Business Notes: Chocolate company releases new flavor

Desperately Seeking Chocolate has released a new chocolate sauce this holiday season, called mocha latte fudge sauce. The Brookdale-based chocolate company sells four types of chocolate sauce, including original hot fudge, ginger-habañero fudge and mint fudge.
Jars of chocolate can be found at New Leaf Market, Whole Foods in Santa Cruz, Ben Lomond Market, Scotts Valley Market and online at www.dschocolate.com.
HR law discussed in Pasatiempo
The Northern California Human Resources Association will host a presentation called “Employment Law Briefing” at Peachwoods Restaurant in Pasatiempo on Tuesday, Jan. 12.
The association will cover the top legal issues facing human resources departments, including the latest on health care reform, the employee free choice act and new Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
The cost is $165 for nonmembers, or $30 for members of the NCHRA.
For information: nc***@nc***.org, 415-291-1992 or www.nchra.org.
Tree proceeds go to education
The Scotts Valley Educational Foundation Christmas tree lot completed another successful year with the help of many local businesses and organizations.
Wayne Schaffer donated the lot on Scotts Valley Drive; Mike Smith, Dene Bustichi and Eric Seib designed, provided supplies for and built the lot; and Alexander Electrical and Scott Stratford provided the lights.
The Scotts Valley Kiwanis loaned the tents and volunteered along with parents and student volunteers.
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