JULY 2010

Greetings!

Welcome to the
Hercules Chamber of Commerce
Map to our new office location:
235 Linus Pauling Dr., Ste. B, Hercules
T (510) 741-7945

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Happy 4th of July!
Celebrate our freedom and realize our dreams of doing business and providing solutions to our community's needs with our quality services and products!

Think local! Buy Hercules Chamber member products & services!


Fireworks


Welcome New Members

Efficient Energy Electric, Inc.

Sam Musa

samm@eee-inc.net

T (415) 601-7632


Ellis Insurance Associates
Les Ellis, Broker
Maya Noble, Commercial Insurance

www.eiaca.com
T (925) 258-1010


Hot Stuff
Sandi Cobianchi

Women's Apparel

sandi_cobianchi@yahoo.com

T (510) 846-0434


Oso Trabucco, LLC
Edgar Pankey
pr@osotrabuco.com
T (510) 296-4986


S &  R Professional Window Cleaning
Ronald J. Busby

mothergoosehercules@comcast.net

T (510) 245-9049


Business & Consumer Expo :: Sept. 26th
The Chambers 2nd Annual Business & Consumer Expo will be held on September 26th. Priority registration for Hercules Chamber members ends July 18th. Booth assignments are made in order received. It is recommended that you reserve your space early.
Download booth registration and sponsorship forms to begin your registration process!
SMALL BUSINESS SEMINARS
The Contra Costa Library provides a variety of small business seminars.  These seminars are free. Check www.ccclib.org/programs for a listing of programs offered.
 
For Job Seekers:  Resume Writing Clinic
July 21st : 2:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Location: Pinole Library
2935 Pinole Valley Road, Pinole CA 94564


MEMBER TO MEMBER DISCOUNTS
A member to member discount program is currently being developed. Consider offering a discount to your fellow chamber member. Please E-mail Sylvia@herculeschamber.com if  you are interested in participating.

ADVERTISE & GROW YOUR BUSINESS
As a member benefit, we now offer a cost-effective print and e-News advertisement through our new quarterly print newsletter.
Click here to download the Advertisement Agreement form.

Ad submission target dates:
August 2010 Issue: No later than July 25th, 2010
MEMBERSHIP
The Chamber is currently undergoing many positive changes. It's our hope to have all of the businesses in Hercules as members. The benefits of membership in the chamber are of great value in helping your business.
Visit  www.herculeschamber.com today!
Click to download our MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM

BENEFITS OF CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP
· Constant Contact Discount (E-Newsletters like this)
Hercules Chamber members receive a 25% discount on their Constant Contact subscription. Sign up for a free Constant Contact E-mail Marketing Seminar. See the events line up for details.

· Free Farmers Market Advertising
Saturdays, 3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Market Hall · Corner of Sycamore Ave. & San Pablo Ave.
Advertise and grow your business in the Chamber booth at the Farmers Market. To reserve the chamber booth, e-mail Deanna
 
· Free Quarterly E-Blast
Promote your business and special events with a free quarterly e-blast! E-mail your flier to Sylvia

ANNIVERSARIES
CONGRATULATIONS!

La Strada Restaurant
14th Year Anniversary!
Fine Italian Cuisine
2215 Church Lane, San Pablo, CA :: T (510) 237-9047

UPCOMING EVENTS
Market Hall
Location: 4000 San Pablo Ave., Hercules
(corner of Sycamore & San Pablo Ave.)

MOVIE MANIA:  Saturdays @ 8:00 P.M.
7/03: Happy Feet (PG)
7/10: Singin' in the Rain (G)
7/17: Monsters vs. Aliens (PG)
7/24: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (PG)
7/31: 17 Again (PG13)
 
July 7th An Evening of Hawaiian Music
with Patrick Landeza
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
                                                       

4th of July Celebration
Sun
day :: Starts @ 1:00 p.m.


FESTIVAL @ 1:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
At Market Hall, tons of games, food, live entertainment, fun for the entire family.

PARADE @ 4:00 P.M.
Beginning on South Front Street to Sycamore Avenue, then on San Pablo Avenue, ending at the Market Hall stage.

FIREWORKS @ Dusk
The fireworks can be viewed over the Hercules Waterfront, Market Hall and numerous other locations throughout town. Parking available along John Muir Parkway and Sycamore Avenue.

E-mail Marketing Seminar & Luncheon
July 19th, Monday :: 10:30 p.m. - 2:00 P.M.
Venue: Kaiser Permanente Hospital
1301 Pinole Valley Rd., 1st floor, Pinole
Speaker: Stu Carty, Constant Contact
· Best Practices in E-Mail Marketing
 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
· Get Started with Constant Contact
 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Members: Free :: Non-Members: $15


Word-of-Mouth Referral Marketing
Dynamic Referral Group
(BNI Hercules Chapter)
Fridays :: 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Venue: Hercules Public Library
Large Conference Room
109 Civic Drive, Hercules
Cost: $10 :: Call to RSVP & Bring lots of Business Cards
For more information, contact Jojo Soriano T (510) 245-8500
www.DynamicReferralGroup.com


"Mega"  Business Networking Mixer
Crockett, El Sobrante, Hercules,
Pinole and Rodeo Chambers
July 22nd, Thursday :: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Venue: Market Hall
4000 San Pablo Ave., Hercules
(corner of Sycamore & San Pablo Ave)
Food, Refreshments and Raffles

 
West County Chambers
Business for Breakfast
July 28th, Wed. :: 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Venue: Courtyard by Marriott
3150 Garrity Way, Richmond
R.S.V.P. online at www.rcoc.comor 510.234.3512
$20.00 Members      $30.00 Non-Members



Networking Business Mixer
Aug. 4th, Wednesday :: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Host: 44 Sports Lounge
848 Willow Avenue, Hercules
Food, Refreshments, Raffles

VISIT www.herculeschamber.com for our full year event calendar.
Issue: 6
In This Issue
Seminars
M2M Discount
Advertizing
Got Membership
Upcoming Events
Our Directors
Our Ambassadors
Designer
DIRECTORS

Victor Kerenyi
Hercules Wellness Center


Deborah Morris
Coldwell Banker
Bartels Realtors


Bob Polacchi

Gigi Reloj
The Powder Keg Pub

Michael Sailer
Conoco Phillips

Arthur Williams
Wells Fargo

Sylvia Villa-Serrano
Elegant Memories
Marketing Director
     
Deanna Million
Executive Director

AMBASSADORS


Michelle Harrington
"Chief Ambassador"
City of Hercules

Wally Arakozie
U.S. Merchant Systems

b jAXON
A Muse Muzick

Ilia Jimenez
Tierra Yoga

Viktor Manrique
Realty World Regency

Deborah Morris
Coldwell Banker Bartels Realtors

Christopher Myers

Todd Risby
Lori Risby & Associates, CPA

Cheri Soriano-Escalante
D'Lorenza Florals & Events

Sylvia Villa-Serrano
Elegant Memories


If you would like to serve as an ambassador of our Chamber, please call Michelle Harrington
(510) 799-8200
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14th anniversary celebration
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