Patti Hagata, Executive Director
The Chamber board will meet on Thursday, June 8, 2017 for the monthly board meeting that will begin at noon, at Diamond Mountain Casino in the hotel conference room. The board encourages member attendance and comment; if you would like to address the board please contact the office staff prior to the board meeting so that you can be added to the agenda.
The Chamber board is accepting applications to fill a board vacancy. Chamber members who are interested in helping to promote the business community and Lassen County by serving on the board are encouraged to apply. Stop by the Chamber office for an application or contact the chamber staff, at 257-4323, to have an application forwarded to you.
Mark your calendar for the June Chamber Mixer that will be Co- hosted by Lassen Co. Chamber of Commerce & Port of Subs, on Thursday, June 15, 2017, 5:30-7:30pm. This will be an open house of the new chamber office and visitor’s information center located at 1516 Main Street, Susanville. Join us to mingle with friends and business associates and see the new space. Chamber members should be sure to bring business cards & brochures to update and restock the visitor information center. Also joining the mixer will be area organizations that will be on hand to share information about upcoming events. Bring a lawn chair, enjoy food and beverages, and please join us.
The Main Cruise Classic Car Show 25th Anniversary Celebration will be held on Friday, June 23, from 5-9pm, in Historic Uptown Susanville and Saturday, June 24th, from 2-7 pm, in Memorial Park. The two day event will feature, kids activities, slow drag races, classic car show n’ shine, motorcycle show n’ shine, street dance, food and craft vendors, and live music featuring “Forgery”. There is still time to sign up to have your classic car in the show or a vendor booth at the event; applications for the car show and vendor booths are available on our website lassencountychamber.org or contact the Chamber office at 257-4323.
The Chamber and the City of Susanville will be hosting the first ever Lassen County Soap Box Derby on Saturday, June 24, 2017 with the help of the Silicon Valley Derby Organization. This will be an officially sanctioned event. The derby will be held on Nevada Street, Susanville, beginning at 8am. On Friday evening in Historic Uptown Susanville, June 23, 2017, beginning at 5pm we will be holding “fun runs” where local kids can experience riding in a derby car. This is one of the many fun activities planned during the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Main Cruise. For more information contact the Chamber at 257-4323.
The Chamber board is accepting applications to fill a board vacancy. Chamber members who are interested in helping to promote the business community and Lassen County by serving on the board are encouraged to apply. Stop by the Chamber office for an application or contact the chamber staff, at 257-4323, to have an application forwarded to you. Applications must be returned by Monday, June 5, 2017.
Is your business in compliance? The Chamber still has a small quantity of 2017 Labor Law posters available for sale. The poster features all required federal and state notices on one poster. California employers are required to post updated employment posters at each place of business. Stop by the Chamber office to purchase one for your business.
