August 2024
Greater Eureka Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
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Community Comes Together
By Nancy Olson, CEO, Greater Eureka Chamber
There are moments when I fall in love with our community all over again. Such was 36 hours before our largest-ever mixer on July 18 when we got a call letting us know our venue was no longer available. For good cause, granted – The Acres, our long-planned event host, closed to the public and was activated as a CalFire Incident Management Base Camp in response to the Hill Fire.
We were expecting 800+ attendees at our second annual Summer Fun Family Mixer for Chamber members, their employees and their families. We had been planning with our mixer hosts from The Acres, Mic Moulton and Jamie Biagi, for months. Pivoting, if we were able to do it, was going to require a heck of a lot of doing.
Within 90 minutes, exactly one text, one email (to multiple people), and two phone calls later, we had generous offers for two alternative venues. The City of Eureka was prepared to pull out all the stops to host it at Halvorson Park. Swan Asbury, director of the City’s economic development department, was grace personified, a calming presence in an otherwise very chaotic moment.
Supervisor Rex Bohn offered Redwood Fields in Cutten. His option was turn-key and made the most sense. Within an hour we were doing a walk-through with him and confirming the event layout. Thanks to the plans in place with Mic and Jamie, we were able to almost seamlessly move the event to Redwood Fields.
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Registration Now Open:
Women in Leadership Series
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Increase your leadership skills and expand your network by participating in the Redwood Coast Chamber Foundation's new Next Level Women in Leadership series. We are partnering with the Arcata Chamber of Commerce and experts to offer a program that emphasizes the growth and well-being of female leaders. Get to know other professionals in a cohort of 25 over the course of six sessions. Come curious and leave with a sense of success, balance, and community.
Space is limited so register soon.
Contact Cherie Newell at cherie@eurekachamber.com for more information.
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August Chamber Mixer at Sequoia Park Zoo |
Find out what's new with the zoo at this month's mixer! You'll get the inside scoop on Sequoia Park Zoo's upcoming events and opportunities while enjoying after-hours access to the zoo and small bites from Cassaro's Catering.
This is also the perfect venue to take your networking to new heights with a walk-and-talk along the Redwood Sky Walk! The popular attraction will be open during the event and lined with lights so you can get a great view of the trees as dusk draws near.
If you're a Chamber member, stop monkeying around and save the date for this one-of-a-kind business event!
August 15
5:30-7:00 p.m.
3414 W Street, Eureka
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A Marketing Opportunity for Chamber Members |
Ad sales for the Greater Eureka Chamber's print and online directory magazine are happening now!
This is a great opportunity to gain visibility for your business. In addition to being posted online for one year in digital format, the print directory will reach hundreds of Chamber member businesses, Times-Standard subscribers, and community members.
The deadline to submit your ad is September 8.
For ad inquiries, contact
Calista LaBolle at 707-407-5969 or
Nick Hemphill at 925-200-0731.
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Serve on the Chamber Board |
Chamber members holding leadership or management positions within their business or organization have the opportunity to be elected to serve on the Chamber Board of Directors. Serving on the board is a rewarding experience and an opportunity for professional growth. As the governing and policy-making body of the Chamber of Commerce, the Board provides policy guidance, evaluates Chamber programs and activities and directly represents the interests of the North Coast business community.
Interested? Email nancy@eurekachamber.com.
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Apply to Host a Chamber Mixer |
Do you want to host a Chamber mixer in 2025?
The Greater Eureka Chamber will be accepting applications from members through November.
Hosting a mixer is a great opportunity for your business or organization to spread the word about your work and increase your presence in the community. To apply, download the application below and email it to susan@eurekachamber.com.
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Is Your Member Directory Listing Up to Date? |
Make sure your public presence on our website is current!
The Greater Eureka Chamber team is preparing our 2024-2025 Membership Directory. We want to ensure all of our members get a current and accurate listing online and in our print publication.
Search for your business in our online directory.
If a change is needed, email susan@eurekachamber.com by Friday, August 15.
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See Your Content In This Newsletter! |
Want to get your message out to the community?
Your membership benefits include sharing news about your business with more than 1,000 newsletter subscribers each month.
Send us your pictures, documents or a press release, the latest news, events and accomplishments (images no bigger than 5mb please) with a sentence or two as a description to carly@eurekachamber.com by the last Friday of the month to be included in the following newsletter.
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Old Town Stewards Volunteer Program Seeks Community Ambassadors |
Uplift Eureka announced the launch of the Old Town Stewards Volunteer Program, inviting passionate individuals to join as community ambassadors in Eureka's historic Old Town neighborhood this summer.
