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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Ballot Election Results will be Announced at the Membership Meeting and Benefit Dinner Tomorrow
This Thursday, November 4
Yosemite Gateway Restaurant
40530 Hwy 41, Oakhurst
(Next to the Best Western)
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Membership Meeting - 6pm
Dinner and Appreciation Ceremonies - 7pm
We had a run off this year for the open Board of Directors positions! Incoming President, Angelo Pizelo will announce the outcome of the election.
Membership Appreciation Awards, Fun Little Fact Awards, reports from the EMC Foundation, and the 2010 State of Chamber will also be part of this special evening. Please join us!
Make your reservation
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November Chamber Mixer
Wednesday, November 10
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Jack In The Box
40070 Hwy 49, Oakhurst
(corner of Hwy 49 & Junction Drive)
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Chamber Mixers are FREE and open to the public
~Meet and Greet
~Hors D'oeuvres
~Free Raffle
~No Host Bar
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Chamber Ambassadors - Welcoming New Businesses to Our Community
 | Macaulay Associates Ribbon Cutting
Pictured from Left to Right: Darrin Soukup, OACC; Ethne Austen, Aflac; Catherine McIntyre, Macaulay Associates; Doug Macaulay; Susan Macaulay; John Burton, 2010 Honorary Mayor; Dawn Connelly, Yosemite Sierra Specialties; Don DeBerdardi, Sierra Asset Management; Randy Papike, R. Papike Construction.
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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 Ambassador is all about, join us at the next Ambassadors meeting: Tuesday, Nov. 10th, location TBA.
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How to do Business with CalTrans and State Government Sponsored by: Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce, Central Valley SCORE and CalTrans
 State Government spends billions of dollars each year on contracts with California Businesses. Including contracts for: office supplies, cleaning services and supplies, computer equipment, software, training, services, construction, uniforms, car repair, car maintenance, etc.
This seminar covers:
1. Registering your business with eProcurement. This allows suppliers to upload bid/proposals in responses to applications online solicitations. There is NO FEE to register.
2. Becoming a Certified Small Business (SB), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVEB). The Governor's Executive Order S-02 requires state agencies to award 25% of their annual contracting dollars to certified SB's and 3% to DVEB's.
3. Accessing the California State Contractors Register (CSCR) which connects you to government solicitations providing any easy-to-use, on line publication.
Date: November 9th, Session #1, 10am to 11:30 "Become Certified" Date: November 16th, Session #2, 10am to 11:30am "Marketing your Business to State Agencies. *must attend session #1 or have their "suppliers number" for this session. Location: Yosemite Gateway Restaurant
40530 Hwy 41, Oakhurst (next to Best Western)
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The Yosemite Chapter of the Women's Council of REALTORS presents: Shopportunity!
 An opportunity to do your holiday shopping on the mountain and keep your tax dollars in the community
FREE admission
November 20th, 2010
Oakhurst Community Center
10am - 4pm
New Items!
Linens, Candles, Jewelry, Home Decor, Baked Goods, Handbags, Childrens Books & More!
Grab your girlfriend and your hubby's credit card for a fun day of shopping!
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Paradise Springs - Exciting News!
 1. Paradise will be open year round now...yippee! Paradise is an amazing place to go for private family fun or a romantic winter wonderland escape.
2. Paradise is now offering onsite catering. We can do retreats, holiday parties, friends getaway, weddings, whatever is needed....we can cater breakfast, lunch, appetizers, dinner, holidays....you name it.
3. Paradise is offering amazing Winter Rates....wow, the owners have really stepped up on the rate decreases for winter business...
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Central Valley Community Bank
"Our Business Is Helping You Succeed"
 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 30-year track record of
strength, security and unchanging values to work for
your business today.
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Governor's Conference
 In the wake of new federal legislation designed to support small business growth and the success of the Governor's Conference on Small Business and Entrepreneurship earlier this year, Fresno area companies will be trained on pursuing new selling opportunities to public agencies and major corporations. A full day free workshop sponsored by the Small Business Development Centers in cooperation with the Governor's Office on Economic Development will bring some 300 entrepreneurs together with federal and state officials and private sector leaders.
On November 10, 2010, check-in will begin at 8 a.m. at the Radisson Hotel, 2233 Ventura St. Fresno, CA 93721 with coffee and networking. The full day's free program and lunch begins at 9 a.m.
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Yosemite National Park To Waive Fees For Veteran's Day
 In celebration of Veterans Day, Yosemite National Park, and all other National Park sites across the country, will offer free admission Thursday, November 11, 2010 for all visitors in honor of current members and retired members of the United States armed forces and their families. Free admission is being observed by all public lands managed by the Department
of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture.
