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The nation’s recovery from the current recession is going to continue to be s-l-o-w, but that’s not the case for Sonoma County.
century and a half, the nation has taken an average of seven years to pull out of a recession. Fortunately, he noted, the U.S. is on the back end of that seven-year cycle.
That was the message from Dr.
Jerry Nickelsburg, economist with the highly regarded UCLA Anderson
Forecast, who addressed a sell-out crowd at the annual State of the
County event in Rohnert Park on
January 23.
Nationally and even statewide in California, he said recovery this year is going to slow down, but that the economy should resume its resurgence in 2014.
He pointed out that over the past
But, Nickelsburg said, the recession is pretty much over for Sonoma
County. He said jobs are being created here faster than any other county in the State. In fact, he said, job growth here exceeds every state in the union except North Dakota and, he quipped, “people actually live here” in Sonoma County.
Ben Stone, Economic Development
Board director, said that a major challenge facing Sonoma County is that about a fourth of the workforce is scheduled to retire in the next decade. He said we are facing what he called
“a silver tsunami.”
Nickelsburg said that the two areas of the economy that are losing jobs, manufacturing and government, have been factors in slowing the economic recovery.
The key to national recovery, Nickelsburg pointed out, will be the rebound of home sales. Currently, he said, production of multi-family housing is outpacing single family homes.
Meanwhile, he said, the nation will continue to shift to an information economy.
More Charts on pages 11 and 12.
The Chamber’s Government Affairs
Committee (GAC) met in January to review actions and successes from
2012 and to discuss priorities for the coming year.
One of the crowning achievements last year was the successful effort to get the city to revisit its exorbitantly high developer fees and make downward adjustments more compatible with the current economy.
Chamber positions on both issues originated in the Government Affairs committee.
The other major Chamber success was its strong support for
In addition, the group met with a number of local and State public development of the two new shopping officials and candidates, and heard centers, Regency and Deer Creek. presentations on such subjects as the
California Environmental Quality Act and FEMA flood plain issues.
Other notable activities of the committee included review of a number of State Propositions, and a city proposal to increase the Transient
Occupancy Tax, which is charged to hotel guests. Lack of business support for the latter led to its being dropped by the City Council.
For the upcoming year, the group is considering a range of issues to concentrate upon. Topics that led the discussion included the future of the
Sonoma-Marin Fair, and potential use of the fairgrounds property. The grounds are currently leased to the
Fair, for $1 a year, by the City of
Petaluma, and the lease expires in about ten years.
Committee Chair Wayne Leach said that he believes the Chamber,
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See Wakeup Article on page 2

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Although new to Petaluma, Laurie
Cameron is no stranger to the benefits of being a Chamber member and an Ambassador. “I was an active member of the South Metro Denver
Chamber for over a decade, and being an Ambassador there was a rewarding experience. So when I moved to
Petaluma last February, one of the first things I did was join the PACC and volunteer as an Ambassador,” said Cameron.
As an executive consultant and
Relationship Management Specialist,
Cameron helps executives, business owners, and community leaders leverage all their strengths to create a work environment that attracts highquality employees that stick around.
Laurie Cameron
Although Cameron has been in
Petaluma less than a year, she seems to have settled in pretty quickly. She’s already presented to two Rotary Clubs and facilitated meetings for two nonprofits and one church leadership team. (She offers a free collaboration workshop or meeting facilitation to local non-profits.) Last October she was invited to present the afternoon workshop for Leadership Petaluma’s
Leadership Day. She also became a mentor with Mentor Me Petaluma and reports, “It’s the best hour of my week!”
“We all know that when people get along well, the work gets done.
People waste a lot of time - and their company’s money - sorting through all the inter-personal debris that distracts them from their work.
Even mild drama, power struggles and miscommunication can derail productivity pretty quickly. I help companies create a high performing team by building the foundation of a high-relating team first.”