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Concerned About Someone in Your Community? Make A Referral |
The City of Eureka has developed a Concerned Neighbor Referral process to provide community members a way to communicate directly with City support teams about individuals who may be at risk or vulnerable, but who DO NOT require immediate intervention for causing a disturbance or experiencing a crisis. Read more about the process by clicking below.
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Walmart Celebrates Store Upgrades |
Walmart’s Eureka team recently finished a complete remodel of their store at the Bayshore Mall and marked the occasion with a ribbon cutting.
Store Manager Chris Serbin called the improvements a "total refresh," citing new floors, fixtures, lights, a mural, and expanded online pickup and delivery parking.
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Ribbon Cutting: Oliver Eitzen Switchback Trail |
Join the Fortuna Chamber and the Greater Eureka Chamber for a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of the Oliver Eitzen Switchback Trail at the Humboldt Botanical Garden. Members of the public are welcome and refreshments will be provided. Wear walking shoes!
August 7
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Humboldt Botanical Garden
7707 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka
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Pineapple Express Opens
Brick-and-Mortar Restaurant
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Following the success of their popular food truck, Pineapple Express officially opened a brick-and-mortar restaurant! A large crowd gathered to celebrate its grand opening at 1019 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka on July 25. |
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North Coast Casino Grand Opening |
You are invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of North Coast Casino in Eureka!
North Coast Casino is a new destination for poker, tournaments, and events. Visit their website or follow @northcoastcasino on Facebook and Instagram for updates.
August 16
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
26 Fifth Street, Eureka
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Humboldt Sponsors Invites you to a 'Starry, Starry Night' Fundraiser |
Join Humboldt Sponsors for its 3rd annual “Starry, Starry Night” Summer Fundraiser!
This festive evening, will feature a delicious buffet-style dinner by Cassaro’s Catering, silent and live auctions with Rex Bohn as guest auctioneer, a benefit raffle drawing, live music and more!
This is Humboldt Sponsors' biggest fundraiser of the year benefitting children in Humboldt County.
August 20
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Septentrio Winery.
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Promoting Botanic Wonder at the 2024 Garden Gala |
Experience the beauty of native plants at Humboldt Botanical Garden's 2024 Garden Gala! Enjoy live music, plein air artists, food, drinks, oysters and stunning scenery.
Tickets are limited and must be purchased prior to the event.
Saturday, September 7
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
7707 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka
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Situational Leadership II Training |
Express Employment Professionals is bringing you an amazing training opportunity in partnership with Bear River Casino Resort: Situational Leadership II.
Situational Leadership is an easy-to-understand, practical framework that enables leaders to diagnose the development level of an employee for any specific task so that the leader can provide the correct leadership style for that situation.
Registration opens August 8 on Eventbrite. In the meantime, save the date!
September 19
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Supporting Eureka Street Art Festival |
A handful of Chamber member businesses have donated their space to get involved with this year's Eureka Street Art Festival. Show support for your local business and art community by checking out the work being done around town!
Murals were painted between July 29 and August 2. For the full list of mural locations and banana slug sculpture instillations, click below.
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Advanced Security Makes Top 500 List |
Advanced Security Systems has secured a coveted position on the prestigious North Bay Biz Top 500 List for the second year running. This recognition reaffirms Advanced Security Systems' status as a leader in the North Bay's business landscape, showcasing its continued growth and commitment to excellence in securing Northern California homes and businesses. |
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Leon's Car Care in the Spotlight |
Our Chamber member Dale Warmuth, owner of Leon's Car Care, was recently featured on the cover of My Humboldt Life!
Read more about his family business and his commitment to the community by clicking below.
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Free Disaster and Resilience Training |
Blue Lake Rancheria’s Resiliency Training & Innovation Center invites you to take free trainings from the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center.
Learn about the meaningful actions that you and your community can take to enhance resilience to natural hazards and more. Register below.
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You Can Help Prepare and Connect with Humboldt's Next Gen Leaders |
College of the Redwoods, in partnership with the Greater Eureka Chamber, is looking for professionals like you to bring the real world of careers into their classrooms.
Share your experience as a panelist in a classroom, host an intern from CR, have a student job shadow you, or share your business expertise as a member of a career-specific, industry advisory group.
For more information contact:
Montel Vanderhorck, Director of Employer Partnerships
Montel.Vanderhorck@redwoods.edu.
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