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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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February 07, 2007
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December 06, 2006
November 16, 2006
Vol. 3
Issue 26
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November 15, 2006
October 18, 2006
Vol. 3
Issue 25
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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
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August 16, 2006
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Article Briefs
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Tourism is vital for our community...
by Mark Yarbrough, President OACC
 Due to the income generated by the consumption of goods and services by tourists, the taxes levied on businesses in the tourism industry, and the opportunity for employment and economic advancement by working in the industry. For these reasons it is important to all of us that we put our best foot forward when promoting our area, events and activities. We all need to do our part to promote tourism.
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Don't get left in the dust!
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The Gold Country Poker Run
Now with PICTURES!
 The Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce working in conjunction with the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce and the Southern Yosemite Automotive Film Festival, is pleased to offer auto enthusiasts attending Film Festival a scenic poker run through the historic county of Mariposa, the epicenter of the 1848 gold rush.
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More press on the Film Festival
It's not Sundance, but...
http://www.southernyosemite.com
by Amy Hubbard, LA TIMES
Oakhurst, Calif. March 21-25: It's not Sundance, but car buffs will like this more: the first Southern Yosemite Automotive Film Festival. MET Cinemas will screen car-related films from the '50s to the present, including eclectic fare such as 1962's "The Sound of Speed" as well as favorites such as "Days of Thunder" (1990). James Garner will be on hand to accept the Southern Yosemite Lifetime Achievement Award. Also: car shows, souvenir vendors and autograph signings. The MET Cinemas, 40015 Highway 49; (559) 683-7766.
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Don't miss out!
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Boosters!
We strongly encourage all residents & businesses in Eastern Madera County to show your support by joining the newly formed Yosemite Baseball Boosters. Please return your membership application and dues/donations to: YBB, P.O. Box 883, Coarsegold, CA 93614. And membership fees are tax deductible!
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Don’t Let April 15 Pass You By
by Marilyn Rigg, State Farm® agent
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could do something to lower your federal income tax burden instead of mailing a big check on April 15? With a traditional Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA), you may be able to do just that.
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Can you help?
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Local Hairstylist Wins National Magazine Cover Contest!
 Carol Cardinale-Ruiz, a local hair designer and owner of Bellissimo recently won a National Industry Magazine Cover Contest. Maly’s the Salon Professional is an industry magazine which is distributed to thousands of salons across the United States. Every year they have a cover contest. Thousands of stylists submit photographs of their work. Carol submitted her photos and won the January/ February cover and a 2 page interview featuring photographs of her work.
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Cowboy (or Cowgirl) Up!
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STOP!
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Chamber & Community Pictures
Welcome New Members Brenda Hemry V.P. and Sue Mejica - President
Service Organization of the Sierra S.O.S. give them a call at 559-658-7184.
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Main St
Now Open! Smokin Sausage, Family owned gourmet sausage company (yum)
Stop by and see why Tom & Debbie Vrab "Smoke their Competition"
located behind Todd's BBQ next to A Bit of Yarn.
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Calendar for...
March & April
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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;
Effective April 1st, new sales tax goes into effect.
COLLECTIBLE BOOK SALE by FOBL
DeVry Students Test Market Cheesecake at Amore Mio
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Commoditization Theory
http://barrybailey.com/
by Barry Bailey, Barry Bailey Group, Inc.
Commoditization Process
Or, the Bulls Eye Zone!
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What is a Broker Associate?
 A Broker Associate is a Sales Associate who holds a Broker’s License. California has two kinds of Real Estate License: A Broker License and a Salesperson License. A broker can perform all the functions of a salesperson or a broker, but a person with a salesperson license can work only under the supervision of a broker, and as a representative of that broker. A person with a broker license is not required by law to work under the supervision of another broker. Some of us, however, choose to do just that. We are called Broker Associates.
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Local American Red Cross Volunteers Assists 9 Families
Fresno-Madera Counties Chapter of the American Red Cross has responded to a home fire this morning in Madera. In all, one family was helped which included 2 adults and 3 children. The Disaster Action Team volunteers provided a cool, safe place to sleep, nutritious meals and emotional support to this family has they start to rebuild their lives.
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Enhancing Competitiveness in Canada, Mexico, and the United States,
A trilateral Council of business leaders representing the private sectors of Canada, Mexico, and the United States today put forward more than 50 concrete recommendations designed to strengthen North American competitiveness in global markets while improving public safety and security.
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Protection, Precautions and Defense...
Information you need to stay safe.
In light of the recent shootings and increased workplace violence, We Webinar announces today that they have added a number of new webinars to their line up. Beginning in March 2007 webinars, presented by Mr. Hector Alvarez, a recognized expert in the field of security, will be offered addressing Personal Safety, Workplace Violence Prevention and Business Security needs. The full schedule of upcoming webinars can be viewed at www.wewebinar.com.
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Store Happenings at...
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Top Five Data Security Vulnerabilities Identified to Promote Merchant Awareness
The protection of cardholder account information is a responsibility that is shared by all participants in the Visa payment system. Visa is committed to providing educational information to members about potential vulnerabilities as they are identified. To promote compliance with the Cardholder Information Security Program (CISP) and the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), Visa has identified the top five vulnerabilities detected in compromises.
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All it takes is TWO days!
The Oakhurst College Center is offering two-day computer classes with an emphasis on hands-on learning. The ½ unit classes cover the subjects of using PowerPoint, Excel and the Internet. These hands-on computer classes are designed to provide a solid foundation in presentation software, spreadsheets and the World Wide Web. The cost per class is $10 with a one-time $6 health fee.
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Pictures from the
Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening at...
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Cover Contest and March News from...
 Sierra Art Trails is looking for an artist to create the cover art for the Sierra Art Trails 2007 catalog. The catalog is a highly visible publication seen by thousands of visitors, community members, and other artists. The artwork chosen will also be used for show invitations, posters, flyers, and other advertising materials associated with the event. In addition, the artist whose work is chosen will have their Sierra Art Trails 2007 participation fees waved!
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New from Stavast
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Let’s get connected!
One of the most exciting things about Connections is that you will get training in your area of interest at absolutely no cost. Yes, these groups are FREE! Imagine, learning how to play the guitar, develop acting skills, take photos that can WOW family and friends, for example; and all for free. Welcome to Connections!
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YUM!
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One dollar = One Vote!
It’s almost here… Get your Application for the 2007 Oakhurst Area Honorary Mayoral Race! Start saving those dollars because each dollar is a potential vote for your favorite candidate. And do you know that even if your personal choice doesn’t win, we all win everyone in Oakhurst benefits from this annual event.
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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
The Chamber E-Newsletter is published on the first and third Wednesday of the month. The deadline (to ensure your submissions makes it in time) is the Wednesday prior to the publish date. NOTE: We reserve the right to edit material submitted to the Chamber.
Important Note: We try to limit 25 to 30 articles per issue. Therefore, articles will be placed in the newsletter on a first-come basis with special consideration to events with dates that take place within the timeframe of the published newsletter.
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