MAY 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 

Congratulations

2011 "Ed Barker" Humanitarian Award Recipient

 

La Strada's Martin Gonzales

 

 

By the Boys & Girls Club of El Sobrante

for his years of Support

 

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Welcome New Members

Pre-paid Legal Services, Inc.

Lai Hinh Saelee

www.pplsuccesschannel.com 

(510) 965-7055

 

Ambassadors

The Ambassadors group welcomes

Marina Yiu

ACN  Telecom Services

www.marinayiu@acnrep.com 

(510) 407-2178


 

ANNIVERSARIES

2nd Anniversary! Congratulations! 

D'Lorenza Florals & Events

2186 Railroad Avenue, Hercules

(510) 965-3072


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.
SPONSOR AN EVENT

Monthly Sunrise Networking 

(held the first Tuesday of the Month): $100.00

You will be given the opportunity to do a 10 minute presentation of your business

 

HMHS Career Day

Wednesday, May 25th: $200.00

You will be able to set up a table to promote your business

 

Business & Consumer Expo

(date/venue TBA): $500.00

· Recognition on pre-event Printed & Electronic media
· Your logo on the Chambers website homepage (3 months)
· Your company featured in the Hercules Journal
"A Closer Look" or half page ad if your

Company has appeared in this column of the Journal.   
Your company banner hung at Expo (you provide banner)
· Booth space with table and two chairs
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.

 

SBDC Seminars 

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

 

BUSINESS EDUCATION SERIES

Hercules Chamber Hosting

Business Education Series

The Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa will be offering FREE workshops at the Hercules Library in May & June. The following topics will be covered:

· How to Market & Get Results

· Using Technology to Improve your Bottom Line

· Tips for Running a Home Based Business

· How to be an Entrepreneur in the 21st Century

· Financial Stratagies

· Cross-Cultural Market Expansion in the
  American Economy, &

· A+ Customer Service: Essential to Your Success.

 

Logon to herculeschamber.com, events calendar for detailed information.

 

MEMBERSHIP
The Chamber is currently undergoing many positive changes. It's our hope to have all of the businesses in Hercules and its surrounding communities 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 Quarterly E-Blast
Promote your business and special events with a free quarterly e-blast! E-mail your flier to Sylvia

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Powder Keg Pub 

2nd Annual Golf Tournament to benefit
Breast Cancer Research 

May 6th, Friday

A fun tournament benefiting the Breast Cancer Society, for player & sponsorship information, call  

(510) 724-7300


Hercules Chamber Sunrise Networking 

May 3rd, Tuesday, 7:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Venue: Hercules Public Library 

109 Civic Drive, Hercules  

Continental breakfast will be served, have your 2 minute elevator speech ready as everyone will be introducing themselves. At future meetings: 2 members will be given the opportunity to be the speakers and will have 10 minutes each to promote their business. Meetings will be held the first Tuesday of each month.

This is FREE event.Bring plenty of business cards.

E-mail Sylvia@herculeschamber.com to r.s.v.p..

 

Thriving in the Restaurant Industry

"Survival Strategies for Today's Restaurateur" & Creating the Buzz"  

May 9th, Monday Noon - 4:00 p.m.

Venue: City of El Cerrito City Hall 

10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito 

Local Restaurateurs are invited to a FREE half-day event to learn innovative ways to strengthen business operations and thrive in this challenging economy.

Space is limited

R.S.V.P. to the Business Development Center

(510) 223-9900 or www.wccbdc.org 

 

Tri City Mixer: Crockett, Hercules & Rodeo 

May 18th, Wednesday  5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

Venue: El Sol Restaurant 

224 Pacific Avenue, Rodeo 

 

West County Business for Breakfast 

May 25th, Wednesday 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. 

Venue: Richmond Courtyard by Marriott

3150 Garrity Way, Richmond

Guest must pre-register to attend. Members $20, Future Members $30, Walk-in (if space available) $35

R.S.V.P. online  www.rcoc.com or 510-234-3512


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: 16
In This Issue
DIRECTORS

Victor Kerenyi
Hercules Wellness Center


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

Ilia Jimenez
Tierra Yoga

Roger Kleman Jr.
abletoloan


Viktor Manrique
Realty World Regency

Todd Risby
Lori Risby & Associates, CPA

Cheri Soriano-Escalante
D'Lorenza Florals & Events

Sylvia Villa-Serrano
Elegant Memories

Marina Yiu

ACN Telecommunication Services

 

 If you would like to serve as an ambassador of our Chamber, please call Michelle Harrington
(510) 799-8200
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SEEDesign.com

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