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Membership Benefit Spotlight!
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| 2007 Guidelines for E-Blasts
1 Free E-blast per business member per year. Flyer provided by member
$10.00 charge if time sensitivity or special handling required. (This fee applies to all time sensitive flyers that are not submitted at least 2 weeks in advance. Or if the flyer needs to be edited or reworked due to error in form submissions.
$25.00 charge for our staff to create your flyer for you. Maximum time allotment to your project is 2 hours including one edit of the flyer.
2nd and 3rd E-blast $50.00 per business member per year.
Same additional fees apply as mentioned above
4 or more E-blasts $100.00 per business member per year.
Same additional fees apply as mentioned above
Non Chamber Member Rate is $200.00 per flyer
Same additional fees apply as mentioned above
“To promote and support the economic vitality while honoring and preserving the unique lifestyles of our Mountain Communities."
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December 06, 2006
November 16, 2006
Vol. 3
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November 15, 2006
October 18, 2006
Vol. 3
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November 01, 2006
October 18, 2006
Vol. 3
Issue 24
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October 04, 2006
September 27, 2006
Vol. 3
Issue 21
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October 18, 2006
September 27, 2006
Vol. 3
Issue 23
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September 06, 2006
August 16, 2006
Vol. 3
Issue 19
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September 20, 2006
August 16, 2006
Vol. 3
Issue 20
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August 16, 2006
July 19, 2006
Vol. 3
Issue 18
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July 19, 2006
June 22, 2006
Vol. 3
Issue 17
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July 5, 2006
June 21, 2006
Vol. 3
Issue 16
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Article Briefs
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Mark your calendars
You don't want to miss what is going on this holiday season at...
Holiday Calendar of Events
Wednesday, December 20, 2006 through Saturday, January 6, 2007
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CHINA
Have you given thought to purchasing travel insurance?
We’re traveling to China! Have you given thought to purchasing travel insurance?
Although Oakhurst Cruise & Travel is not coordinating the bus, air, or tour arrangements for our trip to China (I’m going too!), we are flattered to be the travel agency approved by the Chamber for insurance, foreign currency and travel accessories sales.
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Last chance to go to CHINA!
Deadline December 29th
Don’t be left behind! We are in the final stretch for our China “trip of a lifetime” March 4-12, 2007. We currently have 243 people signed up and the final day to join us is Friday, December 29, 2006. You will need to be paid in full and have your Passport and Visa application on file with us by that time. We plan on ordering your ticket the first week of January.
Sign Up Now!
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And if you thought we didn't have enough going on in March 2007...
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For Employers - Due Diligence
by Barbara Boyer, Boyer Temporary Personnel
Unless you know the history of the applicant personally you’ve got to perform what is known as due diligence when considering them for employment. You must have the applicant sign a release statement that gives you the right to research their employment history before you call their references.
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Chicken Soup for the Computer
Data Backup, Part 2
by Susan Clement, Account Executive Sierra Tel Business Systems
If you read last month’s article, you know how I feel about backing up your data, you know some of the contributing factors to lost data and you know to try gefilte fish at your own risk. Now let’s look at methods of data backup.
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The next best thing to new car for Christmas!
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Do you have...
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Women must focus on retirement income
by Marilyn Rigg, State Farm® agent
Whether they are the breadwinner in their household or not, preparing for retirement should be extremely important to women. One item of planning that must be considered is the financial situation of the surviving spouse and what can be done to prepare for a potential shortfall.
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Hot Deal from...
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The official dates for Sierra Art Trails 2007 have been set!
Sierra Art Trails December News, 2006
www.sierraarttrails.org
Hello Artists, Artisan, and Friends,
The official dates for Sierra Art Trails 2007 have been set for Saturday and Sunday, October 13th and 14th 2007. The call for participation will begin February 1st, 2007. Applications will be mailed to artists on our mailing list, and will also be available at Stellar Gallery or Williams Gallery West. The application will also be downloadable from the event web site.
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Shop Local!
So, what does $65.60 mean?
The Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce asks all businesses in Eastern Madera County to join in and participate by displaying this number in a predominate location at your work place. This number signifies how much it costs to shop in Fresno. Another way to look at this number is how much you would have to save before you break even, when you shop in the Valley. The fact is that for the average consumer, it actually costs more to shop in Fresno than it does shopping locally!
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Press Release for
Willow Bridge Books
On Friday December 22 “Authors’ Evening Off” All the authors are spending time with their family and friends. The bookstore will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, December 22 and Saturday, December 23 and on Sunday, December 24 the bookstore will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pick up those last minute gifts because remember according To Garrison Keillor “ A book is a gift you can open again and again”. On Friday December 29 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Norma Rowland, author of “Beloved Stranger” and “Daughter of Pharaoh” and soon to be published third book in the Trilogy “ Flower of Egypt” will be at the bookstore to share her books.
