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The mission of the Sonoma County Lodging Association is to represent the interests of the lodging and hospitality industry through advocacy, education and partnerships within the community. We will focus on initiatives that make it easier to thrive in the lodging
and hospitality industry and initiate a vibrant exchange of ideas to ensure tourism’s positive impact within Sonoma County. Join Today!
Sonoma County Lodging AssociationJanuary 2018
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SCLA Annual Insider's Symposium
Get up-to-date on what you need to know about crucial issues facing our industry.
Supervisor James Gore will address the impact the recent destructive wildfires had on thelocal economy and hospitality industry.
Lynn Mohrfeld, President & CEO of California Hotel and Lodging Association, will presentthe latest information on new laws enacted in 2017 and what to expect in 2018.
Thursday, February 8, 2018 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
$30 SCLA members/$35 non-members Flamingo Resort & Spa
2777 4th St., Santa Rosa
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SCLA seeks candidates for executive directorThe Sonoma County Lodging Association is seeking candidates for the position ofexecutive director. The executive director is the key management leader of the SCLA. Theexecutive director is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategicplan of the organization. Other key duties include membership development, fundraising,marketing and community outreach. The position reports directly to the Board of Directors.Full job description. Please submit cover letter and resume by January 12.
Interested parties should send a cover letter and resume to SCLA Board President. Formore information email.
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Spirit of Sonoma Awards
SCLA recognizes Jennifer & Gary BuffoCongratulations to the 17th Annual Spirit of Sonoma CountyHonorees. The Sonoma County Lodging Association nominatedJennifer and Gary Buffo, owners of Pure Luxury Transportation, inrecognition of the leadership and positive contributions they make toour local economy and community.
They are active in numerous boards and civic organizations includingSonoma County Tourism, CANVAS (Concierge Association of NapaValley and Sonoma), Santa Rosa Chamber, Visit Santa Rosa, VisitNapa Valley Board, Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers, CalTravel, Visit California and National Limousine Association of whichGary is the President.
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Workforce Attraction
2018 job fairs announcedAre you seeking employees? Perhaps participation in an upcoming job fair will help you findyour next star employee and build your stellar team. Check out these opportunities belowand, if interested, contact the event host for more information and to register.
Job Link is offering several FREE job fair dates in 2018 focused on specific employeetypes including first-time job seekers, employees changing careers, second-change, re-entry workers and those with disabilities. These workers bring excellent skills, but don'talways get the attention they deserve. All are invited to apply to attend these FREE events, and bring their jobs to these jobseekers. Job Link is accepting applications now for all 2018 events, there is limited spaceand not all applicant businesses will be accepted. Please visit the website for more detailson deadlines, and to complete the employer applications. Call Job Link at (707) 565-8079 oremail at [email protected] .
Sonoma Media Group - Rebuilding Sonoma County 2018 offers quarterly job fairs open toall industries. For more information, visit their website. There is a fee for employers toparticipate in these fairs. Events take place at Graton Resort and Casino Ballroom, RohnertPark from 3 - 6 pm on the following dates: Tuesday, January 23, 2018, Wednesday, May 9,2018 and Wednesday, September 19, 2018.
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Resources for business successThe SCLA website offers a variety of tools and resources to help
you navigate your business to success.
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Upcoming Events
SCLA Annual Meeting
Thursday, February 8, 2018
11:30 am - 1:00 pm $30 SCLA members/$35 non-members
Flamingo Resort & Spa 2777 4th St., Santa Rosa
Join us for an Insider’s Symposium of timelyand relevant local and state issues impactingthe Sonoma County lodging and hospitalityindustry. We’ll bring you up-to-date on what youneed to know about crucial issues facing theindustry. Supervisor James Gore will offeropening remarks and keynote speaker LynnMohrfeld, President & CEO of California Hoteland Lodging Association, will get you up tospeed on new laws enacted in 2017 and whatto expect in 2018.
RSVP NOW!
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2018 Training Dates Announced
The Sonoma County Tourism Ambassador(CTA) program is designed to inspire front-line
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Become a Member Today Sonoma County Lodging Association represents thevoice of the Sonoma County lodging industry. Ourmembers are the owners or senior managers of fullservice and select service hotels, motels, inns,B&Bs, vacation rental facilities and campgrounds.The Board meets the fourth Monday of each monthand invites interested parties to attend.
EDUCATION ~ ADVOCACY ~ NETWORKING
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SCLA Board of Directors
President Steve Jung, Doubletree Rohnert Park Vice President Brian Montanez, El Dorado Inn
Secretary Aphrodite Caserta, Safari West Treasurer Ben Osgood, Hampton Inn & Suites, Windsor
Liza Graves, Beautiful Places Lucy Lewand, The Camilla Inn
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hospitality employees and volunteers to worktogether to turn every visitor encounter into apositive experience.
Upcoming training opportunities: Jan. 16, 2018, Feb. 6, 2018 or March 29, 2018
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Kirk Lok, Lok Hospitality Group Eric Markson, Best Western Dry Creek Scott Satterfield, Sheraton Petaluma
Larry Willis, The Gables Bed & Breakfast
We are currently seek interested potential Boardmembers in the coastal, Cloverdale and Kenwood areas.
Please contact us to learn more.
Sonoma County Lodging Association Members Associate Members
ALICE BiRite Foodservice
Castino Restaurant Equipment, Design & Supply Fishman Supply Company
Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center Petaluma Visitors Center
Pure Luxury Transportation PSAV
Sonoma Canopy Tours at Alliance Redwoods Sonoma County Tourism
Wine Country Media
Lodging MembersAll Seasons Vacation Suites
Auberge Sonoma AutoCamp Russian River
Beautiful Places Bella Vista
Best Western Dry Creek Inn Best Western Wine Country Inn & Suites
Bodega Bay & Beyond Vacation Home Rentals Bodega Bay Lodge Boon Hotel + Spa
Camellia Inn Case Ranch Inn
Casini Ranch Family Camp Ground Courtyard by Marriott Santa Rosa
Dolcevita Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Sonoma Wine Country
El Dorado Hotel & Kitchen El Pueblo Inn
Fairfield Inn and Suites Santa Rosa/Sebastopol Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
Farmhouse Inn Flamingo Resort Hotel & Spa The Gables Wine Country Inn
Geyserville Inn Grandma’s House
H2 Hotel Hampton Inn & Suites Windsor
Haydon Street Inn Highlands Resort
Hilton Garden Inn - Sonoma County Airport Hilton Sonoma Wine Country
Holiday Inn Windsor - Wine Country Hope-Boswell House Hope-Merrill House Hotel Healdsburg Hotel Petaluma
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Hyatt Vineyard Creek IAT Group LLC Inn at Sonoma
Isis Oasis Sanctuary & Retreat Center Jenner Inn
Jenner Vacation Rentals Kenwood Inn & Spa
Motel 6 Petaluma Motel 6 Rohnert Park Mountain Home Ranch
Olea Hotel Oxford Suites
Quality Inn Petaluma Raford Inn
Ratna Ling Retreat Center Riverlane Resort
Runningwood Russian River Getaways
Russian River Vacation Homes Safari West Wildlife Preserve and African Tent Camp
Sandman Inn Sebastopol Inn
Sheraton Sonoma County Petaluma Sonoma County Vacations
Sonoma Creek Inn Sonoma Orchid Inn
Sonoma Vacation Rentals Sonoma Valley Inn
Sonoma's Best The Alexander Inn
The Lodge at Sonoma Renaissance Resort & Spa Timber Cove Resort Vineyard Valley Inn
Vintner’s Inn/John Ash & Company Woodfield Properties
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