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BUSINESS“Petaluma’s voice for business” — A publication of the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce
February 2015 • Vol 24, No 2
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PAIDPETALUMA, CAPERMIT NO. 127
6 Petaluma Blvd. North, Suite A-2 Petaluma, CA 94952 707-762-2785 www.petalumachamber.com
Time Sensitive Material - Deliver by Feb. 4
Petaluma
BUSINESSPetaluma
Energy Action Forum Powers Up Information, help, expertise,
rebates and financing options like those that allowed Lagunitas Brewery to upgrade its Petaluma facility in a way that was good for the environment and the bottom line will be available to other local businesses at the Petaluma Local Energy Action Forum (LEAF) on March 5 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the historic Petaluma Women’s Club at 518 B St.
In a partnership with the event sponsors, the Sonoma County Energy Independence Office (SCEI), Sonoma Clean Power (SCP) and Sonoma Energy Watch, the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) offers a networking opportunity for area business leaders to discover how local energy and green certification programs can decrease utility costs
and save energy to boost the bottom line. Other event partners include the City of Petaluma, Preferred Sonoma Caterers and Green Business.
“The program is PACC’s way of helping bring our business community timely information and and helping Sonoma County advance their efforts to service the businesses of Petaluma,” Chamber
CEO Onita Pellegrini said.
Attendees should RSVP to the Sonoma County Energy Indepen-dence Office by calling 707-565-6470 or email [email protected].
Businesses interested in helping to sponsor the event should also contact the county about partnerships.
The forum comes just in time for
Petaluma residents and business owners to find out more about SCP, the nonprofit public agency that is Sonoma County’s default electricity provider.
The agency is one of two community choice programs in the state that allows communities to buy power from renewable sources. The Petaluma City Council voted unanimously last month to join Rohnert Park and Cloverdale in what will be SCP’s third phase of enrollment.
Area residents and business owners will begin to receive notices about what to expect and how to opt out if they wish, in the spring of 2015. Service to customers in these communities will begin in the summer of 2015.
Nominate Now for Community Recognition Awards Take the opportunity now to
nominate the notable individuals and businesses for recognition of their contributions to the overall betterment of the community at the annual Community Recognition Awards event taking place on March 26 at the Sheraton Sonoma County - Petaluma Hotel.
The deadline for nominations is little more than a week away. Call PACC at 762-2785 to receive a nomination form or use the one on page 8. Nomination forms must be received by Feb. 13 at 4 p.m. Mail the completed form to PACC, 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite A2, or fax to 762-4721.
Awards for excellence are handed out at the gala event co-sponsored by the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC), the Petaluma Argus-Courier and the Sheraton.
Make a reservation to attend the awards reception and ceremony on the website at petalumachamber.com or by calling or e-mailing PACC. Admission is $20 and is payable by Visa, MasterCard, check or cash.
Put your favorites in the running by filling out a nomination form in each of the following categories:
Award for Excellence Large Business singles out a “for-profit”
of age, not currently employed by a non-profit organization that could be deemed a conflict of interest and who acts as an advocate for a better quality of life for Petaluma seniors.
Volunteer of the Year goes to a resident who is at least 18 and not a paid employee of a non-profit.
Award for Excellence in Education goes to a Petaluma area resident, at least 18 years old with an active role in Petaluma area education.
Citizen of the Year can be any Petaluma area resident who is at least 18 years old.
business with 40 or more employees, in operation for at least 5 years and not recognized for 10 years.
Award for Excellence Small Business recognizes a “for-profit operation with 39 or less employees in operation for at least three years
Award for Service to Youth goes to a resident of a Petaluma area who is at least 18 and not currently a paid employee of a non-profit organization and has not been recognized in the past 10 years
Award for Excellence in Service to Seniors goes to a Petaluma area resident who is also at least 18 years
Agri-BusinessCara Parlato, 283-3247 Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds & Event Center
AmbassadorsDaniel Canales, 707-888-5350 HealthMarkets
Jim Alexander, 762-2818 Financial Consultant
Chamber CommitteesCall 762-2785 for more info.
