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	Archived General News Click on any headline to read the general news archive. Gott's Welcomes New Catering Manager Sherell Guyot Vote Record: Major Bills 2012 - How did your legislators do for your business? Redwood Independent Retirement Living! Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting 11/29 Holiday Wreaths for Charity at Castello di Amorosa 12/8 Call For Entries- Great Wine Capitals, Best Of Wine Tourism Awards Promotions & Marketing, Brand Identity Strategies Spotlight Your Business To Increase Growth! St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery Welcomes Guests to their Newly Renovated Winery Impact Napa to Feature Napa Valley Wine Leaders Homeowner Working With Solano-Napa Habitat for Humanity Vendors Must Hold A Seller's Permit At Special Events Market Confidence Saves County $2.27 Million In Interest Piner's Ambulance Company Saves You Money in Your Time of Need Supreme Court Issues Decision on Meal/Rest Periods in Brinker Case 2012 Job Killers Napa Chamber Works with Top 500 Businesses - 75 Members Make the List! Queen of the Valley Starts County-wide “Heart Safe” AED Program Labor Law Issue: New Website Helps Employers Navigate Federal Health Care Law CalChamber Announces Positions on Proposed Initiatives Napa County Certified Green Businesses Now Recognized by State Labor Law Issue: Managing Vacation Use Key to Reducing Liability at Termination Messina Named New Chamber President & CEO Napa Chamber Acknowledges Community Leaders and Gives Surprise Announcement at Annual Dinner Napa Chamber to Acknowledge Community Leaders at Annual Dinner - Register today! Are your Leadership Skills ready for 2012? - Leadership Challenge Series PG&E Launches Facebook-enabled Winter Gas Savings Progress Tracker Great Wine Capitals Global Network Napa Chamber Announces Annual Dinner Awardees New Employment Laws Affecting Businesses in 2012 Labor Law Issue: Employee Signature on Time Card No Excuse for Inaccurate Information Chairman's Focus: The Year In Summary Employee Health = Business Health: Full Stories Call for nominations for Business of the Year are now open! E3 Conference 2011 – Something Is Going Right! Lack of Time Management Skills Lead to Health Problems - from Express Professionals Steps To Keep Your Batteries Charged at Work from Kaiser Regional Great Wine Capitals Global Network Committee Announces San Francisco \| Napa Valley Best Of Wine Tourism Award Winners You're invited! Best Of Wine Tourism Award Winners Announcement and Reception E3 Economic Conference Will Provide Attendees with Direction for Success Napa Chamber Pushes For Removal Of Burdensome Regulation And Promotes Creative Solutions Napa Chamber Opens Ad Sales for 2012 City Guide and Business Directory Chamber Enhances E-News Delivery and Marketing Benefits Napa Chamber Benefit Golf Tournament Birdies Community Giving Goals! Five Year Vision Update - Napa Chamber Sharpens Its Vision Renewing Napa Chamber Members - Thank You! Labor Law Issue: Changing Dress Policies for Summer Energy Upgrade CA Helps Local Contractors and Homeowners Napa Chamber Ambassadors Focus On Business A Seminar Designed for Today’s California Restaurant: Your Finances, Your Future! Labor Law Issue: Hiring Minors Entails Keeping Up-to-Date on Specific Requirements Eight Outstanding Heroes Work To Unite Our Community 7 Reasons Why Your Business Should Be A Member of the Chamber of Commerce CalChamber Releases Annual Job Killer List Exposing the Chamber’s Legislative Action Process CyberMill Technology Center Awarded Outstanding Nonprofit Organization of the Year Napa Chamber Wins Best Chamber Event 4th Year in a Row Tools for Business Success What Makes Your Employees Tick? Member Spotlight: Net-Flow Corporation Prevention, and Staying in Business if Crime Happens Celebrating Community - Honoring the Best of the Napa Valley And the winners are!... Napa Valley Community Awards 5/24 Chamber Encourages City to Create a New Mobile Food Truck Ordinance That Will Meet Community Needs Napa Chamber Advocates For Members At The Highest Level Napa Chamber City Guide and Business Directory is Available Online Ambassadors Have Busy First Quarter 2011 Great Wine Capitals Travel Network Brings ROAD SHOW To San Francisco - Features Napa Valley Labor Law Issue: Uncashed Payroll Checks Remain Employee’s Property or Escheat to State Do You Know a Hero? Nominations Now Open for Community Awards Labor Law Issue: New Form I-9 Guidance Available for