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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Congratulations to our 2011 Board of Directors and the 2010 Award Recipients
On January 21st, 2011 during the Oakhurst Area Chamber Installation Dinner the new Board of Directors were sworn in by Supervisor Tom Wheeler. Congratulations to the 2011 Board of Directors
President Angelo Pizelo - Emerson Inst./Positive Living Ctr.
Past President Susan Madden - Above the Fog Marketing
President-Elect Janet Stanovich
Secretary Kenny Buller - Century 21 Ditton Realty
Treasurer Bill Putnam - Best Western
Directors
Ed Bailey - Oakhurst Real Estate
Alan Bryant - True Value Hardware
Greg Chappel - Jamison & Chappel
Sherry Colgate - Sierra Telephone
Colette Goga - Oakhurst Feed & Pet Supply
Mike Lagow - Sierra Oak Auto Body
Todd Miller - Miller & Smith CPA'S
Randy Papike - R. Papike Construction
Ted Roache - Sierra Sky Ranch
DeeAnn Smith - Discover Yosemite
 Five outstanding community leaders were acknowledged by the Chamber, the county of Madera, State Assembly Person, our State Senator, US Senators, our US Representative, for their contributions to our community.
Congratulations to the following people and businesses.
Lifetime Achievement Mary Gene Krieghoff
Business of the Year Andrew's Electric
Man of the Year Jim Elliott
Woman of the Year Karen White
Volunteer of the Year Shawna Petrushkin
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Chamber Offers FREE Get Motivated Tickets To Membership
The Get Motiv ated Seminar featuring America's #1 motivator Zig Ziglar,
America's Mayor Rudy Giuliani, world famous soldier-statesman Gen. Colin Powell and the greatest quarterback in NFL history Joe Montana is coming to the Save Mart Center. The day-long presentation will take place on Wednesday, February 16 from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Additional speakers will include the legendary president of Microsoft Rick Belluzzo, communications skills expert Krish Dhanham, America's top authority on selling Brian Tracy and other renowned teachers and motivators. The seminar takes place in about 30 cities annually and has for more than 36 years.
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Free Tickets and discounted books available to Chamber members!
A shuttle is being provided by Discover Yosemite. The first 20 people to sign up and prepay will be guaranteed a seat.
Cost is only $15 per person.
Contact Discover Yosemite at 559-642-4400
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Women In Business Luncheon
Thursday, Feb 24
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Woody's New Orleans West
40291 Junction Drive, Oakhurst
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Topic:
Free Marketing Opportunities
Speaker: Colette Goga
Menu Choice: - $15 per person, includes meal, non-alcoholic drink, tax and tip.
Click Here To RSVP
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Mixers Get A Makeover
Join us for February's Business Open House
Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011
5:30-7:00 pm
Ameriprise Financial
40291 Stagecoach Rd, Oakhurst CA
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Mixers get a new name and a new image for the new year. Meet the owners and managers and find out more about the business that is your host for the evening. Public introductions of Chamber members attending the event. Meet other business people. Enjoy complimentary appetizers. Free raffle prizes given to those that enter the business card drawing.
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Would you like to schedule a Business Open House?
2011 dates are going fast, Jan, Feb, March, April, May, June and July are already taken Contact the Chamber office to schedule your Business Open House today. Chamber members are welcome to partner together and co-host events.
559-683-7766 or email:chamber@oakhurstchamber.com
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Blasting Operations Begin Feb 2nd
 Blasting has been postponed and will commence in the next two weeks. In recent months, PG&E has developed a quarry to produce the rock materials needed for the seismic retrofit of the dam. The quarry is located west of Road 222 near Crane Valley Dam. This notice is to inform the community that blasting operations at the quarry are scheduled to begin on February 2, 2011. The following are public safety procedures prior to and during blasting activities to ensure public safety near the quarry:
· The public is prohibited from entering areas within 1,000 feet of the quarry during blasting activities.
· Flagmen will be posted on Road 222, within the 1,000 feet blast safety radius, to stop all traffic during blasting
activities.