Business/EducationDennis Hardle, 763-5348 Hardle and Company
Economic Development Dan Ancheta, 781-2207 Bank of Marin
Government AffairsWayne Leach, (415) 883-9850 CSW/Stuber-Stroeh Engineering Group
Leadership Petaluma ProgramCall the Chamber for info, 762-2785
Petaluma Young Professionals NetworkCiera Pratt, 559-7588 Petaluma Health Center
First Friday News @ NoonCall the Chamber for info, 762-2785
Women in BusinessBonnie Koagedal, 480-6224 Keller Williams Realty
2 February 2015 Petaluma BUSINESS – A publication of the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce
PETALUMA BUSINESS CREDITSPublished by the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce, 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite A-2©2015 Petaluma Chamber of Commerce
Marsha Trent Editor & Writer AVM Graphics Design & Production Joan Bunn Photography-Events Marin Sun Printing
PresidentW. Thomas Griffith, CIC, 766-2282
Ramatici Insurance, [email protected]
First Vice PresidentDan Ancheta*, 781-2207
Bank of Marin [email protected]
Second Vice PresidentTodd Mendoza*, 769-4303
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage [email protected]
Treasurer Elece Hempel*, 765-8488
Petaluma People Services [email protected]
Immediate Past PresidentTony Sarno*, 415-785-2789
Cushman & Wakefield of [email protected]
DIRECTORSAnnie Davis, 241-9190
World [email protected]
Katie Kerns Davis*, 321-2574 PG&E
Noah Jacobson, 595-6555Jocobson & Breen Wealth Management, LLC
Judy James*, 280-5427Comcast
W. Thom Knudson*, 763-1911Behrens, Nelson & Knudson
Michelle Law, 307-6526TelePacific Communications
Wayne Leach*, 795-4764CSW/Stuber-Stroeh Engineering Group
Richard Marzo*, 763-1515Lace House Linens
Shelly Moller, 763-3006 Edward Jones
CHAMBER STAFF762-2785 • Fax 762-4721
Onita Pellegrini*, CEOSue Turek, Bookkeeper
Daniella Ellicott*, Member Services Peg Brown, Office Assistant
* Leadership Petaluma Graduates
www.petalumachamber.com
BUSINESSPetalumaAmbassador Profile
It might be the opportunity to give back to the community she’s come to call “home” that drew entrepreneur Gail Cardaropoli to the Petaluma Chamber’s Ambassadors program, but likely it’s the rewarding experiences and connections she’s enjoyed that’s kept her at it.
In her role as an ambassador, Cardaropoli demonstrates her friendly spirit as she greets and welcomes attendees to Business After Hours events. She helpfully writes out name tags, makes introductions and willingly takes the extra care that’s needed to make newcomers feel welcome and at ease.
Originally from Springfield, Massachusetts, Cardaropoli cites Petaluma’s “small town community feel” as one reason she happily relocated 40 years ago.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) awards, which gives her the ability to represent taxpayers before the federal agency. She is a Certified Pro Adviser for QuickBooks, specializing in implementation and support.
Cardaropoli is also licenced by the California Department of Real Estate. She is a member of the Petaluma Rotary Club and the Petaluma Elks Lodge 901.
As an entrepreneur since 1990, she enjoys empowering her clients by providing the tools for them to achieve greater confidence and more control over the financial aspects of their businesses.
In addition to her community and professional activities, Cardaropoli characterizes herself as a grandmother, and the proud owner of golden retriever.
Gail Cardaropoli
Events like the Sonoma-Marin Fair, the Butter and Egg Days Parade and the Saturday night “races” convinced her that Petaluma would be a wonderful place for her children to grow up, Cardaropoli said.
Cardaropoli believes volunteering is a way to “pay it forward,” and say thank you to the community, so she often answers when there is a call for help. Being an active participant makes community activities that much more enjoyable.
A graduate of St. Mary’s College of California with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management, Cardaropoli has 30 years of experience in general accounting practices, with an emphasis in providing management, consulting and training.
She’s earned “Enrolled Agent,” status, the highest credential the
Entrepreneural spirit shines in Ambassador role
Congratulations to new Councilmember David King, former Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce President and member of the Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee.
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Butter and Egg Days Parade Applications Due Soon
The 2015 Petaluma Butter and Egg Days parade showcases Petaluma as a place where businesses grow and prosper according to the parade entry application due by Feb. 27 at 5 p.m. in order to take advantage of early bird fees.
The parade steps off at noon on April 25 in historic downtown, but the planning and preparations start this month for local businesses that want to take part.
The “Petaluma Fertile Ground,” parade theme celebrates local activities from dairy and poultry industries to arts and entertainment and marks Petaluma as a creative environment for building and enjoying the good life.
Applications that don’t make the early bird deadline must be received at the Petaluma Downtown Association by March 9 at 8 a.m., after 8 a.m. applications will only be accepted if
space is available. Entries are only accepted if all information, fees and descriptions are received, according to the application.
To find out more and to get an application visit the Petaluma Downtown Association online at www.petalumadowntown.com/butter-and-egg-days-parade or call 707-783-0344.
