Greetings!
Welcome to the Eastern Madera County Area News brought to you by the
Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce. We are pleased to present news from our members and the communities of Eastern Madera County.
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Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino Commits $35,000 to Yosemite International Jazz Festival
 The Oakhurst Chamber of Commerce is launching a new event, the Yosemite International Jazz Festival; that will become a major funding mechanism for the New Visitor's Center to be built in Oakhurst.
Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino has committed $35,000 in goods and services to the Yosemite International Jazz Festival; to support the launch of this project and show their support for the New Visitor's Center.
To learn more about the Yosemite International Jazz Festival, the Civic Circle Project, or the Civic Circle Project visit our website:
www.oakhurstchamber.com
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Help Us Help Local Events Recycle
The Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce would like to help local events do their part, recycling bottles and cans at community events. We are trying to raise $1500.00 to purchase this recycling Transporter and 20 Clear Stream Recycling Containers. These containers have been very successful at our events so far, but we need more of them. We would like to be in a position to offer them to be used at other local events. This is a great way for all of us to help do our part to reduce waste and educate our community about recycling. Please contact the Chamber office for more information or to offer help in purchasing this equipment. 559-683-7766
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Meet New People -
Join the Chamber Ambassadors
Would you like to build your business contacts? Would you like to help welcome others? Become an Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador.
Come see what being an Ambassadors all about, join us at
the next Ambassadors meeting: Tuesday, August 10th 12pm at Round Table Pizza
Vintage Chic Ribbon Cutting
Pictured left to right: Chris Baker, Digital Mirrors; Sue Graham, Oakhurst Giftworks; Sandra McCart, Vintage Chic; Trudy Shield, Vintage Chic; Rima Runtzel, Sierra Telephone; Rick Hlava, Valley Regional Insurance; Dawn Connelly, Yosemite Sierra Specialties.  |
Unraveled Ribbon Cutting
Pictured left to right: Dawn Connelly, Yosemite Sierra Specialties; Rick Hlava, Valley Regional Insurance; Sue Graham, Oakhurst Giftworks; Babette Lopez, Unraveled; Rima Runtzel, Sierra Telephone; Chris Baker, Digital Mirrors.
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Mountain Art & Garden Ribbon Cutting
Pictured left to right: Dawn Connelly, Yosemite Sierra Specialties; Rick Hlava, Valley Regional Insurance; Patty Abel, Mountain Art & Garden; Rima Runtzel, Sierra Telephone; Chris Baker, Digital Mirrors. |
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BENEFIT OF THE MONTH
Members Can Now Log On To The Chamber Website
Member Only Pages
-Log on to access our members only benefit pages.
Update Your Information
-Include store information, specials, hours, staff, etc.
You control your listing!
Calendar of Events
-Post your event on the number one online calendar in the mountains.
To receive your user name and password contact the Chamber office at 559-683-7766 or email jelizalde@oakhurstchamber.com |
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Chamber Mixer
 NEW BUSINESSES -
Mountain Art & Garden & Coyote Bail Bonds
40571 Hwy 41, Oakhurst
(the old 41 Trading Post across from the new 41 Trading Post)
August 12, 2010
5:30 - 7:00pm
Meet the Owners
Network with fellow businesspeople
FREE Raffle, be sure to bring your business cards
Hors d'oeuvres
No Host Bar
Open to the public
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Chamber Sponsors FREE E-Mail Marketing Classes
 August 19, 10am - 3pm
Yosemite
Gateway Restaurant
40530
Hwy 41, Oakhurst
Constant Contact is offering two small business workshops - "Best Practices
in Email Marketing" and "Getting Started with Constant Contact".
"Best Practices in Email Marketing" 10am - 12pm
"Getting Started with Constant Contact" 1pm - 3pm
Sign ups are required. Feel free to sign up for one or both.
Click here to sign up
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Women In Business Luncheon
 Thursday August 26, 2010
12pm - 1pm
Time For Tea
40282 Hwy 41 #11, Oakhurst
Networking Games
Tea Delight
includes assorted sandwiches, tea, scones, desert, tax & tip
Make your reservation today, visit Women In Business online
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Discover And Explore With Us Across Scenic Ireland
 March 15 - 23, 2011
Only $1849!
Stay at the Adare Manor, where guests have the opportunity to share Manor living in a new and exciting way.
Enjoy a Medieval Banquet at the Bunratty Castle
Explore the Cliffs of Moher, Rock of Cashel, Kilkenny Castle, Bunratty Folk Park, Dingle Peninsula and Galway
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Ads Are Selling Fast! Hurry And Call For Your Appointment Today
 The Oakhurst Area Chamber Will Publish New Community Map
The Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that sales
for its upcoming community map are now underway. The 7,000 maps are on target
to print next spring, and will be distributed in and around the Chamber service
area.
The full-color, glossy community map will feature a street-level community map
showing local points of interest.
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Central Valley Community Bancorp Reports Earnings Results For The Six Months And Quarter Ended June 30, 2010
 The Board of Directors of Central Valley Community Bancorp (Company) (NASDAQ: CVCY), the parent company of Central Valley Community Bank (Bank), reported today unaudited consolidated net income of $1,796,000, and diluted earnings per common share of $0.17 for the six months ended June 30, 2010, compared to $1,723,000 and $0.20 per diluted common share for the six months ended June 30, 2009.
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America's Got Talent Comes To Fresno
America's Got Talent, the hit television variety show is launching its first ever nationwide tour this fall, bringing the country's most dynamic and diverse entertainers to 25 cities. America's Got Talent spectacular live stage version will be hosted by Jerry Springer and features the Season 5 winner as well as other dynamic finalists and fan favorites from the hit show.