Employers Leadership Traits that Stress Your Employees Napa Valley Destination Council Earns Top Industry Award For Mobile App Is It Time For Private Sector Leadership In Economic Development? Napa Vintners Release Findings of Climate Study Labor Law Issue: Injury/Illness Summary (Form 300A) Must Be Posted Starting February 1 Five Ways to De-Stress Your Work Week Small Business California Asks For Input With 7th Annual Small Business Survey Napa Chamber Annual Dinner is Community Success V. Sattui Winery Teams With Napa Valley Vintners' Adopt-A-School Program Labor Law Issue: Employers May Rescind Conditional Job Offers If… Napa Chamber Ambassadors Are Very Busy! Labor Law Issue: State Changes Required Posters/Pamphlets Employers Must Use 2011 Napa Chamber Planning Conference “A Rising Tide Raises All Ships” Do You Want to BOOST Sales in 2011? Napa Chamber Offers New Seminar Series Labor Law Issue: Everyone Has Secrets – Protect Yours! AT&T, SunEdison to Bring Another 2MW of Solar Power to CA Member Spotlight: Rabobank Napa Labor Law Issue: Required Uniforms, Shirts Must Be Provided By Employer Member Spotlight: Napa Valley Marketplace Labor Law Issue: EMPLOYER ALERT-Revised 2010 Employment Notices Poster by Oct 8! Member Spotlight: Influence Internet Working with Temporary Employees Has Many Benefits Member Spotlight: Napa Printing & Graphics / On Demand Direct Mail Labor Law Issue: Payday Requirements Vary When Employers Close for Weekends, Holidays Bring the Power of the Sun to Your Business How to Make Money with Social Media County and Napa Chamber to Host Contracting Opportunities Workshop Labor Law Issue: Overtime Pay for Back-to-Back Shifts Depends on ‘Workday’ Hours Member Spotlight: Frida’s Mexican Grill One of the Measures of Success is Flexibility - Changes at Your Napa Chamber IRS Invites Public Comment on 1099 Reporting Requirements Deadline July 31! Wine Tourism Awards - Is Your Application In? Workplace Productivity: The Myth of Multitasking PG&E Offers Summer Energy Saving Tips for Small Businesses Labor Law Issue: Religious Expression at Work - What’s Reasonable? Member Spotlight: Napa Recycling and Waste Services Merchant ALERT - Fraudulent Currency on the Rise Napa Valley Community Housing Named Outstanding Nonprofit Organization of the Year Labor Law Issue: Interaction Between Pregnancy Leave, California Family Rights Act ChamberCast with President/CEO Lisa Batto, May 2010 Labor Law Issue: Use Caution When Terminating Employee with Workers’ Comp Claim Napa Chamber Endorsement Committee Interviews Dan Monez Why Should Businesses Care About SC21? Napa Chamber Summaries of Positions for June 8, 2010 State Ballot Propositions You are Invited to Participate in Educator for a Day on Thursday, November 18 Labor Law Issue: Benefits in Lieu of Layoffs, Issues to Consider When Reducing Wages Three Lessons All Leaders Need to Know - Advice from the Pros Gearing Up to Take Action: Candidate Endorsement Labor Law Issue: The difference between alternative workweek schedule and flextime Happy 10-year Anniversary! Chamber Members Celebrate Their Contribution Labor Law Issue: Pre-Employment Medical Exam Bills Leading in a New Economy - Tips Every Leader Should Know CalChamber2010.com: New Tool for State Voters A Chance to Honor People Who Make Napa Special Napa County Special Project Fund Details Released Labor Law Issue: Payroll Name Changes How Does The Chamber Make Decisions on Legislative Advocacy? Help California Achieve an Accurate Count! 2010 Census Info... Rebuilding Your Business with a Contingent Workforce Call to Action! Do you Hire Independent Contractors? Arts & Culture Contribute $32.6 Million to Napa Economy Workshop for Downtown Specific Plan set for February 2 Napa Chamber Annual Dinner Tops the Chart! 10 Tips to Try in Challenging Times Labor Law Issue: Employer Has Right to Assign Employee Unused Vacation Time Travis AFB Supports Haiti Relief Efforts Mandatory Changes Mean New Posters Must Be Displayed for 2010 Plans to Rebound in 2010? Not Without Employee Engagement Community Members to be Honored at Chamber Annual Dinner Margrit Mondavi to be Honored as Citizen of the Year by Napa Chamber of Commerce Napa Chamber Staff Member Gets CERT Trained Napa Valley Community Housing Update: Housing in Yountville Baughman and Griffiths Honored as Chamber Ambassadors of the Year Member Spotlight: Frankie’s Italian Deli & Grocer Labor Law Issue: Holiday Season Scheduling Human Resources Strategy in a Difficult Economy Labor Law Issue: Alert - Mandatory Poster Change Key Tax Changes from Budget Agreements Governor Vetoes All ‘Job Killers’; Signs Two ‘Job Creators’ Chamber Members: Be Aware of Business Opportunity Scams Labor Law Issue: Withholding Rates Increase Nov. 1 Member Spotlight: Mobile Ad Direct Labor Law Update - Get important compliance information for 2010 Napa County Sheriff’s Office Encourages You to Use Nixle Labor Law Issue: Employers and Meal Breaks CBS 5 to Film Four Chamber Member Businesses Napa County Economic Outlook for 2010 Reality Check, Please! The pressure’s on to tweet, fan, and follow… translation: discuss, engage, and listen Labor Law Issue: Involuntary Termination Triggers COBRA Benefit Subsidy EMPLOYER ALERT: All Businesses with over $100,000 Gross will be affected. Labor Law Issue: Withholding Rates Increase Effective Nov. 1, 2009 Labor Commissioner Permits Salary Reduction During Furloughs California’s Economy Deserves the Legislature’s Full Attention Economic Recovery – Truth or Fiction? BEST OF Wine Tourism Competition Offers Napa Valley Innovators an International Spotlight Labor Law Issue: 2009 Deadline to Complete Sexual Harassment Training? Tuscany - Don't miss this great opportunity! Labor Law Issue: Base Overtime Payments on Hours in Given Workday, Not Shift Schedule Managing Workloads: 7 Tips for Redistributing Work Deceptive Ploy Directed at California Corporations and Limited Liability Companies Napa Local Wins Great Wine Capitals Education Grant for Research into Wine Tourism Federal Funding Available For Small Business Food Exporters Labor Law Issue: COBRA Bill for Employers with Less Than 20 Employees Commentary: No More Business As Usual Labor Law Issue: Summer Work for Minors: Work Permits, Other Rules Still Apply How to Navigate Summer Vacation in a Recession Labor Law Issue: No Waiver for Rest Breaks NEWS Awarded Outstanding Nonprofit at 2009 Napa Community Awards Gala Agenda for Renewal and Prosperity M2M FREE Sign to Promote Your Chamber Discount Program Small Business Toolkit Available from CARB Labor Law - HR Updates: New COBRA, FMLA Regulations In Effect CalChamber asks Businesses to Oppose AB 793 Winners Announced for Third Annual Napa Valley Community Awards Labor Law Issue: One-Employee Work Unit May Set Alternative Workweek Schedule Labor Law Issue: Employee No Longer Exempt If Pay Cut When Reducing Work Time Labor Law Issue: Claims Management – Time is Money Labor Law Issue: Employers Have Discretion to Adjust Work Schedules to Avoid Layoffs 2009 Recovery Act – Q & A for Small Business Owners Labor Commissioner Covers Compliance Issues for Tough Times in CalChamber Web Interview Labor Law Issue: COBRA Notice, Reimbursement Changes Business Help, For Free: More Companies Seeking Advice Let Us Help You Keep Your Costs Down in These Challenging Economic Times Three Tips for Communicating with Your Team Last Chance to Vote for Best Chamber and Event! What’s on Employers’ Minds in 2009 and How it Affects You USCIS Delays Rule Streamlining I-9 Process, Opens to Public Comment Taking Control Of Our Own Destiny Government Issues Regarding Businesses Labor Law Issue: Allow Ex-Employees Access to Personnel Files, Performance Records It’s Time To Get 'Er Done in Downtown, Part II It’s Time To Get ‘Er Done in Downtown, Part I Labor Law Issue: Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Required Notice Whose Life Is It Anyway? Make Your Goals Your Own Labor Law Issue: Computer Professionals Exempt from Overtime, Not Other Requirements Labor Law Issue: New Laws Affecting Businesses in 2009 - Are You Compliant? Labor: Timely Toolkit: Health Insurance for Small to Mid-sized Businesses Building Green from the Ground Up Updated Website Offers Four-Phase Program to Improve Health Labor Law Issue: Employee on Protected Leave Not Necessarily Immune to Layoffs Workers’ Compensation Insurance Cost is More Than Just Price CalChamber Makes Available HR Handbook for California Employers New FMLA Regulations Finalized - Is Your Business Compliant? Retailers Get Ready for the Holidays - 9 Tips for Success Labor Law Issue: Employee Who Quits Job May Be Eligible for Unemployment Insurance Redistricting Reform Passes in Record Turnout Election Attention to Business Costs Essential in Resolving UI Fund Insolvency Wine Industry Generates Nearly $11 Billion Annually to Local Economy Sandbag Distribution - First Saturday of Each Month California Needs a Climate Change Plan Napa Chamber Endorsements and Ballot Measure Positions Napa Chamber Announces