. It is called "Thunder goes Pink". The ice is pink and the teams jerseys are black and pink.  I am a fan of Hockey and love going to Hockey games. I always sit down on the glass by the penalty box. The seat to my left was empty. And as I was watching the game the puck was hit over the glass and the puck was coming right at me. I ducked and covered my head and the puck hit me on my left side top of my leg. Ouch! I never thought in my life I would get hit by a Hockey Puck!  For some reason I think all of us think it could not happen to me.  At least I did. Things happen everyday that we cannot control, but then there are things that we do control. So the moral of this story is, We will not be remembered for our words, but by our kind deeds, life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath. 11/9/09                                              Below is a picture of the Stockton Thunder Hockey Puck that hit me. Thunder is a member of the Chamber, so if you are looking for a fun evening to take your family, I recommend it. : )

This year has been amazing. We have accomplished so much in such a short time. We have a new President Eric McMurtrey and with new leadership come new opportunities. I will be working very closely with him. We have new Board Members and I welcome all of you. Our committees have new chairpersons and we are all looking to move in new directions.

My objective is to attend all committee meetings and to help facilitate them. I want to assist the committee chairpersons in creating high energy; meeting all Chamber goals, and helping to motivate all committees to ultimately construct a more efficient and proactive organization.

We hope to bring more opportunities to Manteca in the region of arts, cultural programs, and business opportunities that will enhance our community. We have been increasing our efforts to bring new jobs to Manteca, and retain and promote new business and help expand small business.

Education is a major priority of the chamber. We need to help bring a higher education program closer to Manteca. Possibly a satellite campus for a four year college. The chamber will continue to expand its working relationships with other community agencies.

Legislative issues literality affects your bottom line. The chamber is taking the opportunity to have direct input into our legislative process. Elections determine the public leadership that is charged with setting the direction our community and state moves in. That is why it is monumental that you know what is on the ballot and take the time to vote. The chamber will help enlighten our community on all the issues.

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Enterprise Zone

The Chamber is hosting a Quarterly Luncheon August 5, at 12:00 noon at the Golf Course Restaurant Chez Shari the cost is $15.00 please call the chamber if you are interested in attending. 

San Joaquin County and the Cities of Stockton, Lodi , Tracy , Lathrop, and Manteca offer business and industry the considerable advantages of a California State Enterprise Zone. The conditionally designated San Joaquin County Enterprise Zone encompasses approximately 638 square miles with over 29 square miles of commercial and industrial properties. Companies locating or expanding within the Enterprise Zone may benefit from financing and tax incentives, development incentives, and business assistance.

State Tax Incentives:
A business located in the Stockton/San Joaquin Enterprise Zone can take advantage of tremendous tax credit programs offered by the State of California

• Hiring Credit
• State & Use Tax Credits
• Business Expense Deductions
• Net Operating Loss Carryover
• Net Interest Deduction for Lender

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I would like to share some fast facts with you about The Great Central Valley. Did You Know? The Central Valley is one of only seven places on earth that provides the soil, water and climate that can produce 350 different crops and agricultural products. The valley is currently home to more than 6.5 million people and is one of the fasting growing regions in the state. The current population of the Great Central Valley is larger than 38 U.S. states. There are 12,150,406 gross square ft. of LEED certified "Green Building" in the Great Central Valley.  The valley attracts less than half of the state's per capita average for philanthropic support.  About one in five residents live in poverty, compared to 13% for the rest of the state. 82% of valley residents drive to work alone. At 450 miles long and fifty miles wide, the Great Central Valley is about the size of Great Britain. If the Valley were its own state, it would lead the nation in the value of its agricultural production. The Central Valley project delivered 6.6 million acre feet of water for cities, agriculture and wildlife this year. By 2050, 14.5 million people are projected to be residents of the Great Central Valley. 60% of the Pacific Flyway's migratory birds depend on Central Valley resources. Freight Trucks account for 16% of all Valley roads. Sacramento International Airport accounts for 86% of passenger air travel in the Great Central Valley, and 67% of valley residents use the internet. California's Great Central Valley, stretching 450 miles from Redding to Bakersfield. The Great Central Valley is shaped by its three distinct sub regions: the resource rich Sacramento Valley, the bustling Sacramento Metropolitan Region, and the Diverse San Joaquin Valley. If you would like more information please go to www.greatvalley.org                                                                                        