This is what Ms. Cameron says about her new home town: “I can live anywhere in the world - I chose
Petaluma. And I intend to stick around!” For more information about
Laurie Cameron and her company,
WAKE UP! Enterprises, visit www.
wakeupenterprises.com.
Members of the City of Petaluma’s management team will be on hand
Director Ingrid Alverde is scheduled to discuss new projects expected to come on-line this year.
to present the “State of the City” at the February breakfast program for
Wake Up Petaluma.
The program is scheduled for
February 26, 7:30 a.m., at Rooster
Run Event Center City Manager John Brown will lead off the program, discussing issues the city will be dealing with in the upcoming year.
The sponsor of the morning is
Summit State Bank.
Public Works Director Dan St. John will talk about the various street and highway improvements scheduled here in 2013.
Also, Economic Development
Also on the program is recognition of new members and a raffle drawing.
Cost for the breakfast is $20 for
Chamber members, $25 for nonmembers. Reservations needed – call
762-2785, or register online.
Call 762-2785 for more information.
Agri-Business
Ruth McClure, 793-9023
American AgCredit, FLCA
Ambassadors
Daniel Canales, 781-9483
Insphere Insurance Solutions
Jim Alexander, 762-2818
Financial Consultant
Business/Education
Dennis Hardle, 763-5348
Hardle and Company
Economic Development
Anthy O’Brien, 283-2710
Top Speed Data Communications
Government Affairs
Wayne Leach, (415) 883-9850
CSW/Stuber-Stroeh Engineering
Group
Leadership Petaluma Program
Call the Chamber for info, 762-2785
Petaluma Young Professionals
Network
Kyle Restad, 772-5199
Restad Financial Planning
Wake-Up Petaluma
Call the Chamber for info, 762-2785
Women in Business
Shelly Moller, 763-3006
Edward Jones
Petaluma Business ads are sales boosters! An economic way to reach more than 700 businesses monthly.
Call the Chamber, 762-2785 for specifics & discount rates.
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PETALUMA BUSINESS CREDITS
Published by the Petaluma Area Chamber of
Commerce, 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite A-2
©2013 Petaluma Chamber of Commerce
Don Bennett Editor & Writer
AVM Graphics Design & Production
Joan Bunn
Marin Sun
Photography-Events
Printing
President
Katie Kerns Davis*, 557-7045
PG&E kmkz@pge.com
First Vice President
W. Thomas Griffith, CIC, 766-2282
Ramatici Insurance, Inc.
tom@ramaticiins.com
Second Vice President
Tony Sarno*, 664-1400
Cushman & Wakefield of California tony.sarno@cushwake.com
Immediate Past President
Ron Malnati*, 769-2294
Exchange Bank malnatir@exchangebank.com
DIRECTORS
Dan Ancheta*, 781--2207
Bank of Marin danancheta@bankofmarin.com
Justin Hansel, 543-7353
Hansel Auto Group jhansel@hanselauto.com
Judy James*, 280-5427
Republic Services judy.james@republicservices.com
W. Thom Knudson*, 763-1911
Behrens, Nelson & Knudson wtknudson@bnklaw.net
Wayne Leach*, 795-4764
CSW/Stuber-Stroeh Engineering Group waynel@cswst2.com
Richard Marzo, 763-1515
Lace House Linens richard@lacehouselinens.com
Todd Mendoza*, 769-4303
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage tmendoza@cbnorcal.com
Shelly Moller, 763-3006
Edward Jones shelly.moller@edwardjones.com
Monica Soiland Nelson, 762-3022
Midstate Construction monicas@midstateconstruction.com
Todd Tamura*, 773-3737
Tamura Environmental, Inc. todd@tamuraenv.com
CHAMBER STAFF
762-2785 • Fax 762-4721
Email: pacc@petalumachamber.com
www.petalumachamber.com
Onita Pellegrini*, CEO
Judy Carney, Bookkeeper
Daniella Ellicott*, Member Services
Kathy Brandal, Office Assistant
* Leadership Petaluma Graduates

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BUSINESS – A publication of the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce
The year 2013 should be the year that not one but two major shopping centers will be open for business in
Petaluma. Though there are those who will not agree, for most of
Petaluma, this is good news.
