Ribbon Cutting - Best Western Fresno Inn

On May 25,2011 the Fresno Chamber had a ribbon cutting for the Best Western Plus Fresno Inn. The Best Western is known as the Word’s Largest Hotel Chain. Each Best Western hotel is independently owned and operated. The hotel is just minutes away from Fresno State, SaveMart Center, and within walking distance from Fashion Fair Mall. The hotel was fully renovated from top to bottom, working their way from the highest floor down to their main lobby area. The hotel has 55 rooms (27 double/doubles, 10 suites, 14 singles, and 4 ADA accessible) total. The hotel offers complimentary hot breakfast, 100% smoke free, free Wi-Fi throughout the building and onsite fitness/business center. For more information on the property, please visit them at www.bwfresnoinn.com or you may contact the General Manager Robert Hernandez directly at 559-229-5811.

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Ribbon Cutting - Olam

Fresno Chamber Ambassadors welcomed the new opening of the West Coast Headquarters of Olam. They are a major employer in the Central Valley as part of their continued effort to aggressively expand their operations in California and the West, they opened their West Coast Headquarter in Fresno. Olam International is a leading global integrated supply chain manager and processor of agricultural products and food ingredients, sourcing over 20 products with a direct presence in 64 Countries and supplying them to over 13, 000 customers. The new West Coast Headquarters will handle the marketing for the Spices and Vegetable Ingredients business unit across the U.S. and Worldwide, the Fresno office will be responsible for managing plants in California Nevada and New Mexico and also Manging Olam's Almond and Cotton growing business out of this office.

Olam

205 E. River Park Circle Sutie 310

Fresno, Ca 93720

http://www.olamonline.com/

Ribbon Cutting - Tuttimelon

The Fresno Chamber Ambassadors celebrated a Ribbon Cutting for Tuttimelon, a premium Frozen Yogurt, Sobetto, and Gelato shop located in the outside shopping courtyard of the Fashion Fair Mall in Fresno. Suited with a modern decor, Tuttimelon boasts 24 flavors of Gelato, an Italian Ice cream, 10 flavors of Frozen Yogurt along with over 45 Toppings and an amazing selection of Sorbetto, a fruit flavored ice and dairy free frozen delight. Definitely more innovative and progressive than the average sweet shop, Tuttimelon is owned and operated by 4 young and creative entrepreneurs, all friends from high school, who have put their stake in Fresno's business community. A perfect place to enjoy a refreshing treat with friends or family, Tuttimelon is sure to become Fresno's next hot spot.


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Business After Hours Tradeshow

On Thursday, April 21st the Greater Fresno Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the Business After Hours event, Fresno’s Premiere Business Trade Show. It was held in the beautiful Radisson Hotel Conference Center in downtown Fresno.
Over 50 local businesses offering an array of services from banking, food, beverage, finance, entertainment and non-profit agencies, set up booths to showcase their products and services. It was an amazing networking event that was sure to please those who attended for their business or personal needs. In addition to enjoying delicious food and drinks, you also had the chance to win one of many fabulous raffle prizes provided by the vendors…just another incentive for attending!
A special thank you goes out to the Bronze Sponsors: Fresno First Bank and Heald College. And another big thank you to the beverage and ice providers: Milla Vineyards, Valley Wide Beverage Company and Jack Frost Ice.
Please contact the Chamber at 495-4825 or check out their website www.fresnochamber.com
for more information about participating in future Business After Hours events or any other great opportunities offered throughout the year.

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Ribbon Cutting - Fig Garden Retirement

The Greater Fresno Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors had the pleasure of providing a Ribbon Cutting for the beautiful Fig Garden Holiday Retirement Community located at 6035 N. Marks Avenue in Fresno. The Fig Garden community has been serving Fresno for over 20 years and there are also over 300 other locations across the United States and Canada. The Ambassadors had the honor of receiving a tour of the facility and were so amazed at all the wonderful amenities including a full service kitchen, chapel, gym, beauty salon, library, game room and so much more! With all the wonderful services, Fig Garden is definitely a community that is able to meet all of their resident’s needs and desires, all within a few steps of their rooms. In addition, I had the pleasure to talk with one of the managers, Frank Mazon, who shared with me even more of the services they offer that sets them apart. I was happy to learn that they offer month to month all inclusive rent, an extremely innovative travel program and that there are two management teams who live on site so they are always readily available! WOW! If you are looking for a place for yourself or a loved one, be sure to check out the Fig Garden Retirement Community! Look for them online at http://holidaytouch.com/Our-Communities/fig-garden.aspx , or give them a call at (559)432-6213. This Blog provide by: Carin Hodges - Fresno County Federal Credit Union http://www.Fresnocfcu.org

California Institute of Medical Science - Ribbon Cutting

The Fresno Chamber Ambassadors went out to the California Institute of Medical Science for a Ribbon Cutting to welcome them into the Fresno Chamber of Commerce. The director Steven Jackson told us all about this business. They are committed to provide laboratory training to individuals from all backgrounds through academic and hands on training. Their main focus is phlebotomy. They have a series of classes along with internships that they do at various agencies around town to help students get real world experiences. The students leave the program feeling confident and prepared for the challenges that may arise while in the medical work environment. For more information you can visit their website http://www.caioms.com/ or call them at (559) 490-3911.

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Balance & Dizziness Center Ribbon Cutting

At the ribbon cutting for the Balance & Dizziness Center we had an excellent turn out with great participation. Dr. Helm is a highly respected and well known neurologist in the valley and works closely with San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation Hospital which Balance & Dizziness Center is a part of. Everyone enjoyed a nice layout provided by Sam's Deli. There were many smiling faces with great representation from the Fresno Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors.

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