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BUSINESS“Petaluma’s voice for business” — A publication of the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce
July 2019 • Vol 28, No 7
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PAIDPETALUMA, CAPERMIT NO. 127
6 Petaluma Blvd. North, Suite B-11 Petaluma, CA 94952 707-762-2785 www.petalumachamber.com
Time Sensitive Material - Deliver by July 3
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BUSINESSPetaluma
Networking
Events!
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Leadership Class Graduates with AccoladesThe 24th Leadership Petaluma
class sponsored by The Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) graduated in June, producing a group of community members dedicated to supporting Petaluma. To date, the leadership program has graduated hundreds of individuals, many of whom have gone on to community leadership positions, and applications are now open for the coming year.
The program features one full day of every month dedicated to a specific subject area, such as public safety, business, agriculture, education, and the arts. Participants are taken behind the scenes to view first-hand the inner workings of the community and to meet the individuals who are already community leaders in these areas.
Training in the acquisition and use of specific leadership skills is also
included. Leadership this year meets on the third Tuesday of the month.
As a gesture of commitment to community, each year’s class may select a project on behalf of the entire community.
Leadership Petaluma seeks and accepts candidates from all segments of the Petaluma community including business, government, education, non-profits, the professions, the arts, and from agriculture.
The cost of the program is $900. At least $100 of the tuition must be paid by the applicant. The remainder may be paid by the sponsoring company or agency. Scholarships will be available.
The 2019-2020 Leadership class starts in August. For more infor-mation and to register for the program, contact PACC.
Graduation day for the 2018-19 Petaluma Leadership class featured congratulations all around and happy smiles.
New Board Officers Installed at Annual Member Lunch
The installation of new officers and a celebration of working together to nurture and grow a healthy business community will be the highlights of the day when members of the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) and their guests gather for the annual “meet and eat” lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 19 at Sally Tomatoes, 1100 Valley House Drive in Rohnert Park.
Make reservations by July 12 at petalumachamber.com. Admission is
$30 in advance or space available $35 at the door. A crowd favorite at this event are the raffles that feature great prizes donated by PACC member businesses. Raffle tickets are $1 each or 30 tickets for $20.
Another main attraction of the event is the installation of the 2019-2020 PACC Board officers and new directors. This year, outgoing PACC Board of Directors President Wayne Leach of CSW/Stuber-Stroeh Engineering Group, will pass the
gavel and the responsibilities of the office to incoming Board President Mike Harris, of CrossCheck, Inc.
Harris, a former Petaluma City Councilman, was appointed to the PACC board in 2015 to serve a one year term. He was then elected for a three year term in 2016 and again this year.
Other PACC Board officers to be installed at the luncheon include 1st Vice President Kevin Jones, of FASTSIGNS of Sonoma County,
2nd Vice President Jana Beatty of Redwood Credit Union and Treasurer Todd Mendoza of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. Jones was appointed to fill out a term on the board in 2017 and then elected to a three year term on the board. Beatty was appointed to a year on the board in 2018 and elected for a 3-year term. Mendoza has been on the board since 2010.
2 July 2019 Petaluma BUSINESS – A publication of the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce
PETALUMA BUSINESS CREDITSPublished by the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce, 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite B-11
©2019 Petaluma Chamber of Commerce
Marsha Trent Editor & Writer AVM Graphics Design & Production Tarathena Sager Photographer (unless
otherwise noted) Marin Sun Printing
President Mike Harris*, 665-2100, ext. 9502
CrossCheck, [email protected]
First Vice PresidentKevin Jones*, 571-8911
FASTSIGNS®
Second Vice PresidentJana Beatty*, 545-4000 Redwood Credit Union [email protected]
Treasurer Todd Mendoza*, 769-4303
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage [email protected]
Immediate Past President Wayne Leach*, 795-4764
CSW/Stuber-Stroeh Engineering [email protected]
DIRECTORS
Mary Lynn Bartholomew, 762-5100Nelson Staffing
Daniel Canales*, 888-5350Healthmarkets
Warren Dranit, 283-0000Spaulding McCullough & Tansil LLP
Allan Jaffe, 242-8277Top Speed Data
W. Thom Knudson*, 763-1911Behrens, Nelson & Knudson
Michael Regan, 415-672-2499Regan Team Home Loan Group
Mary Roualdes*, 570-5656Boldface Media
Chief Ken Savano*, 778-4463Petaluma Police [email protected]
Scott Warner, 495-3723Garden Society
Phillip Trau, 778-9249Pure Energy Productions, Inc.