For the family shoppers who far too often have had to leave town to purchase everything from household items to lumber, having increased shopping opportunities locally means more free time, less time idling on the freeway and adding to the congestion, and substantial contributions to our local tax coffers.
Our city, which is particularly dependent upon sales tax revenues, has long dwelt at or near the bottom of the county in per capita sales tax income.
The economic collapse in 2008 hit
Petaluma particularly hard because one of our major sales tax sources was automobile sales, and our car dealerships were particularly hard hit. Then, last year, loss of our redevelopment funds to the State of California was a particularly unwelcome blow.
While the downturn was an opportunity to effect some economies in local government, the fact is that city hall staff was reduced by something like 30%, and many other expenditures were reduced or stopped, and the City still needs revenues to keep up with maintenance, and to be able to address a number of needs not just of the residents, but also of the business community.
Thus, the anticipated infusion of new sales tax revenues into the city treasury should be good for everyone, citizen and business owner alike. And, a financially stable city will always be an attractive plus for any business seeking to relocate here.
Do you know someone who has recorded some truly outstanding achievements for our community, but really has not received all that much recognition? Now is your chance to set the record right by nominating that person for one of this year’s
Community Recognition Awards, the program co-sponsored by the
Chamber and the Argus Courier.
The program ceremonies have been set for March 14, but now is the time for Chamber members to be thinking about worthy nominees. The deadline for submissions is Friday,
February 8.
Categories for nomination include:
Award for Excellence Large
Business
Eligibility: A “for-profit” business in operation for at least five years. 40 or more employees, and has not been recognized in past 10 years.
Award for Excellence Small
Business
Eligibility: A “for-profit” business in operation for at least three years,
39 or fewer employees, and has not been recognized in past 10 years.
By Katie Kerns
Davis, President,
Petaluma Area
Chamber of
Commerce
Award for Excellence in
Service to Youth
Award for Excellence in
Education
Eligibility: A citizen living within the Petaluma area, must be at least
18 years of age, is not currently a paid employee of a non-profit organization, and has not been recognized in past
10 years.
Award for Excellence in Service to Seniors
Eligibility: A citizen living within the Petaluma area, must be at least 18 years of age, not limited to a State of California credentialed teacher, involvement in Petaluma area education, and has not been recognized in last 10 years.
Citizen of the Year
Eligibility: A citizen living within the Petaluma area, must be at least 18 years of age, is not a paid employee of a non-profit organization which would be deemed a conflict of interest, has not been recognized in the past 10 years, and is recognized as an advocate for a better quality of life for Petaluma seniors.
Eligibility: A citizen living within the Petaluma area, must be at least
18 years of age, and has not been recognized in the past 10 years.
Criteria for judging each of the above listed categories are available at the Chamber office, 762-2785.
Volunteer of the Year
Eligibility: A citizen living within the Petaluma area, must be at least
18 years of age, not a paid employee of a non profit organization, and has not been recognized in past 10 years.
Please give this important subject some serious thought, and if you know a deserving person or business that fits well with one of these categories, please contact the Chamber office for nomination forms before the
February deadline.

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helping business leaders leverage their strengths to create respectful, compassionate work environments that attract and retain hard-working, loyal employees.
Laurie Cameron
Treat yourself to an early valentine on February 13! Get to the heart of building strong, prosperous, healthy relationships—in business and beyond—by attending Petaluma
Women in Business’ (WIB) first breakfast presentation of 2013.
