VFDs Keep Us Safe!

Did you know that in 2018 local VFDs (volunteer fire departments) dedicated well over 100,000 volunteer hours to keep our communities safe? Their dedication to our communities is amazing. Many of our local VFDs make do with aging equipment and apparatus; they continue to patch together repairs on deteriorating fire houses; and, it’s a challenge to find, retain and train volunteer fire fighters. Time and time again these committed individuals help us out of disasters of all shapes and sizes. Let’s do them a solid; pick a firehouse and send them some monetary love. Just do it. Donate today!! It’ll make you feel good and it assures that these VFDs continue to be available to help. And, if you have it in you, volunteer!!

ALDERPOINT FIRE
PO BOX 164
ALDERPOINT, 95511

BRICELAND FIRE
PO BOX 1249
REDWAY, 95560

BRIDGEVILLE FIRE
PO BOX 4
BRIDGEVILLE, 95526

CARLOTTA FIRE
PO BOX 33
CARLOTTA, 95528

FORTUNA FIRE
320 S. FORTUNA BLVD.
FORTUNA, 95540

FRUITLAND RIDGE FIRE
PO BOX 87
MYERS FLAT, 95554

GARBERVILLE FIRE
PO BOX 288
GARBERVILLE, 95542

MIRANDA FIRE
PO BOX 160
MIRANDA, 95553

MYERS FLAT FIRE
PO BOX 131
MYERS FLAT, 95554

PALO VERDE FIRE
P O BOX 1381
REDWAY, 95560

PHILLIPSVILLE FIRE
PO BOX 39
PHILLIPSVILLE, 95559

REDWAY FIRE
PO BOX 695
REDWAY, 95560

RIO DELL FIRE
50 WEST CENTER ST.
RIO DELL, 95562

SALMON CREEK FIRE
PO BOX 662
MIRANDA, 95553

SHELTER COVE FIRE
9126 SHELTER COVE RD.
WHITETHORN, 95589

SPROWEL CREEK FIRE
PO BOX 2122
REDWAY, 95560

TELEGRAPH RIDGE FIRE
PO BOX 1152
REDWAY, 95560

WHALE GULCH FIRE
76850B USAL ROAD
WHITETHORN, 95589

WHITETHORN FIRE
PO BOX 485
WHITETHORN, 95589

Trinity County:
KETTENPOM ZENIA VFD
PO BOX 100
ZENIA, 95595

Why Go Local?

Business, Local

By choosing local and independent businesses, you not only enjoy a more personal experience, you help!

BUILD COMMUNITY: The casual encounters you enjoy at neighborhood-scale businesses and the public space around them build relationships and community cohesiveness. They’re the ultimate social networking sites.

STRENGTHEN YOUR LOCAL ECONOMY: Each dollar you spend at independent businesses returns 3 times more money to your local economy than one spent at a chain—a benefit we all can bank on.

SHAPE OUR CHARACTER: Independent businesses help give your community its distinct personality

YOU CAN BUY IT WHERE YOU TRY IT: Local stores enable you to try on and try out items before you buy—and get real expertise—saving your time and money.

CREATE A HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT: Independent, community-serving businesses are people-sized. They typically consume less land, carry more locally-made products, locate closer to residents and create less traffic and air pollution.

LOWER TAXES: More efficient land use and more central locations mean local businesses put less demand on our roads, sewers, and safety services. They also generate more tax revenue per sales dollar. The bottom line: a greater percentage of local independent businesses keeps your taxes lower.

ENHANCE CHOICES: A wide variety of independent businesses, each serving their customers’ tastes, creates greater overall choice for all of us.

INCREASE WEALTH OF RESIDENTS: The multiplier effect created by spending locally generates lasting impact on the prosperity of local organizations and residents.

CREATE JOBS AND OPPORTUNITIES: Not only do independent businesses employ more people directly per dollar of revenue, they also are the customers of local printers, accountants, wholesalers, farms, attorneys, etc., expanding opportunities for local entrepreneurs.

GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY: Small businesses donate more than twice as much per sales dollar to local non-profits, events, and teams compared to big businesses.

ENHANCE LOCAL DEMOCRACY: Local ownership of business means residents with roots in the community are involved in key development decisions that shape our lives and local environment.

ENHANCE HEALTH OF RESIDENTS: Research shows a strong correlation between the percentage of small locally-owned firms and various indicators of personal community health and vitality.

