Florin Road Fun

September 2012 will be a busy – and fun – month in our district! 

Join us on Sunday, September 2 for the 2^nd Annual Family First Show-N-Shine Car/Bike/Motorcycle Show at Southgate Plaza (Florin Road and Franklin Boulevard, Sacramento).  This FREE family-friendly event will feature a live DJ, kids’ fun zone, Aztec dancers, vendors, raffle, and of course, all those cool cars, bikes, and motorcycles. 

The show is from 11 am to 5 pm.  The car entry is from 7 am to 11 am.  The fee to enter a car in the show is $20, with a portion of the proceeds going to local non-profit organizations.

The following weekend is the Big Fair in Little Saigon on Saturday, September 8 and Sunday, September 9.  This event takes place from 9 am to 9 pm both days at the corner of Stockton Boulevard and Florin Road.  It’s hosted by the Greater Sacramento Vietnamese American Chamber of Commerce (GSVACC).  Carnival rides, bounce houses, exhibits, food vendors, and a beer garden are just some of the fun awaiting you.  For more information, visit www.gsvacc.org, email contact@gsvacc.org, or call 916-627-5165 or 916-213-5831. 

Our affiliate, the Florin Road Foundation, is holding their 10^th Annual Beach Blanket Bingo fundraiser on Thursday, September 27 at Florin Road Bingo (2350 Florin Road, Sacramento).  Doors open at 5:30 pm, with the event running from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. 

This event is rapidly selling out with a special BOGO for BINGO deal available only through August 31!  A limited number of tickets will be sold at the door on a first come-first serve basis for $50.00 per person. 

All admissions include a BBQ Tri-tip and Thai Chicken dinner by Hannibal’s Catering, dessert, nonalcoholic beverages, goody bag, door prize entry, and cards and daubers for 8 bingo games.  There are over $3,000 in bingo, raffle, and door prizes!  All guests must be at least 18 years old.  The cash bar staffed by The Bolt Bar is open to guests ages 21+, with beer, wine and spirits available for $3 to $6 per serving.

Last year’s celebrity emcee Richard T. Jennings II returns again to call the games.  Rick is the CEO of The Center for Fathers and Families and the Oakland Raiders Super Bowl XI Champion.  Proceeds from this event benefit K-12 schools and nonprofits in the South Sacramento community.  For more information, visit http://www.florinroad.com/events/080512BingoFlyer.pdf

Learn About September 2012 Regional Transit Service Improvements

Effective Sunday, September 2, 2012, Sacramento Regional Transit District will implement major service improvements.  This includes extending night service on light rail and nine major bus routes, increasing frequency on highly-utilized bus routes, and restructuring bus routes to better serve riders.

Stop by one of RT's information booths to learn about changes that may affect your route.

Thursday, August 9

1 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Broadway light rail station

3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Meadowview light rail station

  

Thursday, August 16

1 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Florin Towne Centre Transit Center (65th Street and Sky Parkway)

Tuesday, August 28

1 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Cosumnes River College Transit Center (Bruceville Road east entrance) and City College light rail station

The September 2012 service changes are the first-year of TransitRenewal service improvements based on community input. TransitRenewal is a comprehensive operational analysis of the RT bus and light rail system.  It resulted in recommendations on how to restore, restructure and "renew" transit service through 2017. 

New pocket timetables and the September 2012 Bus & Light Rail Timetable Book/System Map will be available at the RT Customer Service and Sales Center located at 1225 R Street (adjacent to the 13th Street light rail station) beginning Monday, August 27.

Big or Small - We've Got It All!

Looking for a particular merchant or type of business
on the Florin Road Corridor? 

Our downloadable Merchant Directory features over 500 businesses in an Excel spreadsheet.  We've got everything from large chain stores and internationally-known restaurants to small mom-and-pop shops and eateries, schools, worship centers, government offices, and more.

Just visit the "Directory" page of our website at http://www.florinroad.com/.  On that page you can also download our District Map and check out each month's Featured Businesses.

How to Protect Your Small Biz from Zombies

Is your small biz prepared for the coming zombie apocalypse? 

Do you have a disaster plan in place for either natural or human-created disasters?

If you answered "no" to either of these questions, you should take a moment to read this article from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for tips on creating a business disaster plan:  Prepare for a Zombie Invasion of Your Business

June Business Seminars & Mixers

The City of Sacramento will hold the FREE Sacramento Business First workshop for small businesses on Friday, June 8, 2012.

You’ll get information about business counseling, marketing, social media, finance, business tax programs, and more! Local economic development researcher Ryan Sharp will discuss the latest economic trends taking place in our region. There will also be informational booths, networking opportunities, and refreshments.

The event runs from 7:30 am to 11:45 am at the Woodlake Hotel, Sacramento.

To register, visit http://www.cityofsacramento.org/econdev/sacramentobusinessfirst/index.cfm

Paychex Insurance Agency, Inc. presents Navigating Health Insurance Options for Businesses.  This seminar will be held on Monday, June 18, 2012, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET. 

To register, visit http://www.paychexinsurance.com/seminars.aspx.


The Power Inn Alliance presents Security & Business Protection Faire & Mixer on Thursday, June 21, 2012, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, at the Alliance office, 5310 Power Inn Road, Suite F, Sacramento.

This event combines a meet-and-greet style mixer with the popular "Crime & Dine" meetings.  Local security and protective products companies will be on hand showcasing their products and services.

To register, visit http://securityfaire.eventbrite.com.

FREE May Business Seminars

The Paychex Seminar Series presents two valuable topics in one FREE seminar.  Learn the benefits of offering a 401(k) plan for businesses of any size and how payroll- and non-payroll integrated 401(k) plans work.  You'll also learn about today's ever-changing regulatory environment and requirements from federal agencies like the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Labor (DOL).

This seminar will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, from 9 am to 12:00 pm at your local Paychex office or a nearby location.  A continental breakfast will be served. To register, visit www.paychex.com/localseminars or call toll free 877-321-8581.

"What Every Business Should Know About 401(k) Plans" is another FREE seminar offered online by Paychex.  The next session will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2012, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET.  To register, visit www.paychex.com/print/401(k)-seminar.

It's Our Lucky Day!

It may be Friday the 13th,

but here in our district it's a lucky day

as we welcome 4 new businesses.

Guaranteed Auto Sales on Florin Road,
across from Luther Burbank High School

Check 'n Go at Jeremiah's Plaza

Vinai Market & Pure Water and Noor Jewelry at Sun City Center