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Advanced Living Solutions
brings you the following!
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Madera County Explores the Benefits of WiFi Services
On November 20, 2006 Madera County’s IT Department hosted its first Technology Day. The main topic of the day’s seminar was informing county representatives the benefits of WiFi services.
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Stop by and say hello at...
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SIERRA TELEPHONE BLOOD DRIVE
OAKHURST, CA – The employees of Sierra Telephone are inviting the community to save lives with a blood drive Thursday, January 18. A bloodmobile will be parked at the Oakhurst business between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
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PULSE
Oakhurst Area “PULSE”
Want to share your knowledge or idea on a topic? Have a new product, location, employee or service? Do you want to get the word out to Oakhurst? Let us know!
In this issue we have;
On the move! John Schweer, Allstate Insurance Agency.
An area update from Ed Bailey, Realtor
New Member “Floors & Blinds Direct” Special Offer
International mystery, horror author to speak in Chowchilla
Women Golfers Wanted at River Creek
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A Tasteful Gift for the Holidays
Holiday Gift Certificates
...the memory of an exquisite time at the
Estate by the Elderberries
...a dinner in our Restaurant...
...a stay in the Chateau…
...pampering in our Spa...
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Pictures from the YUSD Mixer
 Yosemite Unified School District with the Mountain Area Chamber Network hosted a Mixer December 12 and highlighted student programs and achievements.
The food for the event was prepared by the students in Dena Boortz’ culinary arts class at Yosemite High School and by Irene Keener, director of food services for YUSD.
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Chamber & Community Pictures
Ribbon Cutting at...
John Schweer's Allstate Insurance Agency. New location 40713 Hwy 41, Suite 8A, in the Todd's BBQ building across from Yosemite Smog. Stop by or give him a call 5590-683-5900.
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Don't miss Christmas & New Year from...
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Main St
Take a look at everything going on around town!
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Company Policy, Employee Status Determine the Need for Holiday Pay
If a non-exempt employee is required to work on a company holiday, what rate should he or she earn for working that day — time-and-one-half or double-time? Neither state nor federal law requires the payment of premium pay for working on a national, state or company-recognized holiday. The only exception is public works prevailing rate jobs.
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Wrangle up your Cowboy Christmas gifts
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Workers comp rates to decrease
The state's two largest workers' compensation insurers announced this week they are lowering rates.
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IRS Releases Formula for Business Telephone Tax Refunds
The IRS, in cooperation with the U.S. Chamber and other organizations, has established a formula for estimating the federal telephone excise tax refund that businesses and nonprofits are eligible to receive on their 2006 tax returns.
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Building Winning Communities
Business retention is important in the stability of any community. The community leaders, from the chamber of commerce to our county elected officials, have put together the components of a business retention plan in the Oakhurst Area Plan. In order for our business community to thrive and in order to make the Oakhurst Area Plan a reality, we must work together as a team.
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Real Hero Nomanation Form
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And now, a final word from Tim Madden
2006 OACC President
 I HAVE STRUGGLED WITH THE CONTENTS OF THIS SPEECH. THE WORDS DID NOT COME EASILY.
HOW MANY OPPORTUNITIES DO I HAVE LEFT TO SPEAK TO SUCH A GATHERING AS THIS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
TRADITIONALLY THIS SPEECH IS USED TO RECOUNT THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE PREVIOUS YEAR. I WILL TAKE A MOMENT TO HONOR THAT TRADITION.
THE OAKHURST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HAD A BANNER YEAR IN 2006.
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Looking for those last minute tax write offs for your business?
~Join the Oakhurst Area
Chamber of Commerce!
The IRS recognizes a portion of your investment to be tax deductible. Depending on your type of business your membership is 70 – 100 % tax deductible!
Your donations and sponsorships are tax deductible too!
Save money on your taxes and invest in our economic future. Join your Chamber of Commerce today.
What you need to know…
The Oakhurst Area Chamber has more then 425 members.
We serve the Mountain Communities of: Ahwahnee, Bass Lake, Coarsegold, North Fork, Oakhurst, O’Neals, Raymond, Wishon and Yosemite National Park.
We lobby at the Federal, State and local levels of government.
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A Special Thank You to our 2006 Sponsors!
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Welcome to the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce
2007 Corporate Sponsorship Program
By choosing one of the uniquely designed Corporate Sponsorship Programs, you will receive many exciting features, advantages, and benefits at a substantial savings for your advertising dollars. By choosing a sponsorship program you will also be acknowledged as a civic minded leader among your peers.
Your participation provides the opportunity to select the level that addresses your specific advertising needs, providing maximum advertising exposure for your business at a minimal cost.
As always, the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce “Your Community Partner“ thanks you for your continued support.
To find out how you can become part of this exciting and valuable annual program contact us at 559-683-7766 or chamber@oakhurstchamber.com
Send your business news or announcements to:
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oakhurstchamber.com
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