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Greetings: At 211 degrees, water is hot. At 212 degrees, it boils. And with boiling water, comes steam. And steam can power a locomotive.  212 degrees is written by Sam Parker and Mac Anderson, it is an awesome book and it made me want to focus even harder on the job at hand. If you want to read a powerful and motivating book this is the one. It clarifies and helps to define your goals. It's time to turn up the heat!!!!  Go to work. 

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Greetings:

Have you ever had to give a speech or do a presentation?  Well if you are anything like me it is hard to overcome your nerves. I realize the best way is to master the methods and strategies to meet the challenge that you are faced with. The key is being prepared, practice, practice and practice. Some people are naturally comfortable speaking in front of groups and in meetings, but if you are not one of those, like me, remember success comes when you can overcome your personal obstacles. Learn to have confidence in yourself it will empower you and bring you peace and wisdom. Then your next speech or presentation will be more effective and less stressful.

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This information is from a website that I feel is great!  Please check it out! www.CaliforniaBusinessMinute.com  

It must have hurt them to their core when the Business Council of New York

completed their annual review of the performance of states and found that they were ranked at the lower end.  But to add salt to an open wound it must have been painful for them to see their nemesis, California ranked in the top ten. It must have made them feel ill.

  The annual review tracks job growth, average wages, total personal income,

per-capita income and population over a ten year period beginning in 1995.

California received the highest scores credited with either meeting or exceeding national averages associated with these economic indicators.

Only nine other states ranked as high: Arizona , Colorado , Delaware , Florida , New Hampshire , Texas , Virginia , Washington and Wyoming .

New York received a D grade. Ouch! (written by Tim Johnson)

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Greetings:

I was reading a very interesting story written by Mark Sanborn, Innovations, by Pridestaff and it is amazing how a simple story can make your day. It is based on four Principles which are, 1. Everyone makes a difference 2. Everything is built on relationships, 3.You must continually create value for others and it doesn’t have to cost a penny and 4.You can reinvent one’s self regularly. By following these basic principles it is possible to do extraordinary work. The Manteca Chamber of Commerce offers things we can all use friendships, professional and social development and most important networking your business.  So please if there is anything I can do to be of service to you please give me a call at 823-6121.

Respectfully,
Debby Moorhead
CEO Manteca Chamber of Commerce

Greetings,
I found this on the internet. 5 Little Sayings to Help You Get Organized
By Maria Garcia, and want to share this with you it really works.

A HOME FOR EVERYTHING AND EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE. Every item you have, no matter what it is, should have a designated home. For instance, the home for your magazines might be your magazine holder, which is located on your bookshelf. Or your home for your extra file folders and labels might be the top shelf of your office supplies cabinet.

If an item doesn't have a specific home, it's considered to be 'homeless.' Something that is homeless tends to get lost.

Designate a specific home for all of your stuff. Then, be sure that everything taken gets returned to its home when done being used.

DON'T PUT IT DOWN. PUT IT AWAY. When you remove something from its home, the best thing to do when you're done using it, is to put it away. Yes, sometimes it seems easier to just place it on the kitchen table until later, or to put it on your desk until tomorrow. Unfortunately, this often results in many items being out of place, which can leave your home or office in disarray. Never mind the fact that it presents a bad example for other family members, or staff members.

Don't give clutter a chance to form. Put it away now. You'll find it when you need it, and your environment will remain clutter-free.

FILE, DON'T PILE. It is very easy to get overwhelmed with paper. Our paper volume increases on a daily basis. Between lists, mail, bills, school papers, documentation, warranties, etc., it's often seen as a pain to take the time to handle those papers immediately. However, if those papers begin to transform themselves into piles--and they usually do--it's going to be even more of a pain to get them under control. Piles tend to get taller and taller, until even the idea of dismantling them seems colossal. This results in lots of piles, and even more stress.

