Ellie Cary

Ellie Cary has lived in the Sacramento Valley for 36 years, a native San Franciscan; she likes to say she has learned to bloom where she was planted. Ellie is a business owner, U.C. Master Gardener, works in pubic relations part-time and has co-hosted the radio program, “Garden Talk”.

Contributed Articles:

“To Resolve or Not…”

“Gardening on the Run”

Kate Doscher

Kate Doscher is the Editor for Yuba-Sutter Business and is the owner of California Interpersonal Skills and has been presenting seminars and workshops to government agencies and businesses in the areas of professionalism, customer service, critical communication and personal excellence, for more than twenty years.

Contributed Articles:

“Leadership Dynamics”

“Win the Battle Over the Fear of Public Speaking”

Debrah Collier

Debrah Collier, M.F.T.,
is a Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in Yuba City. She has B.A. degrees in Liberal Studies and Music, and holds a Master Degree in Counseling/Psychology from the University of San Francisco. She has been a stay-at-home mom, working mom, volunteer and business owner. She will be the first to tell you that every day life provides her the opportunity to “practice what she preaches.”

Contributed Articles:

“So Much Time, So Little to Do!?”

Kathy Dickinson

Kathy Dickinson and her husband, Bruce, own and operate PIP Printing and Marketing Services in Yuba City, California. They purchased the business in 2002 and have ranked in the franchise company’s Top 25 for the last 5 years and have been named Best of Yuba Sutter for the past 5 years. They and their staff of six employees provide printing, marketing and mailing services to small and medium-sized businesses throughout the Yuba Sutter Counties and beyond.

Contributed Articles:

“USPS Changes are Coming – What Does it Mean for Me?”

“Branding”

"Integrated Direct Marketing
A Marketing Tool That Works
to Market Your Business in Tough Times"

Kenneth L. Freeman

Kenneth L. Freeman is the Director of the Yuba Community College District Small Business Development Center. He holds a BA in Ag Business, an MS in Ag Economics and an MBA. He has taught classes in marketing, economics, entrepreneurship, accounting, computers and business classes in management.

Contributed Articles:

“Creating Customer Loyalty”

“How to Build a Successful Team”

Richard J. Doscher

Richard J. Doscher is a retired chief of police with thirty-six years in the law enforcement profession. He holds degrees in Administration of Justice, and a Master of Public Administration Degree from the University of San Francisco. He is an adjunct professor of ethics, professionalism, leadership and communication.

Contributed Articles:

“If it’s Lonely at the Top, Should I Bring a Book?”

“The 100% Factor”

Natalie Conrad

Natalie Conrad is a Productivity and Organization Consultant, Coach, Speaker, and Author. She is also the founder of Organized Habits, a premier productivity consulting firm, serving national and local clients in small business settings and entrepreneurial environments.  Her organizing expertise, administration and banking backgrounds give her a unique perspective on how to create your most productive office environment.  Natalie Conrad can be reached at
info@organizedhabits.com
or by going to
www.OrganizedHabits.com

Contributed Articles:

“Use that In-Box!”