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Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce
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Board of Directors
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Melanie Robbins
President
Kim Ortamond Vice President
Susan Peplow
Secretary
Cheryl Cox
Treasurer
Carey Alderson
Director
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Getting Back Into The Swing Of Things
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At long last I'm back to work, even though I'm only in the office for short days in the beginning. I'm so happy to be here and would like to give a big "thank you" to the staff, the Board of Directors, Melanie Robbins and Kim Ortamond for all of their hard work in keeping everything running smoothly in my absence.
Have you checked out our new and much improved website yet? Visit
www.29chamber.org
and let us know what you think. Jim Harvey, the owner of I Candy Website and Graphic Design has done a superb job at making it more mobile friendly and easier to navigate. Christine was very diligent in going through every one of the over 200 members to insure that as much information is on display in the directory. If you are a member, please take the time to look up your listing and make sure we have all of the information correct. Is there more that you would like listed? Is all of the information correct? Please let us know!
This past weekend Sky's the Limit Observatory and Nature Center hosted the Ball Gown Extravaganza event at their Thrift Shop, located at 73662 Homestead Drive. What an excellent opportunity they provided for women looking to purchase an affordable gown for the many upcoming Marine Corps Birthday Balls that are held this time of year. Jerri Hagman reported that it was a huge success for those who participated.
See You Next Week,
Mary Reeves
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Shade and Shadows Exhibit - Art in Public Places
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The "Shade and Shadows" exhibit has opened at the Twentynine Palms Visitor's Center Gallery and Chamber of Commerce office. The group art exhibition features more than a dozen desert artists, who through various mediums reflect the theme of Shade and Shadows in the desert, where, even in the deadly heat of summer, life continues to flourish in sheltered, secluded desert spaces.
"Dry Imagination"
by James DaSilva
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Thank you to all the artists who make this show possible!
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Attention All Business Owners
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The Top 10 Benefits of Social Media Marketing Part 1
1. Increased Brand Recognition. Every opportunity you have to syndicate your content and increase your visibility is valuable. Your social media networks are just new channels for your brand's voice and content. This is important because it simultaneously makes you easier and more accessible for new customers, and makes you more familiar and recognizable for existing customers. For example, a frequent Twitter user could hear about your company for the first time only after stumbling upon it in a newsfeed. Or, an otherwise apathetic customer might become better acquainted with your brand after seeing your presence on multiple networks.
2. Improved brand loyalty. According to a report published by Texas Tech University, brands who engage on social media channels enjoy higher loyalty from their customers. The report concludes "Companies should take advantage of the tools social media gives them when it comes to connecting with their audience. A strategic and open social media plan could prove influential in morphing consumers into being brand loyal." Another study published by Convince&Convert found that 53% of Americans who follow brands in social are more loyal to those brands.
3. More Opportunities to Convert. Every post you make on a social media platform is an opportunity for customers to convert. When you build a following, you'll simultaneously have access to new customers, recent customers, and old customers, and you'll be able to interact with all of them. Every blog post, image, video, or comment you share is a chance for someone to react, and every reaction could lead to a site visit, and eventually a conversion. Not every interaction with your brand results in a conversion, but every positive interaction increases the likelihood of an eventual conversion. Even if your click-through rates are low, the sheer number of opportunities you have on social media is significant. And as I pointed out in my article, "
The Four Elements of Any Action, And How To Use Them In Your Online Marketing Initiative," "opportunity" is the first element of any action.
Scott Clinkscales will soon be hosting a number of social media seminars in the coming months and will be also be available by appointment for assistance.
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Pioneer Days Kick Off Mixer Hosted By Elks Lodge #2134
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Pioneer Days Kick Off Contests
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Basin Wide Foundation Breakfast Meeting
WHEN:
Thursday ~ September 3, 2015
WHERE:
Helen Gray Center at the Hi Desert Medical Center
6601 White Feather Road, Joshua Tree
TIME:
7:00 am - Questions/RSVP: (760) 365-7219
COST:
$10.00/Members $15/Non-Members
Friendly Reminder ~ Please RSVP by calling Kelly at 760-365-7219
SPEAKER: Lori Rennie, co-owner of Benchmark Studios and Board Member on the 29 Palms Art Gallery has an exciting project to share with everyone this Thursday. In addition to the arts, Lori has a passion for outdoor activities and inspiring our youth to explore the outdoors. Listen up...Lori will tell us about the Joshua Tree Science Campus Committee and their initiative to establish a youth
orientated, residential field science camp at Joshua Tree National Park.
