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Voice of Business EL DORADO COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S 542 Main St. • Placerville, CA 95667 • (530) 621-5885 • www.eldoradocounty.org MARCH 4, 2013 A6 Thanks for Voting us for the Sixth Year! # 1 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 WE’RE YOUR AUTOMOTIVE GLASS SPECIALISTS! Kevin Brown Past County Chamber President 2006 $25–$100 OFF YOUR DEDUCTIBLE 530-626-3795 131 Placerville Dr. • Placerville (530) 621-3118 • (800) 621-6495 517-3 Main Street, Diamond Springs, CA Knoblauch Insurance Service Lic. 0791400 www.todayshealthinsurance.com HEALTH INSURANCE We specialize in Self employed individuals and small employer groups of 2 or more employees or husband & wife groups $ 25 00 Off Any Service New customers only 3977 DUROCK RD. • SHINGLE SPRINGS *MUST present coupon at time of ordering. Not good with any other special offer. 676-4040 676-4040 CARRY-OUT ONLY. Both include pint of PotatoSalad, Coleslaw & Beans Both include pint of PotatoSalad, Coleslaw & Beans Fred Ott, CLU ChFC CPCU, Agent Insurance Lic. #0564241 3420 Coach Lane #4, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Bus: 530-677-5211 For your insurance and financial needs, see State Farm Agent: Providing Insurance and Financial Services statefarm.com ® State Farm® Insurance Companies • Home Offices: Bloomington, Illinois P026038 9/05 LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR STATE FARM IS THERE. TM Tourism Pays - Bay Area Travel & Adventure Show Helps Guide Travelers in the Right Direction The Bay Area’s Largest Travel Show Featured Celebrities, Travel Experts, Seminars, & Activities. El Dorado was there for the 9th year in a row to help guide them in our direction. The Bay Area Travel & Adventure show returned to the Santa Clara Convention Center, February 16-17, 2013, to make it easier for aspir- ing travelers to plan their perfect getaway. The show featured a multitude of travel resources and informa- tion, seminars with celebrity guest speakers, hands-on activities, a Global Beats dance stage and more – all under one roof. Over 200 destination experts and tour operators pre- sented the thousands of available travel options. In addi- tion, a number of the exhibitors provided giveaways, ranging from gift certificates to trips, as well as show- exclusive discounts. Headlining the lecture series, famed actor and travel writer Andrew McCarthy spoke on the Transformative Power of Travel. Celebrity speaker Rick Steves, author and travel expert best known for his wildly popular guidebook series and Public TV show Rick Steves’ Europe discussed practical, money-saving ins and outs of inde- pendent travel as well as a dedicated “Italy” segment. Patricia Schultz, author of 1,000 Places to See Before You Die recounted her experiences writing her best-selling book. Show attendees experienced hands-on activities found at some travel destinations as well, including rock- climbing and zip-lining. Attendees learned insider travel tips from renowned experts in the business, all while experiencing a day of fun and excitement at the Bay Area Travel and Adventure Show. How did we measure up against destinations from around the globe one might ask? We have done very well with lead generation and the likelihood to conver- sion rate from leads to visitors is very good. This is a key drive market for El Dorado County or the “low hanging fruit” if you will. Our focus for this travel show was to deepen the attendee knowledge of our destination to encourage repeat visitation and longer stays. The LA travel show is more about location with relation to LA and San Francisco and drive times. Building upon the travel show’s key messaging “your ticket to discover authentic travel experiences” fits right into our DNA. It is pushed out across a wide variety of media in pre event promotion. To take advantage of this opportunity we developed press materials that capture the experiential vacation including cultural and heritage offerings. Generally attendees of this show have a base knowledge of the area and we were able to target a repeat visitor by sharing what’s new in El Dorado. In an effort to take advantage of show brand- ing we reached out to several media partners in advance to encourage them attend the show and stop by our booth. By Laurel Brent-Bumb Chief Executive Officer The purpose of this article is to state our support of all efforts to preserve the constitutional, historical and property rights of miners in El Dorado County and the State of California and to share a perspective of the impact that mining and suction dredging have on public health and safety. Alarming attacks against the mining industry in El Dorado County and other parts of the state suggest, based on flawed science, that suction dredging “may”, “might” “could” harm the environment. This is not reliable science when other studies in support of suc- tion dredge mining give specific facts that prove suction dredge mining cleans rivers and streams of mercury, lead, trash and other harmful substances and improves wildlife habitat. We are concerned about the constitutionality and legality of the tactics and strategies used to enforce the laws that deny miners their rights to earn a living. There often seems to be an imbalance between laws implemented to protect the environment and those that impact people. Regulatory provisions have increased unemployment, reduced the miner’s ability to survive, have eliminated precious tax revenues, threaten businesses and jeopar- dized the constitutional rights of our miners. No evidence has been presented that show that proper coordination and consistency has been initi- ated or achieved pursuant to federal and state law. The unreasonable environmental policies implemented at the expense of people and jobs adversely impacts wages and tax revenues and is having a negative impact on our economy and heritage. The El Dorado County Chamber supports our min- ers and their constitutional rights. The decline of once thriving industries such as, mining, timber, farming and ranching is impacting our economy, traditions, heritage and health and safety. Please join the Chamber in our support of miners by writing to; Public Lands for the People President Jerry Hobbs 7194 Conejo Drive San Bernardino, CA 92404 For any questions or more information, please contact me at 530 621 5885. Spotlight on a Gold Member HISTORIC CARY HOUSE HOTEL: The Jewel of Placerville YOU CAN HELP What do Mark Twain and Elvis Presley have in common? How about Ulysses S. Grant and Bette Davis? Well, they’re all on the list of legendary figures that have stayed the night at the Historic Cary House Hotel. The hotel, located at 300 Main Street, has been in busi- ness since 1857. Through those 156 years, the Jewel of Placerville, has certainly had its share of famous guests - and rumor has it a few friendly spirits have also roamed the hallways. “While questions about the ghosts are the most fre- quently asked, it’s the sense of history that makes the hotel special,” says Lorraine Hardy, the new General Manager. “We really want to preserve the hotel’s rich past and share the important role it’s played in this com- munity,” she added. From the beginning, the hotel was the stopover of choice for travelers passing through town. Wells Fargo & Co. had their headquarters at the hotel and reports say that bags full of gold -more than $90 million worth - were dumped on the front porch of the Cary House on the way to the mint. Back then, Mr. Twain was probably impressed that there was a bathtub on every floor –quite a luxury for the times. But today, in addition to historic elegance he’d find uniquely appointed suites with modern amenities, flat screen TV’s, expanded continental breakfast, and com- plimentary Wi-Fi service. He may drop in for a massage at the Wellness Sanctuary now open just off the lobby, or step next door where hotel guests enjoy free tastings at Synapse Wines. And then there’s the Milton Room or Fountain Courtyard, both ideally designed for business meetings, receptions, or other special events. Visit www.caryhouse.com, or call 530-622-4271 for special room packages and updates, or better yet just stop in and say hello. David A. Williamson, AGENT CA Ins Lic #0G56679 New York Life Insurance Company 2999 Douglas Blvd., Suite 350 Roseville, CA 95661 (916) 781-7473 [email protected] www.davewilliamson.net Because Life Is Special ... It’s important to cherish the special times you spend with loved ones. Life insurance from New York Life Insurance Company can help protect the ones you love and preserve those special moments. Please call me to discuss your financial needs and goals. CHAMBER MEMBERS! week space agreement Sign any 13 ,26 or 52 and get 50 % OFF a Mountain Democrat subscription! Call 530.622.1255 for details Voice of Business EL DORADO COUNTY