“In order to have a highperforming team, you first need a high-relating team,” says the WAKE
UP! Enterprises owner. “There’s a reason why so many business books advocate building relationships as a way to build your business … It works! While books usually focus on external logistics, such as building relationships through your website, networking, and social media, I help people address more subtle, internal logistics involved with creating—or destroying—relationships.”
Guest speaker Laurie Cameron, a master certified relationship coach and an Opposite Strengths® executive coach, has a passion for relationship. She’s an expert at
Expect to walk away with insights about the unconscious ways we sabotage relationships, along with lots of simple, effective strategies for reducing (even eliminating) relationship stress, conflict, and drama.
To register for this event, please call Petaluma Chamber of Commerce
(707-762-2785) or register online.
All
WIB breakfast seminars are open to the public and take place from
7:15-9 a.m. at the Petaluma Woman’s
Club, 518 B Street. The cost is $25 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members ($30/$35 at the door). The price includes the speaker presentation, a full breakfast, and networking opportunities.
Sponsorships
Sponsorships are available for WIB breakfast presentations (and other events). Breakfast sponsorships cost $150, including a 5-minute
“infomercial” about your business, and a 1/8” ad ($95 value) in Petaluma
Business newsletter. For more information, contact WIB Sponsor
Chair Rebecca Kagin at 707-765-1111.
2013 WIB Breakfast Seminars
Mark your calendars to attend our new year of Wednesday breakfast seminars:
Feb 13: The Secret to
Building Healthy
Relationships
April 10: A Woman’s Guide to Money Matters
June 12: Fostering
Economic Vitality
Sept. 11: Making Social
Media Work for You
Bring a friend, these seminars are open to the public!
Be sure to “Like” Petaluma
Women in Business on Facebook for event news and updates.
The Petaluma People Services
Center is partnering with United Way of the Wine County to conduct an
EarnIt! KeepIt! SaveIt! Program.
PPSC director Elece Hempel said that 24% of Sonoma County households make less than is needed to support the most basic cost of living.
She also said that $1.2 billion in
Earned Income Tax Credit dollars will go unclaimed by 800,000 eligible
Californians during tax season.
More than $1 billion in economic activity as well as thousands of jobs that could have generated will be lost as a result, she said.
Through EarnIt! KeepIt! SaveIt!,
IRS trained and certified volunteers ensure eligible taxpayers claim the
Earned Income Tax Credit, one of the federal government’s largest resources for low-income residents.
Last year in Petaluma the average return was $906. With a total of
$31,655 taxes refunded. Of the 53 returns filed, 30% received Child Tax
Credit, and 29% befitted from other refunds totaling $9,254.
“This year, we’re making a special effort to connect with our Senior residents of Petaluma, to let them know they could be eligible for free tax help, as well as a host of tax deductions and credits that could put money in their pockets when they need it most.” Hempel said. “We are also encouraging those who don’t think they will get a refund to contact us, not only will you get your taxes prepared for free, but you’ll also receive expert guidance on tax breaks you are eligible for when your income is down.”
For more information, contact
PPSC at 707-765-8488, or email admin@petalumapeople.org.
In Photo: Marcus Wagner,
Sarah Wagner & daughter
Olivia Kimberly Wagner.
First Lady Permanente,
LLC Health Care Services has been providing safety services throughout the
Central Valley since 2008.
Their second office is now open in downtown west
Petaluma. Offering AHA
ACLS, PALS, BLS, EKG,
CPR/AED & First Aid for the Community, CA Child
Care EMSA, Bloodborne
Pathogens, Emergency Oxygen and Title 22. For questions on services, contact (877) 589-3969, or visit www.firstladypermanente.com
.
Elizabeth Clary, Executive
Director of Old Adobe
Developmental Services, addresses the Leadership
Petaluma class during
Human Services day.