“The Parade Committee will jury entries as soon as possible upon receipt and accept up to 100 entries into the parade. Priority will be given to fully decorated and costumed entries which reflect the Parade Theme. Entries not accepted will be notified by March 21 via email and their entry fees will be returned,” the application states.
Parade sponsorship applications and information are also available at www.SRESproductions.com.
At the City Sports Ribbon cutting and Business After Hours event with Teresa Barrett and Mayor David Glass.
Sonoma Clean Power CEO Geof Syphers and Staff pictured with Sonoma County Supervisor and SCP Board Chair Susan Gorin, and Petaluma City Councilmembers Gabe Kearney and Mike Harris.
The interior of the newest gym in town, City Sports.
1. You meet plenty of potential customers through the Chamber’s rich variety of programs.
2. You pay less at Chamber sponsored events than non-members.
3. You have access to the Chamber conference room for your own business meetings, including phone, easel, fax & copy machine.
4. You have a presence on the web through the Chamber’s website.
Call 707-762-2785 and become a chamber member today!
Benefits of Being a PACC Member
At the New Mary’s Pizza Shack on McDowell Blvd, celebrating their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting, PACC President Tom Griffith and the staff of Mary’s.
6 February 2015 Petaluma BUSINESS – A publication of the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce
New Laws Alter Business ClimateSome new state laws, such as
the mandatory paid sick leave, are expected to make significant changes to the business and legal climate in California. Other new laws make changes to different parts of existing law or may only affect employers in specific industries such as farming.
The California Chamber of Commerce released a list of new employment laws slated to take effect in 2015 that includes AB 1522, the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014, that requires employers to provide paid sick leave to any employee who worked in California for 30 days at an accrual rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked. Employers are allowed to limit an employee’s use of paid sick leave to 24 hours or three days in each year of employment and may put a maximum cap on total accrual of 48 hours or six days. The effective date for employers to begin providing the paid sick leave benefit is July 1, 2015.
The law contains many differ-ent nuances, such as detailed recordkeeping and notice require-ments, including a new poster requirement. The law also contains penalties for noncompliance.
Other legislation effective on January 1 includes expanded dis-crimination, harassment and retaliation protections for interns and volunteers and extended religious belief protections and religious ac- commodation requirements anyone in an apprenticeship training pro-gram, an unpaid internship or any other program to provide unpaid
experience for a person in the workplace or industry.
Also on Jan. 1 discrimination against undocumented workers holding driver’s licenses issued to non-citizens is illegal. It is also a violation of the law to require a person to present a driver’s license as proof of citizenship.
Farm labor contractors are now required by SB 1087 to undergo sexual harassment prevention training, including a yearly training requirement for supervisory employees and training for nonsupervisory employees at the time of hire and every two years thereafter. The law also places restrictions on the ability to grant a license to a farm labor contractor who has engaged in sexual harassment, changes the exam requirements and increases licensing fees, bonding requirements and penalties.
Several new laws will increase employers’ wage-and-hour obliga-tions in 2015. Many of the new laws in the wage and hour arena deal with increasing penalties and expanding liability.
Employers who contract for labor can now be held accountable for wage-and-hour violations when they use staffing agencies or other labor contractors to supply workers.
If a labor contractor fails to pay its workers properly or fails to provide workers’ compensation coverage for those employees, the “client employer” can now be held legally responsible and liable.
Under new legislation, the Labor Commissioner can cite an employer who pays less than the minimum wage; the citation can include a civil penalty, restitution and liquidated damages. The law does not create new penalties; just a new way for the Labor Commissioner to enforce existing penalties.
Another new law, provides a waiting time penalty if unionized theatrical and concert venue employers violate any agreed upon timeframe for payment of final wages contained in a collective bargaining agreement.
Protections for complaints under the labor code clarifies that the $10,000 penalty against an employer who discriminates or retaliates against an employee who complains of Labor Code violations will be awarded to the employee or employees who “suffered the violation.”
Employers that use foreign labor contractors to recruit foreign workers for California assignments are subject to a new law that requires foreign labor contractors to meet registration, licensing and bonding requirements by July 1, 2016.
A number of bills signed this year relate to prevailing wages. Employers who provide services or construction work on public works projects for the government or public entities must pay the prevailing wage, which is usually significantly higher than the minimum wage.
One notable bill, AB 1939, allows a contractor to bring an action against “hiring parties” to recover any increased costs (including labor costs,
penalties and legal fees) incurred because of a determination that the work performed on the project was a covered public work and is subject to prevailing wage laws. Another notable bill responds to concerns regarding delays in determining whether a project is a public works project for prevailing wage purposes.
