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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Shop Local Campaign Pays Off for Local Merchants
Shoppers were out and spending money locally this past holiday weekend Merchants are reporting record and near record sales in Oakhurst on Friday.
Thank you and please keep supporting our local businesses this holiday season!
Remember local merchants are here to provide us with value, service, and unique gift ideas. The people that own and work these shops are our friends, family, and neighbors.
The Oakhurst Area Chamber asks
How can YOU help the local economy this Holiday Season?
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Assembly Person Kristin Olsen is Guest Speaker at Upcoming EDC Luncheon
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.
Click here to Read More and RSVP
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Benefit of the Month
 Create Professional looking Emails, Surveys, Newsletters,and Event Reservation Forms with Constant Contact.
A Chamber partner, Constant Contact is now offering a discount to Oakhurst Area Chamber Members for both new and existing Constant Contact users!
Contact Jolene at the Chamber office for more information. 68307766
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Planning Conference Paves the Way to Your Future
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!
Click Here To RSVP
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 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. Read More>>
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Women In Business Holiday Luncheon
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
Click Here To RSVP
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Oakhurst Christmas Tree Lighting
Saturday Dec. 4
5:00 pm
Ditton's "Talking Bear Corner" Highway 41 & Road 426 Join us for this very special annual event. Enjoy the spirit of Christmas!
Bounce House -
courtesy of Airtime Inflatables
Giftbooks
Music
Storytelling
Cider & Cookies
Hot Dogs
Mrs Santa and of course....
Santa's Arrival!
In addition to the community Christmas tree, individual trees decorated by students from area schools, will be lighted. We hope you will participate.
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17th ANNUAL FREE DENTISTRY DAY
 17th ANNUAL FREE DENTISTRY DAY
Dr.' Rodney Peter, Dennis Jones and Walt Randall will be offering free dental treatment on Friday, December 3, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The office is located in the Community Medical Center at 48677 Victoria
Lane, Oakhurst.
The treatment being offered is for adults and children who don't have dental
insurance and cannot afford to see a dentist. Patients will be seen on a first
come, first serve basis. Adults and children will be seen for a one appointment procedure such as a filling, treating a toothache or doing a
simple extraction. Cleanings will be done only on children under age of 14.
We are unable to do crowns, bridges or 3rd molar extractions on this day.
Our lab will do minor repairs on dentures and partials. If you have a
question about procedures you need done, please call 683-4544.
The doctors and the staff feel very fortunate to be part of the mountain
community and take this opportunity to thank the community for their
support.
Link to Calendar
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Toys for Tots
 by: Dr Starnes, Oakhurst Family Chiropractic
A Special joy of mine for the holiday season is collecting toys for the under privileged children and the Marine Corp Reserve's Toys for Tots program. I have been involved with them for the past several years, this being Our 20th Year! We are recognized as an Official Drop off location, and will collect Toys from Nov. 19th through Dec. 18th., gladly accepting donations from area residents. We ask for new, unwrapped toys. New patients are invited to bring in two (2) new toys ($10 value each), in exchange for all first day office procedures, to include the office evaluation, orthopedic exam, neurologic exam, and if possible, first day treatment.
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Sign Authority for Sale
We are moving out of the area so business is PRICED TO SELL!!
We design and print banners, all types of signs, magnetics,vehicle lettering, decals, sandwich boards, business cards, embroidery & screen printing.
All materials, customer list AND training included in price of business.
View our website at: www.SignAuthority.biz
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Boys & Girls Club of Oakhurst Presents:
9th Annual Christmas Tree Auction
 December 5, 2010
Pines Resort Banquet Room
3:00 PM
A Holiday Tradition for the Mountain Area
Over 200 Silent Auction Items · Raffle Prize · Door Prize
Live Auction of Hand-decorated Full-sized Trees,
Table-top Trees & Wreaths
Proceeds from Live Auction Items
are shared between numerous participating charities.