Leadership Petaluma is an excellent way to learn about the Petaluma
Community and develop or improve on leadership skills. Call the chamber to find out more, 762-2785,

2 E. Washington Street
707.762.5556
701 Sonoma Mountain Parkway
707.766.1541

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Tuesday, February 26, 2013 • 7:30–9:00 a.m.
www.petalumachamber.com
On Tuesday, February 5th, from
7:30-8:30 PM, at the monthly meeting of the Petaluma Arts Association, meet Catherine McCauley who will speak on the topic of encaustic painting. Encaustic is a method of painting with beeswax, dry oil pigment and Damar resin crystals.
Catherine’s encaustics have been published in The American Art
Collector, an annual juried collection of national artists. She has been teaching encaustic painting classes both privately and through Riley
Street Art Supplies and Montmartre
Art Supplies in Sonoma County since
2002.
Here is what Catherine says about her art “My artwork over the past twelve years has consisted of, for the most part, encaustic painting.
With the encaustic technique, I am able to pull together years of experience with ceramics, sculpture, textiles, drawing and painting into one medium. This process lends itself to revealing a history, the creation of the work itself, by building up, then scraping back into the layers.”
The Petaluma Arts Association
Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at the Petaluma Art
Center on the corner of Lakeville and
Washington in the Red Building in the classroom. Doors open at 6 p.m. for visiting, fellowship and setup.
The Business meeting is from 6:30 to 7:15 PM followed by coffee break.
Program from 7:30-8:30 PM, and the public and potential members are always welcome!
Check online or look for your electronic copy every month.

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PACC Conference Room
6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite A-2
7:30 – 9:30 A.M.
Workshop
PACC Conference Room
6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite A-2
Free to Chamber members, limited seating
8:00 – 10:00 A.M.
PACC Conference Room
6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite A-2
4:00 – 5:30 P.M.
Pongo’s Kitchen & Tap
701 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy
7:30 A.M.
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PACC Conference Room
6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite A-2
8:45 – 10:00 A.M.
PACC Conference Room
6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite A-2
7:30 – 9:30 A.M.
18 President’s Day —
PACC offices closed
19
PACC Conference Room
6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite A-2
9:00 – 10:00 A.M.
21
St. Vincent’s Elementary
School 125th Anniversary
Union & Howard Streets
5:30 – 7:30 P.M.
26
Rooster Run Event Center
2301 E. Washington St.
$20 Members, $25 Non-members
RSVP online at www.petalumachamber.com
, or call 762-2785
7:30 – 9:00 A.M.
(RSVP)
Petaluma Woman’s Club
518 B St.
$25 members, $30 non-members
RSVP online at www.petalumachamber.com
, or call 762-2785
7:15 – 9:00 A.M.
PACC Conference Room
6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite A-2
7:30 – 9:30 A.M.
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Pinky’s Pizza
321 Petaluma Blvd. S.
5:30 – 7:30 P.M.
Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, February 28, 2013
5:30 - 7:30 pm
7 Business after Hours – Dental Care of Petaluma
14 Community Awards
21 Business after Hours – Sequoia Senior Solutions
26 Wake Up Petaluma Breakfast
To check our new on line calendar click on Events on the bottom menu bar, www.petalumachamber.com
. You can RSVP and pay there, too.
Silver Members
Bronze Members
AVM Graphics • Circle Bank • Clark Rosen, Coldwell Banker • Deer Creek Village
Mary Gernetzke, Edward Jones • Moonware Design • Nancy Cooley, State Farm Insurance
Old Republic Title Company • Stony Point Rock Quarry • Wagner Chiropractic

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BUSINESS – A publication of the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce
A Northbay Manufacturing Trade
Fair and Career Mini-Expo will be held in Petaluma on February 20 from noon to 6 p.m.
The Fair is being presented by
101 MFG and SME – the Society of
Manufacturing Engineers.
The day is designed to help businesses find potential suppliers, attract qualified job-seekers, and promote awareness of their
Energy, Labcon USA, Raydiance,
X2nSat, Cyan, Amy’s Kitchen, L3,
Architectural Plastics, LEMO USA,
ITT/BIW Connector, Parmatech,
SRC Cables, Price Pump, Clear Focus companies.