CHAMBER STAFF762-2785
Onita Pellegrini*, CEOShelly Silva*, Bookkeeper
Tarathena Sager*, Office AdministratorSue Carson, Membership Director *Leadership Petaluma Graduates
www.petalumachamber.com
BUSINESSPetaluma
Annual LuncheonContinued from page 1
Speech Opens Cannabis Retail to Business Community
Petaluma’s first licensed cannabis retailer, Claire Firestone, is the featured speaker at the Petaluma Women in Business breakfast on Wednesday, July 10, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Palms Grill, 100 S. McDowell Blvd.
As the co-founder and CEO of Farmhouse Artisan Market, Firestone will share her knowledge and enthusiasm for personal and ecological wellness through conversations about cannabis. The long-term prohibition of cannabis has made it a taboo subject for many. However, Firestone wants to provide the tools to help navigate this new
market and open a forum offering answers to questions.
After graduating with a degree in biological sciences and then caring for her ill mother, Firestone found her true passion in helping others through the safe and responsible use of cannabis.
This popular monthly event includes opportunities for networking and a no-host breakfast. It is open to all interested participants. For more information contact the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce at (707) 762-2785 or [email protected] Firestone
Take Yourself to the Ball GameLove to go to the ball game, but
hate to go alone? The Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) invites members to enjoy a San Francisco Giants game together on Aug. 11.
Included in a $175 ticket is a private bus ride from Petaluma to the game
and back. Onboard the bus there
will be drinks and snacks for the
journey, a complementary swag bag,
an opportunity to enjoy the game
in the Press Club section and a $35
voucher for food and concessions
at the park—plus the chance to get
to know other PACC members who
share a passion for baseball.
Tickets are sold on a first come,
first served basis. Seats are limited,
so call today! Payment is due at the
time of booking and all sales are final.
To take advantage of this special
offer, call PACC at 762-2785.
New and existing members of the PACC Board of Directors are: Mary Lynn Bartholomew from Nelson Staffing, Daniel Canales from Health Markets Insurance Agency, Warren Dranit from Spaulding McCullough & Tansil LLP, Allan Jaffe from Top Speed Data, W. Thom Knudson from Behrens, Nelson & Knudson, Michael Regan from Regan Team Home Loan Group, Todd Mendoza from Coldwell Banker, Mary Roualdes from Bold-face Media, Petaluma Police Chief Ken Savano, Phillip Trau from Pure Energy Productions, and Scott Warner from Garden Society.
Chamber members in good standing who might want to join the board can petition to be on the ballot before the annual May election. Petitions with five supporting member signatures must be turned in at the PACC office. Electronic election ballots are sent out in late May.
Petaluma Mayor Teresa Barrett cuts the ribbon last month at Clutch, 133 Kentucky St., with Onita Pellegrini, Mike Harris, and owner Xin Wu.
4 July 2019 Petaluma BUSINESS – A publication of the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce
PACC Ambassadors Offer Welcome from the Heart
T h o s e Petaluma Area Chamber of C o m m e r c e ( P A C C ) ambassadors that serve as the welcoming face of the organization at
every chamber event are also a part of what keeps it alive, according to those who know them best.
