Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce: Your Weekly News – November 21, 2022
This Week
Monday, December 5
Lodging Association
10:00am-11:00am
Women in Business
5:00pm-6:30pm
Thursday, December 8
Community Coffee
8:30am-9:30am
Saturday, Dec 10
Sierra Jewelry Co
Holiday Sip & Shop
5:00pm-7:00pm
Business After Hours
Our upcoming Business After Hours will take place on Tuesday, December 13 at the Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Mammoth Lakes Tourism offices. Business After Hours is one of the easiest way to connect with the local business community. So, stop by for a holiday treat, drinks and good conversation!
11/21 Restaurant Association is cancelled.
Chamber News
Business Excellence Awards
The Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce 6th Annual Business Excellence Awards Gala was held Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Canyon Lodge. There was an overwhelming turnout from the business community, and this was the Chamber’s largest Gala to date. Thank you to all who attended the Gala, the many sponsors and all those who showed their support for our vibrant business community. Congratulations to all the nominees, finalists and especially our award winners!
Click here for Press Release announcing winners
Members Corner
‘Tis the Season for Sustainable Gift Giving!
Shouldn’t gift giving be more meaningful than big box “Black Friday” sales or products shipped from far-off lands? As we approach the holiday season, check out local Eastern Sierra Green Businesses certified within the California Green Business Network.
Mammoth Lakes – Best Ski Town!
Exciting news. Mammoth Lakes has been nominated for Best Ski Town in America in the USA Today 2022 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards. But also, Clocktower Cellar has been nominated for Best Ski Bar!
The contest gives voters four weeks to vote for the candidate of their choice at https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-ski-town-2022/. A person can vote once a day for the run of the contest, so let’s show some support for Mammoth Lakes!
For Best Ski Bar and to vote for Clocktower, you can to: https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-ski-bar/.
Business News & Resources
Mono County Election Results
While a few votes are still pending, results from the Mono County 2022 Elections can be found here. Final results will be available November 23.
No Reservations Required to Visit Yosemite National Park in 2023
Reservations will not be required to visit Yosemite National Park during the summer of 2023. Reservations were required in the summers of 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic and in summer 2022 when numerous key visitor attractions were closed for critical infrastructure repairs. Formal announcement to follow in a few weeks.
HR Posters & Pamphlets
The Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce has access to the 2023 California Employment poster and pamphlets at a reduced cost compared to the retail rate. We need a minimum of (10) business to participate in order to move forward.
$85 Million in Tax Credits Available for California Businesses
This year’s California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) application period is underway and the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) has up to $85 million in tax credits available to award businesses that want to locate in California or stay and grow in the state. Click here for details
Free COVID-19 Home Tests
Mono County Public Health has COVID-19 home tests they are offering the business community. They even offer delivery! For details, reach out to:
Jennifer Burrows RN, MSN, PHN
Deputy Director of Covid Operations/Infection Preventionist
(760) 709-6765
[email protected]
Work Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
Are you an employer looking for help? The specific technical skills you need may be hard to find. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) On-the-Job Training Program helps you train the right workers to meet your requirements. This program assists employers with the costs of hiring and training new and advancing employees by offering financial reimbursement of up to 50% of the employee’s wages during the training period.
This program is administered through Mono County Workforce Services. Contact: 760-924-1770 or [email protected].
Small Business Development Center
The Central California SBDC Regional Network is doing everything in their power to help your business grow and thrive. FREE help is available for every single small business located in Mono County. Whether you want to launch, grow, transition or innovate your business, they can provide expert consulting, training, market research, access to capital and other tools at no cost assistance.
Talk to a free consultant today
Learn more about our local Small Business Development Center
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(From Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce)
