Orangevale Chamber Juice FEB

In This Issue

Mark Your Calendar

Mix & Mingle

Business of the Month

New/Renewed Members

Social Media Workshop

Texas Holdem Tournament

Members Benefit From Upgrade

Orangevale Chamber of Commerce
Mission Statement

Promoting a positive business environment, advocating public policy for local businesses, provide valuable membership services and be a strategic partner in initiatives that improve the quality of life in Orangevale.

Upcoming Events

YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS!

Feb 15^th and Feb 17th Miss Orangevale Chamber of Commerce Orientation from 6-7:30pm, at the Sacramento Fire District Metro Fire Station #32, 8824 Roediger Lane, Fair Oaks. If you are a minor please bring a legal guardian with you. Applications can be found at the Orangevale Chamber of Commerce located at 9267 Greenback Lane, Suite B91, Orangevale (916) 988-0175, Casa Robles High School, Bella Vista High School, or at the Orangevale Chamber of Commerce website: www.orangevalechamber.com. If you love Orangevale and are interested in participating please contact the Orangevale Chamber office for more details about the pageant.

Feb 15th Pow Wow Days 2011

Meeting -Chamber Office, 9267 Greenback Lane, Orangevale. Interested in becoming a part of the largest community event? Time: 5:30 pm

SOCIAL MEDIA 101 WORKSHOP - Thursday, 2/17/11 If you're wondering how to set up your business on Yelp, let us help you. If you want to learn more about how to rank higher in the search engines, we can talk that through with you. Please contact us via email at info@orangevalechamber.com or call the Chamber office at 988-0175 with any questions about this workshop. Space will be limited to the first eight (8) chamber businesses to register. Email us your name, business, ideal time one-hour slot between 12 and 3 pm, and the specific topic you'd like to discuss - and we'll return a confirmation of what remains available for the workshop.

Feb 17th Board of Directors Meeting

Chamber Office, 9267 Greenback Lane, Orangevale. Time: 3:30 pm -5:00 pm Everyone Welcome. Requests for added agenda items must be submitted in advance. Sent all communications to 9267 Greenback Lane, Orangevale CA 95662 or nfo@orangevalechamber.com

Feb 22nd Monthly Mixer

Dr. DeBruin Medical Center, 9352 Madison Ave Ste 1., Orangevale CA. Everyone Is Welcome! Great Business Networking Opportunity, enjoy refreshments, raffle prizes and more. Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm

For more information on any of the above events, please call the office ~ 916-988-0175 or email at: ovchamber@sbcglobal.net

Tell us about your event. Reach hundreds of local people. Free for members.

Important Phone#'s

Emergency 911

Emergency Cell

874-5111

Sheriff's Non-Emergency

874-5115

Child Protective Services

366-5656

Community Hazards & Nuisance

855-5656

Fire Department

566-4000

Graffiti Clean-Up

855-8162

Road Conditions (CalTrans)

1-800-427-7623

SERVICES:

Comcast (Cable/Internet)

927-2225

Satellite-Dish Network

408-1338

SMUD (Electric)

452-7811

PG&E (Gas)

1-800-743-5000

Garbage

855-8555

Orangevale Park & Rec

988-4373

Orangevale Library

264-2700

DMV(Folsom)

1-800-777-0133

Orangevale Post Office

1-800-275-8777

Orange Vale Water Co.

988-1693

Mix & Mingle

FEBUARY MIXER

Tuesday, Febuary 22, 2011 at

Dr DeBruin Medical Center, 9352 Madison Ave Ste 1., Orangevale

Everyone Is Welcome! Great Business Networking Opportunity, enjoy refreshments, raffle prizes and more. Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm

Interested in hosting a mixer? Contact the Orangevale Chamber Office

916.988.0175 or email: ovchamber@sbcglobal.net

Business of the Month

Orangevale Copy Center

Located at:

9267 Greenback Ln.

Orangevale, CA

Orangevale Copy Center (OCC) has been a mainstay in the Orangevale community since February 5, 1990. OCC is a full-service copy center meaning that in addition to having your basic copy needs handled by a professional, you'll also find a host of additional services such as large format blueprint duplication, binding and mass mailing.

Don't let our warm and friendly environment fool you. Quality is a mission at OCC. We pride ourselves on exceeding your expectations and delivering on time if not early.

Founded by Russ and Lorie Rheams, OCC is a member or the chamber, supports local charities and both Russ and Lorie are active Rotarians. Both are past presidents of the Orangevale Rotary Club. Because of that we know how important it is for charitable organizations to stretch your dollar. If you're here on behalf of a non-profit or charity, please let us know. We have special pricing for you.

