OACC 50th Anniversary LogoOakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
 
              May 6, 2009
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In This Issue
Buy Local Posters & Window Clings
NEW EVENT
Maximum Impact Simulcast
Women In Business
LinkedIn
OCAC Needs You
Nat'l Small Business Week
Social Security Training
SBA Free Workshop
Member Benefit
MIXER
Chukchansi Gold Wins
Being Green Show
PG&E Call Before You Dig
B&G Club - Liz Wares
Aflac Insurance
Central Valley Comm Bank
Sierra Lions Club
Water Conservation
Rummage Sale
Winter Tourism Study
Arts, Cultural, Tourism Workshop

Calendar of Events 

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Business Of The Week
The Spotlight Is On
Images by Rikki Alley
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41213 Hwy 41 - Studio 41
Oakhurst, CA 93644
209-617-5095
New Members
Thank You To The Following Members For Joining The Chamber  
Donna Dozier
Tangles Salon 
 
Gold Country Bottle Water
 
Oakhurst Boark & Care for the Elderly
 
Oakhurst Sierra Sunrise Rotary
 
Parrot AT&T Cellular
 
Sugar Pine Take & Bake Pizza
New Member 
Donna Dozier
Tangles Salon 
New Member Donna Dozier Tangles
 40278 Stagecoach Rd 425A (between Subway & Crab Cakes Restaurant)
Oakhurst, CA 93644
559-676-5217
New Member
Gold Country
Bottled Water
 New Member Gold Country Bottled Water
Stephen Miller
40212 Enterprise Dr
Oakhurst, CA 93644
559-683-5406
New Member
Oakhurst Board & Care for the Elderly
New Member Oakhurst Bd & Care
Melody Cook
41456 Pamela Place
Oakhurst, CA 93644
559-683-3605
New Member
Parrot AT&T Cellular
New Member - Parrott AT&T
Mgr. Becher Marr
40208 Hwy 41
Oakhurst, CA 93644
559-642-4321
New Member
Sugar Pine
Take & Bake Pizza
 New Member Take & Bake
Robby & Cinnamon Fleener
40359 Hwy 41
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(Next to Hi Tech)
559-642-4642 

Thank You To The Following Businesses For Renewing Your Membership

Above The Fog Marketing
 
Apple Tree Inn
 
Bear Paw Quilts
 
Big Creek Inn
 
Chicago Title Company
 
Custom Design
 
Directory Publishing Solutions
 
DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, Inc.
 
El Cid Mexican Cuisine
 
Falcon Private Security
 
Fitness Zone
 
J. Conley Plumbing
 
Jones & Snyder Surveying
 
Mariposa Portable Sanitation
 
Miller's Mountain Sports & Apparel
 
Oakhurst Cleaners
 
Oakhurst Computers
 
Pak & Page
 
San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation Oakhurst
 
Sierra Lions Club
 
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Chamber Statistics
April 2009
 Website
Total Page Views- 113,463
 Total Hits - 349,440
Average Daily Hits - 11,648
Average Page Views per Visit - 5.95
Average Hits per Visit - 18.31
 
Office
Telephone Calls - 797
Office Visitors - 345
E-Mails - 630
Mail - 723
Thursday is Customer Appreciation Day
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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. 
Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce
Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce Partners with Constant Contact® to Help You Grow Your Business with Email Marketing

MIXER - The Rental Network

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.
To sign up or for more information click here 
SHOP LOCALLY
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Support the earth, go green, save money, save gas, support each other...
SHOP LOCALLY
It matters.
MIXER - Idle Hour Winery
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Goodie Bag
Thank You
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To all who have donated items to the goodie bags, thank you. In the month of April we gave away 850 bags to different groups visiting Oakhurst. All of these groups have brought people up from different areas. This is a great way to showcase our community as well as a chance to advertise your business.  It pleases us to know that you find value in your membership benefits.
In Remembrance Of
In Memory Of
I just want to acknowledge the passing of Anne Forseth.
She volunteered for many years at the Oakhurst Branch Library and was married to Rod Forseth of the Oakhurst  H & R Block.
Anne and Rod have many friends and associates in the area. A memorial service at the Library is being planned.
Thanks,
Mary Caldwell
H & R Block
 
TOP NEWS STORY
BUY LOCAL POSTERS & WINDOW CLINGS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
oacc logo greenAbout the Buy Local Campaign
Buy Local is an 18-month campaign within the Central Valley region. Its goal is to raise awareness and to educate consumers of the importance of buying from shops within their own neighborhood, whether it is national chain or a locally-owned shop. More>>>
CHAMBER NEWS
Exciting New Show Coming to Oakhurst Next Weekend!!!
H&G pictureMay 16 - 17 is a very busy weekend, but you will want to make sure you make time for the NEW Home and Garden Show in the Beautiful Oakhurst Community Park. From Home and Garden displays to the Children's Inflatable Ride Park, there is truly something for everyone! Clean up your garage and office, Go Green, and Help our Environment by participating in the Home and Garden recycling programs. More>>>
World Leaders Open A Channel To Oakhurst Area
maximum impact simulcast
Leadership experts from around the world will digitally converge on a Mountain Area church Friday, May 8th.