Imaging, IDEX Health & Science,
Among the expected suppliers are
Attendees will join leading area manufacturers and peers from great
Northbay companies like Agilent
Technologies, La Tortilla Factory,
Thermal Technology, KVAL, General conditions in Sonoma County on
Dynamics, Castle, Medtronic, a 10-point scale, with a score of 1
Blentech, Zodiac Aerospace, Moose
Boats, Senario Tek, Enphase perception of current economic representing the lowest possible confidence level and 10 the highest.
Cymatix and more.
business executives were asked their
Business confidence for the winter of
2013 was 6.3, a six-year high, and up from 5.9 in summer 2012.
32% of employers surveyed increased their number of full time employees over the last six months, and 42% said they would be hiring precision machine shops, systems
The event will be held at
In a survey conducted by the
Economic Development Board, integrators, specialty fabricators, cable & box assembly specialists,
Sequoia Business Center, 5341 Old
Redwood Highway in Petaluma. metal and plastic injection-molders, For information, call 766-1537. motor, actuator, hydraulic and Admission is free, but pre-event electrical systems designers.
registration is a must.
more over the next six months.
46.7% of employers surveyed expect the unemployment rate to decrease over the next six months.
41% expect no change.
51.4% of employers surveyed have a cautious attitude towards capital expenditure. 33.3% have a moderate attitude, and 10.5% have an aggressive attitude (with 4.8% N/A).
The EDB surveyed 234 businesses and received 106 responses for a response rate of 45.2%
The highly anticipated results from the Western Fairs Association (WFA)
Achievement Awards Program are in.
Sonoma County Fair was once again a top award winner, placing in 27 out of the 32 entries submitted. holders
New Innovative Use of Technology
-Social Media Scavenger Hunt using QR Codes
Printed Fair Souvenir Program -
Fairs from across the Western
United States entered this annual
Fair Magazine, 32-page full color publication competition which showcases the latest innovations from each
“The Only Thing Missing Is You”
Fair. WFA is a non-profit trade
Viral or Video Documentation - association serving the fair industry Any other Fair/Facility Website - throughout the Western United
States and Canada.
accomplishment. It is an honor to be recognized by our peers in the
Fair Industry and to receive such www.harvestfair.org
The Sonoma County Fair staff
Fairs Association Convention,
January 20-13, in Reno, Nevada. All of the 331 award-winning entries
PG&E’s energy-efficiency solutions Online and on-site energy prestigious awards,” stated Fair
Manager, Tawny Tesconi.
from 35 fairs will be on display during the convention in order to have helped tens of thousands of business customers save energy and assessments – Visit www.pge.com/ audit to discover customized energy-
Sonoma County Fair took home share creativity and new ideas. money. With California businesses saving ideas that can reduce your first place awards in the following categories:
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Do at the Sonoma County Fair” largest annual event in Sonoma
County and last year drew more than
300,000 visitors. The theme for the
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Fun”. The 2013 Sonoma County Fair including: For more information, contact our
Interim Events - National Heirloom
My Energy – Sign up or log in Business Customer Service Center
Exposition will be held July 25 through August 11,
Maintenance - Mobile metal sign at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in
Santa Rosa. to www.pge.com/myenergy to view your energy use and rate options.
at 1-800-468-4743 to speak with a customer service representative.

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BKF Engineers (BKF) welcomes
Erik Bjornstrom, EIT as a staff
Engineer. Mr. Bjornstrom graduated
Summa Cum Laude from Cal Poly
San Luis Obispo in December 2012.
$0.86 in the fourth quarter of 2012, up $0.27, or 45.8% from $0.59 in the prior quarter, and up $0.23, or 36.5% from $0.63 in the same quarter a year ago.
