Ribbon Cutting for Health Net of California

The Fresno Greater Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador committee was invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony by Health Net of California on May 19th. This was a Grand Opening of its Fresno Community Solution Center and the presentation of the Health Net community Solution Makers Awards. The awards ceremony recognized those who make a difference in the health and well being of the communities they serve. Fresno County Supervisor Henry Perea presented an award to Nichole Mosqueda-Curtin, Regional Director for the Central Valley Health Network, a consortium of 13 Federally Qualified Health Centers. The award was given for its service to a half a million patients annually in 21 counties. Fresno City Council member Cynthia Sterling presented an award to Yolanda Randles, Executive Director of the West Fresno Health Care Coalition for the organization's mission to provide health care opportunities for low-income residents, around 15,000 annually. Reyna Torres General Consul of Mexico presented an award to Tim Curlee, Chair of the Executive Committee of the Fresno County Children's Health Initiative, for its work in enrolling more than 10,000 children in health plans where they would otherwise not have access. This was a great opportunity for all present to see what Valley organizations are doing for the community. After the awards ceremony, the ribbon cutting took place then there was food and socializing. Thank you Health Net for joining the Fresno Chamber and having us as part of your event. For more information about Health Net you can visit them online at http://www.healthnet.com/ or or call them at 559 445-8700.

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Mayor's Youth Job Fair

Nearly 1,300 youth turned out this year to the mayor's Youth Job Fair that was held at Fresno City on Saturday, May 1, 2010 for youth ages 16-24. It was hosted this year by the Greater Fresno Area Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Ashley Swearingen, Fresno City College, the State Center Consortium and Fresno ROP. Amazingly, the groups were able to put on the job fair on a zero budget. They were able to accomplish this through the help of volunteers and generous donations.

The job fair had 25 area representatives come set up booths for the job seekers to apply and interview that day. The job seekers were able to walk around to the individual booths and meet their potential employers.

City councilman Blong Xiong gave his sentiments concerning the youth in our community wanting to work and how the employers should support them. A big thank you went out to Mayor Ashley Swearingen for organizing the event, Dixie Wilson, the Programs & Committees Manager for the Greater Fresno Area Chamber of commerce, Darryl Du'Chene the Community Coordinator for the City of Fresno and May Beth Wynn the Interim Coordinator for the Employee Resource Center at Fresno City College.

Some of the employers that turned up this year to the Mayor's Youth Job Fair were Ann Taylor, Spherion, Buckle, The Air National Guard, Kaplan, Payless Shoe Source and Valley Children's Hospital. Good luck candidates. We hope that you find the job that you are looking for!

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Ribbon Cutting Keller Williams Realty

The Fresno Chamber Ambassadors gathered on April 22, 2010 to welcome Keller Williams Realty as new members to the Fresno Chamber of Commerce. Joanna Odabashian who is the team leader of the Fresno office gave us a tour of the office and we had the opportunity to mingle with other agents in the office while enjoying some delicious sandwiches, soft drinks and desserts. Everyone in the office was very nice and it was like visiting with family. The name Keller Williams is new to the Fresno Area. However, it is the third largest Real Estate Franchise in North America. Though the name is new to Fresno the ownership and many agents of KW Fresno were formerly of Westland Realty and Investments, Inc. and have been selling real estate for over 25 years in the Fresno Area.

Keller Williams has a lot of support for their agents and offers ongoing training. They want agents to succeed and grow their businesses as big as they desire. They also have weekly classes open to who ever would like to attend. Every Monday night at 5:15 pm they host a commercial contract strategy class for commercial agents and every Tuesday night at 5:15 pm they host a residential contract strategy class where anyone is welcome to drop in and learn. To learn more about the classes you can contact the Keller Williams Office at 559 320-0600, or stop by and visit them at 1175 W Shaw Ave in Fresno. You can also find more information at http://www.whywewentkw.com/.

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Ribbon Cutting Physiomotion Sports Medicine

On April 21, 2010 Physiomotion opened their door with a great Grand Opening. Physiomotion is a new Physical Therapy and Wellness Clinic started with the ideas of Jason and Kyndra Gray. Jason and Kyndra began their ideas in 2004 where they could provide a hands on and one on one clinic in a convenient location. While playing soccer in high school in Petaluma, California, Jason's interests were researching the benefits of physical therapy and wellness for good physical fitness. Kyndra on the other hand was working with children at Children's hospital while also studying the effects of physical therapy. Jason, PT, DPT, OS and Kyndra PT, MPT, GCS, both graduated Fresno State with Physical Therapy degrees. OS is Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and GCS is Geriatric Clinical Specialist. Now in 2010 their dream became a reality with the opening of Physiomotion at 4080 North Cedar. The 5000 square foot location is just that. With the open windows on all sides and therapy equipment everywhere, Physiomotion provides a relaxed environment to work our bodies towards wellness. Jason, who was actually recuperating from a recent knee surgery, gave tours throughout the facility, crutches and all. This clinic can provide the best care to those with neck or back pain, shoulder, hip and knee injuries as well as gait and balance training, TMJ and many more. Soon Physiomotion hopes to offer "Guys with Guts" morning workouts and Yoga classes. Pilates with Jennifer Adame, MPT is also being offered. The Open House was just that with many people and a wonderful spread of appetizers catered by Sugar Bean Catering. The food was plentiful and the drinks as well. Jason also has another talent, so be sure to stop by Physiomotion to ask him for a sip. For injury prevention, wellness or physical therapy, think of Physiomotion. Welcome to the Greater Fresno Chamber of Commerce. Call them at 559 2225-7497 or visit them on the web at http://www.physiomotion.com/.

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