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Bass Lake Triathlon Is Back
The Bass Lake Triathlon, an event that drew hundreds of top competitors during its heyday and has been dormant since its last was held in 1998 has been resurrected. The Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau and local business owners have brought back the old triathlon event. The newly named and reinvented Bass Lake Classic Triathlon will now take place June 4, 2011.
In 1983 and 1984, at the dawn of the sport of triathlon, the Bass Lake Triathlon hosted the first ever USA Triathlon National Championships. The list of participants read like a Who's Who of the fledgling sport back then.
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PG&E Winter Gas Savings Program Offers Incentive For Conservation
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) recently announced the launch of its annual Winter Gas Savings Program, which gives eligible customers an automatic bill credit when they reduce their year-over-year gas usage during January and February in 2011.
Business customers who reduce usage up to 10 percent will receive an equal percentage credit on their spring gas bill. For example, a customer who reduces their usage by 2 percent will receive a 2 percent credit. If a customer conserves 10 percent or more, they will receive a 20 percent credit.
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Madera Wine Trail Presents: Wine & Chocolate Weekend
Sat & Sun February 12-13,
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pre-Sale Tickets Available at Select Locations or
Online at www.MaderaWineTrail.com
Madera, California: The Madera Vintners Association's family wineries are proud to present the Madera Wine Trail's "Wine and Chocolate Weekend" on February 12 and 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrate Valentine's Day with your loved one and friends as you taste the award-winning wines of the Madera Wine Trail!
Madera's warm climate and geographical features gives our winemakers the ability to craft wines that offer distinct flavors of unique varietals. Wine Trail visitors will have the opportunity to taste a variety of aperitif, table and dessert wines that are sure to satisfy any palate!
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Coolwater Concerts Presents Pierre Bensusan
Sunday Feb 13
6:00pm
Coolwater Ranch
45680 Forest Ridge Dr. Ahwahnee, CA
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"Bensusan's remarkable technical ability has never been in question, but it's the sheer musicality and lyricism of his body of work that has cemented his position as one of the most accomplished acoustic guitarists on the planet. Altiplanos, with its combination of solo, multitracked and ensemble pieces, simply reaffirms and builds upon Bensusan's already stellar reputation." -- John Kelman, Allaboutjazz.com (USA)
"A beautiful balance betwen Renaissance nostalgia and the most contemporary swing." -- Le Soleil de Quebec (Canada)
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Valentine Chocolate Extraordinaire Dinner
 King Vintage Museum & Wild Wonderful Women Valentine Chocolate Extraordinaire Dinner
Sunday, February 13, 2011 3:00pm
ECCO - Evergreen Conference Center 43803 Hwy 41, Oakhurst A Romantic Mountain Setting $30/person or $55/couple raffle, silent auction Treat yourself, your family and loved ones to a Valentine Party RSVP/Info 559-658-6999, 559-683-1993, 559-683-4749 or 559-683-3600
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Central Valley Community Bank 2010 Year End Earnings
 FRESNO, CALIFORNIA...February 1, 2011...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 $3,279,000, and diluted earnings per common share of $0.31 for the year ended December 31, 2010, compared to $2,588,000 and $0.28 per diluted common share for the year ended December 31, 2009. Net income increased 26.70% primarily driven by lower provision for credit losses, partially offset by decreases in net interest income and non-interest income, and an increase in non-interest expenses in 2010 compared to 2009.
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Extensive Renovations Planned for Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park
 The Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park will shut down for three weeks to allow uninterrupted work on a multitude of renovation projects. From February 22 through March 17, 2011, the extensive work will be conducted to upgrade the fire detection, alarm, and suppression system throughout the historic hotel.
This work includes guest rooms, restaurants, shops, and public spaces at the hotel. Additionally, the parking lot will be closed and the closest public parking will be available at Church Bowl.
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Tenaya Lodge - Embers Valentines 3-Course Meal
 Three Course Prix - $52
First Course
Caesar Salad ~ Prepared Tableside
Second Course
Buffalo Short Ribs ~ Braised Range Buffalo, Hint of Cabernet Mole, Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Grilled Organic Breast of Chicken ~ Topped with Spinach Shiitake Mushrooms, Organic Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Gorgonzola Cream
Sauteed Barramundi ~ Lemon Butter Pan Sauce, Grain Medley
Surf and Turf ~ Filet and Sustainable Shrimp, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sauce Bearnaise
Third Course
Creme Brulee ~ Traditional Vanilla Bean
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Jobs, Economic Development and Sustainable Communites Open Forum
Wednesday February 16
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Darin M Camarena Health Center
344 E Sixth Street, Madera
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USDA Ruaral Development and Central Valley Health Network invite you to an open forum discussing economic development issues in our region.