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and golf legend Jack Nicklaus are just two of the 10 leadership experts who will make live presentations, via simulcast, in an all-day seminar to be held at Sierra Pines Church on Highway 49 just 2.5 mles from Oakhurst.  More Information>>>
Women In Business - You Asked - We Responded 
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El Cid Mexican Cuisine, 41939 Hwy 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
 
Meal includes one item combo, rice, beans, non alcoholic beverage, tax & tip
$12 members - $15 non members 
LinkedIn Groups - Invitation
LinkedIn LogoGroup: Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce
Subject: Announcement from Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce
A separate Oakhurst Area Chamber group has been created. You can now use Linked In as a (free) way to share information about your business. Let us know about special buys, hours, events, anniversaries, etc. You can also use Linked In to build your network of advertising partners and find other local good and services.

Join now. This Free tool, brought to you by the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce - Your Business Partner
click here
POLITICAL ADVOCACY
Madera County Needs You!!!
madera county logoOCAC (Oakhurst Community Advisory Counsel), a Madera County appointed oversight counsel that represents growth and development in Eastern Madera County, is looking for counsel members.  If you are interested in applying, county applications are available at the Chamber office - 559-683-7766 or through Supervisor Tom Wheeler - 559-675-7700.  Although this is a county appointed position, it is a non paid appointment.
BUSINESS ADVOCACY
National Small Business Week 2009 - Save the Date May 17-19
SBA New LogoWASHINGTON - The nation's top entrepreneurs will be hailed at the U.S. Small Business Administration's National Small Business Week events May 17-19, in Washington, D.C., marking the 56th anniversary of the agency, and the 46th annual proclamation of National Small Business Week. More>>>
BUSINESS EDUCATION
Social Security Pre-Retirement Training Session
Social Security Admin LogoWhy wait in line? We'll show you how easy it is to conduct your business with Social Security from the comfort of your own home!
 
The Fresno SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE will offer a  PRE-RETIREMENT & INTERNET SERVICES TRAINING SESSION to your community.
SATURDAY, May 30th at the Oakhurst Branch Library
49044 Civic Circle ,Oakhurst CA from 9:00AM-10:30AM
Please join us for this informational event & bring your questions! 
SBA Loan & Government Workshop 
In the Lending Workshop, you will learn about small loans for the  home-SBA New Logobased businesses all the way to multi-million dollar real estate and manufacturing transactions.  In the Contracting Workshop, an SBA representative will discuss how to sell to the Federal Government, the world's biggest purchaser of goods and services. 
Thursday, May 14, 2009
U. S. Small Business Administration, 2719 N. Air Fresno Drive, Suite 200, Fresno, California 93727

Registration - 8:45 am to 9:00 am
Lending Workshop - 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Break for Networking - 10:30 am to 10:45 am
Contracting Workshop - 10:45 am to 11:45 am
 
Reservations are required as seating is limited.  To make a reservation, contact William Hori at (559) 487-5791 or at william.hori@sba.gov.
CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP
Member Benefit of the Month
member benefitFull Color Logo on Your Listing.  Chamber web site listings bring customers right to you, and now you can stand out from the crowd.  Bring even more potential customers to your business with the opportunity to put your business logo or photograph on your listing.
 
The Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce web site receives over 300,000 hits a month!  With all of this traffic, it is important for your business to be listed.  The potential for your business growth is significant due to our extremely high visibility.  Check out the Central Valley Community Bank listing on our web site and see how you automatically stop scrolling when you see an image!
 
Simply email your logo or photo to us at: chamber@sti.net. Let us know it is for your listing on the Chamber web site.  We will take care of the rest. 
 
To celebrate our 50th Anniversary;  Logos on Your Listing are half price for 2009. 
MIXER - Honorary Mayor Candidates
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Thursday, May 7th at 5:30 p.m.
Sierra Star Parking Lot 
49165 Crane Valley Rd (Rd 426), Oakhurst
 
Hosted by Honorary Mayor candidates Chris Baker - Sierra Lions Club; and Alan King - Wild Wonderful's King Vintage Museum
Music performance by Barney Berrier & Lemar Leathers
Meet and greet with the candidates. 
 