Positions on Candidates and Propositions HR Tip of the Month: Religious Diversity in the Workplace Self-Sufficiency Community Forum Winners Announced in Great Wine Capitals BEST OF Competition Economic Outlook - If you don't attend, will you know what yours is? Going Green With Office Depot Keeping Your Workplace Well: Tips to Combat Presenteeism Labor Law Issue: Paid Time Off to Vote Depends on Employee’s Circumstances Governor Signs Landmark Disability Access Reform Member Spotlight: Vineyard Dental Great Wine Capitals Local Committee Expands To Develop Potential Napa Chamber Offers Positions & Endorsements for November Ballot CalChamber Reports on Status of Major Business Bills at Close of Session The Riverfront, Centerpiece of Downtown Revitalization Labor Law Issue: There’s a Whole Set of Rules for Paying Non-Exempt Employees Governor Schwarzenegger Signs State Budget with Budget Reform “BOTTLESHOCK” Defies Industry Expectations Chamber CEO Challenges Labor Director on Compliance Issues State Workers’ Comp Bureau Recommends Rate Hike for 2009 Workers’ Comp Reform Roll Back in Transition to Governor Seven Tips For Small Business Branding ‘BEST OF’ International Tourism Competition Labor Law Issue: No Meal Period Waiver Available for Working Lunches Five Ideas for Building Your Employee Team Relationships CalChamber Issues Vote Record on Job Creators, ‘Job Killers’ Labor Law Issue: Employers Have Options When Employee Faces Domestic Violence 5 Hot Employment Trends Job Seekers, Employers Need to Know CA Court Issues Major Meal and Rest Break Decision Public Art – The Response from Arts Council Napa Valley, the Public Art Committee and Interested Citizens Labor Law Issue: Handling Employee Requests - Three-Step Process Helps Prevent Trouble Napa Chamber Updates Bylaws City of Napa Now a Destination In Its Own Right Coalition Educates Californians about Impacts of Higher Property Taxes LNV Sends 28 New Leaders Into Community USHCC Urges Congress, No Funding for Social Security No-Match Rule Cell Phone Law: California Businesses Must Assess Liability TripAdvisor Includes Napa in Inaugural Travelers’ Choice Awards Village Profile Selected to Produce Chamber's 2009 City Guide and Business Directory Members Value Common Sense and Balanced Approach Small Business Ranks High In Confidence by Gallup Poll Tuscany - The Cultural and Business Exchange Trip of a Lifetime! Driving Toward a Cleaner California New Regulation and Deleveraging of the Financial Industry Inevitable, Says Mechanics Bank Investment Chief City of Napa Planning Commission Activities, New Online Video Archive and Service Center Job Creation Proposals Moving in Legislature Napa Chamber vs. Ogre: A Bedtime Story Free Small Business Disaster Planning Resource Now Available in Spanish Labor Law Issue: Employer May Require Employees to Wear Business-Like Attire at Work Player Registration Opens for Chamber Benefit Golf Tournament Napa Chamber Wins NorthBay biz BEST OF Award Labor Law Issue: Employee’s Online Venting Not Necessarily Protected Speech Napa Valley Community Awards Event a Family Affair Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Runs Faux Political Campaign What Every Manager Needs To Know About Navigating Employment Laws Napa Chamber Announces Political Positions for June Vote Group Health Insurance Costs Getting You Down? Ambassadors Promote Member Businesses VOTE! June 3rd - Positions Announced by Chamber Chamber Foundation and Mechanics Bank Announce the 2008 Heroes in Our Community CalChamber Offers Pro-Jobs Approach to State’s ‘Green Chemistry’ Rulemaking Ag Commissioner Requests Community Feedback Labor Law Issue: State Law Itemizes What Employee Pay Statements Must Include Opposition Halts One of Two Digital Download Tax Bills Coming Soon from The Institute for Business & Home Safety Small Firms Best at Preparing for Aging Workforce You May Be Greener Than You Think! Member Spotlight: Taylor's Refresher in Napa Labor Law: Interview Questions Do’s and Don’ts Chamber Business EXPO Links Business and Community Green Your Business and Recycle Workforce Statistic: Information Overload Flexible Work Schedule AB 2127 Rejected Public Meetings for Wood Burning Regulations Chamber Connects You To Business Assistance Program Labor Law Issues: Rules Change on Filings for H-1B Visas, Timing of Reimbursing Employee Expenses Chamber Announces Beneficiaries of Golf Tournament Truck/Bus Replacement Rule Looms for State Businesses Labor Law Issue: Job Offer Letters Beneficial; Advisable to