Enews! Our popular newsletter just went digital! Reaching more businesses, organizations and people than ever before! The Chamber enews report will be emailed to you the first of each month. It can also be found on our website and Facebook pages. As always, please forward to get the word out about the great things going on in Red Bluff and Tehama Counties!

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Volume 31 Issue 4 April 2012

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Red Bluff Round-Up Thelargest3-DayRodeointheworld,the91stRedBluffRound-UpwillbeheldApril20th,21st,22nd,2012attheTehamaDistrictFairgrounds. TheRedBluffRound-UpAssociationwouldliketothanktheNorthstatecommunityformakingthiseventoneofthebestinthenation.Withoutsponsorsandcommunityvolunteers,noneof thiswouldbepossible.TheRedBluffRound-Upisjustoneofmanyeventsthatshowcaseourcommunityheritageandweaskthatyoujoinusincelebratingthespiritthatmakesourcommunitygreat. Recognizingthatthiseventisamajorstimu-lustothelocaleconomy,itistremendousthatthecommunitycomestogethertopromotenotonlytheRedBluffRound-UpAssociation’sRodeo,butalsothe11DaysofRound-Upthroughoutthecommunity.Enhancingandfosteringrelation-shipsisessentialforthesuccessofourcommunity.Forseveraldecades,ourcommunityhasralliedtogether to host a variety of events that create energy and promotion for the Rodeo, but alsopromotesthespiritofourgreatcommunity.In2012,eventsplannedthroughoutthecommunityincludeabowlingtournament, footrace,pancakebreakfast, storedecoratinganddresswesterncompetitions,antiqueshows,Chamber/Cattleman’smixer,chilicook-off,parade,nationallyrec-ognizedcountryentertainmentandawardwinningcowboys.Thesefeatureswillbeshowcasedasacohesivelymarketedfestival,withtheculminatingkeystoneevent–the91stannualRodeo. Fromhumblebeginningsasapicnicandinformalrodeotocelebratethespringroundupoflivestock,wehavegrownintoachampionshiprodeoandoneoftwenty-tworodeosontheWran-glerMillionDollarTour.TheRedBluffRoundupisrecognizedasoneofthetop25intheUnitedStates. Anactionpackedevent isplannedwith livestock furnishedbyFlyingURodeoCompany,RosserRodeo,Flying5Rodeo,WesternRodeo,BigBendRodeoandRedBluff’sownGrowney’BrothersRodeowithDonKishBulls.BobTallman,thevoiceofprorodeo,willonceagainbeourannouncerwithhispartnerWayneBrooks.ClintSylvesterwillprovideentertainmentinthearenaandEricLaytonandTimOConnerwillbeputtingtheirlivesonthelineasourbullfighters. Additionalentertainmentwillbeprovidedbytherenownedtrickridingact,theMcMillanFamilyTrickRidersandaRopinggroupknownasRiataRanchCowboyGirls. Fridaynightisfamilynight,presentedbyTri-CountiesBank.Saturday’sperformanceispre-sentedbyRaboBank.Sundayis“ToughEnoughtoWearPinkDay”,presentedbyHaleakalaRanchbenefitingtheSt.ElizabethImagingCenter. Tickets are available on line at www.redbluffroundup.com, or at the Round Up office onAntelopeBlvd.orbyphone,530-527-1000.Enjoytheweekandwelcometothe91thRedBluffRound-Up.

RB Round-Up Decorating Contest .. 2Merchant Vendor Forms .................. 2Cattleman's Mixer .......................... 2Business of the Month .................... 3Director's Corner ............................ 3New Members ............................... 3Cowboy Coffee ............................... 3FYI .................................................. 3Advertisers’ Directory ............. 4 & 5Chairman's Corner ......................... 6Calendar of Events ......................... 6Seeds of Opportunity ...................... 7Dress Western ................................ 7

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Annual RB Round-Up Decorating Contest Decorate your business to interpret the Round-Up theme, “Kids & Cowboys”. Win-dows, interiors, outside, your choice or decorate them all! Overall Grand Prize for Most Outstanding Display will win Four Tickets to Friday Night’s Round-Up Events! Judging begins Tuesday at 8:00am, April 10th. Presentation of awards at the Cowboy Coffee April 12th, 7:45am. You don’t have to be present to win, but we hope you will be! Participants will be announced in the Daily News. Displays will be photographed for the Red Bluff Chamber and Red Bluff Roundup Websites & FaceBook. Decorate your busi-ness to interpret the Round-Up theme, “Kids & Cowboys”. Windows, interiors, outside, your choice or decorate them all! Overall Grand Prize for Most Outstanding Display will win Four Tickets to Friday Night’s Round-Up Events! Displays must be created by staff, their family and/or friends. (Professional window painting and designs will not be included.)

Presentation Categories for judging: Best Theme Interpretation    Best Originality  Best Audience Participation    Exceptionally Educational  Best Use of Rodeo Objects    Most Dramatic or Theatrical  Best Humor        Most Delicious Refreshments  Best Use of Recycled Elements    Most Fabulous Costumes  Excellent Historical Elements    A Red Bluff Moment  Best Use of Whimsy      The Best Bull  Grand Prize for Overall Display    Grand Prize for Theme Interpretation  Grand Prize for Best Costumes

Contact the Chamber Today! P: 530.527.6220 F: 530.527.2908

Merchant Vendor Forms Available at the Chamber

Red Bluff ROUND-UP Kick-off 2012 For the April 14th Event on Wash-ington and Pine. In addition to the Chili Cook-off competitors; arts, crafts, business, organiza-tions and food vendors are invited to participate. Set-up begins at 6 a.m. and must be completed by 9:00 a.m. Vendors must remain set up throughout the entire day (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.). Take down begins at 5:00 p.m. Cost of 10' X 15" space, will be $25.00 ($40.00 if turned in after April 9th!) Dealers are responsible for their own props, tables, chairs, and/or weather protection. Forms are available at the Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce at 100 Main Street.

Chamber Cattleman’s Mixer

Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce and the Tehama County Cattlemen's Association will once again demonstrate "typical local hospitality" during the year's Round-Up Week by sponsoring the Chamber's biggest mixer of the year on Thursday, April 14. This year's mixer will feature live entertain-ment by "Fire Mountain", Round-Up hors d'oeuvres, and "schmoozing" with Round-Up Rodeo stars and sponsor celebrities. Hours for the mixer, which has become a "mainstay" of Round-Up week festivities, will be from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. accord-ing to Chamber President Greg Stevens and hosts Paul & Kit Reynolds, owners of Reynolds Ranch & Farm Supply. Again this year, in an attempt to exer-cise additional crowd control and to aid the Cattlemen's Association and the Chamber in fund-raising efforts, admission to the mixer will be by special Round-Up Mixer badges provided by the Palomino Room. Badge cost is $10.00 each. Cowboy Coffee – ThursdayApril 12th @ 7:45 AMThe Green Barn Chili Cook-Off SaturdayApril 14th on Washington St. Round-Up Parade SaturdayApril 21st @ 10 AMWalnut and Main Streets

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The Red Bluff – Tehama County Chamber of Commerce and Red Bluff Daily News is excited to announce April’s Business of the Month is Luigi’s Pizza. The nomination we received was from a customer that frequents the restaurant two to three times a month and attends monthly Kiwanis Student of the Quarter meetings at Luigis. This guest com-mented that, “The whole staff is very courteous and will-ing to go the extra step to satisfy”. The nomination also states all employees thank their customers as they leave, and keep the restaurant clean inside and out. Luigi’s is a won-derful asset to our community because of their staff’s great customer service and curb appeal. Luigi’s Pizza is in a high

traffic area at the entrance to Belle Landing shopping plaza and taking the extra care in appearance helps enhance our community. Thank Luigi’s for taking the “extra step “. Congratulations on receiving the Business of the Month award! If you feel there is a Tehama County business that needs to be recognized as Busi-ness of the Month, please send in a nomination. The nomination forms are available on the Chamber’s website www.redbluffchamber.com or at the Chamber office at 100 Main St, Red Bluff. The person who submits the chosen nomination will receive a $25 gift certificate courtesy of the Red Bluff Daily News.