“Our ambassadors serve as the ‘face’ of the chamber, so perhaps it’s appropriate that they’re often called the ‘Meet, Greet and Eat Committee,’ after all that’s a lot of what people do with their faces,” said Onita Pellegrini, PACC’s CEO. “But, the ambassadors are more than the face of PACC, in many ways they are also the beating heart. They work hard to encourage members’ inclusion in all our programs and activities. In effect, they’re ambassadors for Petaluma as well the chamber.”
Ambassador Daniel Canales, who has served as co-chair of the committee for 18 of the 20-plus years of his chamber membership, enumerated some of the key responsibilities of PACC ambassadors.
“We follow up with new members to show them the ropes and make sure they are taking advantage of everything the chamber offers,” Canales said. “We also call members regularly to say thanks for your support and ask what more the chamber can do for their businesses.”
“At chamber events, ambassadors help check people in, collect business cards, issue name tags and circulate among attendees to make sure everyone is feeling welcome”, he added.
Ambassadors volunteer about three hours a month on average. “With more than 30 ambassadors, that’s a total of some 90 hours of volunteer time every month — 90 hours of free mover-and-shaker energy. That’s a substantial contribution,” Kathleen Stafford, ambassadors’ co-chair said.
“The ‘Meet, Greet and Eat’ label comes roaring to life every three months or so,” Canales acknowledged, when the ambassadors host the Fifth
Tuesday Lunch Mob, which rolls around whenever a month has five Tuesdays.
“We pick a Chamber restaurant, reach out to members, get together for lunch and raffle off some fun prizes. It’s a great way to thank our member restaurants, which do so much for our community,” he added.
Other ambassadors described the experience as rewarding on many levels.
Gail Rorick, an ambassador in training, said, “It’s one thing to move to a great city, but it’s a whole new sense of belonging when you join the chamber and become an ambassador.”
“The ambassadors committee not only offers camaraderie, it supports chamber staff and helps members stay informed about local businesses,” said Shadi Shamsavari, an ambassador.
“The ambassador program has given me the amazing opportunity to see all different types of people and businesses come together to support one another in hopes of making a successful community,” Johanna Szostak, ambassador, added.
“Being an ambassador gives me insight into what is happening with our local businesses and community,” said Mary Lynn Bartholomew, PACC board member and ambassador.
The 24 member ambassador team includes: Co-chair Daniel Canales, HealthMarkets Insurance Agency; Co-chair Kathleen Stafford, Pongo’s Kitchen & Tap; Onita Pellegrini, CEO, PACC; Shelly Silva, ambassador liaison, PACC; Tarathena Sager, event coordinator, PACC; Jim Alex-ander, financial consultant; Mary Lynn Bartholomew, Nelson Staffing; Jarrod Breckler, Comcast Business; Gail Cardaropoli, Rotary Club of Petaluma; Vicki Casaus, New York Life; Jean Gee, Quality Inn; Teresa Lopez, Western Health Advantage; Brian Martinez, Accuchex; Lisa Moore, Recology-Sonoma Marin; Eileen Morris, COTS; Jill Olson, Sonoma Coast Spirits; Yvette Preute, Compass Realty; Daniel Powers, Don Ramatici Insurance; Joy H. Regan,
Daniel Canales
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Beer Fest Sponsors SoughtWith all the talk about finding a way
to fund the much needed dredging for the Petaluma River it stands to reason the community is likely to be rock solid for the seventh annual Petaluma River Craft Beer Festival taking place this year on Sept. 28 at the usual location on Water Street along the Petaluma River in Historic Downtown.
Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) members are in a good position to be among the first to know when tickets go on sale since this crowd-pleaser is co-sponsored by PACC and the Petaluma Valley Rotary Club, so keep an eye out for the announcement because the event sells out fast. This year 1,500 people are expected to attend.
Proceeds benefit river and community projects, but this year the river needs the dough, so it’s likely to get extra consideration. Since it started in 2013, the Petaluma River Craft Beer Festival has always
featured about 23 North Bay craft breweries, a dozen plus food purveyors representing local restaurants and caterers and live music provided by local musicians.
