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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.
Awards
Now Accepting Nominations For Man, Woman And Business Of The Year

Man, Woman and Business of the Year is the Oakhurst Area Chamber's way of recognizing the selfless donations of time and energy given to our community.

 

We need your help. Do you know of an outstanding man, woman or business? We are looking for recommendations of the most deserving individuals and business for these prestigious awards. The Man, Woman and Business of the Year Awards are presented every year at the Chamber Installation Dinner which will be held at The Golden Chain Theatre on Friday January 21st, 2011.

 

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Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce Cordially Invites You To Attend the Planning Conference

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Monday December 6, 2010
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Yosemite Gateway Restaurant
40530 Hwy 41, Oakhurst
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Establishing goals for 2011 and beyond.
Community Leaders annual meeting to discuss community and chamber issues, events and activities.

Your input is vital to the success of your Chamber and your Community!

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Oakhurst Area Chamber EDC Luncheon

Assembly Person Kristin Olsen

Wednesday Dec. 15
11:30 - 1:00pm
Sierra Sky Ranch

50552 Rd 632
 

Our new Assembly person, Kristin Olsen, will speak at the first Oakhurst Area Chamber Economic Development luncheon on December 15th at Sierra Sky Ranch.

Kristen reports to Sacramento January and as we all know she has her work cut out for her. Kristen will share with us her major concerns for our district, what we can do to help, and her goals and tactics for taking on Sacramento on our behalf.

Seating is limited, so please make your reservation as soon as possible for the EDC luncheon with keynote Speaker, Kristin Olsen, on Wednesday December 15th, 2010, from 11:30 - 1:00 at Sierra Sky Ranch. Lunch is $20.00 per person.

 

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Women In Business Holiday Luncheon

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Thursday, Dec 16
12:00 - 1:30 pm
Sierra Sky Ranch
50552 Rd 632, Oakhurst
 
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Come decorate gingerbread cookies with us while we listen to Christmas music performed by The Yosemite String Academy.

Lunch is a buffet

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Chamber Ambassadors - Welcoming New Businesses to Our Community

Cornerstone Counceling Ribbon Cutting
Cornerstone Counceling Ribbon Cutting
Pictured Left to Right: Shawna Petrushkin, Ameriprise Financial; Darin Soukup, Oakhurst Area Chamber; John Burton, 2010 Honorary Mayor; Sue Graham, Oakhurst Giftworks; Greg Thomas, Jolinda Thomas, Peggy Potter, Cornerstone Counceling; Judy Wood, Juice Plus; Don DeBernardi, Sierra Asset Management; Rick Hlava, Valley Regional Insurance; Brian Gearhart, 2009 Honorary Mayor.

Roots Grow Supply Ribbon Cutting
Roots Grow Supply Ribbon Cutting
Pictured Left to Right: Darin Soukup, Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce; Brandon Johnson, Shawn Johnson, Roots Grow Supply; Sue Graham, Oakhurst Giftworks, Rick Hlava, Valley Regional Insurance

Would you like to build your business contacts? Would you like to help welcome others?  Become an Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador.

Buy Local? You Bet!

  Buy Local Holiday ShoppingIf everyone redirected $100 of their planned Holiday spending to locally owned independent merchants the positive local economic impact would be in the millions of dollars!


The Oakhurst Area Chamber asks
How can YOU help the local economy this Holiday Season?
 
The Deadline for Filing Decline in Value Review Requests and for Filing Assessment Appeals is November 30th

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Tom Kidwell, Madera County Assessor, has announced that his office has reduced assessed values by over $1.8 billion for property tax purposes under Proposition 8 (Revenue and Taxation Code section 51) since the 2008 assessment year.  Values in Madera County have been reduced from $11,959,531,657 for the 2008 assessment year to $10,142,506,926 for the 2010 assessment year, principally for those property owners who either acquired their property or added improvements to their property between the years 2000 and 2010.

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Friends Of The Oakhurst Branch Library
Book Sale

FOBL Book Sale 12-4-10
Saturday Dec. 4th
10am - 2pm
Oakhurst Branch Library
49044 Civic Circle, Oakhurst

Books:
Non Fiction
Fiction
Childrens

$3 a bag

The Grind provides FREE coffee


Central Valley Community Bank
"Our Business Is Helping You Succeed"

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 30-year track record of
strength, security and unchanging values to work for your business today.

