Clovis Chamber of Commerce celebrates area businesses’ good news
If there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, it’s being created by some Clovis Chamber members. Read about this month’s Good News.
In October, the Golden Living Center of Clovis was awarded the step II Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living in recognition of its commitment to continuous improvements in patient-centered care.
It held a reception at its facility Oct. 23.
Details: 299-2591
Snowflake Designs had its leotards featured on television again. This time on the CBS drama, “Three Rivers.” The show aired Nov. 8. Snowflake donated leotards, grips and gym bags to supply the gymnastic team, the center of the story.
Details: 888-509-6234
Peggy David Video Productions is now Peggy David Films, with a new Web site and offering photography to all its clients. The company just returned from Maui after completing its first destination wedding production.
Details: 970-7260
Pelco presents its Toys for Tots Holiday Fun Run, Dec. 5 at California State University, Fresno. Proceeds from this 5K race will benefit the U.S. Marine Corps’ Central Valley Toys for Tots Toy Drive.
For information and registration go to www.pelco.com/tft
A ribbon cutting was held on Sept. 23 for the grand opening of JEM Restaurant Management Corporation’s second new location this year. The Wendy’s restaurant is located at Cedar and Herndon.
Details: 435-9648
Pre-Paid Legal Services appeared on the 2009 Forbes List of “America’s 200 Best Small Companies.” It was ranked No. 66, climbing 64 positions from its 2008 ranking of 130. For the second consecutive year it was ranked No. 1 in the Forbes survey in the category of return on equity, a measure of how efficiently a company uses its assets to produce earnings.
Details: 222-7757
For another month, Hi-Tech Homes is featured in a magazine. This time, it’s the October/November issue of “From House to Home,” featuring options in smart home technology.
Details: 521-1400
Yosemite Gardens Retirement Community will be presenting a benefit for the Marjoree Mason Center on Oct. 14. It’s titled “Elvis Lives,” and features Jeremy “Elvis” Pearce as Elvis. There will be food and lots of raffle prizes.
Call 346-1422 for tickets and information.
Hinds Hospice is pleased to announce that Cheryl Inman, R.N. has recently been named the new director of the Hinds Hospice Home and Tammy Galt has joined Hinds Hospice as a Fund Development Coordinator.
Details: 320-0308
Institute of Technology reports several job promotions and additions to its staff. Chris Schultz has been promoted to Assistant Director Student Services; Chris Ortega has been promoted to Financial Aid Officer and Theresa Costa was named the BrightStar Education Group Employee of the Month for October. She is the Director of Financial Aid. Jamie Hones has been hired as Student Success Leader and Evett Ware, Joyce Simon and Jesse Farias have joined the faculty.
Details: 297-4500
Sean Williams has been named the new General Manager of the Courtyard by Marriott. Sean comes from the Merced area and has managed several Courtyards.
Details: 251-5200
The Clovis Rotary Club announces the start of ticket sales for the 19th Annual Clovis Rotary Crab Feed and Auction Feb. 20. All proceeds go back into supporting local charities, community programs and youth projects.
Call Jamie Lowitz at 292-2028 for tickets or information.
Lisa Anderson of Workplace Massages Inc. tells us the company was invited to the Twitter office in San Francisco in September to do chair massages its employees. A conference room was transformed into a quiet, meditative place for the massages. The satisfied employees are asking for a return visit.
Details: 270-3791
Panera Bread is preparing to open its second location in the Fresno area. They will be opening a restaurant in Riverpark, Dec. 14. It will be offering delivered catering services as it does in its Clovis location.
Details: 331-6205
Christopher J. Bundros, CPA had its Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening on Nov. 5. Numerous Chamber Ambassadors and friends were present at the festive occasion. They enjoyed refreshments prepared by Chris’ family especially some oatmeal cranberry cookies made by his eldest son. Chris’ new office is located on the northwest corner of Bullard and Villa avenues.
His Web site is www.bundrosopa.com and phone is 765-0313
Tara Ribera has been hired as the new Sales Consultant for Grand Occasions.
Details: 277-3663
Chuck Calvert of Dollar Mania reports that the store had a record amount of store traffic during Halloween week. He invites you to come see all of the store’s Christmas merchandise.
Details: 323-0111
Weed Man is excited to be offering organic compost top dressing, a new palletized material that gives the benefits of top dressing without the clumps of material smothering the grass. It is believed to be the most environmentally sound treatment to keep lawn soft, lush, safe, healthy and green.
Details: 266-1624
Nick Maxwell of Edward Jones announces another best month ever in October that makes 3 in the last 6 months. He was also asked by the firm to step up in several leadership roles. Details: 322-8197
In July, Dog House Pet Health Centers started a rewards program in July called Doghouse Bucks, where customers receive discounts. It has been very successful. It is also are expanding its anesthesia free teeth cleaning event each month.
Details: 433-4647
Dinner MyWay just celebrated its second anniversary. It would like to thank everyone for all the support during its first two years of business.
Details: 299-1992
Congratulations to Renewal Body Works Inc. for receiving the 2009 AutocheX Premier Achiever Awards for customer satisfaction. Presented by the California State Automobile Association, or CSAA, it won the award for consistently delivering top-notch service.
Details: 299-2116
SCORE announces the election of new Chairman Peter Fong. He will be responsible for leading and growing the organization within the four county metro area of Fresno, Madera, Kings and Tulare counties. Also, Jay Petersen, owner of The Geeks Computer Service was named to the Community Board.
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