Businesses that provide specified services to minors must provide a written notice that addresses the policies relating to criminal background checks to the parent or guardian of the minor receiving those services. Workplace Safety
Several new laws pertain to workplace safety. For example, Cal/OSHA can require an employer to abate (fix) serious workplace safety violations and also to issue civil penalties. An employer can appeal the citation.
AB 326 allows employers to email their reports of a work-related serious injury, illness or death to the Division of Occupational Safety and Health. Previously, the Labor Code required an immediate report by telephone or telegraph. The reference to telegraph is removed and replaced with email.
Cal/OSHA is required to adopt standards by January 1, 2016, that require specified types of hospitals, including general acute care hospitals or acute psychiatric hospitals, to adopt workplace violence prevention plans as part of the hospitals’ injury and illness prevention plans. The intent is to protect health care workers and other facility personnel from aggressive and violent behavior.
At the Telepacific Ribbon cutting and Business After Hours event in Janaury: Left to right, back row: Kwasi Dwomoh, Catherine Kennings, Chris Monson, and Hilary Gadda. Front row: Ken Bisnoff, Dick Jalkut, Dave Glass, Michelle Law, Chris Ruane, Dan Swanson, and Jason Dominici.
At the TelePacific Business After Hours, Michelle Law, Marty and Jean Gee.
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2015 Petaluma Community Awards of Excellence Night
NOMINATION FORMNominations are due by Febuary 13, 2015
Please list the nominee’s community involvement. You may attach additional pages for more information.
Name of Nominee:______________________________________
Business (if applicable): __________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________
Phone No.: ___________________________________________
Category of Nomination: _________________________________
Reason for Nomination: __________________________________
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Mail to: Community Awards c/o Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce 6 Petaluma Blvd. No., Ste. A2 Petaluma, CA 94952
Fax to: (707) 762-4721
E-Mail to: [email protected]
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Speakers Set For Small Business Development Panel
Expert speakers in the field of small business development gather for an informative panel discussion titled “Small Goes Big—a start-up and small business development panel” on Feb. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at WORK, 10 4th St.
Sponsored by the Petaluma Young Professionals Network (PYNP), the event costs $5 for network members and $10 for guests and is open to everyone.
Speakers include small business owners and entrepreneurs: Peter De Mare, MBA, founder/CEO of De Mare
Associates an expert in commercial banking, business financing, busi-ness development, green building and renewable energies; Caitlin Bottini, CPA principal at PFB Accountancy, an expert in business tax, small business development, and accounting; Daniel S. Raff, Esq. Raff Law Office an expert in business, real estate, and construction law; and Domenica Giovannini, MPH, founder/CEO of MaberMe, an expert in small business development, public health, marketing, and social technology development.
BUSINESS BRIEF:Comcast promotes PACC Board member
Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce board member, Judy James has been named by her employer, Comcast, as Director of Government Affairs for the North Bay Area of California. She will be responsible for Comcast’s local government affairs and policy issues in the Napa, Sonoma, North Solano, Marin, and Mendocino areas. She previously worked at Republic Services as Municipal Relationship Manager responsible for developing
relationships with elected officials
and their staff members within
Sonoma and San Mateo Counties.
She also developed community
outreach campaigns with Republic
Services and in her previous role as
the Director of Community Relations
for Clover Stornetta Farms. Following
graduation from Cal Poly, San Luis
Obispo, she was became the executive
director of the Sonoma County Farm
Bureau.
Conference Gathers Leading Brewers
The Sonoma County Beer, Cider & Spirits Conference on Feb. 27 brings together Sonoma County beer, cider and spirits producers for discussion of broad range of topics by leaders from every stage of the industry including retail, finance, distribution and regulations.
For more information, see edb.sonoma-county.org and check back frequently in the coming months to get updated information about the speakers, the schedule, and when to register, or contact Project Coordinator Francesca Schott at 707-565-7170.