Have Legal Counsel Review Supervisors Call for Countywide Growth Summit When Is a Fee Really a Tax in Disguise? Going Green: A Sustainable Change Talk of ‘Split Roll’ Tax Resurfaces; CalChamber Urges Business to Be Wary Potential Change in Wine Bottle Labeling Rules Can Confuse Consumers Small Business Family Scheduling Option Offers Relief to Workers Deadline is this Friday! Nominate Your Hero... Become Highly Valued by Providing Solutions Labor Law Issue: Probationary Periods - Common Misconceptions How to Get Started in Greening Your Business Community Awards Call For Nominations Napa Chamber LAC Tackles Big Issues CalChamber Invites Businesses to Join Coalition Advancing Disability Access CalChamber-Opposed Bill Puts Burden on Homebuyers Great Resources for Small Businessess Put Your Business on the Map so Success Can Find You! Labor Law Issue: Family Leave Now Includes Care for Close Relative in Armed Forces Public Workshop on Regional Transportation Plan Bay Area's Transportation 2035 Plan Election Results for Napa County and California CalChamber Reminds Employers to Post Job-Related Injuries Log Chamber Nation - Annual Dinner Hits The Right Note Labor Law Issue: Earned Income Tax Credit Napa Chamber Recognizes Sapien Technologies as the “Family Friendly Business Of The Year” Five Leadership Tips to Help Your Workforce Thrive Don't Miss These 3 Upcoming Important Events! Wake Up Your Business Wednesday: Resources and Strategies for Difficult Times CalChamber Releases List of New Laws Affecting Businesses in 2008 Chamber's Annual Dinner Award Honorees Announced Labor Law Issue: Frequently Asked Questions on Required Posters & Notices America Needs Your Business Numbers Member Spotlight: Charter Oak Bank Labor Law Issue: Understanding The Rules On Employee Meal/Rest Periods Member Spotlight: Juju’s Mediterranean Kitchen Chamber Forms Green & Sustainable Practices Committee Leaving A Legacy – 5 Lessons From History What You Don't Know CAN Hurt You! What You Don't Know CAN Hurt You! Who Will Be The Next Business Of The Year? Napa Chamber 2008 Event Calendar Doing Business With Businesses That Care Member Spotlight: Follow Your Compass Labor Law Issue: New Laws for 2008 Chamber Offers Bunny-Slipper Networking Napa Chamber Launches I AM Campaign Governor Vetoes CalChamber ‘Job Killer’ Bills Your Member2Member Discount - Shop Local and Save Money! Economic Outlook Follow Up: How Globalization Affects The Price of Housing... Chamber Represents Business To Government Labor Law Issue: Employers May Deduct Exempt Employees' Sick Time In Increments Member Spotlight: Art & Clarity Goes Green When Professional Gets Personal It’s Time For r3: Regulatory Review and Reform Creating a Boomer-Friendly Workplace Labor Law Issue: Rescinding Offer of Employment Could Penalize Employer Reinventing Your Career Labor Law Issue: What to Do If Social Security Number ‘No Match’ Notice Arrives Economic Outlook for 2008: GPS For Your Business Tell the Governor your thoughts on healthcare... Chamber Refers Members Only Member Spotlight: X Winery and Amicus Cellars Giving Away Your Business Without Giving Away The Store Labor Law Issue: Sexual Harassment Regulations Now Permanent Is a good business contact worth $1.25? State Healthcare...Chamber Members Voice Concerns The Federal Minimum Wage Has Changed – Are YOU in Compliance By Posting It? Labor Law Issue: Customer Preference Not an Excuse for Discrimination Where's The Parking? Bill to Allow More Wine Industry Support for Non-Profits Passes Key Senate Committee Courts Take Turn on Workers' Comp Reforms Your Opinion Counts - Healthcare Insurance Proposals - Click Here Chamber Champions Green Minded Members Underfunding of Medicare/Medi-Cal Drives Up Private Payer Costs Labor Law Issue: Alternative Workweeks: Holiday Pay, How to Terminate Napa Valley Employees Can Get a Free Ride Home in Emergencies Maxwell Bridge Replacement Project Gets Top Honors From The CA Transportation Foundation Do You Have Job Opportunities? Chamber Assists Employers Seeking Workers California Supreme Court Dramatically Increases Liability For Missed Meal And Rest Breaks Napa High Senior Awarded 2007 Ross Game Business Scholarship Labor Law Issue: Employers Accountable for Ensuring Employees Take Meal Breaks OK to Vary Benefits Based on Job Duties, Classification Your 'Napa Chamber Voice' Makes Communicating With Elected Officials A Snap Workshop to Reduce Chances of ADA Lawsuits Offered Business Expo 2007 Pumps Up Local Economy Court Decision