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Nothing beats the summer in Fortuna!
Another wonderful rodeo week in Fortuna, last week! We would like to thank the Fortuna Rodeo Association & the City of Fortuna for a wonderful week of rodeo fun!
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This weekend Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo will host their 24th Annual car show in the heart of the Friendly City.
For a full list of AutoXpo events please visit their website www.RedwoodAutoXpo.org
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Business to Business networking!
The Fortuna Business Improvement District (FBID) is working a monthly email to send from business owners to business owners.
If you would like to be part of the email your information is due to FBID via email by the 25th of each month. The Business to Business (B2B) email will be sent within 5 business days from the 25th.
I have created more information and a sample of what it will look like for the B2B monthly email - please click the sample!
Do you have something to celebrate? Did you just open your business? Maybe you are celebrating an anniversary? Maybe you just relocated your business. The Fortuna Chamber of Commerce offers ribbon cutting for special occasions. Please contact Erin Dunn at the Fortuna Chamber office for more information!
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Poker Tournament August 26th at Bear River Casino. This is a Texas Hold'em Tournament as a benefit for the Fortuna Senior Center. If you are interested in playing or sending an employee to play the tournament starts at 6:30 p.m. in the poker room with a $40 entree fee. For more information please contact 726-9203
You still have time to register for The Multi-Generational Center (The MGC) Humboldt Color Run. The date is set for September 13th in Friendly Fortuna! Last year the MGC had a great turn out with hundreds of runners. This year they’re hoping for even more! There are big changes to the event, more colors, more sponsors, more activities and the event route has been changed! For questions on the Humboldt Color Run please click here. To register you, your family or your employees please click here.
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Upcoming WORKSHOPS
FBID is receiving a lot of calls regarding what workshops are upcoming...
FBID will be hosting a Marketing Workshop and a Basics of Social Media class in August. If you are interested in signing up for either one of the FBID workshops please email Dianna (date and time TBD pending interest).
You can sign up now for any of the North Coast Small Business Development Classes/Workshops.
If you need free assistance you can Elizabeth Ennis at SBDC (707-845-5333) for help or call FBID and we help you get the information you need.
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So...do you love baseball, having fun and want to do something FUN and positive for Lindsi Shewry?
Find out how to join up and play in the upcoming Hittin' it Out for Lindsi Wiffleball tournament on August 9th and 10th in Fortuna.
For anyone who doesn't know Lindsi, she is a outgoing, funny, athletic, beautiful, kind 13 year old girl who has recently been diagnosed with bone cancer in her knee. She and her family have to travel nearly 300 miles one way, for her treatment in the Bay Area. This event will be a fundraiser to help offset the costs of both her treatments and traveling expenses. It will be a fun, silly way to show your support and raise some $$.
The tournament will include team uniform contest, home run derby, food, music and much more! For more information or sign up forms available 7-15-14 at Lotus Mountain Screen Print Shop (682-6182) or call or message Cara Knostman at 223-3129 or Nicole Franks
(599-1371). Cara say "businesses are encouraged to join as a team!" |
 The 2nd Annual Oktoberfest will be held at Rohner Park on Saturday, September 27. The event starts at 11:00 a.m and will wrap up at 4:00 p.m. The event includes games, a traditional German dinner, beer, music and more. The dinner is available from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There will be German beers and oompah music by the Scotia Band and Humboldt Accordionaires. The dinners are $20.00 for adults and $10.00 for children 12 years and under. Dinners for all ages will receive a stein. Beers are $5 each if you are just coming for a good time!
If you are interested in volunteering contact Naomi at 707-726-9203 to help plan the event. This event is sponsored by the Fortuna Senior Services and KIEM- TV News Channel 3. |
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CIty of Fortuna Placing Local Funding Measure on the November Ballot 2014
FORTUNA, CA – July 7, 2014
With a community opinion survey showing that virtually two-thirds of Fortuna voters would support a simple majority requirement one cent sales tax measure. This tax measure will be used to fund local public safety needs, support small businesses and economic development. The Fortuna City Council acted unanimously at its July 7th meeting to place the Fortuna Budget Stabilization Measure on the November 2014 ballot.
“Our constituents have strongly indicated that they want the City to have a dedicated source of local funding that can’t be taken by Sacramento,” said City Manager Regan Candelario. “Having a reliable source of local funds will allow the City to maintain 911 emergency response services, including restoring cuts to police protection.” continued City Manager Candelario, “And we learned in the Spring Survey that our residents strongly support the City’s ability to help our small businesses as well as support events like the well known Fortuna Rodeo and AutoXpo and the many other community based organizations that make Fortuna such a wonderful City.”
Mayor Douglas Strehl said, “Our area used to thrive with industries such as timber and fishing. But now those industries are gone and it’s up to us to provide the support our city and its businesses need to create a thriving local economy and sustain our property values. Sacramento money grabs have taken their toll and no one else will help us unless we help ourselves.”
The election will be conducted on November 4, 2014. If enacted, none of the funds raised by this measure can be seized by Sacramento.
For more information, contact City Manager, City of Fortuna Regan M. Candelario at (707)725-1409.
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Fortuna's Farmers Market
happening every Tuesday afternoon from 3:00- 6:00 p.m. on 10th St. Come support your local framers, while making healthy choices for you and your family. Farmers Market season wraps up the end of October 2014.
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