Monday, May 21, 2012

Come Mix, Meet, Mingle and learn what Madera has to offer!!! The Madera District Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Business Extravaganza and Trade Show on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at the Madera District Fairgrounds. The event will begin at 4:00 p.m. and will conclude at 8:00 p.m. with entertainment provided throughout the evening. Each exhibitor and sponsor will provide a door prize to be given away during the conclusion of the event; drawings will begin at 7:15 p.m. on at the Patio Stage, you must be present to win.

In keeping with the ‘Think Green, Go Green’ theme, bring a Toner or Ink Cartridge to be recycled, and receive one free ticket for the Chamber’s Big Door Prize Drawing.

The Extravaganza is an excellent way to get acquainted with the business community of Madera! In keeping with our commitment to our members… this event

· Endorses a strong local economy

· Represents our local businesses

· Provides an opportunity for enhancing business connections

· Promotes our community

Don’t miss out on the Chamber’s premier event to showcase over 75 local businesses. The Extravaganza hosts a diversity of business exhibitors including banking, retail, service, health care and education. The participating businesses will display their products and services throughout the evening, as well as give away door prizes at the culmination of the event. The food court will feature local restaurants and caterers selling a variety of food at a minimal cost, beverage bar and entertainment throughout the evening. The event utilitizes Hatfield Hall, Van Alen Hall, a large covered tent and the outdoor patio (an additional tent may be added if the event sells out).

Admission to the event is open to the public. FREE tickets are available at the Chamber office located at 120 North E Street, online at the Chamber’s website www.maderachamber.com and from our Sponsors. Admission at the gate is $6.00; so don’t miss out on your opportunity for FREE admission by visiting the following sponsors.

Applications for the sponsors and exhibitors are now available, Click Here.

Do you love to travel? Interested in visiting Prague, Vienna & Budapest?

Come to our informational night about how you can travel back in time to see Budapest's Royal Palace, Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral and Prague's Royal Castle District; the former residence of the Bohemian king. Information Night will be held at the Madera Chamber of Commerce, 120 North "E" Street, Madera. To reserve your seat and to find out more about this exciting trip, call (559) 673-3563. For a brochure, Click Here.

NOMINEES FOR 2012 SENIOR FARMER OF THE YEAR

Since 1981 the Madera District Chamber of Commerce has annually honored outstanding individuals for their leadership, service, and contributions to Madera County Agriculture. The Senior Farmer of the Year Award recognizes, with great appreciation, the lifetime of an exceptional individual in the field of agriculture.

The Chamber needs your help in seeking the nominations for the 2012 Senior Farmer of the Year. Candidates must be 65 years or over and live in Madera County. Nominations are scored by a point system. The scoring and final determination of the award is conducted by past Senior Farmer honorees.

Nomination forms are available at the Madera Chamber of Commerce office, located at 120 North E Street in Madera, or online at www.maderachamber.com Deadline for nominations is June 1, 2012.

The following recipients, through their years of hard work, have brought success and continue to provide a prosperous economic base for Madera County. The Chamber looks forward to celebrating a new Senior Farmer of the Year; the following is the impressive list of past honorees:

1981 - Sherman Thomas	1996 - Henry Massaro
1982 - Henry Bitter	1997 - Joe Galleano
1983 - Gino Petrucci	1998 - Robert T. Houlding, Sr.
1984 - Walter Rosskopf	1999 - Dino Petrucci
1985 - A.K. Baker	2000 - Elvin Davis
1986 - Everett Garner	2001 - Alfred Russell
1987 - Floyd Nelson	2002 - Oliver Espinola
1988 - Lionel Rogers	2003 - Will Gill, Jr.
1989 - Ben Coulthard	2004 – Jack Schnoor
1990 - J.E. McKinney	2005 – Richard B. Johnson
1991 - George Andrew	2006 – Charles Faso
1992 - John Sordi	2007 – Vernon Martinazzi
1993 - Ed Sagouspe	2008 – William “Billy” McKinney
1993 Honorary – Franklin Secara	2009 – Albert Cosyns
1994 - Elsie Buchenau	2010 – Johnny Deniz
1995 - Norman Dill	2011 – Millie Meders

The 2012 SENIOR FARMER OF THE YEAR will be honored at the Madera Chamber of Commerce Senior Farmer Dinner on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at the Madera Municipal Golf Course, St. Andrew’s Ballroom located at 23200 Avenue 17, Madera CA 93637. Sponsorship Packages are available; please call the Chamber of Commerce Office at (559) 673-3563 for more information or contact Toni Jordan.

Security Assessment Program

May 13, 2009 at 11:00 PM

MADERA POLICE SECURITY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM

Welcome to the City of Madera Police Department's Security Program. This program is a part of the Business Watch series that the Madera Chamber of Commerce and Madera Police Department have created to assist you in making your business a safer place for you, your employees, and your customers. This program is FREE OF CHARGE - just complete the Madera Police Department Security Assessment Request Form and FAX to the Chamber Office at (559) 673-5009.

In partnership with the Madera Police Department, the Madera District Chamber of Commerce "Security Assessment Program" was developed to help businesses with interior and exterior security evaluations of their business locations - at no cost. The results have been a safer community and a better working relationship with the police department.