Increases Importance of Properly Classifying Employees Napa Valley Community Awards Winners Announced Paid Time Off Banks Can Simplify Accrual, Use of Vacation/Sick Leave Napa Think Tank Tackling Tough Topics Local Businesses and Schools to be Honored at First Annual Napa Recycling Awards Worried About Getting Hit with an ADA Lawsuit? Then don’t miss this informative seminar! Napa THINK TANK Tackling Tough Topics Help Bring Clarity To Mandated Workplace Posters: A Call To Employers And Employees Hiring Customer Service Oriented Employees: How To Get Rave Reviews From Clients Undocumented Workers Must Be Paid Business Execs Say Schools Important, But Quality Low Department of Child Support Services Employer Tax Advisory Chamber Executive Committee Members Plan to Attend, Do YOU? Napa Chamber Named BEST - 4th Year in a Row! How would you like a free lunch once a month? Labor Law Issue: Spring Forward - Early! Napa Chamber Awarded Special Merit for napachamber.com Labor Law Issue: Preparing for the Retiring Baby Boomers and Getting GenXers Ready to Lead BIG Loans for the Little Guys Napa Chamber Awarded Special Merit for www.napachamber.com At Recent Chamber Conference Labor Law Issue: Salary Considerations Napa Chamber Offers New Opportunities To Connect Meet New City Council Members Six Hot Employment Trends to Watch this Year Napa Chamber Announces Disaster Seminar & Nonprofit Fair CalChamber Reminds Employers to Post Job-Related Injuries Log Napa Chamber Launches “Fourth Tuesday Think Tank” To Inspire Discussions Steve Reinbolt To Receive Ambassador Of The Year Honor At Annual Dinner Is A Good Contact Worth $1.25 To You? Recycling Theft Impacts The Services You Receive Napa Chamber Offers New City Guide To the Community Mark Coleman Named Chamber Citizen of the Year Mark Coleman Named Chamber Citizen of the Year Return to Work Program Establishes Reimbursement Program for Small Business Labor Law Issue: Supervisor or Employer Personally Liable for Retaliation Napa Chamber Holds Board Planning Session Warning to All Chamber Members – Scammers Are Making Calls As an employer, are you ready for 2007? Election Results - November 7, 2006 Election Results from November 7, 2006 Why Is It Important To Shop Napa First? Chamber Urges You To Get Out And Vote On November 7th! Labor Law Issues: REGISTER NOW FOR DEC 12 WORKSHOP Napa Chamber Announces Staff Promotions New Website Tracks Multiple Projects in Downtown Napa Economic Outlook Proves Half Full - Barry Schuler Audio Available Labor Law Issue: New Laws for 2007 Economic Outlook for 2007-Powerpoint Presentations - Downloads Available Here Napa Chamber Supports Measure G and Donates to Campaign Labor Law Issue: Commissions ARE NOT Wages Napa Chamber Supports Infrastructure Bond Package on November Ballot Napa Chamber Supports Measure G – Donates to School Bond Campaign Napa Chamber Opposes Several State Propositions – Too Many Taxes! Napa Chamber Endorses Inman and Mott for City Council Napa Chamber Supports Infrastructure Bond Package on November Ballot Chamber Gets Early Peek At South County Development Labor Law Issue: A Happy Workforce Helps Recruit Employees Napa Chamber Opposes State-wide Property Tax As Setting A Bad Precedent: 'No On Prop. 88' Carved Graphics Presents Gift to Chamber at Business Expo Labor Law Issues: Homeowner Equals Employer? Business Expo Fires Up Locals - Brings Businesses and Community Together Labor Law Issue: COBRA Notification - Proof Required Napa Chamber and NVEDC Partner To Present 'Fueling the Economic Engine' at Economic Outlook for 2007 The Most Important Word In Advertising... Labor Law Issues: Back To School - Balancing Education And Career As A Working Adult Chamber Assists Employers Seeking Workers New! Job Listings Now Available Chamber Benefit Golf Tournament Scores For Local Non-Profits Napa Chamber Helps Napa Valley Businesses Face Challenges of Doing Business Strengthen Your Business By Conducting A Mid-Year Assessment Labor Law Issue: Summer Bummer Labor Law Issue: Perceived Disabilities and the Interactive Process Watch Commerce In Napa Online! Chamber Encourages Napa Community to Weigh In on Tourism Strategy Election Results - June 6, 2006 Don't Miss Your Chance To Be Heard - Vote On June 6th! Labor Issues: Protecting Employees from Workplace Violence Chamber Connection Brings National Speaker To Napa Chamber Encourages Community To Attend Tourism Strategy Meeting on May 22nd Labor Issues: Where Will You Get Your Next New Hire? Chamber Urges Members and Community