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❤ BUSINESS “Petaluma’s voice for business” — A publication of the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce February 2020 • Vol 29, No 2 PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID PETALUMA, CA PERMIT NO. 127 6 Petaluma Blvd. North, Suite B-11 Petaluma, CA 94952 707-762-2785 www.petalumachamber.com Time Sensitive Material - Deliver by Feb. 4 Petaluma BUSINESS Petaluma Networking Events! see page 11 Luncheon Addresses State of Our City, Petaluma Bring your questions and comments to the first Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) Luncheon Series for 2020. This event will feature a presentation by Petaluma Mayor Teresa Barrett and City Manager Peggy Flynn offering an inside take on the past year in Petaluma with an additional outline of the challenges in the city’s future. The luncheon takes place on Feb. 28 at Rooster Run Event Center, 2301 E. Washington St. Act quickly and you may still be able to get reservations for this first in a series of programs presented for PACC members and guests who want the big picture on various hot local issues. This presentation will include time for questions and comments, so bring them. Registration is at 11:30 a.m., lunch is at noon, followed by the hour long program at 12:30 p.m. Admission is $35 for members and $40 for non- members. Please register online at petalumachamber.com. Petaluma Mayor Teresa Barrett and City Manager Peggy Flynn will be taking questions at the first 2020 PACC Luncheon on Feb. 28. Community Awards Nominations Due The Feb. 14 deadline is fast approaching for nominations for the annual Community Awards of Excellence, so get a form (available on page 2) and help choose the new additions to the list of extraordinary Petaluma people to be honored on April 2 beginning at 5:30pm at the Rooster Run Event Center, 2301 E. Washington St. Co-sponsored by the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC), the Petaluma Argus-Courier, and Rooster Run Event Center, the Community Awards of Excellence is an opportunity to take part in naming and honoring (among others), Petaluma’s Citizen of the Year. A nomination form is also available online at petalumachamber. com/Comm_Community_Awards_ New.asp, along with the categories and criteria for each nomination. Make a reservation to attend the awards event online or call PACC at 762- 2785. Nominations for recognition can be made in the following categories: Citizen of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Service to Youth, Service to Seniors, Excellence in Education, Large Business, Small Business: , and Excellence in Agriculture. Mail nominations to Community Awards of Excellence c/o Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., suite B-11 Petaluma CA, 94952 or e-mail them to pacc@ petalumachamber.com Aside from nominations, make your business known as a premiere community supporter by becoming a recognized partner in helping sponsor the event. The purchase of a sponsorship includes getting your business name on promotional Bob Tuttle, Petaluma’s 2019 Citizen of the Year. Now is the time to make your nominations. Enjoy other highlights of PACC events from 2019 on page 7. materials and tickets to the event, among other recognitions. To pledge your sponsorship, call the Chamber at 762-2785. Attention Members– Time for Board Petitions Each year, four members are elected to three-year terms by the Chamber membership. In ad- dition, the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) president appoints three mem- bers to one-year terms. PACC members in good standing can petition to run for the Board by submitting a petition signed by five Chamber members in good standing by March 13. Continued on page 2
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BUSINESS“Petaluma’s voice for business” — A publication of the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce
February 2020 • Vol 29, No 2
PRSRT STDUS POSTAGE
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 Feb. 4
Petaluma
BUSINESSPetaluma
Networking
Events!
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Luncheon Addresses State of Our City, Petaluma
Bring your questions and comments to the first Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) Luncheon Series for 2020. This event will feature a presentation by Petaluma Mayor Teresa Barrett and City Manager Peggy Flynn offering an inside take on the past year in Petaluma with an additional outline of the challenges in the city’s future. The luncheon takes place on Feb. 28 at Rooster Run Event Center, 2301 E. Washington St.
Act quickly and you may still be
able to get reservations for this first in a series of programs presented for PACC members and guests who want the big picture on various hot local issues.
This presentation will include time for questions and comments, so bring them. Registration is at 11:30 a.m., lunch is at noon, followed by the hour long program at 12:30 p.m. Admission is $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Please register online at petalumachamber.com.
Petaluma Mayor Teresa Barrett and City Manager Peggy Flynn will be taking questions at the first 2020 PACC Luncheon on Feb. 28.