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Labor Day Weekend Fun at Tortoise Rock Casino
Celebrate the Labor Day Weekend at Tortoise Rock Casino with four days of fun including live music, food and drink specials, a bonus Ladies Night with karaoke, and a chance to win $10,000.
Tortoise Rock Casino will kick off the Labor Day weekend with a tribute to Pat Benatar, featuring Crimes of Passion, on Friday, September 4 at 8 p.m. at the Live at the Rock outdoor stage. Crimes of Passion nails Benatar's signature sound on anthems like "Heartbreaker," "Hit Me With Your Best Shot," "Fire And Ice," "Love Is A Battlefield," "We Belong," and more.
Don't miss the Labor Day Celebration Cash Giveaway on Saturday, September 5, when Tortoise Rock Casino is giving Club 29 members a chance to win their share of $10,000. There will be drawings for $500 every 30 minutes from 5 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. One person will have a chance to win $1,000 at both 10 p.m. and 10:30 pm., and at 11 p.m., one lucky winner will win $3,000.
On Sunday, September 6, Tortoise Rock Casino will conduct a bonus Ladies' Night with drink specials and a night of karaoke from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Drink specials include 50% off well cocktails.
The fun continues on Monday, September 7 with drink specials offered for the extended Happy Hour all day long at Shelly's Lounge. Plus, guests can enjoy a delicious Labor Day meal of a hamburger and fries at Oasis Grille for just $4.99.
Tortoise Rock Casino is located at 736-829 Baseline Road in Twentynine Palms. From Highway 62 going east, take a right on Adobe Road. Everyone 18 years of age and over can join the non-stop sizzling gaming action at Tortoise Rock Casino. For more information, visit www.TortoiseRockCasino.com.
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Sky's the Limit Observatory Public Viewing Event
Sky's the Limit Observatory and Nature Center,
9697 Utah Trail,
invites guests to a free public event
from 8PM to around 1:30AM on Saturday, September 5.
Volunteer astronomer Ray Yeager will make a presentation marking the 25th anniversary of the Hubble space telescope.
Then a grand tour of the cosmos begins with the ringed planet Saturn, followed by a selection of the finest deep sky highlights of the summer sky including the Veil Nebula, the Wild Duck Cluster, and ruby red carbon star V Aquilae.
This time of year marks the return of the
brightest galaxy - the
Great Andromeda Galaxy - to the northeastern sky. The top 5 most prominent constellations are Sagittarius (the Archer), Aquila (the Eagle), Cygnus (the Swan), Lyra (the Harp), and Delphinus (the Dolphin).
STL has a variety of types and sizes of telescopes set up along winding sidewalks, and guests are welcome to use them or may bring their own binoculars and scopes as well. STL volunteers will make every effort to assist as needed in setting up and using equipment.
All are encouraged to come around sunset to have time to visit other campus educational attractions before the cosmic tour begins at dark. Everyone should dress for unpredictable desert weather and bring snacks, water bottles, a small flashlight, and chairs. Children under 16 must be accompanied by adults. No pets and no smoking allowed on the STL campus, and visitors must carry out all trash.
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Youth Soccer & Volleyball Registration Now Open
Registrations for Youth Soccer and Volleyball are now being accepted through the Twentynine Palms Park and Recreation Department.
Children ages 4-14 are eligible to register for soccer through Wednesday, September 9th. Registrations are accepted at the recreation office Monday through Friday between 1 and 6 pm or online at 29palms.org. The registration fee is $45, which includes a uniform.
The volleyball program is for children in grades 4 through 8, with registrations being accepted through Tuesday September 8th. Registrations will be accepted at the recreation office an online at 29palms.org. The registration fee includes a jersey.
Volunteer coaches and officials are needed. For further information contact the recreation office at 760-367-7562.
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"HUNKS: The Show" at Tortoise Rock Casino
Tortoise Rock Casino is proud to present "HUNKS: The Show," a first-class stage spectacle, on Saturday, September 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale today at
www.TortoiseRockCasino.com
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This electrifying and compelling showcase features chiseled HUNKS that have been handpicked from around the world. The Las Vegas-style production features exciting choreographed production numbers, elaborate costume changes, acrobatics, comedy and vocal performances, with everything from a "Man in Uniform" to "A Knight in Shining Armor." The HUNKS have performed to sold-out crowds around the world with millions of attendees.
Don't miss the chance to see these handsome hunks on Saturday, September 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets are only $20 per ticket. Tickets are available at
www.TortoiseRockCasino.com
and Star Tickets (800) 585-3737
. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show starts at 8 p.m.