For further information click here
You Spoke. They Listened. We Won! Chukchansi Gold
Chukchansi Gold LogoCoarsegold, CA - With beautiful views of the Sierra Nevada foothills, luxurious hotel rooms and suites, and casual and fine dining, the Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino is much more than a casino. And, you don't have to just take our word for it.

Chukchansi has been awarded the No. 1 pick for The People's Choice Award four times since opening five years ago. Just a short, scenic drive north from Fresno on Highway 41, Chukchansi offers visitors a day trip or a vacation destination with gaming, entertainment and sightseeing.  More>>>
Being Green Show
timberline gallery logoTimberline Gallery invites you to come and see our 'Being Green' show.  The show opens Monday April 6th, with  our second reception on May 9th, from 11am - 5pm. 
 
 Please join us at Gallery Row and vote for your favorite "Green" art. Meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments.  Happy Spring!
PG&E Says 'Call Before You Dig'
PG&E LogoSan Francisco, Calif.- April is safe digging month, and for local businesses that are planning construction projects this spring, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) reminds them to always call 811 before digging. Whether it's planting a tree, installing a sprinkler system or building a structure, business owners need to know where gas and electric lines lay underground.  More>>>
Liz Ware - Boys & Girls Club
Honorary Mayor Candidate Fundraiser
Liz Ware Fund Raiser
For further information contact lizw@stcg.net

Aflac Insurance
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*For everyone who wants peace of mind, knowing they've
prepared for whatever life may bring, we've got you.
*For everyone who wants to go to work knowing
their families are protected, we've got you.
*For every worker who wants more security to help
protect their paycheck, we've got you.
*When an injury or illness strikes, and people are
full of uncertainty, we've got you.
*Aflac puts cash in your wallet to help keep a roof over
your head and food on your table.
*When the need is the greatest, we've got you. 
This is Aflac's founding promise. 
This is Aflac's constant commitment.
*It's a simple thought.  An inspiring notion.  An ongoing pledge. 
We've got you under our wing.
 
For further information contact:
Ethne Austen - CA Lic #0G05928
Independent Agent representing Aflac
PO Box 804, Oakhurst CA 93644
559-930-2839 www.aflac.com
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Central Valley Community Bank
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A solid banking relationship is vital to your business when considering a commerical loan.  You need a bank you can grow with for the long haul - with strength, stability and the landing 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 finalcial challenges.  Put our 29-year trach record of strength, security, and unchanging values to work for your business today.  Take Take advantage of our expertise for all your business lending. Call Gary Quisenberry at 559-298-1775.
 
Business loans Recently Approved:
$7,000,000 Agriculture Loan
$2,400,000 Construction Loan
$3,000,000 Business Line of Credit
$450,000 Construction Loan
 
Central Valley Community BankCentral Valley Community Bank
Oakhurst Office 559-642-2265
40266 Junction Drive
Oakhurst, CA 93644
The Best Kept Secret In Oakhurst
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The Lions have faithfully served in our mountain community for almost 50 years. In fact,  we celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2010! Lions are your neighbors and colleagues throughout the community and you have probably known them your whole life but may not have known they were Lions.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Statewide Consumer Water Conservation Program Launched
Save Our Water LogoToday the new "Save Our Water" public education program was launched at a Capitol press conference in Sacramento. The program is a partnership formed between the Association of California Water Agencies and the Department of Water Resources as an answer to Governor Schwarzenegger's state of emergency proclamation in February. More>>>
Boy Scout Rummage Sale
Boy Scout Rummage Sale 
National Park Service Reports Winter Tourism Study at Yosemite National Park
Nat'l Park Svc LogoThe report describes the results of a visitor study at Yosemite National Park during February 2-10, 2008. A total of 938 questionnaires were distributed to visitor groups. Of those, 563 questionnaires were returned, resulting in a 60% response rate. The study is very detailed and informative. There is much we can learn about our winter visitor.  More>>>
Arts, Cultural Heritage & Tourism Workshop
Madera County
artsMay 21, 2009 - Evergreen Conference Center, Oakhurst, CA
 
Why Cultural & Heritage Tourism?
The National Trust's definition of cultural heritage tourism is "traveling to experience the places and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present. It includes historic, cultural and natural resources."  Linking tourism with arts, culture and heritage can do more for local economies than promoting them separately. When arts, culture & heritage tourism development is done right, it helps to protect natural and cultural treasures and improves the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.
 
Who Should Attend?
Tourism Professionals, Destination Management Organizations & Chambers of Commerce, Lodging, Wineries & Restaurants, Tour Operators & Guides, City and County Government, Arts Organizations, Historical Societies & Museums and others interested in making their community a tourism destination.
Attendees will participate in a collaborative process designed to stimulate the creation of an action plan for Cultural & Heritage Tourism in our communities.
 
For further information contact the Chamber office at 559-683-7766.

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