Tickets can be purchased at:
Sierra Telephone, at the Event or on our website
BiddingforGood.com/SupportBGClub
Ticket price: $25.00 per person
Online Bidding ends Wednesday December 1st at 7pm PST. www.BiddingForGood.com/SupportBGClub
www.biddingforgood.com/supportbgclub
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The Outpouring
A FREE Christmas Eve Feast
offering hope to the Community of Oakhurst
December 24th, 3:00-7:00 pm
at Oakhurst Community Center
...For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in. Matthew 25:35
Our Goal? To create an outpouring of love, to the impoverished, lonely and disenfranchised in our community, by supplying dinner and a loving place to be on Christmas Eve.
What better way to celebrate Christmas, than by putting our love where our mouth is, and uniting to feed and love, those struggling in our own community? Last year, over 350 people were fed and loved by your efforts. This Christmas Eve we will do it again, by uniting our community to pay forward the Love we've received, not just tell people about It.
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Breakfast With Santa
Saturday December 4th, 7:30 - 11:00 AM at the Oakhurst Community Center. $5 for Adults - $3 for Children ages 5 -12 (4yrs and under free)
Sponsored by Kiwanis of the Sierra
For more information contact Children's Museum: 658-5656
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Give the Gift of Relaxation from The Spa at
Tenaya Lodge
This Holiday treat your associates to a luxury spa experience for all their hard work. As our treat, we are offering local business this special offer at the newly built Ascent, the Spa at Tenaya Lodge.
Gift Certificate Spa Special:
50 min. Ascent Signature Massage
Only $69.00 each - 20% Savings!
Buy 10 or more, only $59.00 each!
Call 559-692-8922 to purchase Gift Certificates today!
TenayaLodge.com/Spa
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Calling for a Repeal of Expanded Form 1099 Reporting
WASHINGTON, DC- November 18th Winslow Sargeant, SBA's Chief Counsel for Advocacy called for a repeal of the burdensome expanded Form 1099 reporting requirement for small business. Testifying before the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, Sargeant endorsed the recently introduced "Small Business Paperwork Relief Act" and commended Senators Baucus and Landrieu for its introduction. The hearing focused on reducing the regulatory and administrative burdens on America's small businesses.
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Sears Supports Boys and Girls Club of Oakhurst
Sear of Oakhurst will give 2% of the entire day's proceeds from Saturday, December 4th to the Boys and Girls Club of Oakhurst.
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Jerry's Lock and Key
Jerry Dean
47292 Road 417
Coarsegold, CA 93614 Phone: 559-760-9992 559-760-9992
E-mail:
jerryslockandkey@aol.com
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| New Members
| Please join us in welcoming the following businesses to the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce.
- Luci Sweet, Your Professional Notary
- Yosemite Unified School District
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| Renewing Members
| Congratulations to the following businesses. They benefit from
all of the many services the
Oakhurst Area Chamber
provides.
- 47th Place Carpet One
- Art Signs
- Children's Museum of the Sierra
- Finley, Mary Lou
- London Properties - Donna Pride
- Madera County Arts Council
- McDonalds Restaurant
- McGoldrick & McGoldrick, Attorneys at Law
- Our Lady of the Sierra
- Sierra Tel Answering Service
- Rigg, Marilyn State Farm Insurance
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November Stats
| View stats to see just how busy we were in November:
Home Page Hits: 297,752
Business Member Referrals from Website: 11,947
# Emails Answered: 992
# Relocation Requests: 3
# Phone Calls Rcv'd: 814
# Visitors: 96
# Pieces of Mail Sent: 575
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! |
| Weekly 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
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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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Thank you to our new partner, SCORE.
SCORE provides professional guidance and information accessible to all, to maximize the success of America's existing and emerging small businesses.
Look for more SCORE workshops, round tables, and counseling services in 2011.
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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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Proud Sponsors of the Oakhurst Area Chamber
Gold Sponsors:  Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino  Family of Companies
Silver Sponsors:
P.G.& E.
Budweiser
Destiny Partners
Corporate Sponsors:
United Security Bank
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