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After history professor John Oldman unexpectedly resigns from the University, his startled colleagues impulsively invite themselves to his home, pressing him for an explanation. But they're shocked to hear his reason for premature retirement: John claims he must move on because he is immortal, and cannot stay in one place for more than ten years without his secret being discovered. Tempers rise and emotions flow as John's fellow professors attempt to poke holes in his story, but it soon becomes clear that his tale is as impossible to disprove as it is to verify. What starts out as a friendly gathering soon builds to an unexpected and shattering climax. Acclaimed science fiction writer Jerome Bixby, writer of the original 'Star Trek' and 'The Twilight Zone', originally conceived this story back in the early 1960's. It would come to be his last great work.
"The Man from Earth" will run Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00 p.m. through September 19th with a Sunday Matinee at 2:30 p.m. September 13th.
Theatre 29 is located at 73627 Sullivan Road in the city of Twentynine Palms. Tickets can be reserved by calling the Theatre 29 Box office at 760-361-4151 or online at
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Tri-Chamber Mixer Hosted by Theatre 29 - September 23rd
Theatre 29, the only continuous year-round live theater venue in the Hi and Lo-Desert, will join forces with the three Morongo Basin Chambers of Commerce to unveil their highly anticipated 2016 performance season.
The special Tri-Chamber mixer event, hosted by the Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, and Joshua Tree Chambers of Commerce, will feature the announcement of the 2016 Theatre 29 season of live theater, special Holiday, amd youth theater offerings. The event will take place at the spectacular Joshua Tree Retreat Center (formerly Mentalphysics) in Joshua Tree from 5PM until 7PM on Wednesday, September 23, 2015.
Business people and individuals from the three primary communities of the Morongo Basin will have a rare chance to get together and discuss business growth and mutual cooperation. Each of the chambers will give a brief presentation on their economic development activities and upcoming events and activities. The Tri-Chamber event will be a unique opportunity to forge valuable business relationships for the entire region. Addtionally,
each of the seven Directors selected for the Theatre 29 2016 season will give a brief description of their show or Special event complete with musical and dramatic performances. The 2016 season will not be revealed until the event.
Soft Drinks and Water will be available and a large selection of deli delights will be served to those in attendance by Theatre 29 volunteers.
Starting the day after the announcement, Season Tickets will be available for sale by calling the Box office at 760-361-4151, before scheduled performances at the Theater Box Office or on the Theatre 29 website:
www.theatre29.org.
For more information on the season announcement event, or Theatre 29, call Board President Gary Daigneault at 760-366-8471.
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Joshua Tree National Park Association Job Opportunity
Joshua Tree National Park Association is seeking to fill the following position:
* Information Specialist -
Performs a variety of interpretive information duties related to park visitors and sales of bookstore publications and materials to the public. Must know the Joshua Tree Park and surrounding area. Duties also include stocking, sales and some cleaning duties. Schedule
is Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8:15 to 5:15 as needed. Hours may increase during the spring and/or holidays. Pay is $10.00 per hour. Retail experience a plus. Background check required.
Based in the Joshua Tree Visitor Center, Joshua Tree but may occasionally be assigned days at the Oasis Visitor Center, Twentynine Palms or Cottonwood, South Entrance.
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National Communication Training Centers Job Opportunity
National Communication Training Centers in Twentynine Palms is seeking experienced individuals to fill two positions:
* Recruiting Specialist - Person must have the ability to recruit for technical schools or were a former recruiter for the military. Salary is commensurate on experience. Required experience: Recruiting: 2 years
* Fiber Optics Instructor - Must have experience and knowledge in the Fiber Optics with both ISP and OSP and copper cabling as well as instructional(teaching) experience. Must have the ability to teach and effectively communicate the material required by the school to the students. Must have a fiber certification from FOA, BICSI, ETA or another certified organization. Salary is commensurate with experience. Required experience: Fiber Optics : 2 years
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J.A.M. Photography29 Job Opportunity
J.A.M. Photography29 is looking to hire 2-3 people for upcoming events. Call Joaquin at 760-401-3202 for more details.
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| Chamber of Commerce Seeking New Board Directors  The Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce is looking for motivated and energetic business people willing to join the Board of Directors. A qualifying candidate must be the owner or employee of a business in good standing with the Chamber; an associated member in good standing, or; someone willing to join the Chamber as an individual member. This is a volunteer position that requires dedication and a positive attitude, and one that strives to enhance the daily operations of the Chamber in order to benefit the local community. If interested, please pick up an application at the Chamber office located in the Visitor's Center at 73484 Twentynine Palms Highway, or contact Mary Reeves, Executive Director at 760-367-3445. If making a difference in the community is important to you, the Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce is the perfect way to start.
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| "Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." Theodore Roosevelt |
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