Community Awards Nominations Due The Feb. 14 deadline is fast
approaching for nominations for the annual Community Awards of Excellence, so get a form (available on page 2) and help choose the new additions to the list of extraordinary Petaluma people to be honored on April 2 beginning at 5:30pm at the Rooster Run Event Center, 2301 E. Washington St.
Co-sponsored by the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC), the Petaluma Argus-Courier, and Rooster Run Event Center, the Community Awards of Excellence is an opportunity to take part in naming and honoring (among others), Petaluma’s Citizen of the Year. A nomination form is also available online at petalumachamber.com/Comm_Community_Awards_New.asp, along with the categories
and criteria for each nomination. Make a reservation to attend the awards event online or call PACC at 762- 2785.
Nominations for recognition can be made in the following categories:
Citizen of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Service to Youth, Service to Seniors, Excellence in Education, Large Business, Small Business: , and Excellence in Agriculture.
Mail nominations to Community Awards of Excellence c/o Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., suite B-11 Petaluma CA, 94952 or e-mail them to [email protected]
Aside from nominations, make your business known as a premiere community supporter by becoming
a recognized partner in helping sponsor the event. The purchase of a sponsorship includes getting your business name on promotional
Bob Tuttle, Petaluma’s 2019 Citizen of the Year. Now is the time to make your nominations. Enjoy other highlights of PACC events from 2019 on page 7.
materials and tickets to the event, among other recognitions. To pledge your sponsorship, call the Chamber at 762-2785.
Attention Members–Time for Board Petitions
Each year, four members are elected to three-year terms by the Chamber membership. In ad- dition, the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) president appoints three mem-bers to one-year terms. PACC members in good standing can petition to run for the Board by submitting a petition signed by five Chamber members in good standing by March 13.
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PETALUMA BUSINESS CREDITSPublished by the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce, 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite B-11©2020 Petaluma Chamber of Commerce
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First Vice PresidentKevin Jones*, 571-8911
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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 Department
Scott Warner, 495-3723Garden Society
Phillip Trau*, 778-9249Pure Energy Productions, [email protected]
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2020 Petaluma Community Awards of Excellence
ABOUT THE AWARDS Set for April 2, at Rooster Run Event Center, the Community Awards of Excellence honors the outstanding and caring individuals who make our city a better place to live, work and raise a family. We invite you to help identify people worthy of recognition in the following categories: Citizen of the Year: Awarded to a person who has exemplified a model of civic responsibility through outstanding service and involvement in the community. Volunteer of the Year: Awarded to a person whose extensive volunteer contributions have helped enhance the community. Service to Youth: Awarded to a person whose contributions have helped improve and enhance the lives of young people in Petaluma. Service to Seniors: Awarded to a person whose contributions have helped improve and enhance the lives of Petaluma seniors. Excellence in Education: Awarded to a person whose contributions have helped improve and enhance the lives of students in Petaluma area schools. Large Business: Awarded to a Petaluma business with 40 or more employees, operating for at least three years, which is recognized as a leader in its industry and the community. Small Business: Awarded to a Petaluma business with fewer than 40 employees, operating for at least three years, which is recognized as a leader in its industry and the community. Excellence in Agriculture: Awarded to a person who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to Petaluma agriculture.
HOW TO SUBMIT:Begin by listing the nominee’s community involvement (please be specific) Please include:• Name of Nominee• Business (if applicable)• Reason for nomination• Nominee’s phone number and email• Category of nomination• Your name, phone number and emailNomination forms and award criteria can be found at petalumachamber.com.Send us your nominees by Feb. 14: MAIL: Community Awards of Excellence c/o
Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite B-11 Petaluma CA, 94952
EMAIL: [email protected]
Robert Tuttle 2019 Petaluma Citizen of the Year
2020 Petaluma Community Awards of Excellence
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A nominating committee is selected to recommend a slate of candidates for the election and they will report their recommendations for the election to the Board of Directors in April.
A list of candidates, with their
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statements, will appear in the April issue of Petaluma Business. Electronic ballots will be sent to Chamber members early April to be completed and returned. The new board members will be announced in Petaluma Business subsequently.