They are coming to Fresno October 3 at the William Saroyan Theatre
Click here to buy tickets
This ad is brought to you by the Madera Film Commission
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Bank of America Commits $10 Million to Spur Small Business
 Bank of America today announced it will provide $10 million in grants to nonprofit lenders, such as Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), to leverage funds from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for lending to small and rural businesses. The grants, for use as loan loss reserves, may unlock as much as $100 million in low-cost, long-term capital for small business microloans nationwide over the next 12 months.
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Oakhurst College Center Offers Extended Registration Hours
 August 16th marks the start of the Fall Semester. The Oakhurst College Center is extending its office hours to accommodate students registering for Fall classes. The center will be open from 8AM until 6PM Monday, August 9th through Thursday, August 12th. . On Friday, August 13th, the college center will be open from 8AM until 5PM. It will also be open on Saturday, August 14th from 9:00AM until 1:00PM.An academic counselor will be on-site to assist with your college planning. Counseling will be available:Read More>>
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Is your Non Profit Organization looking for new funding opportunities?
 A Special Presentation will be presented on Tuesday, Aug. 10th and hosted by Larry Headings.
If your NPO is seeking funding, join us:
WHERE:Community Room of Yosemite Bank
40061 Hwy 49, Oakhurst
WHEN: Tues., Aug 10th, from 3-4:45 pm
Contact: (via email only): ifixbacks@sti.net
Please put "funding" into subject line
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14th Annual Mountain Heritage Day
Yosemite High School Band were excellent in showing off their new uniforms in the 2009 Heritage Days Parade.  | "Everyone loves a parade" so join us at 10am as over 50 entries pass through downtown Oakhurst. After the parade everyone is invited to tour the Historic Village Site. See displays of woodcarving, quilt & candle making and watch the kids in their sluice box derby races. Throughout the day there will be music, wine tasting, and a Tri-Tip dinner that evening.
For information and applications call 559-683-6570 or visit us online at www.fresnoflatsmuseum.org
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| | Business of the Week
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Sierra Physical
Therapy
48677 Victoria Lane
Oakhurst, CA 93644
559-683-4444
Fax: 559-683-7503
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| | New Members
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Please join us in welcoming the following businesses to the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce
Mountain Art & Garden
Century 21 Ditton - Joyce Cortez
All About Bookkeeping Services
Burger King
Round Table Pizza
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| Renewing Members
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Congratulations to the following businesses. They benefit from
all of the many services the
Oakhurst Area Chamber
provides.
- Adrian Buca, DDS, Inc.
- Boys & Girls Club of Oakhurst
- Century 21 - Fred Martin
- Destiny Training Center
- DYI Properties
- Ferrellgas Co.
- Idea Print Work, Inc.
- Miller & Smith, CPA's
- Mountain Candies
- Nature's Leaf
- Oakhurst Cleaners
- Oakhurst Healthcare and Wellness Center
- Parrot AT&T Cellular
- Pines Resort and Conference Center
- Redwoods In Yosemite
- Shilo Inn
- Sierra Asset Management
- Sierra Estates Assisted Living
- Sierra Lanes
- Sierra Mountain Little League
- Sierra Senior Society, Inc.
- Suburban Propane
- Village Profile
- Yosemite Medical Supply
- Yosemite Trails Pack Station
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July Stats
| The Oakhurst Area Chamber is one of the most frequently dialed number in the area. Our website generates well over three million hits per year!
We provide a FREE place for our members to display their business cards and brochures in our busy lobby.
View stats to see just how busy we were in July:
Home Page Hits: 351,167
Business Member Referrals from Website: 19,646
# Emails Answered: 666
Relocation Requests: 4
# of Phone Calls Rcv'd: 860
# of Visitors: 270
# of Mailed Items Sent: 515
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Let Your Voice Be Heard!
Please take a moment to fill out our survey
Click here for our Civic Circle Grant - Public Outreach Survey |
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| Customer Appreciation | |  Our Thanks to:
OAKHURST OFFICE EQUIPMENT
for offering a great discount to Chamber members.
This was a great way to promote yourself.
THANK YOU!
Our Mission:
"Promote and support the economic vitality of our
local businesses, while honoring and preserving the unique lifestyles of our Mountain Communities." |
| Get Involved
Serve as a voice of the Chamber
Ambassadors
Welcome new businesses to our community.
Meetings are: 2nd Tuesday of the month, - 12pm
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Economic Development
Improving the economic conditions for business in our communities.
Meeting are: 3rd Friday of the month - 2pm
Strategic Planning
Planning for the financial heath and well being of the Chamber.
Meeting are: 3rd Wednesday of the month, Central Valley Community Bank - 3pm
Emergency Preparedness
Planning for our safety should dangerous conditions occur.
Meeting are: 2nd Thursday of the month, Sierra Ambulance - 7:30am
For more information Contact the Chamber office
559-683-7766
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| Did You Know?
| August is: What Will Be Your Legacy Month
What Will Your Legacy Be Month is a month for people to reflect on
their past and present actions and vow to make positive changes that will
affect generations. A good place to start is right here at home by getting
involved in your community. The Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce has many great
committees that are working on projects to improve Oakhurst as well as
volunteer opportunities.
Contact the Chamber office today to get involved
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Proud Sponsors of the Oakhurst Area Chamber
Gold Sponsors:  Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino
Silver Sponsors:
P.G.& E.
Donaghy Sales
Corporate Sponsors:
United Security Bank |
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