AUGUST 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



Business & Consumer Expo :: Sept. 26th
The Chambers 2nd Annual Business & Consumer Expo will be held on September 26th at Market Hall. Space is limited. Reserve your booth today! Booth assignments are made in the order received.
Download booth registration and sponsorship forms at www.herculeschamber.com

Welcome Jojo Soriano,
our Newest Chamber Board of Director

Welcome to the Hercules Chamber Board of Directors. Jojo Soriano is a residential realtor with Penner Homes and owns a Marketing and Design firm, SEEDesign.com. Welcome!

"It's just time to jump in and get involved! I find myself infront of many local businesses and residents, and I often share the benefits of becoming involved in the local chamber." says Jojo Soriano.

Welcome New Members

Peekabee
Helen Chan
www.peekabee.com
T (510) 545-2332
On-Line Baby Boutique
           
Pro Clean
Mariano Espinal
www.bayareaproclean.com
510.799.1840
Carpet Cleaning & Janitorial Service
 
Sala Restaurant
1991 Railroad Ave., Hercules

www.SalaWaterfront.com

(510) 724-4044
Restaurant / Waterfront Lounge Full Bar
 
Yun Technology
Yun Ho
www.yuntechnology.com
T (510) 455-4397
Computer Repair & Sales



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.
 
Social Media Marketing 101 for Small Business
September 15, 2010  :    8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Lafayette Library
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette CA 94549
Reservations required: reserve@lafayettechamber.org or call
T (925) 284-7404

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:
October 2010 issue: No later than September 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!

Optometry by the Bay
5th Year Anniversary!
500 Alfred Nobel Dr., Ste. 117, Hercules, CA
T (510) 724-EYES (3937)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Market Hall
Location: 4000 San Pablo Ave., Hercules
(corner of Sycamore & San Pablo Ave.)

MOVIE MANIA:  Saturdays @ 8:00 P.M.
08/13      6:00 p.m.  DJ Vida Lee : Melody Ranch Record Hop
08/14      3:30 p.m.  Live Music: Flutopia
              8:00 p.m.  Movie: Willy Wonka & the Choc. Factory (G)
08/20     6:00 p.m. Kareoke Night with Amer. Cancer Society
08/21      3:30 p.m.  Live Music: Deborah Cooks
              8:00 p.m.  Movie: Finding Nemo (G)
08/22     11:30 a.m.  Live Music: Season of Us
08/27     6:00 p.m. Kareoke Night with Amer. Cancer Society
08/28       3:30 p.m.  Live Music: Steve Meckfessel
               8:00 p.m.  Movie: A Bug's Life (G)
09/04       3:30 p.m.  Live Music: The Buds
               8:00 p.m.  Cars (G)

West County Chambers Business Expo '10
August 20th, Friday : 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Location: The streets of Pinole's City Hall Plaza & Pinole's
Historic Old Town
Free Admission, Music, Raffles, Food tastings
 
Anniversary Mixer
August 26th, Thurs.: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Location: Optometry by the Bay
500 Alfred Nobel Drive #117, Hercules
Food, Refreshments, Raffles
There will be a Trunk Show, show casing the many brands
and styles of glasses available at their office.
 
West County Chambers
Business for Breakfast

September 22nd, Wed.  7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Location: Courtyard by Marriott
3150 Garrity Way, Richmond
R.S.V.P. online at www.rcoc.com or 510.234.3512
$20.00 Members :: $30.00 Non-Members
 
Business & Consumer Expo 2010
September 26, Sunday  1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Market Hall (corner of Sycamore & San Pablo Ave.)
Free Admission, Free Parking, Free Entertainment,
Free Children's Activities, Free Drawings & more...
Download Sponsorship & Booth Registration forms at
www.HerculesChamber.com
                                
Networking "Mega" Mixer
October 21st, Thurs. 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Location: Hercules Community Center
2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Hercules Chamber Luncheon
November 11th, Thurs. 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Guest Speaker: TBA 
Location:  El Sol Restaurant
224 Pacific Avenue, Rodeo
    
Hercules Chamber Holiday Mixer 
Hosted by: Mechanics Bank
December 1st, Wed.  5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 

Pinole & Rodeo Branches
Location: 2690 Pinole Valley Road, Pinole
 


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


VISIT www.herculeschamber.com for our full year event calendar.
Issue: 7
In This Issue
Seminars
Got Membership
Our Directors
Our Ambassadors
Designer
DIRECTORS

Victor Kerenyi
Hercules Wellness Center


Deborah Morris
Coldwell Banker
Bartels Realtors


Bob Polacchi

Michael Sailer
Conoco Phillips

Jojo Soriano
Penner Homes
Real Estate
SEEDesign.com

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

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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e-Blast Design by

Jojo Soriano
Art Director
seedesign.com

Website Design
Malaga Corp.

Website Photographer
Charles Lucke
14th anniversary celebration
Now Open in Hercules
Now Open in Hercules
SEEDesign
Chamber Member Advertizers

Offer Expires: August 31, 2010

Offer Expires: August 31, 2010