to Get Out and Vote June 6th! Chamber Helps Boost Local Businesses’ National Exposure Labor Law Issue: Is Your Business Liable For An Accident During Employee's Personal Time? Chamber's Health Care Committee Launches Community Health News E-Newsletter Chamber Business Under Construction Expo Postponed Until June Napa Chamber Unites Business And Community By Forming A Community Foundation Napa Chamber Unites Business And Community By Forming A Community Foundation Chamber Funded Napa County Tourism Economic Impact Study Results Announced Labor Law Issues: Top Ten Things Employers Do To Get Sued Chamber Supports The Joys of Disaster Preparedness By Offering Workshop At Napa Valley Business Expo Napa Chamber Opposes Measure A - Supports Concept of Balance Labor Issues: Creative Recruiting Techniques Help Employers Attract Workers Chamber Announces 2006 Golf Tournament Beneficiaries Chamber Urges Community To Participate Napa Police Service Survey Labor Law Issue - Sports Activities and Workers Comp - Is Your Business Liable? Why Yes on Measure H? Chamber Increases Napa's Exposure With New Travel and Tourism Sponsor Labor Issues: Using Training As A Retention Tool Chamber Encourages Business Owners, Home Owners and Renters To Get Disaster Relief From The SBA Chamber Stays Current With The Hottest Trend In Networking Last Month When We Were Flooding...Where The Heck Was My Phone Call? Are You Having Trouble Finding The Right Employee For Your Business? Failure to Post Mandatory Poster and Pamphlets Could Cost You $7,000...Are You Ready? Napa Chamber Makes Strong Statement In Support of Safety & Road Maintenance Napa Chamber of Commerce Named "Best" for the Second Time Chamber Members Offer Assistance to Napa Community Chamber Provides Information on Complying with New Restrictions on Fax Communications City of Napa Media Release - UPDATED Napa Flood Recovery Information - English & Spanish California Employers Face Mandatory Poster and Pamphlet Changes Napa Chamber Helps You "Quick Start" Your Business in 2006 Chamber Keeps Businesses Updated With New Changes In Labor Laws Chamber Recognizes Community Leaders at Annual Awards Dinner Focus Groups Advise Napa Chamber On Employer Needs California Public Utilities Commission Set to Replenish Solar Funding Labor Law Update: Further Rate Reduction For Workers' Comp Advised Chamber Encourages Community to Shop Napa First! Chamber Announces E-Newsletter Publication Schedule for 2006 Chamber Leadership Focuses On Update Of Community Vision Do California Labor Laws Confuse You? The Napa Chamber Provides Solutions Napa Valley Goes Car Free! Chamber Supports Members And Motion Picture Industry Chamber Welcomes Comcast To President's Circle Over 230 Economic Outlook Attendees Are Warned To Embrace Disruption or Die Governor’s Actions on Bills Show Concern for Economy Napa Chamber Channel Premieres Across The Screens Of The Napa Valley Who Will Be The Next Business Of The Year? Chamber Supports Proposition 77 - Redistricting Court Expands Harassment Protection State Secretary To Speak At Upcoming Economic Outlook Napa Chamber Members Contribute To Hurricane Relief Napa Chamber Hosts Visit With California Secretary of State Pay Due for Workplace Orientation Specific to Company Business & Human Resources Committee Will Focus On HR Concerns Chamber Hosted Disney Keys To Excellence Attracts 260 People ‘Sue-Your-Boss’ Legislation to Go to Assembly Floor 2005 HR Project Description: Human Resources – The Basics and More California Chamber Praises Decision to Drop ‘Split Roll’ Tax - Employers Can Put Efforts Back into Creating Jobs Barry Schuler, Former CEO of AOL, will give “Vision For The Future” Presentation At Economic Outlook Event Legislation Could Help Chambers Offer Health Insurance To Members Napa Chamber Endorses NVEDC/CVB Funding For Destination Brand Strategy, Encourages Use of Local Businesses Cal/OSHA May Cite Employers for Employee Exposure to Heat Stress Napa Chamber Members Contribute To Success Of State Tourism Funding Too Much Stress? Try These Tension Reducing Strategies Chamber’s Legislative Action Committee to Review and Consider County’s Proposed Restaurant Rating Program Napa Chamber Member Survey Results Part II Did you know that 18 people walked into your business this week through the Napa Chamber Website? What Will Schwarzenegger’s Special Election Mean To Your Business? Survey Results: Finding Qualified Employees & Marketing Rise to Top of Current Challenges for Napa Chamber Members Napa Chamber