We heard your feedback that our Enewsletter can be VERY long at time. So we are trying something new! A supporting Blog post which contains more news and information that would have otherwise been found in the Enewsletter. No more endless scrolling. YAY!

We are still working through this new format. We thank you for your patience as we figure out what is best. We expect over the next few weeks we will get this honed in and it will be even better.

Thank you for all your support and have a great weekend!

Whitney Diver McEvoy

President & CEO, Yountville Chamber of Commerce

Last year, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 553, creating a new general industry workplace violence prevention standard. As previously reported, effective July 1, 2024, California employers need to implement and maintain a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan, which they may incorporate into their Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) or maintain as a separate document. Employers are also required to conduct workplace violence training and create workplace violence incident logs.

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is responsible for enforcing this new law. To help employers with drafting their plan, Cal/OSHA recently published a model workplace violence prevention plan along with fact sheets. Similar to Cal/OSHA’s model COVID-19 Prevention Plan, the model workplace violence prevention plan contains:

Direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipment value rose more than 5% versus a year ago to more than $390 million in April, WineBusiness Analytics/Sovos ShipCompliant reported. Volume for the month fell more than 2% to 604,871 cases. The average bottle price of shipments remained strong, rising 8% versus a year ago to $53.77, also a new record for the month.  DTC Shipment Value and Volume reported by WineBusiness Analyrics and Sovos ShipCompliant are reported each month in the  Wine Analytics Report. Read More. 

Andrea Scarpa May

Programs & Events Manager

Andrea is a native of the Bay Area. She earned her degree in Public Health from California State University, Sacramento during the pandemic. Before joining our team, Andrea gained valuable experience working at the CIA at Copia with the Strategic Initiatives Group, where she planned conferences for foodservice professionals focused on hospitality, sustainability, and industry improvement. Beyond her professional endeavors, Andrea is an avid bay area sports fan, cat mom, and reality TV enthusiast.

Join us on Tuesday, June 11 for our Networking Mixer at Whitehall Lane Winery!

We can’t wait to mix and mingle with you!

Celebrate with members of the Yountville Chamber, sip delicious wines and enjoy delicious bites!  

SAVE THE DATE: Join us for the Napa Valley Chamber Coalition Mixer on Wednesday, July 24 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Sterling Vineyards.

Featuring members from all six chambers in Napa Valley! 

Registration will open at the beginning of June.

This Yountville Chamber of Commerce webinar features the AI Revolution and its impact on business. Including a panel presentation and discussion lead by Andreas Mueller-Schubert, CEO & Chief Strategist WSI, Next Gen Marketing. Including presentations by Robert Mitchell, Chief AI Officer, WSI and Peter Pilarski, Founder, Tourism AI Network.

Topics Include:

– Year 1 generation of AI

– where are we and what is on the horizon? 

– Introduction of Tourism AI Network, 4 waves of AI, AI powered destination marketing and our role as leaders

– Impact of AI on businesses and jobs, the AI enabled agency

Does your business have an upcoming event? It’s your time to submit your events. Get your event in front of the tens of thousands of visitors to Yountville.com each month.

You’re invited to join us for any or all of the events, fundraisers, sip & supports, and other special offerings that embrace inclusivity for all! Take a look at our calendar to start planing each event you want to join. 

Check out our latest Member to Member benefit list below. Remember to review the details, call ahead to confirm the availability of the discount, and have your membership card handy.

If you require additional membership cards (the Member to Member discount is available to all employees of your business) or if you wish to add an offer to the list, please contact [email protected]

MEMBER TO MEMBER BENEFIT: 20% discount on placement fee. 10% referral bonus for business that is closed!

Enjoy your ride with Balloons above the valley with two new special offers. Pre-flight photos and post-flight sparkling wine to make your adventure even more memorable. Book Now.

Napa Valley’s reputation as one of the finest wine growing regions in the world is due in large part to the farming families who have made this valley their home. Today, 95% of Napa Valley’s wineries are family owned, with multiple generations playing a big role in both winemaking and the management of their family business. Ask your winery host about the history of the property, and you’re sure to learn about not only the winery, but also the roots of the origins of Napa Valley itself. Read Full Blog.