April Business of the Month: Luigi's Pizza

11 Days of Red Bluff!

Yes, this title is correct. This is an exciting season for

Director's Corner

Red Bluff to be on display! With the 91st year of the Rodeo as our com-munities crown jewel event, we are able to “hang” a number of amaz-ing events on this most popular and historic event. There are over 35 other events taking place during the 11 Days! Review and see updated events on our website @ www.red-bluffchamber.comThis is a great opportunity for our community to shine as the multidi-mensional faceted diamond we are! Arise and shine Red Bluff, arise and shine! Dave Gowan, CEO

New Members

Robert Douglas Construction(530) 529-5833859 Washington St., Red Bluff, CA 96080Rdc716@yahoo.com Ide Adobe Interpretive Association21659 Adobe Rd., Red Bluff, CA 96080(530) 529-8599 Cheryl A. Forbes Attorney at Law349 Pine St., Red Bluff, CA 96080(530) 527-7500cheryl@attorneycherylforbes.com

2 Buds BBQSteve Joiner & Adam Parkinson22825 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff, CA 96080(530) 528-0799adammac@sbcglobal.net

Cowboy Coffee

The Green Barn (Located at 5 Chestnut Avenue, Red Bluff) is proud to announce they will be hosting the annual Cowboy Coffee! April 12th @ 7:45 a.m. Come enjoy your morning coffee while you listen to local fiddlers. Mix and mingle with the staff of the Round-Up Association. Catch the an-nouncement of this year’s winners for the Round- Up Business Decorating contest and find out the inside scoop on the annual festivities. This event is FREE to the public! Come on down and enjoy some yummy treats and get excited about the Round-Up!

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Business servicesBusiness Connections ........................................... 527-6229

collection AgenciesNorth Valley Collection ........................................ 527-3301

contrActors - construction suppliesDudley’s Excavating, Inc. ...................................... 385-1445

credit unionsSierra Central Credit Union ................................. 529-0467

computer-weB designShasta.com ............................................................. 224-6866

dentistDr. Randall Elloway, D.D.S.................................... 527-6777

employment & trAiningJob Training Center of Tehama County .............. 529-7000

finAnciAl plAnningAlan Foley, CFP/Ameriprise Financial Services ...... 528-1328Tyler Smail, C.F.P. - Edward Jones & Co. ................. 529-3627

funerAl servicesRed Bluff Simple Cremation and Burial Service .... 527-1732Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers ......................... 527-1174

glAss & glAzing productsMoule’s Tehama County Glass Co........................ 529-0260

insurAnceBlunkall & Napier Insurance ............................... 527-1313Tim Weatherson - State Farm Insurance ............. 527-2878Dolling Insurance ................................................. 527-1616

AccountAntsBill McMahon, CPA............................................... 529-7103Tobin & Associates ................................................ 527-4095

AcupunctureSheila's Acupuncture ............................................ 528-2688

AdvertisingRed Bluff Daily News ............................................ 527-2151

Air conditioning & HeAtingBickley's Air Conditioning & Heating ................. 527-7188

Art- deAlers/suppliesThe Big Picture ..................................................... 527-3369

AttorneysLiberty Law - Shawn McCammon ........................ 529-4329

AutomoBile sAles, service, pArtsRed Bluff Auto Electric ......................................... 527-5170

BAnksBank of America.................................................... 528-7800Cornerstone Community Bank ............................ 529-1222PremierWest Bank ................................................. 527-7610RaboBank .............................................................. 528-3060Umpqua Bank ....................................................... 529-0436U.S. Bank ............................................................... 527-1212Wells Fargo Bank ................................................... 527-2651

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printingImpressive Print .................................................... 529-1122Walker Lithograph, Inc. ....................................... 527-2142

property mAnAgementAlliance Property Management ............................529-1811Creekside Village .................................................. 528-0452Northern California Property Management ....... 529-1144

reAl estAteRiver City Realty .................................................... 529-2700

reAl estAte loAnsJody Bartley - Prime Lending ............................... 520-5805

restAurAntsValeigh's Airport Restaurant ................................ 529-6420Los Mariachis Mexican Restaurant ...................... 529-5154

tiresLes Schwab Tires ................................................... 529-1654Tehama Tire Service, Inc. ................................... 527-5272