This fee free day has been observed since 2006. Waiving entrance fee waivers to all public lands on Veterans Day is one way to show appreciate for the millions of men and women who fight to keep America's public lands accessible to all Americans.
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Boys & Girls Club of Oakhurst - "It Just Takes One" Campaign
 Boys & Girls Club of Oakhurst kicked off its annual "It Just Takes One" campaign with a wine and cheese reception hosted by River Creek Golf Course on October 13th. The campaign will raise funds for the Club's after-school programs and services for youth, ages 6-18. Scheduled to run through November 11th, the campaign seeks donations primarily from individuals.
Each Board Member has formed a campaign team and the teams will compete to see who can raise the most funds, or obtain the most recurring pledges, during the four week drive. Each team has a 5 foot thermometer that will be displayed at various locations during the campaign and colored in as funds are raised. A cumulative thermometer will be created and posted on the exterior of Central Valley Community Bank facing Hwy 41.
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Changes That May Effect Your Bottom Line
 Effective January 3, 2011, UPS Daily Rates will increase as follows: UPS Ground services will increase a net 4.9% through a combination of a 5.9% increase in rates and a 1% reduction in the UPS Ground fuel surcharge; UPS Air and International services will increase a net 4.9% through a combination of a 6.9% increase in rates and a 2% reduction in the UPS Air and International services fuel surcharge.*
Even with this change, Daily Rates for UPS Next Day AirŪ remain up to 6% lower than our largest U.S. private competitor for similar services.
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Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
 Sunday November 7th
7:30am - 11:00am
Oakhurst Community Center
39800 Rd 425B, Oakhurst
Adults $5
Children 12 and under $3
Children under 5 FREE
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Sign Authority - For Sale
 We are moving out of the area so it is PRICED TO SELL!
We design and print banners, all types of signs, magnetic's, vehicle lettering, decals, sandwich boards, business cards, embroidery and screen printing.
All equipment, materials, customer list, AND training included in price of shop.
View our website at www.SignAuthority.biz
559-642-6190
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Christmas At Fresno Flats
 December 5, 2010
11:00am - 4:00pm
Fresno Flats Historical Park
40011 Indian Springs Rd, Oakhurst
Father Christmas will be there forthe children and the young in heart. Enjoy a soup tasting with corn bread, Russian tea with Christmas cookies, a bake sale, pony rides and a Christmas music sing-a-long. Docents will be available for tours of this historic site, and the best gift shop will be open to simplify your Christmas list.
Join the families of Oakhurst for this Merry Christmas Festival.
For more information call: 559-683-6570.
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DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite Inc.
6771 North Palm Avenue
Fresno, CA 93704
Phone: 559-253-5616
Fax: 559-454-0942
www.yosemitepark.com
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| | New Members | Please join us in welcoming the following businesses to the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce
 | | Wells Fargo - Oakhurst |
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| Renewing Members
| Congratulations to the following businesses. They benefit from
all of the many services the
Oakhurst Area Chamber
provides.
- Dave Wolin, Inc.
- Emerson Institute/Positive Living Center
- First Church of Christ, Scientist
- Friends of the Oakhurst Branch Library
- H & R Block
- Hinds Hospice
- Jamison & Chappel, Attorneys At Law
- King Vintage Museum
- Martignoni Glass
- North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians
- Oakhurst Community Concert Band
- EMC S.P.C.A.
- Tommie Underwood
- Wild Wonderful Treasures Thrift Shop
- Your Travel Agent
- Pines Resort and Conference Center
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October 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 October:
Home Page Hits: 313,314
Business Member Referrals from Website: 15,789
# Emails Answered: 754
# Relocation Requests: 2
# Phone Calls Rcv'd: 938
# Visitors: 294
# Pieces of Mail Sent: 850
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Get Involved
Serve as a voice of the Chamber
Ambassadors
Welcome new businesses to our community.
Meetings are: 2nd Tuesday of the month, - 12pm
| 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?
| Members get a FREE listing on the Chamber Website
This is a free benefit that brings additional awareness and professionalism to your business.
National statistics prove people are more inclined to shop at businesses that are members of a local Chamber. Our website receives approximately 300,000 hits a month.
In addition to a free listing you can also include your store hours, services provided, sales, events and more! For further information contact the Chamber office. |
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Proud Sponsors of the Oakhurst Area Chamber
Gold Sponsors:  Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino Sierra Tel Family of Companies
Silver Sponsors:
P.G.& E.
Donaghy Sales
Corporate Sponsors:
United Security Bank
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