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August Headlines & Stories

AUBURN COMMUNITY GOLF CLASSIC TRAVEL SWEEPSTAKES 2011...read more

AUBURN CHAMBER DIRECTORS ENDORSE CITY CHARTER ELECTION In a unanimous vote, the Auburn Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recently encouraged the Auburn City Council to place the City Charter proposal on the June 2012 ballot. The board’s action followed a recommendation from the Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee. The board also moved that the Chamber would play an active role in facilitating public discussion of the issue, with particular focus on its impacts on the Auburn business community...read more

CHAMBER MEMBER TO MEMBER DISCOUNT PROGRAM Have you used your Chamber Membership Card to receive a Member To Member Discount yet? All you need to do is present your membership card at the following locations to receive the Member To Member Discount...read more

2011 CHAMBER AMBASSADORS HAVE BEEN BUSY! The 2011 Auburn Chamber Ambassadors have been busy again this year visiting over 50 businesses so far. The Board of Directors would like to acknowledge and thank each of them for their time and dedication. Chamber Ambassadors are members who volunteer their time to provide a crucial link between the Chamber and its members. They ensure that all members receive the maximum benefit from their investment...read more

THE AUBURN FUNK BOX DERBY RETURNS The “Auburn Funk Box Derby” returns to Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA on Sunday, September 18th, 2011. Additionally, there will be two pre-event “Help You Build” sessions on July 28th and August 18th...read more

STATEWIDE BASE TAX RATE DECREASES FROM 8.25% TO 7.25% Effective July 1, 2011, the one percent sales and use tax rate increase that was approved with the state budget and effective April 1, 2009, will expire, lowering the statewide base tax rate from 8.25 percent to 7.25 percent. In areas where there are voter-approved district taxes, the total tax rate related to sales and purchases will be the statewide base tax rate of 7.25 percent plus the applicable district tax...read more