While you are considering how many tickets to buy, consider this—you could also become an event sponsor and show off your community spirit that much more. There are several sponsorship levels, ranging from the Grandmaster designation for a $3,000 donation to the Brew Pub ($2,500), Double Barrel ($2,000), Full keg ($1,000), Bar towel ($800), Wristband ($750) , Pony keg/Lodging ($500) and Beer Stein ($250) levels. Ice and a refrigerated ice truck are needed in the in-kind donations category.
More information about the business benefits in each spon-sorship category, how to become a sponsor and when and where to buy tickets is available at petalumarivercraftbeerfest. org.
It’s a Shred-a-Thon Summer Petaluma Area Chamber of
Commerce (PACC) Platinum President’s Circle member Redwood Credit Union (RCU) hosts a free annual Shred-a-Thon event on Aug. 10 at the RCU at 3033 Cleveland Ave. in Santa Rosa
Approximately 700 local residents brought old financial documents and other confidential paperwork—33,500 pounds in total—to be shredded by Shred-IT, which provided on-site shredding trucks for the credit union’s annual Shred-a-Thon event in Novato in June.
RCU also offered e-waste disposal
through Conservation Corps North Bay, and collected 3,616 pounds of old electronics to be recycled at the June event.
Additionally, RCU collected $2,163 in monetary donations at the event to benefit SchoolsRule Marin, a coalition of 20 school foundations that helps fund literacy, technology, and art programs for every public school student in Marin County.
In addition to the Novato event, RCU held additional Shred-a-Thons this summer in Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino Counties. To learn more, visit www.redwoodcu.org/shred.
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Minimum Wage Ordinance Being Considered
Part of our job in Economic Development is to keep the business community informed about local policy changes that could affect them. With that in mind, we want to inform you of a Minimum Wage Ordinance that will be considered by the Petaluma City Council on July 15.
First, some background: in 2006, the state of California set a timeline to raise the state minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2022 or 2023, depending on an employers’ number of employees. However, several cities and counties in California have passed local ordinances that have brought the minimum wage up to $15 per hour faster than what the state is requiring.
Earlier this year, the Council
discussed this option and directed staff to bring back an ordinance for their consideration. On July 15, the City Council will review a proposed local minimum wage ordinance for Petaluma. Some of the details of the ordinance were still being worked out as this newsletter was going to press. However, it’s important for employers to know that if Petaluma passes such an ordinance, a $15 per hour minimum wage will come to Petaluma sooner rather than later.
If the ordinance is passed, the Economic Development Division will reach out to local employers about the new requirements and the timeline. However, if you have questions in the meantime, feel free to contact us at [email protected].
City Comment - What you need to know from the City of Petaluma
Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce members were invited to question Petaluma Mayor Teresa Barrett and Petaluma City Manager Peggy Flynn at the Chamber Luncheon Series event at Cattlemens Steakhouse on June 21.
Mayor Teresa Barrett and City Manager Peggy Flynn delivered
answers at the Q&A following the Chamber Luncheon Series event
on June 21.
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Non-Profit Member Alliance Honored
This year, the annual volunteer appreciation event held by The Petaluma Salvation Army, a member of the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) included a special thank you from the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors to the Petaluma Service Alliance for their work on the Salvation Army Community and Youth Services Center.
The clubs that make up the Petaluma Service Alliance were commended with a county gold resolution of thanks for their community benefit projects throughout Petaluma over the last 11 years.
The Service Alliance includes the Petaluma Rotary, Sunrise Rotary, Valley Rotary, 7-11 Lions Club, Kiwanis Club, Petaluma Elks #901 and Petaluma Host Lions Club. The combined membership of all the clubs is more than twelve hundred men and women. The Petaluma Service Alliance clubs pool their
funds, resources and skills to identify and help with civic projects and to provide non-profits with what they need to continue their work in the community.
