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“President-elect Obama has chosen a strong, experienced economic team. Restoring the nation’s economic health must be our top priority and the Chamber stands ready to work with the new administration to spur growth and job creation,” Donohue said.
“This team brings a wealth of knowledge to Washington and an understanding that any sustainable economic recovery will involve the business sector.
“Tim Geithner has a deep understanding of our capital markets and the experience and credibility to tackle our nation's biggest challenge—restoring our economy and rebuilding our financial markets. He has been directly engaged in all the steps taken so far to address this unprecedented crisis and is well qualified to lead the Treasury Department.
“Larry Summers’ knowledge of economic issues and past experience as Treasury secretary will serve President Obama well. Likewise, Christina Romer and Melody Barnes will bring an understanding that any sustainable economic recovery will involve the business sector.
“For nearly a century the Chamber has successfully worked with both parties through varying economic conditions,” Donohue continued. “Today's challenges are unprecedented and call for strong communication and support between the next administration and the backbone of our nation's economy, America's business community.”
The U.S. Chamber is the world's largest business federation representing more than 3 million businesses and organizations of every size, sector, and region.
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CLEARLAKE OAKS – High Valley Vineyard had a grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 22, for their new tasting room at 13151 Highway 20 in Clearlake Oaks.
There was food, music, and of course, wine tasting.
Owners Dustin and Bobbie Brassfield create a friendly and welcoming atmosphere and treat each guest in a warm neighborly way.
The facility is in a brand new building with a wood shake exterior and a very clean modern interior. The bar has a very striking copper countertop with drop lighting and a small but impressive selection of wine.
High Valley is offering a Cabernet Sauvignon, which won a gold medal at the Orange County Fair. It has a full flavor without strong tannins, and there is a lot of fruit flavor with overtones of chocolate that are very satisfying.
There also was a Sauvignon Blanc being poured which was fermented in stainless steel, and had tart pineapple flavors with a slightly nutty aftertaste.
A new variety for High Valley Vineyard was also being offered, a Fume Blanc. Made from the same grapes as a Sauvignon Blanc, the difference is in the treatment of the grapes. This wine had a soft, clean finish and was sweeter than the Sauvignon Blanc.
For a little more variety they were also presenting a wonderful Pinot Noir from Heart O’ the Mountain Vineyards. It is a very rich flavored wine with a light spiciness to it and some hints of port.
Out on the back patio were picnic tables where visitors gathered around to enjoy the generous plates of food provided by Lakeview Market catering. Nearby were Austin & Owens neo-Flamenco guitarists setting a relaxing atmosphere with their unique style of music.
If you would like more information visit www.highvalleywines.com, call 998-9400, or stop by and visit. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. The tasting room is closed Mondays.
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In an effort to help California employers and their employees be healthier, the Network for a Healthy California (Network) recently launched the updated Take Action! A Worksite Employee Wellness Program Web site.
Replacing the Web site created in 2005, the updated site includes new content, updated worksite employee wellness program information and a streamlined navigation system.
Take Action! aims to combat obesity and workplace complacency with its free, 10-week, Web-based program that empowers employees to improve their health by increasing fruit and vegetable consumption and physical activity in the workplace.
The Web site runs through the four phases of implementing Take Action! in a workplace and provides user-friendly downloadable documents to help implement and support the activities of Take Action!
Take Action! is a part of a larger worksite employee wellness initiative developed by the Network for a Healthy California-Worksite Program.
The program also has developed the California Fit Business Kit, a collection of 10 tools and resources to help employers develop and implement a culture and environment at their worksites that support healthy eating and physical activity among workers.
For more information, visit www.takeactionca.com.
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The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Lakehouse Bistro, 14165 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake.
David Neft will be providing music for the evening. Bring a guest and your business cards and mingle.
For more reservations or information contact the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, 994-3600.
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