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Petaluma Fair Wage CampaignThe City of Petaluma is launching
a Petaluma Fair Wage public infor-mation campaign to help local businesses show their support for the new City minimum wage that went into effect on Jan.1.
“The Petaluma Fair Wage campaign will help the city and its businesses explain the benefits of the higher minimum wage, as well as potential short-term effects,” Ingrid Alverde, who oversees the City’s Economic Development programs, said. “The wage rules are meant to improve the lives of workers, and the Fair Wage Campaign is a way to help businesses show that they support these improvements.”
The campaign will include window stickers, postcards, and a dedicated web page (cityofpetaluma.org/fairwage). To kick off the campaign, the City is designating February as “Fair Wage” month, with a call for community members to make a special effort to patronize Petaluma restaurants and retailers during this time.
“February is the perfect month to eat and shop in Petaluma—there’s Valentine’s Day, the Presidents Day holiday, and Sonoma Restaurant week (February 21-March 1). Knowing that your patronage supports fair wages is just an extra incentive,” Alverde said.
Minimum Wage Hike Impacts Local Businesses
Some local businesses, especially restaurants, are concerned about the impact of the new minimum wage hike which took effect on Jan. 1, saying the city ordinance implementing the hike did not provide enough time for them to prepare for the increased costs, or decrying the non-exemption for employees who receive tips or commissions.
Last August the Petaluma City Council unanimously approved the adoption of a local minimum wage ordinance requiring employers to pay the Petaluma minimum wage, rather than the state wage, for work done by employees within the Petaluma city limits.
The new Petaluma minimum wage is $14 per hour for employers with 25 or fewer employees, and $15 per hour for employers with 26 or more employees. The wage will increase annually beginning on Jan. 1, 2021 when all employers, small and large, will be required to pay $15 per hour plus a Cost of Living Adjustment calculated based on the Bay Area Consumer Price Index.
This ordinance covers all employees who work at least 2 hours per week in the City limits and who qualify for the minimum wage according to the California Labor Code.
Employees who receive tips and/or commissions are NOT exempt
and must be paid the local minimum wage for hours worked within the City limits. For more information about the law see cityofpetaluma.org/minimum-wage.
Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) member Kathleen Stafford, owner of Pongo’s Kitchen & Tap has said one of the main concerns among some business leaders in- cluding herself is the hurried timeline for implementation of the law.
Stafford told the Petaluma Argus Courier that in order to cope with the higher labor costs resulting from the wage hike, she has had to cut employee hours and increase costs to customers. Some business owners have already added a flat service fee in lieu of tips to help cover the cost of the wage increase.
Chamber CEO Onita Pellegrini has said the minimum wage hike hit restaurants especially hard, and members of the restaurant community have expressed concerns over other projected costs including bans of Styrofoam and single use plastic.
The City of Petaluma has launched a “Petaluma Fair Wage” public information campaign (see more in the City Comment column on this page) to support local businesses in explaining rising labor costs to their patrons.
City Comment - What you need to know from the City of Petaluma
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Business Gives Backby Eileen Morris, COTS development manager
Good causes rely on good businesses for support. Thankfully, those good businesses abound in Petaluma. Here’s a round-up of some late 2019 giving as an introduction to this monthly feature aimed at recognizing the way area businesses support the community.
Rebuilding Together brings pro-fessional and amateurs together to repair and rehabilitate homes and facilities for low-income individuals and the agencies that serve them. Roman’s Plumbing has been “all-in” for years, says Rebuilding Together’s Executive Director Jane Hamilton. In December, Roman and Eleni Scanagatta’s team proved their commitment yet again: they replaced and installed three toilets at the Village Network of Petaluma’s new location. Roman’s supplied the materials and did everything in one day, free of charge. “This is a company with HEART,” Hamilton said.
The Petaluma Small Craft Center (PSCC) has been working to improve and increase access to the Petaluma River for 15 years. Lind Marine recently donated the final $30,000 the group needed to buy docks for a boat rental facility that will have us all paddling and pedaling on the water before too long. “Lind Marine has been a strong local business here in Petaluma for many years, and an equally strong supporter of the community,” said Greg Sabourin,
PSCC executive director.