If you DON'T need a piece of paper, get rid of it immediately. Either recycle it, or give it to the appropriate party.

If you DO need a piece of paper, file it right now. Don't put it down, even for a minute. Either place it in your filing cabinet, your Tickler file, your bill paying system, etc. If you take the time to file it now, it won't stand a chance of growing into a huge pile.


QUALITY OVER QUANTITY. Clutter and chaos go hand in hand. The more things you have, the easier it is for clutter to form and grow.

Always remember to place your emphasis on quality over quantity. In other words, it's not important to have a lot of things, many of which you never use. It's more beneficial to have fewer things, all of which you use and/or enjoy. Simplify your life and you will get and stay organized!


FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED WHEN YOU NEED IT, GET EVERYTHING DONE WHEN IT'S DUE. Many people think that getting organized is about being neat and tidy. On the contrary, a person who is not very neat or tidy can be very organized. Being organized actually entails 'finding everything you need when you need it, and getting everything done when it's due.' If you can master these two things, you are well on your way to being organized

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Greetings: I found this today and really liked it so I will share it with you. Take time to work, It is the price of success. Take time to play, it is the secret of perpetual youth.  Take time to give, It is too short a day to be selfish. Take time to laugh, it is the music of the soul.  Take time to love and be loved, it is a God given gift.  Take time to be grateful, it is the key to joy.  Take time to meditate, it is the path to peace.  Take time to pray, it is the greatest power on earth.

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Greetings:
I would like to talk about all the advantages of being a Chamber member.  By joining the Manteca Chamber of Commerce you will carry clout that your business would not have alone; you will have a voice in the Government community; you can make valuable business contacts with other professionals; you have a chance to “get involved” and promote the quality of life and well being of your community; you will join forces with other business leaders and become part of a united effort to make business grow and prosper; you can exchange ideas and expertise with other business professionals; you can use talents and services that you may not be able to afford yourself; you can use resources available through the Chamber; you will grow as Manteca grows; you are eligible for member to member discounts; and you will enjoy being a Member of a Dynamic, Effective and Highly Respected Organization.                                                                                    

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Greetings:  Today  I received the best e-card and I would like to share it with you, so click on the link and Enjoy!!!

http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=1545489532!

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I have found this information about attitude to be a blessing to live by. I hope it has meaning to you as well.
The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.  Attitude, to me, is more important than facts.  It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failure, than success, than what other people think or say or do.  It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill.  It will make or break a company, a church, a home.  The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for the day.  We cannot change the past.  We can not change the inevitable.  The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude.  I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it.  And so it is with you.  We are each in charge of our own attitude.
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As I write this today I want to reflect on days passed.  The Chamber of Commerce is moving forward but I have learned so much from the past.  I realize that if you don’t ever look back and only look forward you miss out on lessons learned.  I have learned so much in the two years I have been working for the Chamber.  I hope to learn so much more.  Everyday is a new experience.  For myself personally I celebrate what an unbelievable life I have had so far the accomplishments, the many blessings, and yes, even the hardships because they have served to make me stronger. To the readers of this message I ask, do something special for people around you.  Today my goal will be to share my excitement for life with other people.  To make someone smile, and to go out of my way to perform an unexpected act of kindness for someone I don’t even know. Today I will give a sincere compliment to someone who seems down.  I’ll tell a child how special he or she is, and I’ll tell my family and friends how deeply I care about them.  If we all take time to work at being better people, (and it is WORK) we will have a better feeling about ourselves and others. The things we do in our personal lives affect our professional lives as well. Today is the day to stop worrying about what we don’t have and be grateful for what we do have.  

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The Chamber is always a very positive voice for local businesses.  In an effort to be sure that local issues are heard, we met with our elected officials in Sacramento and Washington, D.C.  You can view these photos and those at other events: Recent photos

Photos from other Chamber events.