JANUARY 2011

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 NEW YEAR


Welcome New Members

Accutech Auto Care, Inc.

550 San Pablo Avenue, Pinole

www.accutechautocare.com

T (510) 724-2000


Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
1511 Sycamore Ave. #C, Hercules
T (510) 245-1040

ANNIVERSARIES

TIERRA YOGA

1st Year Anniversary

2192 Railroad Avenue, Hercules

T (510) 724-2848

www.TierraYoga.com

2011 CHAMBER 2nd ANNUAL SUPER MIXER

January 13th, 2011
Thursday :: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Location: Craneway Pavillion
1414 Harbour Way South, Richmond
$5 Members, $10 Non members


JOIN US in celebration of the New Year as Members of all the West County Chambers gather for the second annual SUPER MIXER! Mix with businesses from all across West County. Learn about services that could benefit your business and don't forget about the great prizes, food and no-host bar!


Hosted by:

· El Sobrante Chamber of Commerce

· Richmond Chamber of Commerce

· San Pablo Chamber of Commerce


Other participants:

· Crockett Chamber of Commerce

· El Cerrito Chamber of Commerce

· Hercules Chamber of Commerce

· Pinole Chamber of Commerce

· Rodeo Chamber of Commerce


Hercules Chamber Members:

The Hercules Chamber will have a table at this Super Mixer. Please call the chamber office  741-7945 to schedule a time to drop off before the mixer any promotional items you would like distributed.


Vendor Deadline:
Tuesday, January11th

Don't miss this opportunity to show off your business at the 2011 Super Mixer. If you are a member of any of the West County Chambers, consider being a vendor at this event at only $100.

CONTACT THE RICHMOND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO RESERVE YOUR VENDOR SPACE AT (510) 234-3512 OR BRITTANY@RCOC.COM
BE A MIXER HOST for 2011
Would you like to host a mixer at your business?

Benefits of hosting a mixer:
· Exposure to the business community
· Introduce a new staff
· Launch a new program or product
· Get promoted by the chamber

Contact Sylvia@herculeschamber.com to reserve a date.
SMALL BUSINESS SEMINARS
Library 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.


January 22nd, 2011 :: Saturday
Is Starting a Business Right for You
Location: Walnut Creek 
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.


SBDC Seminars

California Small Business Development Centers of Contra Costa provides a variety of Small Business Management Training. Register online: www.ContraCostaSBDC.com  


The Hercules Chamber is proud to co-sponsor

the following Small Business Development Center classes Small Business Management Training 2011


January 6th, 2011 :: Thursday

Basic Bookkeeping Part 1: Terms & Processes

Location: Pleasant Hill

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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.


Awards Night Planning Committee

Join us plan for the awards night ceremony. We are taking this event to the next level - moving it from the Senior Center to the Hercules Community Center. This is a huge event honoring some of the most generous, talented and courageous individuals in our community.
 

To join the planning committee, please contact Jojo Soriano at T (510) 245-8500


ENJOY WRITING

Submit articles for the 1st qtr Hercules Journal by January 25th. Articles must be relevant topics that both business owners and the general public would be interested in. We are especially interested in articles that promote shopping locally. If you have a topic in mind and would like to discuss it before writing, please give us a call at the Chamber Office at (510) 741-8965.


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

Chambers Super Mixer
January 13th, Thurs. 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Venue: Craneway Pavillion
1414 Harbour Way South, Richmond
$5 Members, $10 Non members


Green Global Publishing
Hercules Library Fundraiser
January 28thth, Fri. 6:00 p.
m. · $25
Venue: Hercules Public Library
109 Civic Drive, Hercules


For Tickets & Information, e-mail

Marketing.bl@GreenGlobalPublishing.com


Hercules Lions Club Crab Feed
January 29th, Sat. 6:00 p.m. · $35

CRAB, CHICKEN, PASTA & SALAD BAR
Venue: Hercules Community Center
2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules

Tickets are available at:

Dynamic City Skate Shop, 2150 Railroad Ave., Hercules

Dynamic City Apparel @ Market Hall or
Call T (510) 685-1182

Tickets Purchased by January 7th will be entered into a
$100 Cash Drawing. Tickets will not be sold at the door!


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

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


Hercules Chamber Mixer
February 10th, Thurs.
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Hercules City Council Chambers
111 Civic Drive, Hercules


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

Join us in recognizing the Business, Citizen, Educator, Fireman, Police Officer, Woman and Youth of the Year and Special Recognition awardees.


Networking Seminar

Guest Speaker: Susan Roane

April 27th, Wednesday  5:30 p.m.

"How to Work a Room Face to Face in a Digital World"

Venue: Hercules Community Center

2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules

Cost: $20


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

Visit
www.herculeschamber.com for our full year event calendar.
Issue: 12
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.
abletoloan


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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