News from Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce

Town Hall-e 6-30 Nonprofit Organizations Look Out...THE IRS HAS YOU IN THEIR SIGHTS!!!
The IRS has made major changes in your annual filing requirements
YOU WILL BE AFFECTED!!!
Find out how to protect yourself.
A Free Community Seminar Presented by Miller & Smith, Certified Public Accountants And Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce.

Who should attend? All board members of Non-Profit Organizations.
You could be personally liable for fines and penalties
June 30, 6-8pm at the Oakhurst Community Center.

CHAMBER NEWS

	Chamber's 50th Anniversary 50 Cent Event - Honorary Mayor Finale
Chamber members promote your business for the low price of, you guessed it, 50 cents. For an application to reserve your spot click here

	OACC Looking For Friendly Faces
To learn how you can get involved, contact the Chamber office at 559-683-7766.

	Greece - Last Chance To Save
Our $100 discount has been extended to June 30th. If you are interested in going to Greece you still have time to save. This Life Time Trip to Greece is brought to you by: Chamber Discoveries on behalf of the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce. Chamber Discoveries specializes in full service, exiting, yet safe, excursions for Chambers of Commerce. CLICK HERE FOR PRICING AND INFORMATION

BUSINESS ADVOCACY

Is Your Company One Of The 'Best' Companies To Work For?

Register your company for participation and find out. Registration Deadline is June 26, 2009. Welcome to the "Best Companies to Work for in Central California" Web site. This exciting initiative is brought to you by The Business Journal. This survey and recognition program is dedicated to identifying and recognizing Central California's best employers! If you think your organization has what it takes to be honored on the fourth annual "Best Companies to Work for in Central California" list - or if you simply want to learn more about this project - we invite you to explore this Web site. Find out how>>>

	Small Business can Apply for ARC Loans Beginning June 15th
WASHINGTON - Starting June 15, SBA will begin accepting loans for a temporary new program called America's Recovery Capital (ARC). ARC loans of up to $35,000 are designed to provide a "bridge" for viable small businesses with immediate financial hardship - to keep their doors open until they get back on track. More>>>

	Chamber Compliance Bulletin
Cal OSHA's latest Harrassment and discrimination bulletin. Recognition and prevention. Did You Know? As a business owner, you need to know that under federal and most state laws, the employer will be held strictly liable for the acts of its supervisors and managers. This means that it is critical that the people you hire as managers/supervisors be trained in harassment prevention. More>>>

BUSINESS EDUCATION

Social Media 101 Getting Found Online

June 26, 2009 at 11:00 p.m.

What You Will Learn: Social media encompasses the cutting edge, revolutionary new Web 2.0 tools - Facebook, LinkedIn, Flickr, Twitter, FriendFeed, Delicious, Digg and so many more - but the real power is something deeper. Go beyond the hype and learn why social media is critical to the future success of any business. Get found by more potential customers, develop meaningful relationships with others in your industry, and position yourself as an expert in your field.

To register or read more>>>

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP

Member Benefit

Earn time and money with our new conference calling Confertel Logo

system. Key Features of the Program Include:
Members receive 300 FREE minutes of phone conference calling and a 14-day FREE TRIAL of web conferencing. Members also enjoy guaranteed savings.

You can use conference calling for your Board meetings, or business meetings. For further information click here>>> or contact Garrett Colbert direct at 866-930-4526. For discount and benefits inform him you are an Oakhurst Area Chamber member.

	MIXER POSTPONED
The June 25th mixer has been postponed by Golden Chain Theatre. We apologize for any inconvenience. Our next scheduled mixer is the Chamber's 50 Cent Event to be held on July 11th at the Oakhurst Community Park. For further information contact the Chamber office at 559-683-7766.

	SPCA Honorary Mayor Candidate Event

Is A Rollover In Your Future?

By Marilyn Rigg - State Farm� Agent
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Have you recently left one employer to begin working for another? Were you covered by an employer sponsored retirement plan, such as a 401(k)? If so, you may be wondering about the future of your account.In the event of a job change, there are many options available to you regarding your employer sponsored retirement account assets. The options you have will depend on the provisions of your former employer's plan. More>>>

	Boys & Girls Club Honorary Mayor Candidate Event

COMMUNITY NEWS

	Public Scoping Meeting Notice for the Crane Valley Dam Seismic Retrofit Project
YOU ARE INVITED to attend an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) scoping meeting to provide input to the environmental review of the Crane Valley Dam Seismic Retrofit Project. Crane Valley Dam is located on the North Fork of Willow Creek, about 40 miles northeast of Fresno in Madera County. More>>>

FREE Hazardous Waste Event

Saturday, June 20, 2009 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Items to include: Motor oil, oil filters, antifreeze, brake fluid, grease, battery, fluorescent lamps, tubes, mercury containing items, insect spray, weed killers, pool chemicals, pesticides, ammonia based cleaners, drain cleaners, deodorizers, aerosol cans, oven cleaners, spot removers, moth balls, batteries, wood preservatives, solvents, art supplies, paint, paint remover, photographic chemicals, electronics, needles & sharps.

NOT ACCEPTED: MEDICAL WASTE, RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, LARGE COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS.

Orphan Trophies Oakhurst Community Center

The Oakhurst Community Center is receiving a remodel. As part of the redesign, trophy cases are being removed from the front lobby. Some of the trophies are clearly labeled and we are contacting the organizations they belong to. This is a list of the trophies we are not sure of:

Atwater "1st Comic Entry" 1 Trophy
Blank - 2 Trophies
Forest Hill Fall Festival - 1 Ribbon
Grub Gulch Gardeners - 1 Plaque
Jaycees - 3 Trophies
Kerman Harvest Festival - 4 Trophies; 3 Ribbons
Klatter Band - 1 Trophy; 1 Certificate
Loggers Jamboree - 3 Trophies; 1 Ribbon
Madera Old Timers Parade - 1 Trophy
Mariposa Fair Parade - 3 Trophies; 1 Ribbon
Merced County Fair "Western Living" 1 Trophy
Oakhurst Community Association - 1 Certificate
Sierra Mountain Days - 6 Trophies; 6 Ribbons; 2 Plaques

If you think you or your organization is the rightful owner of one or more of these, please contact Chris Baker as soon as possible at 559-760-0279 or chrisbaker@digitalmirrors.com

By the end of July, unclaimed trophies will be recycled.

	Pandemic Update
"Today the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the Pandemic Alert Level from Phase 5 to Phase 6. This reflects the novel H1N1 Influenza A's (swine flu) geographic presence in more places around the world, but does not signify an increase in the flu's severity. More>>>

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