This article was originally published by the American Independent Business Alliance. (AMIBA.net/localhero)

Chamber News Updates-June 11, 2020

Community, Events

Local Businesses Start To Re-Open

Humboldt County, along with the rest of California, is slowly beginning to open up after the Shelter in Place order shut down all but the most essential businesses. Governor Newsom has outlined a four-phase plan to reopen the state; our own county health officer, Dr. Teresa Frankovich, is implementing that plan with optimistic caution for our community. At this writing many of our local retail stores have re-opened. Most restaurants are open for curbside, to-go orders, with some now offering restricted dine-in services. Hotels, motels and campgrounds are currently closed to all but local Humboldt County residents and essential workers working in/traveling through Humboldt County. Some RV parks are accepting fully self-contained RVs; keep in mind that many of the public facilities (bathrooms, showers, laundry, etc.) at these areas remain closed. Patrons of these businesses should be prepared to wear a mask, maintain 6 feet of physical distance, and use hand-sanitizer or wear gloves. Stay safe So Hum!!

Helpful links:

For a categorized listing of open businesses in Humboldt County: www.humboldtgov.org/2770/Certified-Business-Lists

Current local health orders: www.humboldtgov.org/2725/Local-Orders

Up-to-date County news bulletins: www.humboldtgov.org/2703/Related-News

Southern Humboldt Chamber of Commerce: email: chamber@garberville.org or call (707) 923-2613

June is #GreatOutdoorsMonth

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is kicking off their Great Outdoors campaign. Right here in Humboldt County you can enjoy some amazing adventures in our own backyard including the Lost Coast Headlands, Headwaters Forest Reserve and the Paradise Royale Loop. One of the Top 20 Mountain Biking opportunities on BLM land in the United States, the Paradise Royale Loop is located in the King Range Conservation Area. This approximately 12-mile loop of single-track fun is designed to be ridden clockwise (north) in order to enjoy all the features of the trail. This physically demanding trail provides a fun challenge for intermediate to advanced riders. You’ll want to save some energy for the Bike Terrain Park at Tolkan Campground. We strongly encourage you to contact the BLM office in Whitethorn at (707) 986-5400 to confirm that trails are open. Campgrounds in the area are not yet open due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Check out their website for more information www.blm.gov/visit and for information about COVID-19 restrictions check out www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/california/king-range-national-conservation-area

Fourth of July Fireworks Show Cancelled

Like many community events in this unprecedented year, the annual 4^th of July fireworks show in Benbow has been cancelled. The State and County protocols due to COVID-19, uncertainty about the ability to gather as a community on the 4^th, and a lack of fundraising opportunities led to this decision. We are very saddened. However, Soroptimists International of the Redwoods will have their “safe and sane” fireworks available for sale starting June 30 and continue through July 4. Their kiosk will be open from 11am – 6pm each day and is located in the parking lot of Ray’s Food Place, 875 Redwood Drive, Garberville.

The Chamber’s Campaign

Business, Community

We would like to announce the beginning stages of the Chamber’s campaign and marketing/branding plan in representing and promoting the greater area of Southern Humboldt!

In the developmental stages of our new website, the Chamber took some time to think in detail about what all it is we do, what we stand for and who we are to Southern Humboldt.

First established in 1941, over the past few decades we have grown, expanded and changed just as Southern Humboldt has.

There are 3 key words that best describe who we are and what we do.

Cultivate (symbolizing growth and expansion)
Collaborate (working as a team with others)
Connect (bringing people, places & things together)

We currently help:

Cultivate new and existing businesses
Cultivate the cannabis businesses
Cultivate relationships between business owners
Cultivate spaces to learn (education)

We do our best to:

Collaborate with government agencies
Collaborate with local agencies
Collaborate with other organizations
Collaborate to share creative ideas

We build relationships and try to:

Connect with Community
Connect with Tourism
Connect with Nature
Connect with Oneself

With our eyes wide open and in representing the greater area of Southern Humboldt, we feel that:

SOUTHERN HUMBOLDT IS ALL ABOUT DISCOVERY AND A JOURNEY

We encourage the community, our members, tourists, travelers and out of towners alike to:

“Discover Your Journey”

VFDs Keep Us Safe!

Why Go Local?

By choosing local and independent businesses, you not only enjoy a more personal experience, you help!