Welcome to our New Members (July 2010)

• Best Bath Systems: Contact Tammy Harris tammyh@best-bath.com

• Precision Accounting & Tax Service: Contact: Dee Spainhower (208) 454-9184

• Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge: Contact: Jennifer Brown-Scott (208) 467-9278

• Cowlicious Bakery/Deli: Contact: Carol Spears (208) 453-2188

• Dental Cooperative: Contact: Teresa Jardine (208) 941-9955

• CCOA-Aging Weatherization & Human Services, Inc. Contact: Carol A. Teates (208) 459-0063

Week 1: Question: 
What popular singing cowboy performed at the Caldwell Night Rodeo in 1947?

Week 2: Question: 
What dates are Blues on the Banks and were is it held?

So many of our Northwest companies depend on legal immigration to support their companies ¡V from software to landscaping, biotech to long-term care, immigrants are an integral part of our history and economic stability.  Accordingly, you likely have a number of members who are interested in an important event regarding comprehensive immigration reform coming to Seattle on August 12^th.  Attached is a summary of the agenda and information regarding on-line registration.   

In a nutshell, this one-day conference will be a strategic planning session for employers of immigrant workers who grasp the urgent need for immigration reform.  Although Congress will not likely take up the issue this year, it is increasingly important that the business community be ready to act in 2011 to ensure that ongoing employment needs are met in any proposed reform legislation.  Although this summit is taking place in Seattle, it is national in scope and will bring together engaged employers from all over the U.S. to share ideas about how best to advance comprehensive immigration reform in 2011.  The event is designed specifically for employers who rely on immigrant workers ¡V highly skilled, lesser skilled, seasonal and agricultural workers so, as you can see, many of your employer companies will be impacted by any future legislation and should be a part of shaping it.

Renee Radcliff Sinclair
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director | Congressional & Public Affairs | Northwest Region
3400 188th Street SW, Suite 403 | Lynnwood, WA  98037
Telephone:  (425) 774-8094   Fax:  (425) 778-8341
Register for the 2010 Regional Government Affairs Conference 
October 6-8 at the Dallas Fairmont

The Caldwell Chamber of Commerce is offering at no cost to all members the opportunity to introduce your business to other chamber businesses in our weekly email. We will have two Chamber businesses tell us their story about their company. We can accommodate two businesses per week, each week. If you are interested in participating, please contact Theresa Hardin at the chamber. This is a first come, first serve basis and we plan to continue this opportunity for as long as possible.

We need the following information: Your Name, your title, company location, when did the company start, tell me a little about what your company does, and anything else you¡¦d like to share with our readers? Please keep total number of words close to 200, give or take a few). 
You can view past Meet the Member profiles on the Meet the Member page. 

Looking for a spacific Caldwell Chamber of Commerce member? 
Try our easy to navigate Member Directory.

Education and Training

2010 Professional Training Series

The Caldwell Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce to make available to Caldwell businesses various trainings throughout the year of 2010. If your business is a member of the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce your business will pay the ¡§Member¡¨ price below. If you business is not a member of the Caldwell or Boise Chamber your business will pay the ¡§NonMember¡¨ price. For more information contact the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce for a complete brochure of trainings available for 2010. Inquire about the Chamber Training Value Package which allows a company, for one low price, to send as many of its employees to each Chamber training offered in 2010. A portion of the monies charged for these trainings will be reimbursed to the Caldwell Chamber for use in our community.

Early Bird: Friday, August 13, 7:30 A.M.  9:00 A.M.

The Layman¡¦s Guide to Understanding the Commercial Real Estate Marketplace

Debbie Martin, DK Commercial

Knowing what to expect, what questions to ask, and how to choose the right agent for your needs is important for any business owner and especially so for someone contemplating going into business. This training explains the different types of commercial real estate and gives valuable insight whether you are leasing, buying or selling.

$25 Members/$35 Nonmembers (cont. breakfast included)

Lunch Training: Tuesday, August 17, 11:45 A.M.  1:15 P.M.

Business Networking At the Next Level

Ben Quintana, Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce

Designed for the seasoned networker and those seeing ¡§next-level¡¨ strategies for business networking, this training approaches networking as a business and career strategy for building mutually beneficial relationships. Whether you¡¦re the boss, employee, ambitious young professional, or entrepreneur, understanding how to effectively network will have a major impact on your future success.

$25 Members/$35 Nonmembers (lunch included)

Workshop: Wednesday, August 25, 9:00 A.M.  12:00 Noon

Meetings That Matter: Bringing People Together To Get Things Done

Michael Ryan, Ryan & Associates

Are your meetings as productive as you¡¦d like? Do people leave feeling energized and empowered? Learn how to create meetings that awaken people¡¦s passion, creativity and natural desire to contribute while keeping conversations on track and holding people accountable for their commitments. You¡¦ll learn how to make your meetings more lively and productive!

$45 Members/$60 Nonmembers (snacks included)

 

Chamber Referral Service Available For Members

The Caldwell Chamber of Commerce Lobby is open Monday ¡V Friday 8:00 a.m. ¡V 5:00 p.m. daily. We have many visitors dropping by to pick up member information, tourism information or do business with the chamber. If your business has business cards, postcards, flyers or newsletters that promote your business please feel free to place them in our lobby for distribution.