Petaluma Coffee and Tea Co. designed its 30th birthday celebration to benefit Petaluma Bounty Farm, one of Petaluma People Services Center’s (PPSC) most important programs supplying PPSC’s Senior Cafe with fresh fruits and vegetables and sharing with COTS, PEP and the Salvation Army. “Petaluma Coffee and Tea is always there for our community. They are a true example of philanthropy,” Elece Hempel, PPSC executive director said.
The COTS Hour is COTS’ annual fundraiser and community get-together. Many thanks to the following Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) members including: Century 21 Bundesen; Friedman’s Home Improvement; Bank of Marin; Kaiser Permanente; St. Joseph Health; Exchange Bank; Peta-luma Coffee and Tea; Pure Energy Productions; Encore Events; Petaluma Health Care District; P.S. Catering; Clover Sonoma; Summit State Bank; CourseCo; and Petaluma Market for sponsoring the successful event. “Our businesses care about the homeless, plain and simple,” COTS CEO Chuck Fernandez said.
Want to let the community know about a local business which aided your team, school or nonprofit? Please contact Eileen Morris at [email protected].
The employees and owners of Lind Marine delivered a $30,000 donation to help buy docks for the boat rental facility being built on the Petaluma River.
Area Credit Union Celebrates 70 Years
Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) Platinum President’s Circle member Redwood Credit Union (RCU) celebrates 70 years of community service this year.
Originally formed by seven County of Sonoma employees as an affordable means to make bridge loans to fellow employees between paychecks, the Sonoma County Employees Credit Union was founded in 1950. In 1982, the company merged with Santa Rosa Public Employees Credit Union and was renamed Redwood Credit Union.
The credit union now has 19 locations throughout the North Bay and San Francisco, and is the 43rd largest credit union in the nation and the eighth largest in California.
“Though we’ve grown and added many services and locations over the past 70 years, helping people has always been at the heart of what we do,” said Brett Martinez, RCU president. “We are thankful for our 353,000 members, and through their loyalty and participation—as well as the dedication of our 700 employees—we have a solid foundation to continue providing affordable financial services and support to our communities for many more decades to come.”
RCU has more than $4.9 billion in assets and serves more than 353,000 members with full-service branches from San Francisco to Ukiah, plus free ATM access nationwide. For more information, call 1(800) 479-7928, or visit redwoodcu.org.
With more than 70 years of doing business in the area, PACC President’s Circle member Redwood Credit Union now employs 700 people across eight counties.
Getting the year off to a great start with a wicked good Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting at Wicked Slush, 122B American Alley.
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Chamber Events to Explore Member Businesses
Take a look at this review of last year’s Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) ribbon cuttings, business after hours, annual Member’s Luncheon, and Leadership events —and get some insight on a great way to get to know PACC members and businesses.
Spend a year attending PACC events in various locations and it will be a year
well spent. Refreshments are always offered. Opportunities to meet other PACC members abound and a good time is had by all. These celebrations are an easy and fun way to feel a part of the Petaluma business community.
Check the monthly events calendar on page 11, or visit the PACC website for events. Consider having one at your business—contact PACC for details.