Receives “2005 Advocacy Partner of the Year” Award from California Chamber of Commerce Labor Law Update: Disposing of Employment Documents Napa Chamber CEO At The Table With Governor Schwarzenegger At Golden State Breakfast Bad Check Restitution Program Is Now Available To Napa Valley Businesses You Have a Rare Chance to Learn the Business Behind the Disney Magic Napa Becoming Popular With TV Shows Napa Chamber Sends Tasmanians Up The River Chamber Assists With New Car-Free Program Napa Chamber Members Send Strong Messages to Governor Exhibitors Thrilled With Contacts Made at Napa Valley Business Expo Labor Law: Workplace Flexibility Is Win-Win Option The New and Improved Napa! Are You Ready For It? Your Greatest Networking Opportunity of the Year: Napa Valley Business Expo, Tuesday, April 19th California Chamber Pushes to Allow 4-Day Workweek Option Recent Films and TV Draw Visitors to Napa Please support Jill Techel and Joe Salerno on March 8th Restaurant Owners Rate Rating System an F California State Tax Amnesty Available Now Court Approves 12-Hour Alternative Workweek Napa Chamber Staff Returns from Western Chamber Conference with Top Awards Jill Techel’s Campaign for Mayor Gives Chamber Members an Opportunity to Get Involved Supervisor Diane Dillon Urges Community to Attend County General Plan Workshops Chamber Applauds Governor for Tackling Reform Agenda Napa Chamber Mayoral & City Council Endorsements Announced Excellent Customer Service—the Napa Chamber is looking for a few good stories Chamber Reminds Employers of 2005 Required Notices Napa Chamber of Commerce Announces Business of the Year Napa Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Employee of the Year Napa Chamber Honors Ambassador of the Year Napa Chamber of Commerce announces Citizen of the Year Breakfast For Business Leaders Put Your Community Event on the Chamber’s Calendar for 2005 Moskowite Gives His Views On Napa County To Chamber’s Legislative Action and South County Committees Community Members Get Salute from Napa Chamber Chamber Hears County Update From Supervisor Diane Dillon Have You Had Great Service? State Mandates Harassment Training for Supervisors Chamber Board of Directors Establishes Goals Napa Voters Voice Their Support to Improve Jameson Canyon Napa Chamber Supported Mike Thompson Retains Congressional Seat California Businesses Dodge a Bullet in Rejecting Prop 72 Napa Valley Restaurant Symposium Will Feature Gene Burns and Cutting Edge Topics in January Non-Profit Fair Draws Crowd Get Out and Vote! Napa Chamber Members Speak Out at Rally for Measure W Jamieson Canyon Vote Campaign Gets Into High Gear Napa Chamber Launches New Website Napa Chamber Launches New Website New Employment Laws Signed By Governor Business of the Year – Who’s Next? California ChamberPAC Backs Napa Chamber’s Choice – Pat Krueger for Assembly Napa Chamber Partners with Education Governor Urges Voters: Yes on 64, No on 72 Chamber Chairman Requests Support for the Tourism Industry 36 Years Into The Ag Preserve: How Is It Affecting Napa Now? Would You Like To Help Children, The Disabled, Or The Arts In Napa Valley Without Spending a Dime? Governor Schwarzenegger Backs Napa Chamber's Choice New Overtime Laws Don't Apply in California Would You Like to Build Goodwill For Your Business by Helping Your Employees Get Involved in the Napa Community? California Supreme Court Unanimously Uholds Napa Valley Vintners Truth in Labeling Law The Importance of the Jameson Canyon Advisory Vote Ten Tasting Rooms, Thousands of Wines - For Only 10¢ A Tasting Napa Chamber ITT Group Brings Together Business and Transportation Do You Have Your New Mandatory Workers' Comp Poster and Pamphlets Effective August 1? Chamber Committee Hears Update on Airport Plan Cal Chamber Highlights Napa Company in Minimum Wage Case Study Do You Have Cable Access? Legislature Agrees on Major Overhaul of "Sue Your Boss" Law CVB Requests Help in Funding Visitor Study Meet Assembly Candidate Pat Krueger Daniel Walters and Dr. Sung Won Sohn To Speak at Napa County Economic Outlook Napa Chamber Endorses Krueger for Assembly, Thompson for Congress Chamber Statement on Failed Transpo Tax You Asked For It! Low Cost Marketing Seminars Chamber-Supported State Tourism Bill Moves Through Legislature Speak Up or Transportation Upgrade Will Fail Assembly Passes Minimum Wage Increase Legislation New Family Leave Law Hits Employers on July 1 Reverse Job Fair at Napa Pipe, 200+ Qualified Employees Join The Job Market BACK to Napa Business Focus