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Shop Online At Yosemite Sierra Specialties

Yosemite Sierra Specialties Specializing in Gourmet Sauces, Jerky, Dried Fruits & Nuts. Gift Baskets Available.
Gourmet Food Gifts Locally 24/7

Save $7.00 on a $50 gift purchase

by shopping online with our holiday coupon special! Enter the COUPON code:  ShopLocal24/7" at checkout
We offer bill to/ ship to options and a choice of UPS or USPS Shipping

Products are prepared in & around CA. We ship from the Sierra Foothills. Items are available individually. Custom baskets available with the favorites.

PO Box 374, Bass Lake, CA (559)760-5044
www.yosemitesierraspecialties.com

David Jacobs-Strain Returns To Coolwater

Coolwater Concert

Saturday November 20th at 7:00PM

 

Coolwater Ranch welcomes back David Jacobs-Strain on Saturday, November 20th at 7:00PM.  Jacobs-Strain first played Coolwater a little over two years ago, and astonished the crowd with his soulful vocals and brilliant guitar work.  Don't let his youthful looks fool you...this is a seasoned professional whose depthy understanding of music and soulful blues will quickly bring you visions of Robert Johnson, Fred McDowell and other legends.

 

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Give Your Grandchildren The Gift Of Life
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This message brought to you by:

Marilyn Rigg, State Farm Insurance


When you are trying to choose just the right gift for your grandchildren, you can have a tough time sifting through the newest trends and fads. Last week it was this pop star, next week it may be a new cartoon character. On top of that, you don't want to get something that won't last 10 minutes out of the package.


One gift that will last for many years is a life insurance policy. There are many reasons why it can be an excellent gift for your grandchild.
Affordability - The younger the child's age, the lower the premiums.

 

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Christmas At Fresno Flats

Christmas ElvesDecember 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.

Boys & Girls Club of Oakhurst Presents:
9th Annual Christmas Tree Auction

Tree Auction 2010 December 5, 2010
Pines Resort Banquet Room
3:00 PM

Now Accepting Donations & Sponsorships

Multiple advertising opportunities available to donors and sponsors.

To learn about the numerous local charities benefitting from this event and to bid on additional items available exclusively online, visit our website:
www.biddingforgood.com/supportbgclub

The Pines Market Is Launching A New Wine Club

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The Pines Market is launching our new Wine Club this November 27th with a Wine Tasting and Gift Boutique from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. We will have several wines to taste and applications to join our Market's Wine Club, this will make a wonderful holiday gift. Give this gift as a 3, 6 or full year membership.....for $35 a month you will receive 2 bottles of our wine of the month, one red and one white. This also guarantees your invitations to our wine tasting events, every other month and discounts on our Wine of the Month.


Along with our Wine Tasting we will be showcasing our custom made holiday gift baskets, and other gift items from the Pines Market, along with other local area gift ideas.
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November 17, 2010
Man, Woman & Business Nominations
Planning Conference
Oakhurst Area Chamber EDC Luncheon
Women In Business
Chamber Ambassadors
Buy Local
Madera County Assessors Office
Friends Of the Oakhurst Branch Library
Central Valley Community Bank
Yosemite Sierra Specialties
Coolwater Concerts
State Farm Insurance
Fresno Flats
Boys & Girls Club
The Pines Market
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Oakhurst Area
Chamber of Commerce
49074 Civic Circle
Oakhurst CA 93644
559-683-7766

Business of the Week
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Pacific Gas & Electric Company
50150 Rd 426
Oakhurst, CA 93644
Phone: 800-743-5000
Website: www.pge.com

New Members
Please join us in welcoming the following businesses to the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce
 
Roots Grow Supply
Roots Grow Supply
Wells Fargo, New Member Photo
Wells Fargo - Oakhurst

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

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
Weekly PollWeekly Poll
Please take a minute and take our poll.


A national study has found that 65% of consumers are more likely to buy from Chamber Members.

Based on your own personal shopping habits would you agree or disagree with the national study?
Yes or No
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.

Costumer Appreciation

Thank you to Jack In The Box for hosting the last Mixer of the year, everyone had a great time! Thank you for the great food and of course the Jack In The Box antennae balls and coupons for even more free food!

Thank you,

Jack In The Box Mixer
Jack In The Box Mixer
 
Proud Sponsors of the Oakhurst Area Chamber

Gold Sponsors:

Madera County Projects
Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino

Sierra Tel LogoFamily of Companies

Silver Sponsors:

P.G.& E.

Budweiser

Destiny Partners


Corporate Sponsors:

United Security Bank

Destination Partners
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Oakhurst Office Equipment

 25%

Chamber Member Discount
10% OFF Your Purchase
Not applicable with any other discounts or specials

Oakhurst Office Equipment
40155 Enterprise Drive, Oakhurst, CA
559-683-2229
www.oakhurstofficeequipment.com