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41281 Hwy 49
P O Box 558
Oakhurst, CA 93644 559-760-3261 |
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| Thank You To The Following Members For Joining The Chamber |
Darlene Kelly
Ol' Kettle Restaurant
Sierra Senior Society
Sierra Plumbing |
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Ol' Kettle Restaurant |
 Bob & Ruth Hillyard
40650 Hwy 41
Oakhurst, CA 93644 559-683-7505 |
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| Sierra Senior Society |
Gerald Ongman
49111 Cinder Lane
Oakhurst, CA 93644 559-683-3811 |
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Newsletter Articles
Twice a month the Chamber publishes an electronic newsletter. As a member you can submit an article about your business as often as once a month for publication.
There are many reasons to submit an article. Do you have a big announcement? Has anyone received an award or promotion? Are you expanding or providing new services? Use our enews. In celebration of our 50th Anniversary all ads are now 50% off.
Chamber membership; It pays!!! |
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Thank You To The Following Businesses For Renewing Your Membership
Century 21 Ditton-John Bortz
Chocolate Soup
D's Wash & Dry
Mary Lou Finley
Guarantee Real Estate-Anne Jeannette Rankin
Hisco
Notary Public
Rebecca Crise
One Stop Office Products
Pacific Pectin
REO Properties
Service Organization of the Sierras
Sierra D.J.
Sierra Pines Church
Sugar Pine
Christian Camp
Supervisor Tom Wheeler
Usana Health Sciences
Village Corner
Village Profile
Vision Academy of the Arts
Western Sierra Nursery
Zoom Imaging Solutions | |
Chamber Statistics
March 2008 |
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Average Daily Hits - 10,946
Average Page Views per Visit - 5.92
Average Hits per Visit - 19.04
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Telephone Calls - 717
Office Visitors - 270
E-Mails - 373
Mail - 361 |
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Please tell your customers how much you appreciate them for their business.
To all of our members, thank you for your continued support. We are your business partner and we are here to serve you. |
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Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce Partners with Constant Contact® to Help You Grow Your Business with Email Marketing |
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Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Constant Contact®.
Because you are a member of Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce, you qualify for a special discount. If you prepay for six months, you receive a 20% discount. Prepay for a year and save 25%! There's no better time to try email marketing.
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Support the earth, go green, save money, save gas, support each other...
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Map and Companion Guide |
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We are always proud to present the Map and Companion Guide to our customers, visitors, and friends. They are top quality, beautifully done, and a very professional representation of our community (ies?) and our Chamber of Commerce.
Sherry Colgate - Sierra Telephone | |
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Town Hall Meeting - Open To The Public |
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Hosted By Supervisor Tom Wheeler
 Tuesday, April 28th 6-8 p.m. Oakhurst Community Center, 39800 Road 425B, Oakhurst
Topics of Discussion:
*Update on Oakhurst Area Projects *General Discussion on District 5 Issues
* Update on Local Clean-Up Efforts
*Presentation on Vulcan Materials Rock Quarry Project
For further information contact Supervisor Wheeler at 559-662-6050
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Women In Business |
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Hosted at Ol' Kettle Restaurant
40650 Highway 41 (in front of Shilo Inn)
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Home & Garden Show - BBQ Competition |
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Maximum Impact Simulcast - Leadership That Inspires - 50% Sold Out - Get Your Tickets NOW!!! |
Friday, May 8th at Sierra Pines Church. $50 per person. Tickets available at the Chamber office.
Leadership that inspires. Simulcast with presentations from: Tony Blair, Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom John C. Maxwell, Best selling author, speaker, and leadership thought leader Al Weiss, President of Worldwide Operations for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Jack Nicklaus, Winner of a record 18 major golf championships and voted Sports Illustrated's Individual Male Athlete of the Century and many others. For registration or further information click here>>> |
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MIXER - Idle Hour Winery |
Thursday, April 23, 2009 * 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Idle Hour Winery, 41139 Highway 41, Oakhurst (At Queen's Inn By The River)
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Karen Gordon Mills Confirmed By Senate as SBA Administrator |
 WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate today confirmed by unanimous consent President Barack Obama's nomination of Karen Gordon Mills as the 23rd Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. "Small business is the backbone of the American economy," Mills said upon her confirmation. "The SBA has a vital role to play in supporting our nation's small businesses so that they can be the key driver in getting our economy moving again. I look forward to leading this critical agency at this important time. Read More>>> |
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California Winner Heads to Washington for National Small Business of the Year Award |
 WASHINGTON - Top entrepreneurs from each state, including Robert and Cheryl Armstrong, owners of NutriLawn, Inc., in Chico, will soon head to the nation's capital to compete for the honor of National Small Business Person of the Year during the U.S. Small Business Administration's National Small Business Week celebration, May 17-23, 2009. NutriLawn is a "green" company, using the most advanced technology of both chemical and organic gardening to create a custom-designed program for landscaping. This year, Small Business Week will be a three-day event in Washington, D.C., taking place at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Events can be viewed virtually through SBA's free, live webcasting, which will be accessible at http://www.nationalsmallbusinessweek.com/. Read More>>> |
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Recovery Act Gives SBA Tools to Boost Small Businesses |
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By Carlos G. Mendoza, Fresno SBA District Director
The Obama Administration is determined to employ the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Small Business Administration to make a big dent in the small business credit crunch. The goal for SBA is jump-starting job creation, re-starting lending, and promoting investment in small businesses. Read More>>> |
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S.C.O.R.E. Can Help Small Business Owners |
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California State Board of Equalization Many Businesses Owe "Use Tax" - Do You? |
 Do You Owe Use Tax?
