THE MIKE THOMPSON
F O R C O N G R E S S C O M M I T T E E
Invites you to meet Congressman*Mike*Thompson
& Special Guest
Congressman Jim Clyburn
Assistant Democratic Leader
Please join us for a Pasta Dinner
Saturday, February 18, 2012
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
USA*World*Classic*Car*Museum
1525*Sonoma*Blvd.,*Vallejo,*CA
$20*per*person
For more information call Mary Jane Bowker at 707-226-8989 or email mjbowker@sbcglobal.net
or Laurence Lea at …

Monthly Business Luncheon
Monday- January 23, 2012
11:30am – 1:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn
1309 Rancho Vista Blvd – Palmdale
$15.00 Member
$17.00 Non-Members
Please RSVP 661-674-7557
Featuring: YOU! Our Members get 5 Minutes Each
Topic: Your Business or Organization
Come out and join us for our 1st Luncheon of the New Year!!! This Luncheon is about YOU! To show our appreciation, we would like for each of our members to tell us about your …

For Women Who Mean Business
Keynote speaker Alice Huffman, President of California State
Conference of NAACP
Date: February 23, 2012
Time: 9am — 3pm
Location:
Courtyard Marriott
4422 Y Street
Sacramento, CA 95817
Member Tickets:
$75.00– Full Day
$60.00– Lunch Only
Non-Member Tickets:
$85.00– Full Day
$70.00– Lunch Only
*For more information and to register for this event contact the Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce Foundation at (916) 231 -0416
Presentations by:
Darcel Lee, CA Black Health Network
Debbie Muramoto, …

Building Bridges SMUD invites you to the 1st annual
Sacramento Regional Inclusion and Diversity Conference
January 26, 2012
Arden Hills Resort Club and Spa
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
continental breakfast and lunch included
REGISTER: www.sactoid.com
Why you should attend
• Understand the changing demographics in the Sacramento Region and the impact they will have on your business
• Gain knowledge of who is involved in inclusion in the region
• Identify a ready-made group of …

Accounts Receivable Strategies and Tactics
Webinar: February 16th from 1:00-2:00pm EST
CLICK HERE to reserve your webinar seat now.
Overview
Would you like to be more comfortable asking for money from borrowers? If you answer yes to this question, Martin Sher can be a service to you. Due to the state of the economy, accounts receivable (AR) management is one of the most pivotal and valuable traits for companies and organizations nationwide. Every 30 days receivables go down 12% in …

Saturday, January 14 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Vacaville Housing Counseling Center
Town Square Library- One Town Square, Downtown Vacaville
Call for registration and class fee information: 707-449-5610
Saturday, January 28 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
City of Fairfield – Unity Council Presents- 1000 Kentucky St. Fairfield
$25 Refundable Deposit to Register; $20 Work book Fee
510-535-7189 or email homeownership@unitycouncil.org
Saturday, March 10 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Vacaville Housing Counseling Center
Town Square Library- One Town Square, Downtown Vacaville
Continue Reading →

Signup for the 2010 Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program (SURE) ends June 1, 2012.

In a nutshell, SURE:

·         Provides payments to producers who have incurred crop production or quality losses:
o   Of at least 10% in at least one crop due to a natural disaster in a primary or contiguous county with a Secretarial Disaster Designation;
or
o   Greater than or equal to 50% of the normal production on the farm (expected revenue for …

USDA
Farm Service Agency

430 G Street
Davis, CA 95616

______________________________________________________________________________

Contact:  Paul Lehman
530-792-5537
paul.lehman@ca.ussda.gov

 
USDA Announces Disaster Assistance Sign up for 2010 Crop Losses

…

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is pleased to announce the competitive solicitation process to award 2012 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funds for projects that solely enhance the competitiveness of California Specialty Crops. Specialty crops are defined as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture).

All prospective applicants are encouraged to thoroughly read the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for …

AEO Partners with Small Business Saturday to Unleash Power of 1 in 3
Over the last few months, you’ve heard a lot about The Power of 1 in 3 and the powerful message that if just one in three micro businesses hired just one additional employee, the US would be at full employment. An important component of assisting entrepreneurs in hiring that one additional employee is to encourage consumers to “shop small and shop local.” This is a …