The Petaluma Service Alliance rehabilitated the Youth Services Center bathrooms and kitchen.
“The kitchen and bathrooms were functioning but had reached their expiration date. With the Service Alliance help there will be generations of kids and families that will benefit from the work and funds the Service Alliance has provided,” David Adams, Salvation Army board chairman, said.
Within the Youth Services Center the Salvation Army provides offices and meeting space to Mentor ME and Petaluma Peoples Services that enables them to have a presence on the east side of the city and deliver even more outreach and services to the community.
Officials from the Salvation Army (SA) and members of the Petaluma Service Alliance join forces in cutting the ribbon on the newly refurbished Community and Youth Services building. Pictured left to right are: Major Keith Bottjen, TSA Division business secretary; David Adams, SA board chairman; Larry Satori, Petaluma Elks; Major Mitham Clement, Petaluma SA corps officer; David Watts, Valley Rotary Club; Michael Nister, Petaluma Rotary; Ron Hammer, 7-11 Lions Club; and Bob Tuttle, Petaluma Sunrise Rotary.
WomenWalking; Mary Roualdes, Boldface Media; Esther Schau, Sonoma Travel Services; Shadi Shamsavari, Human Remedy; Johanna Szostak, Redwood Credit Union; and Barbi Whitbeck, Comcast Spotlight.
AmbassadorsContinued from page 4
The nine member ambassadors in training includes: Michael Avery, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.; Li Del Pan, Bank of Marin; Kerry Finnie, Sonoma Media; Maria J. Galindo, Jay G. Putnam Attorney at Law; Juan Gutiérrez, Quinua Cocina Peruana; Carrie Pierson, E Mortgages; Gail Rorick, Artizen Staffing; and Laurie Schneider, Accupuncture & Healing Arts Center.
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Members – More info at www.petalumachamber.com
New Members3 Whys ConsultingSandy GebhardtPetaluma, CA 94954
Athletic Soles, Inc.Holly Wick49 Petaluma Blvd. NorthPetaluma, CA 94952
Bright Heart HealthJonathan Ciampi2960 Camino Diablo, STE. 105Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Community Child Care Council of Sonoma County 4CsTiffani Montgomery131 A Stony Circle, STE. 300Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Farmers Insurance Maples AgencyJor-Jean Maples125 Washington Ave.Petaluma, CA 94952
Purple Wine + SpiritsEric Gilliland617 2nd Street, Suite DPetaluma, CA 94952
Valle TranslationsEvaristo Valle154 W 8th StreetSanta Rosa, CA 95401
Renewing Members
Allpointe Insurance ServicesBenbow InnBuffalo Billards Bars & BarstoolsCOTS - Committee on the ShelterlessHotel PetalumaIWA Wine AccessoriesKeller Street CoWorkKenyon & AssociatesMahoney Architects & InteriorsNorthBay SmilesOhana ConstructionPurkey & AssociatesSonoma County TourismSonoMarin Landscape MaterialsStockhomeThree Twins Ice CreamWells Fargo Bank - Petaluma ValleyWells Fargo Bank - Petaluma Washington Square
Long-Time MembersParent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory, 113 YearsJim Smith
Hunt & Behrens, Inc., 51 YearsDan Figone
Petaluma Auto Parts, 51 YearsRoss Leask
Behrens, Nelson & Knudson, 51 YearsW. Thom Knudson
Henris Supply, Inc., 51 YearsSteve Henris
Hermann Sons Hall Association, 51 YearsRenate Bohn
Sonoma Travel Service, 51 YearsTina Powell
Century 21 Bundesen, 50 YearsKarl Bundesen
MacPhail Properties, Inc., 44 YearsBruce MacPhail
San Francisco North/Petaluma Campgrounds, Inc., 44 YearsChris Wood
Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds & Event Center, 42 YearsErin Post
