FEBRUARY 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 

Welcome New Members

Champion Scaffold Services, Inc.

(510) 948-8495

E-mail Us!

 

Gemstone Foundation

515 San Pablo Ave..#D, Rodeo

(510) 245-0500

www.gemstonefoundation.org 

non-profit:  vision research           

 

Park One Properties

Abiud Diaz Amaro

1517 Locust Street, Walnut Creek

(510) 910-6707

www.parkoneprop.com 

 

ANNIVERSARIES

One-Year Anniversaries

 

44 Sports Lounge

848 Willow Avenue, Hercules

(510) 245-1144

www.44sportslounge.com 

 

Aloha Health & Fitness

1581Sycamore Avenue, Hercules

(510) 919-6806

www.eastbaytrainer.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

E-mail Sylvia 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.

 

February 8th, 2011 :: Tuesday 
How to Investigate & Buy a Franchise

Location: Pleasant Hill
Time: 7:15 p.m. - 9:00 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  

 

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

Venue: Hercules City Council Chambers
111 Civic Drive, Hercules
Art, Music, Spoken Word & 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

 

Landmark Forum Introduction

February 17th, Thurs. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.  

Speaker: Michael Cipolla

Venue: Sycamore Hills by the Bay

Community Banquet Room

1550 Sycamore Avenue · Hercules, CA

 

RSVP BY FEB. 14th (Limited seating)

Register Online NOW! Click here!  

By phone (510) 741-7945, or e-mail sylvia@herculeschamber.com 


West County Breakfast for Business

February 23rd, Wed., 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Guest Speaker: TBA

Richmond Courtyard by Marriot

3150 Garrity Way, Richmond

Rsvp by January 25th online at www.rcoc.com 

For more information contact the Richmond Chamber

at 510.234.3512 or Brittany@rcoc.com 

$20 Members  /  $30 Non Members

 

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 (510) 245-8500

www.DynamicReferralGroup.com 


Visit www.herculeschamber.com for our full year event calendar.

Issue: 13
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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