Ep 28 – State of the City – 2019

February 25, 2019 by

Friday, February 15th we co-hosted the 2019 Business Summit & State of the City Address with the City of Chico. The Chico Chamber of Commerce released the 2019 Special Report Camp Fire from the Task Force on City Revenues & Expenditures, calling the City of Chico and community to continue to action around exploring a revenue measure to meet immediate community needs like housing solutions for creating more longtime housing availability, roadway improvements by dramatically increasing road funding, and a reduction in crime by funding a proactive policing model. 

The Chamber’s goal is to make Chico the safest, most premier, vibrant city in the North State. The 2019 Special Report can be found atwww.chicochamber.com.

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Episode # 24 – The 2018 Chico City Council Candidate Forum

September 25, 2018 by

The Chico Chamber of Commerce hosted over 200 community members at the 2018 Chico City Council Candidate Forum Wednesday, September 5, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the Chico Area Recreation District (CARD) Community Center located at 545 Vallombrosa Avenue in Chico. Candidates in attendance were: Alex Brown, Andrew Coolidge, Matt Gallaway, Scott Huber, Rich Ober, Ken Rensink, Kasey Reynolds and Jon Scott.

The Candidate Forum provided an important opportunity to hear each candidate’s position on the City’s top priorities. There was a question and answer period, moderated by Katie Simmons, President & CEO, Chico Chamber and Anastacia Snyder, Chico Chamber Chair of the Board.  For more information about  how Council candidates plan to address top issues, read the 2018 Election Guide by visiting www.chicochamber.com.

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Ep 21 – YPO Dr Samia Yaqub – Start Here Go Anywhere – The Role of Butte College in our Local Communities

August 13, 2018 by

Chico Chamber Young Professionals Organization Leadership Luncheon

Dr. Samia Yaqub, Superintendent/President, Butte-Glenn Community College

Recently, our Chico Chamber Young Professionals had the pleasure of engaging with Dr. Samia Yaqub, Superintendent/President, Butte-Glenn Community College. Dr. Yaqub tells her fascinating journey from California to Beirut with her family and back again (with some pit stops) to California where her journey led her to her prominent position at Butte College.  Butte college just  turned 50 and has some exciting opportunities for our local communities such as the Promise Program. For more information about Butte College visitwww.butte.edu.

Thank you!

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Ep # 20 Josh Pitts – Downtown Chico Ambassadors

June 5, 2018 by

We sat down with Josh Pitts, Operations Manager for the Downtown Chico Ambassadors to learn more about this recently developed program possible through a Property Based Improvement District.  Downtown Ambassadors provide hospitality, clean and safe services for Downtown Chico. Ambassadors also offer guest services, courtesy escorts for visitors and employees, along with outreach to enhance the overall experience of being downtown. For more, listen in to the conversation!

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Ep # 19 – YPO Leadership Luncheon Entrepreneurial Panel

May 16, 2018 by

‘Tales of an Entrepreneur’

Ideal Fab Labs, Chico

April 18th the Chico Chamber Young Professionals Organization hosted “Tales of an Entrepreneur’, a panel of local business owners who have each faced challenges, risks, and rewards of launching and growing a business here in Chico. Panelists include:   

Arielle Danan, Owner & Founder, Beber – Fresh Almondmilk

Dan Richardson, Franchisee, Dutch Bros. Coffee, Chico

Mark Sorenson, Founder & CEO, Social High Rise

Kaliahna Baxter, Owner, Happy at Home

Conversation moderated by Dr. Colleen C. Robb, Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship, Center for Entrepreneurship, California State University, Chico.

Listen in is as Dr. Colleen C. Robb addresses our entrepreneurs as to why they chose Chico to start their business, who helped them get to where they are, and what they think the most important skill universities should be teaching aspiring entrepreneurs.

The Chico Chamber YPO is presented by Golden Valley Bank.

The Chico Chamber Podcast is produced by Business Learning Systems.

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Ep # 18 – YPO Leadership Luncheon With Farshad Azad, CEO of Azad’s Martial Arts

March 26, 2018 by

“How to Survive the Ride of an Entrepreneur”

Azad’s Martial Arts Family Center, Chico

On February 21st our Young Professionals Organization  had the opportunity to listen to Grandmaster Farshad Azad, local entrepreneur and CEO of  Azad’s Martial Arts Family Center.  Farshad has trained thousands of people interested in personal, corporate and executive safety issues. He has been the recipient of two Hall of Fame Awards by martial arts industries leading organizations for his contributions to martial arts world. He also coordinates the Chico Parade of Lights and Annual Thanksgiving Basket Brigade.

The take away: “Success only comes when you know your character, and the root of your character is a result of good habits and consistent actions”  Something we should all think about in everything we do. Enjoy the podcast! Chico Chamber YPO is sponsored by Golden Valley Bank.

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Ep # 16 -YPO Leadership Luncheon with Ben Winter, Director of Business Development of Transfer Flow Inc.

January 11, 2018 by

“Longevity at a Business and Fostering my Career Along the Way”

Bidwell Park Golf Course, Chico, CA 

The Young Professionals Organization  had the pleasure of having Ben Winter, our Chico Chamber Board of Directors and also the Director of Business Development with Visionary Partner, Transfer Flow, Inc.

Growing up locally in the small town of Paradise, graduating high school, and narrowing up his college focus, Ben began his career at local and family owned company Transfer Flow, Inc.  Now, after 26 years, another area of focus is continued education. Understanding that time and new innovation requires Ben to arm himself with current data, ultimately helping foster his career and Transfer Flow.

The Chico Chamber Podcast is produced by Business Learning Systems. Chico Chamber YPO is sponsored by Golden Valley Bank.

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Ep # 15 – An Afternoon with Rick Smith, President & CEO of Tri Counties Bank

November 5, 2017 by

Hi Everyone!

Tri Counties Bank President & CEO Rick Smith joins our President & CEO Katie Simmons and 2017 Chairman of the Chamber Board Rick Anderson for an afternoon conversation centered around the evolution of Tri Counties Bank, millennial banking needs, how Chico is changing, our community identity, and the importance of businesses giving back to the community.

Rick says, “Our millennials are bright and smart.”  “The university is a great part of downtown!” and “Growth is important!”

Listen in for more and Enjoy 🙂

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Ep 14 – YPO Leadership Luncheon: “Chico, What the Tech!

October 17, 2017 by

Chico Chamber YPO Leadership Luncheon: “Chico, What the Tech?”

How is technology transforming Chico?   Do we have what it takes to bring tech companies to Chico?  Where can our younger generation get involved and move local technology forward?   Wendy Porter, Managing Director of Chicostart, moderates a local panel discussion featuring Kathryn Schifferle, CEO, Work Truck Solutions, Ryan Sanders, Build.com, Noelle Sadler, VP of Marketing, Lulus.com, and Andrew March, Co-founder, Compini.

Chico Chamber YPO is sponsored by Legacy Partner Golden Valley Bank.

Thank you to Champion Partner Business Learning Systems for support of this podcast.

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Ep 13 – A Look at the Community Vision Report – Part 2

September 26, 2017 by

In this 2nd part of  “A Look at the Community Vision Report”, our CEO & President, Katie Simmons, Chair of the Board, Rick Anderson  and Mark Francis, Golden Valley Bank continue their conversation about the status of our Community Vision and why now is the time to kick of the important conversation about taking responsibility for Chico’s future.

This vision for Chico represents a living breathing goal that we work toward every day, rest assured our next step is well underway! The goal? To be, “the safest, most vibrant, premiere city in the North State”.

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