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New MembersSee Page 12
Renewing Membersaftertec, Inc.Artizen StaffingBreen Wealth Management LLCCornerstone PropertiesDiscovery Office SystemsEckhoff Wealth Management, LLCEdward Jones - Financial Advisor - Alex ClarkENSO’ Wealth ManagementFlamez GrillGMPC LLCHuman RemedyJacobson Wealth Management - United PlannersKeith Giusto Bakery SupplyLaw Office of Maria Gapinski, Trust and Estate AttorneyLily’s Legacy Senior Dog SanctuaryLomas - Corona Station, LLC.O’Brien PaintingParadise Sushi & GrillQuality Flooring Center, Inc.Rob Sullivan - Vanguard PropertiesRoman’s Plumbing, Inc.Sherwin Williams Paint StoreSonoma County Office of EducationTWiTVeritas Property ManagementYvette Preute, Compass
Long-Time MembersWestgate Real Estate, 41 YearsSteve GaviloffKaiser Permanente, 29 YearsRonelle ScardinaPetaluma Museum Association, 27 YearsKathy FriesHammer Chiropractic Office, 25 YearsRonald HammerPeace Officers Association of Petaluma, 25 YearsTamara Shoemaker
Steven J. Lafranchi & Associates, Inc., 25 YearsSteven LafranchiNorth Bay Dermatology Associates, 24 YearsCristina CenturionCSW/Stuber-Stroeh Engineering Group, Inc., 23 YearsWayne LeachKing Real Estate Enterprises, 22 YearsPeg & Jeremy KingRedwood Empire Gymnastics, 20 YearsEric & Erin Van der MeerAdobe Creek Funeral Home, 20 YearsJeff LyonsRotary Club of Petaluma Valley, 17 YearsJerrie PattersonGC Micro Corporation, 16 YearsBelinda GuadarramaSave Energy Company, 16 YearsJohn GormanBert’s Desserts, 16 YearsBert SmithKlassic Key Properties, 16 YearsMaralyn PoloGatti Nursery, Inc., 16 YearsSteven GattiAirport Express, 15 YearsAnthony GeraldiV. Dolan Trucking, Inc., 15 YearsKim FowlerColleen Dunaway - Coldwell Banker, 14 YearsColleen DunawayESA, 14 YearsJim O’TooleSutter Health Novato Community Hospital, 13 YearsRyan KeytDal Poggetto & Company LLP, 11 YearsJon Dal PoggettoLaw Office of Bridget Mackay, 10 YearsBridget Mackay
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Calendar – February
4 Ambassadors Pongo’s Kitchen & Tap 701 Sonoma Mtn. Pkwy. 7:30 – 8:15 A.M.
4 Women in Business PACC Conference Room 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite B-11 9:00 – 10:00 A.M.
5 Leadership Alumni PACC Conference Room 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite B-11 9:30 – 10:30 A.M.
6 First Thursday Labor Law Q&A: With Arbitration Gone, What Protection is Left? PACC Conference Room 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite B-11 4:30 – 5:30 P.M.
7 Government Affairs PACC Conference Room 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite B-11 7:30 – 9:30 A.M.
10 PACC Board Meeting Clover Sonoma 1800 S. McDowell Blvd. Extension, Suite 100 11:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.
11 Member Orientation and Refresher PACC Office 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite B-11 8:00 – 9:00 A.M.
12 Women in Business Breakfast: How to Enjoy the Moment While Reaching For Your Dreams, Anne Marie, Clear Directions Dempsey’s Restaurant & Brewery 50 E. Washington St. 7:30 – 9:00 A.M.
17 Presidents Day Holiday - PACC Office Closed
21 Business After Hours - Altura Apartments 113 Baywood Dr. 5:00 – 8:00 P.M.
28 Chamber Luncheon Series: The State of Our City, Petaluma Rooster Run Event Center 2301 E. Washington St. 11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Chamber Events
Looking Forward to March
11 Women in Business Breakfast
31 5th Tuesday Lunch Mob @ McNears
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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 • Labcon • 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 • White Owl IT • Wilco RCM
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Welcome New PACC Members!
Bay Area Creative FoundationKevin MartletMelissa McLain900 Mission Ave Ste 2San Rafael, CA [email protected]@bayareacreativefoundation.org(415) 870-9668
The Bay Area Creative Foundation is a nonprofit organization that seeks to inspire curiosity, imagination and originality by promoting creativity in the arts and sciences. The Foundation is committed to showcasing creativity in experiential and live performance settings where the public can interact with creators and their work. Their premier program is the Italian Street Painting Marin on June 6, 7 2020. It produces an annual performance art event in downtown San Rafael. City streets become the canvas for talented Madonnari (street painters) and visitors experience this captivating performance art with Mission San Rafael Arcangel as the backdrop.
Inspired Senior Living OptionsGail Rorick2455 Bennett Valley Road Santa Rosa, CA [email protected](707) 327-2773
Inspired Senior Living Options remains family owned and operated and combines more than twenty years of homecare leadership with a team of experts to continue commitment to clients and the families who love them. Caregivers improve quality of life by providing transportation and errand services, companionship, help to attend regular social activities, respite care, memory care, medication reminders, post hospitalization and rehab care, hospice care support, meal preparation and more. These services include placement services, nursing services, and case management. They serve the needs of Marin, Sonoma, Napa and Solano counties, and their office is open 7 days a week.
