We are streaming the Frog Auction Live Now at Angels Camp, CA...This Friday the Chamber of Commerce of Calaveras County will be holding the First Annual Frogtoberfest. The Frogtoberfest will continue the tradition started in 2003 of selling giant Painted Frogs by auction for Charity. The Chamber of Commerce has raised over $300,000 for local charities in the past 2 auctions. On Friday, October 30th, at the Frogtoberfest, 15 Frogs will be sold via auction. Local businesses and individuals paid $2,500 to sponsor these frogs back in early 2008. When the Sponsors signed onto the project they selected a charity to benefit when the Frog sold at the Auction. The Charities this year are....
Click on a photo for a full slideshow! This is just an example of how lovely these Frogs are!
It was a Frogtoberfestin, Gear Swappin, Music Playin, Sidewalkn Sale of a Day! By John Hamilton
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/26/2009 06:51 AM
Angels Camp, CA...On the 17th of October, Historic Downtown Angels Camp was the place to be if you liked Music, Parades, Great Deals, Old Towne Fun and more. The Angels Camp Business Association, The Angels Camp Branding Team and the Calaveras Chamber teamed up to put on a great day for the whole family. ACBA held there fall sidewalk sale, Angels Camp City Council Candidate George Fry sponsored the "Chains Required" concert, The Brand Leadership Team sponsored a mountain activity gear swap and the Chamber held their Frogtoberfest Parade of Frogs leading up to their Big Frogtoberfest Auction this Friday Night at Frogtown....
Body Language Opening in Meadowmont Shopping Center November 1st , Video Promo with Austin & Melissa Enclosed
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/23/2009 10:12 AM
Arnold, CA...Thank You Body Language for advertising with us! The Body Language Fitness and Dance Studio opening in the Meadowmont Shopping Center on November 1st. Body Language will be the home of aerobics, fitness and even martial arts classes. Body Language will also be the home of Satori Dance Studios. BL's grand opening will be held on November 1st, from noon to five, at the facility. Come in for a tour and refreshments on us!
Part of the Body Language Crew......Click Below to Visit the Body Language Site
Supervisor Chair, Russ Thomas Speaks at VSABA October Luncheon at Rancho Clubhouse~By Tammy Beilstein
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 10/22/2009 02:31 PM
Valley Springs, CA....The Valley Springs Area Business Association (ABA) held its October Luncheon at the Rancho Calaveras Property Owners Business Association's Clubhouse on Thursday. Guest speaker, Calaveras County Supervisor Russ Thomas, spoke of his upcoming trip to Washington DC and about plans to improve the O’Byrnes Ferry Road Bridge. Supervisor Thomas said that he plans to leave next Tuesday to travel with a delegation from the Calaveras County Water District to Washington DC. While there the group will speak with Senator Diane Feinstein, the office of Congressman Dan Lungren, and members from the Corp. of Engineers. The goal is to keep Calaveras ......
Chamber of Commerce Economic Summit Keynote..... Business Motivation from Rico Oller Video Enclosed
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/19/2009 08:45 AM
San Andreas, CA...Former State Senator and local businessman Rico Oller was the Keynote speaker for Last Thursday's Chamber of Commerce Economic Summit. Rico Oller talked about entrepreneurship and the changes he has made in his business to thrive in today's economy...
Come Join the Exciting 2010 Team In Training Cross Country Ski Program!
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/18/2009 03:25 PM
Team in Training TNT is hosting two informational meetings. Team in Training TNT is the fundraising leg of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Our next season includes a cross country ski event. A lot of the training is held up at Bear Valley so we wanted to let people in the area know about it. No experience necessary!...
High Tech in the Hinterlands...Blastronix...Real, Local, High Tech Economic Development ~By John Hamilton with Video Interveiw Enclosed
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/16/2009 11:13 AM
Murphys, CA...If you have been driving up Hwy 4 the last few months you may have noticed the extensive remodeling done to the old Sonora Carpet Mart location. It is now home to local, high tech manufacturer Blastronix. Blastronix is a manufacturer of high-end PCI I/O cards with over 20 years of experience in designing RS 232 and RS 422/485 serial port cards. They also provide local computer service and networking services...
Blastronix's David Barnes hard at work on a prototype
The new Blastronix International Headquarters! Click below for additional photos...
City Council Candidates Square Off....Video of Debate Enclosed
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/13/2009 10:00 PM
Angels Camp, CA...A good sized crowd was on hand last night to watch the debate between Candidates, Rick Downey and George Fry as they sparred for votes in their race for an Angels Camp City council seat. Betty Raggio was absent but did send a letter that was read to the crowd by Camp's proprietress Sherri Smith. The debate followed the time worn format with each candidate getting a few minutes to state their case before the questions commenced...
The Second Annual Calaveras County Economic Development Summit This Today! Stop By Calaveras High
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/13/2009 08:34 AM
San Andreas, CA...This Thursday the Calaveras Chamber of Commerce and other groups are hosting the 2nd Annual Calaveras County Economic Forum this Thursday, October 15th. It will be an all day confab featuring the best and the brightest minds in our area working on the common goal of driving the economy of Calaveras County forward. Don't miss out and call the Chamber at 209.736.2580 and make plans to attend. Enclosed is the schedule of events and Last year's keynote address video...
The California Business Minute's Tim Johnson delivering last year's keynote