If you buy any of your materials, supplies, or equipment from businesses outside California who do not charge California sales or use tax, then you are directly responsible for paying the use tax to the BOE. Publication 123, How to Identify California Use Tax Due, explains how to examine your records to determine whether use tax is due on your purchases from out-of-state businesses. Read More>>> |
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e-Marketing Webinar - Get The Most From Your Website Redesign |
 Final webinar date is Friday, April 24th. The beginning webinar was November 21, 2008, the series meets monthly and features the latest techniques to boost sales through online marketing initiatives. Webinar presentations last an hour, followed by a live Q & A session where members can quiz subject-matter experts on each topic. Presentations feature nationally recognized industry experts, who both inform and entertain the participants on these leading-edge (got-toknow) topics. To register or for more information click here>>> |
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Central Valley Community Bank |
A solid banking relationship is vital to your business when considering a commercial loan. You need a bank you can grow with for the long haul... with strength, stability and the lending expertise you can depend on to help your enterprise succeed. At Central Valley Community Bank, you'll find professionals who are advocates for your business, who know our marketplace and can quickly solve your financial challenges. Put our 29-year track record of strength, security and unchanging values to work for your business today.
$7,000,000 Agricultural Loan Production Line, Fresno, CA
$2,400,000 Construction Loan 18,400 Sq. Ft. Retail Store
Prather, CA
$3,000,000 Business Line of Credit Fresno, CA
$450,000 Construction Loan Custom Home, Fresno, CA
Take advantage of our expertise for all your business lending needs. Call Gary Quisenberry at (559) 298-1775. |
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Collectible Book Sale |
For further information contact 658-5639 or 683-3562. |
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Anatomy of an Auto Policy |
By: Marilyn Rigg
State Farm® agent
 Picture this scenario: A woman leaves her car securely locked and safely parked on a quiet side street. But the unexpected happens. When she returns, her car is severely damaged.
This scenario has a happy ending. After the initial shock, she calls her insurance agent. The agent guides the woman through the claim process and explains that her car policy's collision coverage will pay the cost, after the deductible is met, to repair her car. More>>> |
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Donna Dozier - Tangles Salon
Look Great Even When Times Are Bad |
To schedule your appointment contact Donna at 559-676-5217
or 559-683-7177. |
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BODYCENTRE Wellness Spa |
 Announces Cardiovascular Presentations and Screenings. Most people never know the "actual" condition of their cardiovascular system, until symptoms of high blood pressure, shortness of breath, and worse, stroke or heart attack occur. All It Takes Is 3 Minutes - To Find Out Your Arterial Condition To find out more>>> |
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Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast |
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One Stop Office Furniture Blowout |
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For further information contact 209-966-3663. |
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Boys & Girls Club - Be Green Earth Day |
 The Boys & Girls Club of Oakhurst is teaming up with Nickelodeon for The Big Green Help, a program for kids to celebrate Earth Day, April 22nd.
Our Club is planting a garden and having a recycle-a-thon during the entire month of April. Please bring your recyclables (glass bottles, plastic, aluminum) to the Boys & Girls Club located behind OES off School Road. All of the $$$ we raise will fund our garden project. Hours or operation are 2:00-6:30 Mon-Fri. If you have a large load or would like to drop off when we are not open, please call 559-642-4200.
Liz Wares for Honorary Mayor is representing The Boys & Girls Club. Please keep your eyes open for upcoming fundraising events. |
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Elegant Auction - Only 10 Days |
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Artwork by Paul Henry Abram
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Veteran's Memorial Weekend Breakfast |
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Boy Scout Rummage Sale |
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Boy Scout Rummage Sale will be held at the Sears parking lot on Saturday, May 09 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Donations may be dropped off at Sears during the week of May 4th through the 8th. |
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Pitman Awards Dinner |
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