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)Javiera Pierattini1000 Fourth StreetSan Rafael, CA [email protected](415) 451-4700
Jones Lang LaSalle is a world leader in real estate services, powered by an entrepreneurial spirit. They buy, build, occupy and invest in a variety of assets including industrial, com-mercial, retail, residential and hotel real estate. From tech startups to global firms, our clients span indus-tries including banking, energy, healthcare, law, life sciences, manu-facturing and technology. Javiera Pierattini is a broker who lives in Petaluma and has responsibility for some Petaluma real estate sites.
Motel 6Reena Prasad1368 N McDowell BlvdPetaluma, CA [email protected](707) 765-0333
In addition to the Petaluma location, find 1300 locations from the Motel 6 official website. Book motel reser-vations online always at the best available rate with free wifi. Motel 6 Petaluma is located walking distance to dining, shops and Lagunitas Brewery. Sono-ma Raceway is only 16 miles and the beach only 19 miles. All of their modern rooms are smoke-free. Enjoy their outdoor pool, and parking for trucks and RVs.
West Coast Fire & WaterMarin & Sonoma CountiesLupe Garcia, Emergency Response Specialist5846 Live Oak Drive Suite 1 Kelseyville, Ca [email protected](707) 972-3965
West Coast Fire & Water is dedicated to serving residents and businesses with first-class cleaning and damage restoration services. They specialize in a wide variety of emergency mitigations: commercial and residen-tial water, fire, smoke, mold, mildew, biohazard cleanup–even board-ups and roof tarping. They take great pride in maintaining the highest level of training for all of their employees. IICRC sets the industry standard, but they make sure to stay ahead of the curve with continued education in the mitigation processes, as well as the most advanced equipment.
Volunteer to Express Valentine Love to Elders
Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) member Petaluma People Services Center (PPSC) invites volunteers to join them in creating and sending hand-made Valentines to area elders.
Volunteers are encouraged to make as many cards as they can, include a nice message and send them to PPSC by Monday, Feb. 10, who will collect the cards and deliver them in time for Valentine’s Day. PPSC serves more than 320 seniors daily, so they need as many cards as they can get to help them provide valentines to every senior they can find in Petaluma.
Guidelines for creating cards include:
• Do not use glitter, it creates food safety issues.
• Make your cards cheerful by using bright colors and decorating using paint, crayons, markers, or collage.
• Avoid dark backgrounds and religious symbols.
• Write clearly in large print and avoid using abbreviation “V-day” say, “Valentine’s Day.”
• Do not give out your address or suggest that the recipients write back to you. Initiating an ongoing correspondence is not appropriate.
Make sure that the cards are appropriate for the intended audience; pretend it’s your sweet grandma, not your snarky teenage brother. This Valentine tradition began eleven years ago, when PPSC asked volunteers to create handmade Valentines that could be delivered to the PPSC Meals On Wheels homebound seniors. Last year, the local non-profit received more than 5,000 valentines and delivered them to all the seniors throughout southern Sonoma County.
Valentine makers are also encouraged to send a photo of their creations to [email protected] so they can shared with others who are creating cards. Volunteers also help by donating towards the purchase of stamps that will be used to mail out the Valentine’s Day cards.
Mail or drop off cards to PPSC, 1500 Petaluma Blvd. South, Petaluma, CA 94954, Attn. St. Valentine.
New Features Aimed at Sharing More Love
Valentine’s Day and the overall impression that February is the month for love makes this issue the perfect time to announce some new features. The Petaluma Business aims to share the love Chamber Members send out into the community all year.
The new Business Gives Back feature, a column written by Eileen Morris is aimed at recognizing the ways in which PACC member business contribute to the community. It’s a love and thanks letter for all the ways that PACC members make this area a better place to be.
Coming in March, a new monthly feature, Restaurant Corner, put together by PACC Membership
Director Sue Carson will spotlight PACC member eateries that augment Petaluma’s great food and community reputation. This feature will also recognize the businesses that provide the “good eats” at so many PACC events year after year. It will give members some great recommendations for caterers, places to hold special meetings or events featuring good food and more.
That’s just the beginning of all the ways PACC will be “showing the love” for members and community in 2020. Don’t miss all the great Chamber services and events this year. If you are already a member—renew; if you are not a member—join. You will be glad you did.
