San Benito County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau N e w s l e t t e r M a r c h 2 0 1 3 Diamond Sponsors Pinnacles National Park On January 11 2013 the Pinnacles National Monument held a dedication celebration, open to the public for the revealing of the new title Pinnacles National Park. The Pinnacles National Park is our nations 59th National Park. President Obama signed a bill designating the Pinnacles National Monument, the 59th National Park, on January 10, 2013. The Pinnacles was established in 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt. Pinnacles National Monument is the 11th oldest national monument in the United States. With the signing of the bill, the 26,000 acre monument and is the first national park created by Congress since 2004. The monument is also home to 30 endangered California condors. Business After Hours A special thanks to Ausyamas Veterinary Hospital for hosting Februarys Business After Hours. On January 1st, Ausaymas Veterinary Hospital began a new year under new management. They continue to offer a full range of veterinary medical services and 24 hour emergency services to our local families with pets and livestock as well as those living in surround counties. Visit on the web at www.ausaymasvet.com or contact (831) 637-0097. Ausaymas is located at 1750 Orchard Road Hollister. Raffle Prize Donors: Creative Design, Rustic Turtle, Hollister Free Wheelers, and Ausaymas Veterinary Hospital. Our next Business After Hours will be Wednesday, March 13 at Youth Alliance located at 310 Fourth Street, Ste. 101 from 5:30pm 7:00pm. We encourage all members attending to bring a raffle item that describes their business. Business of The Quarter Congratulations to Santa Barbara Bank & Trust / Union Bank for being the Ambassadors 1st Business of the Quarter 2013. Please join us on Tuesday, March 12th at 12:00pm at Santa Barbara Bank & Trust / Union Bank located at 300 Tres Pinos Road. We will be presenting the Business of the Quarter Certificate.
P a g e 2 San Juan Bautista 2nd Annual Crab Feed The San Juan Bautista 2nd Annual Crab Feed presented by the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau San Juan Committee. Saturday, March 16 from 5:30pm 10:00pm located at Casa Maria 600 First Street. Tickets are available for sale at the chamber office or from Kim Bautista. For more information contact the chamber office at 831-637-5315 Nibble & Network The San Benito County Chamber of Commerce is hosting March s Nibble & Network presented by the Hollister Downtown Association on March 27th from 8:ooam 9:00am. This is an event that shoppers, merchants, and members can get to know each other. San Benito County Historical Society Civil War Days Meeting The San Benito County Historical Society is starting to plan for September s Civil War Days, September 13-15 ( one of their biggest fundraisers of the year) and they need volunteers to help (school day, parking, small fundraising activities throughout the weekend, etc.). They are having the first planning meeting on Sunday, March 10 at 1 p.m. Please try to attend if you can help. If you can t make it and are still interested, contact Don Pidd, Caretaker at donpidd@svn.net. They need help to contact all the schools (private, public, parochial, and home schooled) and start getting a possible head count so the Civil War re-enactors can plan accordingly. Your help can make this the biggest and best yet! Come Join the Fun At the Red Barn Run! This is a fun event for everyone. Walk or Run. Great live music and food. Beautiful scenery and spectator friendly. This event is open to the public. You are welcomed to come our and cheer friends on or just enjoy the post race celebration and festivities. Please notice registrations prices increase at the end of March. Register today at www.redbarnrun.com S a n B e n i t o C o u n t y C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e & V i s i t o r s B u r e a u
N e w s l e t t e r P a g e 3 Chamber Office Services Certificate of Origin: The Chamber offers Certificate of Origin stamps- to its members at $10 per document. If you are in need of a certificate of origin stamp simply stop by the office during office hours and we can take care of it. Newsletter Marketing & Advertising: The Chamber has marketing and advertising opportunities in the chamber newsletter. The newsletter is emailed to the entire chamber membership the first week of the month. We also have copies of our newsletter in the office. It is a great way to get the word out about your business, organization or upcoming event. Flyer Insert (8 1/2 x 11 ) the cost is $75 per insert, for non-profits the cost is $50. Bulk Mailing Permit Usage: The chamber provides forms along with the permit stamp to all members. The fee is $100 is to use this service. Don t forget to set clocks an hour ahead this Saturday night for daylight savings time. Thank You - Renewing Members February Postal Graphics Amezcua Insurance Services Inc CALSTAR The Inn at Tres Pinos SBC Saddle Horse Association San Benito Oriana Chorale San Benito Pediatrics Sociedad Espanola de San Benito Gabilan Welding Hazel Hawkins Hospital Foundation Pacific Scientific Tom Walerius Baler Education Foundation Inc Franklin MCI Holmes & Sons Trucking Inc Manpower Staffing Services San Juan Oaks Golf Club Marich Confectionary United Way Serving San Benito County M&M Plant Sales Garden Mart S.H.A.R.P Visiting Angels First Street Self Storage Pietra Santa Winery Blackburn Enterprises Pride Conveyance Systems Inc State Farm Insurance First Street Self Storage Santana Ranch Steve Sanders Union Bank of California Jovenes de Antano of SBC
San Benito County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau 243 Sixth Street, Ste. 100 Hollister, Ca 95023 Phone: (831) 637-5315 Fax : (831) 637-1008 For upcoming events please visit our website: www.sanbenitocountychamber.com Creates a Strong Local Economy The Chamber actively supports business and encourages our community to do business locally and participates in attracting new industry to the County. Promotes the Community The Chamber compiles community information which includes historical information, walking tours, economic profiles, demographics, community calendar of events and guides to motels, camping, and restaurants. Provides Networking Opportunities Through monthly mixers, Ambassadors program, Lunch with Leaders, Business Seminars, special events and more. Represents the Interests of Business with Government By attending frequent meetings with government leaders and by representing the voice of local business at city and county meetings. Political Action Endorses candidates, measures and issues that benefit business in the community.
Join us for our next BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Hosted by Youth Alliance 310 Fourth Street, Suite 101 Wednesday March 13, 2013 5:30pm - 7:00pm Youth Alliance has been serving the San Benito County since 1995 and has served more than 3,200 children, youth and adults. Their mission is to provide innovative and culturally relevant services that strengthen and enrich youth, families and the community. San Benito County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau 243 Sixth Street, Suite 100, Hollister CA 95023 www.sanbenitocountychamber.com (831)-637-5315
Wednesday March 20, 2013 11:30am to 1:00pm Ridgemark Golf & Country Club 3800 Airline Highway, Hollister Guest Speaker: San Benito County Sheriff Darren Thompson Please make your reservation early to attend the luncheon. Buffet Lunch is provided along with your reservation. With reservation: $15 / Without Reservation: $18-Check/Cash/Credit Card To make a reservation call the Chamber office at 831-637-5315 or email angel@sanbenitocountychamber.com San Benito County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
San Juan Bautista Crab Feed Saturday, March 16, 2013 5:30pm-10pm Casa Maria, 600 First Street, San Juan Bautista $45 per person All you can eat crab, pasta, salad & bread, no host bar, music, dancing and silent auction Presented by the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce- San Juan Committee For more information contact (831) 637-5315
FOURTH ANNUAL RED BARN RUN Benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society DATE: Sunday, June 9, 2013 LOCATION: Casa de Fruta, Hollister, CA DISTANCE: 10K or 5K To Register & for More Info Go to www.redbarnrun.com At Finish Line Participants will Receive: COME JOIN THE FUN! AT THE RED BARN RUN!