This forum will focus on activities and initatives that have resulted from USDA Rural Development's Jobs, Economic Development and Sustainable Communities Report.
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One Stop Office Products
 We moved, but not too far!
New Oakhurst Location!
40444 Hwy 41 Ste D
Near Judy's Donuts
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Business of the Week
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Coldwell Banker Premier
Dorothy Miller
40325 Highway 41
Oakhurst, CA 93644
Phone: 559-760-9034
Website:
www.DorothyJMiller.com
Member Since: 2005-02-22
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New Members
| Please join us in welcoming the following businesses to the Oakhurst Area Chamber.
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Camp Oakhurst
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High Sierra Yelpers
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Mariposa Gazette & Miner | |
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Renewing Members
| | Congratulation to the following businesses. They benefit from all of the many services the Oakhurst Area Chamber provides. |
- Century 21/Golden Chain Realty
- Century 21-Ditton Realty
- Claiborne & Associates
- Community Medical Center of Oakhurst
- Educational Enhancement Foundation
- Emadco Disposal Service
- First Baptist Church
- Foster & Parker Insurance
- Gold Country Water
- Hammertech Systems, Inc.
- Heartland Opportunity Center
- Incident Management Training Consortium
- Kraft & Lee Insurance Agency
- Lynn S. Conley, CPA
- Mariposa Portable Sanitation
- Miller's Mountain Sports & Apparel
- Mountain Aire
- Myers, J.W. Inc.
- Northland Cable TV
- Peter D.D.S., Rodney
- Pines Market
- Queen's Inn by the River
- Raley's Superstore
- Sierra Star
- Smith, George
- Stern, Joe Water Conditioning
- Underwood Insurance Agency
- United Security Bank
- Walt Bannon Drilling
- Yosemite Gateway Assoc. of Realtors
- Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
- Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau
- Bryant Home Corporation
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January Stats
| View stats to see just how busy we were in January:
Home Page Hits: 309,702
Business Member Referrals from Website: 19,263
# Emails Answered: 798
# Relocation Requests: 3
# Phone Calls Rcv'd: 576
# Visitors: 123
# Pieces of Mail Sent: 549
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!
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Did you Know?
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Newsletter articles are FREE
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As a Chamber member you
can submit an article about your business as often as
once a month for publication.
There are many reasons to submit an article. Do you
have a big announcement?
Has anyone received an
award or promotion? Are
you expanding or providing new services? Become an "expert in your field". Does your industry provide helpful information you can share with our membership? Do you have any tips on your field of work? Then share it. You will get recognition and it is a great way to promote your business.
Remember the newsletter goes out the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Your newsletter articles must be submitted by the Friday before.
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Customer Appreciation
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Thank you
Randy Papike of R. Papike Construction
Sherry Colgate of Sierra Telephone
Michael Muscato of Art Signs
Mike Martignoni of Martignoni Glass and
Alan Dayhoff of Dayhoff Cabinets
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for their contributions towards building the Yosemite International Jazz Festival Founding Patron Display Case.
Look forward to viewing the case at Yosemite Bank in Oakhurst.
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Be 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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Calendar of Events
There is always so much to do in the Mountains. Be sure to visit the links below for events happening this week.
Crab Feed
Book Sale
Wine & Chocolate Weekend
Bridal ShowChocolate Extraordinaire Dinner
Coolwater Concert
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Oakhurst Sierra Rotary Crab Feed
This Saturday February 5th
6:00 pm
Oakhurst Community Center
39800 Rd 425B, Oakhurst
Lots of Crab, Pasta, Salad, Bread, Wonderful Raffle Prizes and money goes to support local youth and other community organizations.
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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
Yosemite Bank
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Look no further. Click on the image above.
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