title compAniesFidelity National Title Insurance Co. ................ 527-2252Northern California Title Company .................. 527-5421Placer Title Co. .................................................... 527-3335

trActor sAles & serviceDave's Tractor ...................................................... 528-0755

investmentsTyler Smail, C.F.P. - Edward Jones & Co. ................. 529-3627Susie Mustaine - Edward Jones & Co. .................. 527-4729

kitcHen storeCalifornia Kitchen & Co. ...................................... 529-2482

lumBer industryLouisiana-Pacific ................................................... 527-4343

medicAl servicesGreenville Rancheria Medical & Dental Clinic ... 528-8600St. Elizabeth Community Hospital ....................... 529-8000

motels/HotelsAmerican Inn Express .........................................527-3545Best Western Antelope Inn ..................................527-8882Comfort Inn .........................................................529-7060Days Inn ................................................................527-6130Gaia Anderson Hotel, Resort & Spa ...................365-7077Hilton Garden Inn................................................226-5111

movie tHeAtersPrime Cinemas Red Bluff ....................................529-1567

news mediARed Bluff Daily News ...........................................527-2151

pest controlRAYCO Pest Control ............................................. 527-7712Woods Pest Control ............................................... 527-2422

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Calendar of Events

April 1st – Round – Up Decorating Contest

April 5th – Chamber Membership Meeting

April 7th – Ride for Life – Tehama District Fairgrounds

April 12th – Cowboy Coffee – Green Barn

April 13th – Heritage Film Festival – State Theater

April 14th – Chili Cook-Off – Washington St. 9am-5pmSoroptomist International Spring RunRound – Up Week Kick Off

April 18th – Round – Up Blood Drive, Veterans Hall 12:30 – 6:00 PM

April 19th – Round – Up Mixer

April 19,20,21 – Red Bluff Round – Up Rodeo

April 21st – Kiwanis Round-Up Pancake Breakfast

April 21st – Red Bluff Round – Up Parade 10am

April 28,29 – Civil War Days – Dog Island Park

We can’t do it alone. Luckily, we don’t have to.

   Every now and then in Chamber of Commerce volunteer work there are moments when the value of what the Chamber does rings through, clear as a bell.  As the “11 Days of Round-Up” approach again, I’m thinking of compliments made to the Chamber from two well-known community icons.   Not only by what they said, but by what they did.  (Both are going to be embar-rassed at being spotlighted here, but I’ll gladly take the razzing for that.)  The first is John Growney.   John could easily be the poster child for the sprit of Red Bluff.  It was John who came to Chamber staff with lifelong friend Linda Durrer some time after Round-Up 2010 and talked about the week preceding Round-Up , 20-30 years ago.  How the whole community came together, celebrated its heritage.  He talked about a carnival downtown and a staged  “running of the wild horses,” and a street dance.  As I recall John had been impressed with the first publication of the first “11 Days of Round-Up” program in 2010 (the brain child of a committee led by Rolling Hills Casino’s Kate Grissom) , and it made him think about how special to everyone “Round-Up Week” used to be when he was growing up here.  What was significant to me was that John came directly to the Chamber with his ideas to talk about how the “11 Days” could be even better;  involve more community organizations, add events and touch more residents and visitors.   John is not one of the Chamber’s” usual suspects.”    Yet John knew which local entity could make the community celebration of Round-Up even bigger and better.    When John spoke in those terms at the open “11 Days” community planning meeting in February of 2011, he inspired us all.  Well, neither the carnival nor the wild horses happened in 2011 (both ran into complications), but other new events were added to the roster for the “11 Days” preceding Round-Up in 2011.  The other person to whom I want to tip my hat is Red Bluff Round-Up Association director Corky Kramer.   With his Round-Up “hat” on, Corky has sought Round-Up partnership and support with any number of Chamber projects, such as the Ribs, Rods and Rides hot air balloon rally and many others.   He stood with John Growney re trying for a Carnival in Downtown Red Bluff in 2011, and brought that idea back to the table again this year, as a potential revenue generator – for the Chamber, not the Round-Up.   Corky did good homework researching carnivals with good reputation for family appeal, set up a breakfast last winter so Chamber staff and volunteer leadership and City planning director Scot Timboe could meet the carnival owner, followed up with location research and more; keeping communications open and flowing between all concerned.                What  particularly moved me was  at  a  recent City Council meeting when Corky was  at  the podium answering questions from council about the carnival and its impact to the City.  Here’s a guy who lives, breathes, eats and sleeps Round-Up.  But there was Corky, not me or the Chamber CEO or our events chair, speaking for the broadening of a community celebration – to potentially create revenue for the Chamber, in appreciation for how the Chamber has increased its support of the Red Bluff Round-Up over the past 3 years.                 The “11 Days of Round-Up” are going to be better than ever this year.  I wager they’ll be even better next year.   The Chamber will rightly receive credit for that, but a good share of the thanks should go to partners like John and Corky who know what the Chamber can do, and stand with its staff and volunteer leadership to help us do it.    