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Members – More info at www.petalumachamber.com
New Members This Month
Gopher IT Trenchless SewageMatt Melendez21675 Arnold DriveSonoma, CA 95476
Incentive TravelMichael Day3278 Old Adobe RoadPetaluma, CA 94954
Jamison’s Roaring DonkeyBrian Tatko146 Kentucky StreetPetaluma, CA 94952
Prodigy HairdressingCandace Harker27 Western AvenuePetaluma, CA 94952
Quality Flooring Center, Inc.Elaine Harper714 Petaluma Blvd. NorthPetaluma, CA 94952
Vicki Casaus - New York Life InsuranceVicki Casaus2235 Mercury Way, Suite 100Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Renewing Members 101 North Brewing CompanyAdobe Creek Funeral HomeAzure at Lakeville SquareBovine BakeryColleen Dunaway - Coldwell BankerDairy Delivery Inc.Dal Poggetto & Company LLPDempsey’s Restaurant & BreweryDoug Sanders PaintingHealthMarketsJessie’s Massage and Pampered FeetLaw Offices of Bridget MackayLink CreativeMi PuebloMi Pueblo El CentroMotel 6Osmosis Day Spa SanctuaryPainting By Dustin O’BrienPetaluma Valley Athletic ClubQuality Safety ToolsRicoh USA, Inc.Safeway, Inc.Save Energy CompanySloat Design GroupThai Cuisine RestaurantWells Fargo Bank - Petaluma Main
Long-Time MembersDon Ramatici Insurance, Inc., 46 YearsPaul Ramatici
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Todd Mendoza, 46 YearsTodd Mendoza
Jerry & Don’s Yager Pump & Well Service, 31 YearsJim Mickelson
McDevitt Construction Partners, Inc., 31 YearsWilliam McDevitt, Jr.
Sonoma Equity Lending, Inc. , 26 YearsJeff Mayne
Santa Rosa Junior College, Petaluma Campus, 25 YearsDr. L. Jane Saldana-Talley
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, 24 YearsCarol Harris
Steward Property Services, Inc., 24 YearsHelen Loorya
Cottage Gardens of Petaluma, 24 YearsBruce Shanks & Daria Morrill
Steven J, Lafranchi & Associates, Inc., 20 YearsSteven Lafranchi
American Cancer Society, 19 YearsJennifer Farr
Richard C. Lane, DDS, 18 YearsRick Lane
AVM Graphics, 18 YearsAnn Moreno
Peg King Real Estate, 17 YearsPeg King
PEP Housing (Petaluma Ecumenical Properties), 16 YearsMary Stompe
Redwood Empire Gymnastics, 15 YearsEric & Erinn Van der Meer
Robertson Properties Group, 13 YearsDarcy Judd
Pure Energy Productions, 13 YearsPhillip Trau
Ace Promotional Specialities, 12 YearsAce Yurth
GC Micro Corporation, 11 YearsBelinda Guadarrama
Bert’s Desserts, 11 YearsBert Smith
V, Dolan Trucking, Inc, 10 YearsKim Fowler
Platinum Members Gold Members Silver Members
Ryan Mason, Ameriprise Financial • Clark Rosen, Coldwell Banker • Todd Mendoza, Coldwell Banker CSW/Stuber Stroeh Engineering Group, Inc. • Deer Creek Village • Don Ramatici Insurance • Safeway, Inc.
Sutter Health Novato Community Hospital • Moonware Design • Art Neibrief, ACSIA Partners Insurance Agency, LLCNancy Cooley, State Farm Insurance • Wagner Chiropractic • Welcome Wagon
Bronze Members
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4 Ambassadors Pongo’s Kitchen & Tap 701 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy. 7:30 A.M.
7 Government Affairs PACC Conference Room 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite A-2 7:30 – 9:30 A.M.
6 First Friday News @ Noon (RSVP) Rooster Run Event Center 2301 E. Washington St. $20 members, $25 non-members Call 762-2785 or RSVP online at www.petalumachamber.com 11:30 A.M. Registration – 1:00 P.M.
11 Women in Business PACC Conference Room 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite A-2 8:45 – 10:00 A.M.
11 Agri-Business Sonoma-Marin Farigrounds Event Center, Administration Office, 175 Fairgrounds Dr. 12:00 Noon
13 Business Education PACC Conference Room 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite A-2 4:00 – 5:30 P.M.
17 Presidents’ Day - PACC Offices Closed
18 Leadership Alumni PACC Conference Room 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite A-2 9:00 – 10:00 A.M.
18 Petaluma Young Professionals Network Visit petalumaypn.com for details 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.
19 Women In Business Lunch Call 762-2785 for more info 12:00 – 1:30 P.M.
21 Government Affairs PACC Conference Room 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite A-2 7:30 – 9:30 A.M.
26 Business After Hours – Seared Steak & Seafood 170 Petaluma Blvd. N. 5:30 – 7:30 P.M.
29 Economic Development PACC Conference Room 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite A-2 7:30 – 9:00 A.M.
Calendar – February
Looking Forward to March
6 First Friday News @ Noon at Rooster Run
12 Business After Hours - Fourchette Restaurant
19 Business After Hours - City Limits Bar & Grill
at The 101 Casino
26 Petaluma Community Awards of Excellence
To check our on line calendar, click on Events on the bottom menu bar, www.petalumachamber.com. You can RSVP and pay there, too.
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