Thank you so much for taking the time to read our extended Enewsletter Blog! We hope this is helpful and informative for you.

If you have any suggestions on content to add, we welcome your feedback. Send me an email at [email protected].

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

Whitney Diver McEvoy

President & CEO, Yountville Chamber of Commerce

A federal court in Texas has temporarily halted the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which mandates that small businesses submit Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reports to the Treasury Department by January 1, 2025. This preliminary injunction prevents enforcement of the CTA until the legal proceedings are resolved. We’ll continue to monitor this situation and provide further updates as necessary.

Complying with the Corporate Transparency Act:

For businesses still preparing for compliance, here are helpful resources:

About the CTA

Step-by-Step Guide for Compliance

As we approach 2025, California employers must prepare for new updates to labor law posters. Each year, with new employment laws, updates to required posters are a certainty—and 2025 is no exception. Employers are required to display both federal and state posters at the workplace and ensure remote workers receive the same. For workplaces with at least 10% non-English-speaking employees, posters must be provided in their language. Non-compliance can lead to costly fines.

To help you stay compliant, the California Employers Association (CEA) offers an all-in-one Labor Law Poster, making it easier to meet your obligations. If you haven’t already, order your 2025 Labor Law Poster today. Your receipt serves as proof of compliance until your poster arrives.

Key 2025 Updates Include:

Whistleblower Poster (AB 2299): New whistleblower rights must be prominently displayed in a larger font with the whistleblower hotline number, ensuring compliance starting January 1, 2025.

Workers’ Compensation Poster (AB 1870): The updated poster will include details on employees’ rights to seek legal advice regarding workers’ compensation claims, including information about attorney fees.

Minimum Wage Update: The state’s minimum wage will increase to $16.50/hour on January 1, 2025, and the minimum wage poster will reflect this change.

CEA’s posters are available in English and Spanish, and can be ordered in paper or laminated formats. For businesses with bilingual employees, we recommend ordering two posters to ensure full compliance.

Order your 2025 Labor Law Poster now and stay ahead of these important changes!

Saturday, December 14, 2024

11:00 a.m.

Yountville Veterans Home Cemetery

Join us as we honor and remember our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our nation’s fallen heroes and speaking their names aloud.

While donations for wreath sponsorships have now closed, we still need volunteers to help on the day of the event. Your support ensures we honor every veteran to the fullest.

CLICK HERE to Visit our Wreaths Across America Page to sign up to volunteer.

Join us on Tuesday, January 21 for our Networking Mixer at Bella Union 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!  

Exciting news! Our Winter Map is here!  Hard copies are now available at the Visitor Center—stop by to grab one and say hello!

Join us for the “Yountville Art & Mustard Celebration” on Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. in the Steve Rogers Gallery and Community Hall at the Yountville Community Center (6516 Washington Street, Yountville, CA 94599).
This wonderful evening will showcase the Wright from the Heart Gallery opening bringing together individual artists and individual writers paired together to create a unified vision. In addition, we will feature delectable food stations with gourmet bites and mustards from the local Hurley Farms of The Napa Valley and Graze Provisions and Blossom Catering. To go along with your bites, we’ll be offering wine splashes from featured local wineries and tasting rooms.

Featured Wineries:

Bougetz Cellars, Bread & Butter Winery, Cakebread Cellars, Grgich Hills Estate, Honig Vineyard & Winery, Hoopes Vineyard, Markham Vineyards, Miner Family Winery, Peju Winery, Pope Valley Winery, St. Supéry Estate Vineyards and Winery

Featured Vendors:
Bougie Napa Candles, Jessel Gallery, Napa Nuts, Scarlata Olive Oil

Tickets to join us are $20.00.
This event is a part of the Napa Valley Mustard Celebration and is open to all.

The Town of Yountville is excited to host its first-ever Mardi Gras Parade & Party on Saturday, March 1, 2025! The parade begins at 1:00 PM, followed by a festive celebration at Yountville Community Park featuring music, food, and fun. Businesses are encouraged to participate in the parade, join the party with a booth or activity, and plan special events to enhance the festivities. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business and connect with the community.

For more details and updates, visit www.yvilleparksandrec.com. Let’s make this a Mardi Gras to remember!

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.

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: Free Corkage on first bottle of wine at Restoration Hardware.

Discover the artistry of Cabernet Sauvignon at Beaulieu Vineyard, just minutes from Yountville in Rutherford. The Clone Expression Tasting offers a curated journey through BV’s single-clone wines, culminating in the renowned Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon—a true Napa Valley icon. With over a century of winemaking history, a cozy tasting room, and exciting renovations on the horizon, BV blends tradition with innovation for an unforgettable experience.

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Experience the magic of the season with holiday lights, festive concerts, seasonal workshops, and indulgent culinary events. From crafting wreaths to savoring fine wine, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

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