Canteen Service of Northern California, 35 YearsBill Dayton
Dobson Asset Management, 32 YearsChris Dobson CFP
Empres Post Acute Rehabilition, 27 YearsJennifer Adams
Petaluma Downtown Association, 24 YearsMarie McCusker
Darrell K. Petersen, CPA & Consultant, 24 YearsDarrell Petersen
The Doll Mercantile, 22 YearsColleen Richardson
Petaluma Valley Hospital, St. Joseph Health, 22 YearsVanessa DeGier
John W. Sinclair, D.D.S., 22 Years
Rotary Club of Petaluma Sunrise, 18 YearsKurt Schau
Washington Square Associates, 18 YearsGreg Curtis
Lombardi’s BBQ, Inc., 18 YearsLee Lombardi
Redwood Empire Appraisal, 17 YearsDon Angotti
Aloha Solar, 16 YearsRick Turley
Straus Family Creamery, 16 YearsBob McGee
Scott Hess Photography, 15 YearsScott Hess
Wells Fargo Bank - Petaluma Main, 14 YearsRyan Lotspeich
Burleson & Company Wealth Management , LLC, 14 YearsHeidi Wilson
Cinema West, 14 YearsDave Corkill
Mentor Me, 13 YearsDeborah Dalton
The Hand Group, Inc. - General Contractors, 13 YearsSteve & Pat Hand
Fit ‘N’ Furry Pet Resort & Training Center, 13 YearsGrant Garl
Sutter Health Novato Community Hospital, 12 YearsRyan Keyt
Studio 7 Photography, 10 YearsJim Johnson
Digilock Security People, Inc., 10 YearsJulie Advocate
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Calendar – July 2 Ambassadors
Pongo’s Kitchen & Tap 701 Sonoma Mtn. Pkwy. 7:30 – 8:15 A.M.
2 Women in Business PACC Conference Room 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite B-11 9:00 – 10:00 A.M.
3 Leadership Alumni PACC Conference Room 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite B-11 9:30 – 10:30 A.M.
4-5 Independence Day Holiday - PACC office closed
9 Planning for Long-Term Care with Art Neibrief PACC Conference Room 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite B-11 4:30 – 5:30 P.M.
10 Women in Business Breakfast Understanding Cannabis, Claire Firestone Palms Grill 100 S. McDowell Blvd. 7:30 – 9:00 A.M.
19 Government Affairs PACC Conference Room 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite B-11 7:30 – 9:30 A.M.
19 Annual Members Lunch and Board Installation Sally Tomatoes 1100 Valley House Dr. Rohnert Park 11:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
24 Business After Hours– Denman Ranch 111 Goodwin Ave., Penngrove 4:30 – 6:00 P.M.
25 Business After Hours– COTS Hotel Petaluma 205 Kentucky St. 4:30 – 6:30 P.M.
30 5th Tuesday Mob Lunch Mary’s Pizza Shack 359 E. Washington St. 11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Chamber Events
Looking Forward to August
1 First Thursday Labor Law Q&A - Jay Putnam
7 Business After Hours – Tommy Hilfiger
8 Business After Hours – Windsor Care Center
14 Women in Business Breakfast
Check our online calendar to RSVP.
Let Us Spread Your Good News!Businesses: Send your press releases to the Chamber (pacc@
petalumachamber.com) to be included in the Petaluma Business.
Gold Members
Silver Members
Amy’s Kitchen, Inc. • Cagwin & Dorward Landscape Contractors • Todd Mendoza, Coldwell BankerCSW/Stuber Stroeh Engineering Group, Inc. • Cattlemens • Deer Creek Village • Fishman Supply Inc.
Kaiser Permanente • Moonware Design • Petaluma Coffee & Tea Co. • Don Ramatici Insurance • SafewaySally Tomatoes • Nancy Cooley, State Farm Insurance • Summit State Bank • Sutter Health Novato Community Hospital
Visual Story Media, LLC • Wagner Health Center • Welcome Wagon • Wells Fargo Bank • Wilco RCM
Bronze Members
Platinum Members
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