Orangevale Copy Center -

Where Friendship & Work Mix Well! (916) 987-1090

January

Renewing Members

INDEPENANT ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL GOLDEN STATE COLLISON CTR

2 GUN TEX MOBILE NOTARY ORANGEVALE LIONS CLUB

NADLER ACCOUNTACY CORP.HERBERT WILLSTATTERROTARY CLUB OF ORANGEVALE

PARK PLAZA

DENNY'S

PACIFIC TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL CALIFORNIA TRANSMISSION

FAIR OAKS/ORANGEVALE LITTLE LEAGUE

CASA ROBLE HIGH SCHOOL

SMUD

New Members

MY FLOWER SHOP OF ORANGEVALE

"You can't do today's job with yesterday's methods and be in business tomorrow."

Orangevale Chamber of Commerce Newsletter

The Orangevale Juice

Happy February!

We are excited about all of the things happening at the Chamber and the community involvement. Our annual calendar is up on the new Chamber web site. Be sure to take a look at the upcoming events and see how you can promote your business. Our new web site is getting lots of community attention - please be sure to add YOUR special events to the calendar so your business gets found! Call Lisa at the Chamber office to get help with your listing on the Chamber web site. 916-988-0175.

The Orangevale Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome our newest Board Members, Brad Squires and Linda Valtman. Brad will be the new Secretary, and Linda has accepted the position as Treasurer. Our other Board members are Vice President Jim Bielgard, Brandy Kunakey, Jerry Freelove and Don Kolstrup.

Our next community event is the Texas Hold 'em Tournament on March 5th at the Orangevale Grange Hall. Half of the proceeds are benefitting the Casa Roble Jr Rams.To sponsor a table or buy your tickets for this event call 916.988.0175 or purchase tickets online

And - don't miss our one-on-one social media training for your small business! If you are confused by Facebook, Twitter and/or Yelp or just need help getting started, the Chamber is offering FREE hands on assistance. On February 17, 2011. To sign up for class email the Orangevale Chamber of Commerce office at info@orangevalechamber.com .

To Your Success!

Darlene Lyons

President

SOCIAL MEDIA 101 WORKSHOP

Thursday, 2/17/11

How is your business doing with social media? We learned about the basics of social media for business at our most recent chamber luncheon. Now here is an excellent (and free) way to get started. As a member of the Orangevale chamber, we are offering your business a free "Social Media Workshop" on February 17^th with one hour sessions going from 12pm - 3pm.

Sessions will be held at the chamber office, and will include a free one hour social media consultation for your business. Bring your ideas and we'll help you implement them. If you don't have a Facebook page for your business, we'll help you get started.

If you're wondering how to set up your business on Yelp, let us help you. If you want to learn more about how to rank higher in the search engines, we can talk that through with you.

Contact us via email at info@orangevalechamber.com or call the Chamber office at 988-0175 with any questions about this workshop. Space will be limited to the first eight (8) chamber businesses to register. Email us your name, business, ideal time one-hour slot between 12 and 3, and the specific topic you'd like to discuss - and we'll return a confirmation of what remains available for the workshop.

We look forward to assisting you in promoting your business!

To purchase tickets online.

texas

WE HAVE A NEW LOOK!

www.orangevalechamber.com

...and our members will benefit from the upgrade:

· Better search engine visibility and higher traffic

· Searchable business directory

· Enhanced member business listings

· Hot Deals - members can offer coupons and deals

· Community Event Calendar - single source for all local events

· Job Postings - post a job or find a new local job

· Facebook and Twitter integration - all "fans" are notified on updates

· New banner advertising and promotional opportunities

FREE WITH MEMBERSHIP

· Basic listing - included with Annual Membership

· Links to business, website, Facebook and LinkedIn profiles

· Contact information and lead generation

· 200-character business description

PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP

· Includes all components of Basic listing

· Premium category listing

· Logo on details page and category list page

· 1500-character business description

· Up to 8 hi-resolution graphics on details page

· Map link on business homepage

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS FOR ALL MEMBERS

Post "Hot Deals" to website with special offers, coupons, and deals for the community.

Add "Job Postings" to the Orangevale Chamber website for added visibility to the community.

Leverage the visibility of the Chamber website to announce "Local Events"

Access free business training via Atomic Training within your Member Portal.

HOW TO GET STARTED!

Email info@orangevalechamber.com to request your login and password. Once you receive your login and password, visit www.orangevalechamber.com and click on the "Member Login" link at the top.

Enter your login and password and use the navigation links on the left to update and add content.

Any changes made to business info will be made live immediately. Job postings, events and hot deals will go through an approval process before being made active on the Chamber website

CALL TODAY! To Upgrade to "Premium Membership".

For additional help with the new tools available to members, contact the office at info@orangevalechamber.com or 916.988.0175 for convenient informational appointment.

Sincerely,

9267 Greenback Lane, Suite B-91

Phone: (916) 988-0175

Fax: (916) 988-1049

Email: OVChamber@sbcglobal.net

Web: www.OrangevaleChamber.com

Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 2pm

Orangevale, CA 95662-4864