As one of the Top Ranked Firms in northern California, BKF employs highly qualified staff of over 200 Civil
Engineers, Land Surveyors, Planners, and support staff. They have nine offices throughout California.
The historic Benbow Inn in
Garberville is holding its second annual Multi- County Wide Chamber
Mixer on Friday, March 1st from
5-7PM. All Petaluma Chamber
Members are invited. Please RSVP directly to the Benbow Inn, (707)
923-2124, no later than February 8 if you plan to attend.
Bank of Marin Bancorp, parent company of Bank of Marin, announced earnings for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 of $4.7 million, an increase of $1.5 million, or 45.8% from $3.2 million in the third quarter of 2012, and an increase of $1.3 million, or 39.0% from $3.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2011.
Diluted earnings per share totaled
Benbow Inn is offering a special hotel room and breakfast package to
Chamber Members who wish to stay.
Call the Benbow Hotel to reserve your room & breakfast package (707)
923-2124. Inform hotel reservations that you are a chamber member.
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(see page one)
Continued from page 1 functioning as a third party with the
City and the Fair Board, can play a constructive role in determining the
Fair’s future.
The Sonoma County Farm Bureau is providing an English Learning
Program for agricultural employees.
The WHEEL Program is designed to increase English language skills.
This is a 9 week program that began in January and runs through March.
The WHEEL Program has produced benefits for past participants. Among those, benefits to employers: work safety, productivity, attendance, morale and less turnover. Benefits to employees: job fulfillment, selfconfidence, enhanced home and community life.
The program classes will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and there is no cost for the program. Classes will be located at Farm Bureau: 970
Piner Road in Santa Rosa.
To register and for program dates, please contact the Santa Rosa
Chamber of Commerce. Advanced registration is required due to limited availability. Phone 707-545-1414 or
Email info@santarosachamber.com.
Other issues that appear poised to attract the Committee’s attention this year are the wastewater treatment plant’s limitations in processing commercial waste, funding to complete the construction of the Novato Narrows, getting the
Petaluma River dredged, progress on the SMART rail project, and action to repair or remove the old railroad trestle in the Turning Basin.
Concerns about a possible casino south of the City also prompted some discussion.
Once again, the Committee will be regularly meeting with elected officials and staff to keep up to date.
Committee members, who are appointed by the Chamber Board, are Wayne Leach, Sheila Bride, J.T.
Wick, Warren Dranit, Todd Tamura,
Michael Healy, Joe Tambe, Elece
Hempel, Jeff Mayne, Gary Imm,
David King, Thom Knudson, Jim
Becker, Mark Albertson and Jane
Sadana-Talley.
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Planning Commissioner Ray Johnson has an advisory group of five women from whom he seeks input on issues before the Commission. Here, Johnson, is pictured with the women at an after-hours thank-you session with a glass of wine. Pictured are front: Lori Carter, Johnson, Cindy Thomas. Back:
Elece Hempel, Onita Pellegrini, and Joan Bunn.

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BUSINESS – A publication of the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce
Farrwest Construction
Shawn Malpass
1732 Skillman Lane
Petaluma, CA 94952
Lola’s Market
Joel Russotti
241 North McDowell Blvd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
Natural Comfort
Willie Weng
3925 Cypress Drive
Petaluma, CA 94954
Rent - A - Center
Rafael Prado
287 North McDowell Blvd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
Restad Financial Planning
Kyle Restad
405 East D Street, Ste. 104
Petaluma, CA 94952
Roman’s Plumbing
Eleni Scanagatta
P.O. Box 751231
Petaluma, CA 94975
Thai Cuisine Restaruant
Chaichok Parakul
610 Petaluma Blvd. North
Petaluma, CA 94952
Tyler Chartier Architectural
Photography
Tyler Chartier
12 Hill Drive
Petaluma, CA 94952
Ace Shirt and Cap Printing
Adobe Creek Funeral Home
American AgCredit, FLCA
AVM Graphics
Azure at Lakeville Square
Bert’s Desserts
Beyond the Glory Sports Bar
BKF Engineers
Bovine Bakery
Brandner Veterinary Hospital, Inc.
