DECEMBER 2010

Hello!

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

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Welcome New Members

Cruise PlannersTraveland Agency

Arlene Bartolome

www.cruiseplanners.com

510.799.1283

Travel

           

Patch.com

Tamra Bernstein

www.herculespatch.com

925.303.8964

On-line News & Community Information Site

ANNIVERSARIES

Dynamic City Skate Shop

1st Year Anniversary

2150 Railroad Avenue, Hercules

www.dynamiccityonline.com

HERCULES HOLIDAY SHOPPING BLITZ

Dec. 5th, Sunday · Hercules Fitness

600 Alfred Nobel Drive, Hercules · 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.


Get into the holiday spirit!  Shop while enjoying free wine and appetizers.  You can choose a variety of gifts from local businesses. We're offering exclusive deals on restaurant gift cards, gift baskets, Spa/beauty packages, men and women's apparel and more... Santa will be there with his professional photographer to take your family photos. There will be make up & hairstylist on site for those who want to glam up. Free daycare for your little ones available.

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.


California Small Business Development Centers of Contra Costa provides a variety of Small Business Management Training. Checkwww.ContraCostaSBDC.com for a listing of programs offered

2011 CALENDAR
Would you like to host a mixer at your business?

Contact Sylvia@herculeschamber.com to reserve a date.
NOMINATIONS

Nominations are being accepted for:

· Business of the Year

· Citizen of the Year

· Educator of the Year

· Special Recognition

· Student of the Year


Submit your nomination along with a statement as to why they should receive the award. Submit by:

· mail: P.O. Box 5283, Hercules, or

· fax 510.741.8965

Nominations must be submitted by January 15th, 2011.


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!

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 & San Pablo
Advertise and grow your business in the Chamber booth at the Farmers Market. To reserve the chamber booth, e-mail Sylvia
 
· Free Quarterly E-Blast
Promote your business and special events with a free quarterly e-blast! E-mail your flier to Sylvia

UPCOMING EVENTS

West County Chamber Super Mixer
January 2011 (TBD)

Location: TBD

Green Global Publishing
Hercules Library Fundraiser
January 14th, Fri. 6:00 p.
m. · $25
Venue: Hercules Public Library
109 Civic Drive, Hercules

Black History Month Exhibit
February 10th - 16th, Thurs. - Wed.

Venue: Hercules City Council Chambers
111 Civic Drive, Hercules
Art, Music & Book Signings

Chamber Mixer
February 16th, Wed.
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Hercules City Council Chambers
111 Civic Drive, Hercules
Art, Music & Book Signings


Chamber Mixer
Hercules Chamber Awards Dinner
March 19th, Saturday
6:00 p.m. · $35
Venue: Hercules Community Center
2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules

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
Contact Jojo Soriano T (510) 245-8500
www.DynamicReferralGroup.com


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

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Visit
www.herculeschamber.com for our full year event calendar.
Issue: 11
In This Issue
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
     

AMBASSADORS


Michelle Harrington
"Chief Ambassador"
City of Hercules

b jAXON
A Muse Muzick

Ilia Jimenez
Tierra Yoga

Roger Kleman Jr.
Advantage Mortgage



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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Charles Lucke
Now Open in Hercules
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