Patti Hagata, Executive Director
Come join us as we kick off the new year at the first mixer for 2012 that will be hosted by Diamond Mountain Casino and Hotel on Thursday, January 19th, 2012, 5:30 to 7:30p.m., in the Willow Room, 900 Skyline Drive, in Susanville.
In conjunction with the mixer will be a Lassen County Arts Council “artist reception” that will be held in the hotel lobby, along with dessert. Artists will be on hand to answer questions. You do not need to be a Chamber member to attend; everyone is welcomed and we encourage you to bring a friend.
The Lassen Co. Chamber of Commerce 124th Annual Chamber Membership Awards Dinner, will be held on Friday, January 27, 2012 at Eagle Lake Village, beginning at 6:30pm. Keynote speaker will be city of Susanville Senior Planner, Jared Hancock.
The Chamber will honor the Lassen County Times as the “Chamber Member of the Year”, The Pardner Western Store as the “Chamber Business of the Year”, and Patricia Sharp as the “Volunteer of the Year” during this event. We encourage everyone to attend and help us honor these award recipients.
Pre-paid dinner reservations can be made to the Chamber office; cost is $22.50 per person. The reservation deadline is Friday, January 20th.
The Lassen Business and Career Network, in partnership with the Lassen County Department of Health and Social Services, have funding available to assist with the cost of hiring employees. Lassen “Hire Now” funding is available to private employers in Lassen County for hourly wage reimbursement of up to 50% per employee. In addition you can receive assistance with recruitment and screening of qualified job candidates, and individual support for both the employer and the employee. Contact Terri at 257-5057 for more information.
Alliance for Workforce Development, in partnership with the Lassen County Economic Development Micro-Enterprise Grant Program, is offering Lassen County entrepreneurs and small businesses customized free training services. One-on-one assistance, group workshops, and technical assistance is available specific to your business needs.
To participate, Lassen County businesses need to have 5 or fewer employees (including owners) and meet income eligibility requirements. Samples of assistance include, but are not limited to, advertising/marketing, time management, business planning, bookkeeping/QuickBooks, and customer service. For more information on the Next Step Business Development Training contact Terri Hiser-Haynes at 257-5057.