Cushman & Wakefield of
California, Inc.
Dairy Delivery, Inc.
Dal Poggetto & Company LLP
Dempsey’s Restaurant & Brewery
Early and Associates Insurance
Services
Edward Jones - Joseph Stern
Fishman Supply Company
G & G Super Market
Indoor Air Sciences
Insphere Insurance Solutions
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan
Ken’s Keys and Locksmith Service
KinderCare Learning Centers
Law Offices of Bridget Mackay
Law Offices of Marianne F. Skipper
Marin County Sidewall Company
McDevitt Construction Partners, Inc.
Merlone Geier Partners/
Deer Creek Village
North Bay Dermatology Associates
NorthBay Nissan
Paradise Sushi & Grill
Park Place Hearing Center
Peace Officers Association of Petaluma
Petaluma Museum Association
Pure Energy Productions
Purkey & Associates
Redwood Credit Union
Redwood Regional Medical Group
Richard C. Lane, D.D.S.
Rooster Run Event Center
Save Energy Company
Sonoma County Farm Bureau
Steven J. Lafranchi & Associates, Inc.
Steward Property Services, Inc.
Stewart Marine & RV
Summit State Bank
Tara Firma Farms
Tres Hombres Long Bar & Grill
V. Dolan Trucking
Volt Services Group
West Coast Reporters
Zelman Development Company
Fishman Supply Company,
42 Years
Leland Fishman
McDevitt Construction Partners,
Inc., 29 Years
William McDevitt
Brandner Veterinary Hospital,
Inc., 29 Years
Barry Santero
American AgCredit, FLCA,
27 Years
Ruth McClure
Edward Jones - Joseph Stern,
26 Years
Joe Stern
Redwood Credit Union,
President’s Circle,25 Years
Jana Boyle
Stewart Marine & RV, 23 Years
Duffy Stewart
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan,
22 Years
Carol Harris
Steward Property Services, Inc.,
22 Years
Helen Loorya
Petaluma Museum Association,
20 Years
Joe Noriel
Peace Officers Association of
Petaluma, 18 Years
Tamara Shoemaker
Steven J. Lafranchi & Associates,
Inc., 18 Years
Steven Lafranchi
North Bay Dermatology
Associates, 17 Years
Cristina Centurion
Richard C. Lane, D.D.S., 16 Years
Rick Lane
AVM Graphics, President’s Circle,
16 Years
Ann Moreno
Rooster Run Event Center,
President’s Circle, 15 Years
Lane Morales
Insphere Insurance Solutions,
14 Years
Daniel Canales
Sonoma County Farm Bureau,
13 Years
Lex McCorvey
Adobe Creek Funeral Home,
13 Years
Jeff Lyons
G & G Super Market, 12 Years
Jodie Lau
Ace Shirt and Cap Printing,
11 Years
Sherrill Yurth
Pure Energy Productions, 11 Years
Phillip Trau
Park Place Hearing Center,
10 Years
Phyllis Burt
After 16 years in the Plaza shopping center Quality
Printing Services celebrated their 17th year with a ribbon cutting
December 12, at their new expanded location on the corner of Petaluma
Blvd and Sycamore Lane.
Pictured are from left to right Sonoma County
Supervisor David Rabbit,
Debbie and David Adams owners, Petaluma City council member Mike
Harris and long time friend and businessman
Harry Friedman.
Redwood Credit Union (RCU) recently provided $7,787 to assist the American
Red Cross with Hurricane Sandy Relief efforts. Members and employees contributed more than $3,500 to the fund over the past several weeks, making donations at all 18 RCU branches or via an option in their online banking.
RCU matched the donations, bringing the total to $7,787.

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