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With the unveiling of the brands for Tehama County, Red Bluff, and Manton on March 6th. Phase I of the Branding for Economic Prosperity Project is complete. The Seeds of Opportunity on April 12th will launch Phase II. The theme is Idea Marketplace, Delivering our brand promise: Action planning workshop. This meet-ing will focus on discussing the next steps and begin the process of identifying how we might deliver to the brand promise in the short, mid, and long term. The meeting is intended to achieve the following:· Broaden our reach to cast a general understanding of our branding effort past, present and future· Explain the desired outcomes for Phase II· Gain input from the participants of the meeting to learn their perspective on how we can deliver to the brand promises· Gain commitment from community members (those in attendance) to stay informed beyond the expectation of reading a weekly article or monthly chamber newsletter Join us on Thursday, April 12th at Rolling Hills Casino Event Center from 10:00am to 4:00pm to learn more and include your ideas in the process as we pave the way for Phase II of this very crucial economic development process. Seats can be reserved through the Job Training Center by calling 529-7000 or online at www.des-tinationtehama.wordpress.com. The cost is $25 and includes breakfast and lunch. And the fundraising continues! As we step into the light of Branding Economic Prosperity Phase II work, we continue to develop and initiate fundraising activities to ensure funding for launching Phase II deliverables. The Tehama County NEXT group is proud to present the Second Annual Manton Wine Tour on April 7, 2012. Tickets are $40.00 per person which includes a catered lunch and tour of three Man-ton Wineries. Arrive at Frontier Village at 10:00am. Buses depart at 10:30am and return to Red Bluff at 4:30pm. Tickets are available at destinationtehamawordpress.com or contact Skye Lown at slown@ncen.or or 530-529-7000. Seating is limited and we did sell out last year so reserve your tickets now! Thank you to Mt. Lassen Transit for their support of the Tehama County Branding for Economic Prosperity project and for generously contributing to this event. The Tehama County Branding Project is a movement in response to an op-portunity and desire to improve the economic prosperity of Tehama County and its anchor communities of Red Bluff, Manton and Corning. Branding: economic prosperity is a community investment in a journey of discovery and the development of activities, enhancements and new business opportunities that reinforce our com-munity assets lend to the greater community prosperity and create loyalty beyond reason.

Seeds of Opportunity

  Chamber  Chairman  Greg  Stevens urges all area businesses, owners, and em-ployees to participate in this year's Round-Up  activities  by  dressing  western  and decorating their businesses and offices.  The  Round-Up  Week  Promotion Committee  will  be  holding  a  business decorating  contest  with  plaques  to  be awarded in several categories at the Cow-boy Coffee meeting on April 12th at 7:45 a.m. at the Green Barn. Judging by the House of Design will take place on Tues-day, April 10th at 8:00 AM.    Stevens  also  reports  that  Red  Bluff Mayor  Forrest  Flynn  will  soon  be  is-suing  a  "Dress  Western"  proclamation for  April  12  through  April  22.  To  help support  the  "Dress  Western"  edict,  the Sunrise Rotary Club will  once  again  be operating a roving hoosegow for all non-western dress wearers.        Hoosegow  operator  Linda  Durrer  notes  that  "offenders" will  be  locked up until they can bail themselves out for var-ious amounts! All hoosegow proceeds go to various Rotary Club projects including scholarship.

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