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Sierra Nevada Brewing Company

Thank you to Sierra Nevada Brewing Company for their generous support of The Chico Experience Week. For more information about the brewery, visit their website.

Jake Early Designs Chico Experience Week Series

Jake Early TCEW #1 Jake Early's (BA, Information and Communication Studies, 1994) design work and printmaking have earned him much notoriety. A California native, Early produces unique serigraphs on the printing press he designed and built in his Chico studio. His simple illustrative style, bold color palette, and strong depiction of place all resonate with collectors. Early's trademark is his use of metallic inks, created by mixing powdered metals into a clear ink base. These inks capture and reflect natural light, shifting the mood of each print as lighting conditions change.

Early is designing a series of five prints to celebrate The Chico Experience. In collaboration with Chico Paper Company he will donate a portion of the prints' sales to the Chico State Alumni Association. The second print will be unveiled during the 2nd Annual Chico Experience Week at Chico Paper Company on October 7, from 5–7:00 p.m. and Early will be in attendance to answer questions and meet fellow alumni and fans. (First print pictured above) Chico Paper Company is owned by alums Greg Strong (BA, Asian Studies, History, 1991) and Jana Donoho-Strong (BFA, Fine Arts, 1992).

Early's work includes the popular Chico Landmark series, Chico Street series, Bidwell Park Centennial series, Chico Seasons, Bidwell Presbyterian, the Santa Barbara series, and his work with Neil Young and "My Morning Jacket" on their 2008 concert imagery, Chico Sideways series, National Parks Service "Whiskey town" and his latest: California Highway 1 series.

In addition to his degree from CSU, Chico, Early also studied at the School of Fine Arts in Seville, Spain.

Chico Paper Co.

Chico Velo

We at Chico Velo think our town is pretty nice for cycling—we think some of the best in California. So nice that even our City Council has worked to make Chico the nation's most bike-friendly town by the year 2000 (we succeeded!).

The reasons for our town being so good for cycling are numerous. Located 90 miles due north of Sacramento, our town is nearly flat (the biggest hills are the freeway overpasses). But Chico is also nestled at the base of the foothills leading up to Mt. Lassen, so we get the best of both worlds when it comes to cycling—flats for commuting and easy rides, and challenging mountainous rides when desired (with plenty of logging roads within a short drive for mountain bikers).

For many years, Chico Velo was a group of loose knit riders until we officially formed in 1980. Our first century ride was in 1981 and about 100 riders showed up. Today, our Wildflower Century alone attracts over 3,800 riders and is still growing. The club boasts a full-time club coordinator and events planner to oversee the many century rides we offer and to watch out for cycling interests in our urban area.

Finally, we are very proud of our efforts between the club and the city to actively working towards the realistic goal of being awarded the nation's Most Bicycle Friendly City from Bicycling magazine by the year 2000 (which we did in 1997). Browse our web site for information about our century rides (you can download maps, information sheets and entry forms you can print out on your printer), or information about some nice local rides should you be new to Chico or visiting, and commuting info and other cycling resources. Please drop us a line if you have any questions or comments.

Sierra Oro Farm Trail

Welcome to California's newest farm trail where you can taste why we are as proud of what we farm as much as where we farm. The Sierra Oro Farm Trail highlights not only an enthusiasm for local agriculture but also an excitement to share it with your family.

The Sierra Oro Farm Trail is a non-profit association of farmers and business people in Butte County with a shared passion for agriculture and our community. So whether it is a romantic weekend getaway or a family adventure, join us in celebrating a lifestyle that creates a trail of memories.

Chico Artoberfest

Chico Artoberfest is a month-long festival of arts & culture featuring more than 130 exhibits, concerts, art fairs and more. Enjoy a pop & blues performance by Joan Osborne or the folk & bluegrass music of icon Gillian Welch or storytelling by NPR favorite Garrison Keillor to special events like the National Yo-Yo Championships and Open Studios Tour.

America's No. 10 Art Town has something for everyone— from beautiful natural landscapes to world-class performances, art and entertainment to some of the best beer (Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is located here) and sweets (Shubert's Ice Cream Parlor, purveyor of ice cream and candy since 1938 was one of four finalists in Good Morning America's "Best Scoops in America" contest). It's all here. It's affordable. It's all waiting. What are you waiting for? Your Stay-cation just got better!

Chico Economic Planning Corporation

CEPCO is a privately funded organization incorporated July 1, 1985, and is comprised of local business people working together to ensure Chico's economic strength and vitality.

The primary goal of CEPCO is to create new jobs and new wealth for the Chico community by aiding in the retention and expansion of existing businesses, providing local residents employment, and attracting new businesses to the area.

We believe that economic development is one of our most important community services, and a crucial function that provides the kind of boost that keeps our economy strong and allows us to maintain a high quality of life.

CEPCO works with other visionary business and community leaders, including the City of Chico, Greater Chico Chamber of Commerce, Butte Community College, CSU, Chico, Tri-County Economic Development Corporation, and Butte County Economic Development Corporation, to accomplish these goals.

The City of Chico

The City of Chico was founded in 1860 by General John Bidwell, and incorporated in 1872. With recent annexations, the City of Chico has grown to over a 33.14 square mile Charter city of 87, 713 with an urbanized, unincorporated area immediately adjacent to it making the total population of the Chico urban area 106,966 (as of January 1, 2009). Chico is located in the Northern Sacramento Valley of California approximately ninety miles north of Sacramento on 99E, in Butte County, east of Interstate 5.

Chico is known as a well-managed city that values quality infrastructure and services, and maintains a special sense of community and small-town living as it has developed into a vibrant regional center for business, recreation and cultural activities. There are also many recreational opportunities in and around Chico. Bidwell Park, one of the largest municipally owned parks in the nation (3,670 acres), is the focal point of the city's park system and offers numerous trails for biking, hiking and equestrian use.

The Downtown Chico Business Association

The Downtown Chico Business Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing and maintaining Downtown Chico as a vital and thriving retail and cultural center.

The Chico Chamber of Commerce

The Chico Chamber of Commerce is a business advocacy organization representing more than 900 area businesses. Our mission is to Foster a Climate in Which Business can Operate Profitably.

The Chico Chamber of Commerce has five core objectives: