CHAMBER LUNCHEON

Please join us for our weekly luncheon Wednesday, February 14th from Noon to 1:00 pm. Ron Thompson will speak regarding Water Development – Pipeline. Location is the Gardner Center at DSC. Cost $12.00.

The Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) is our luncheon sponsor this week. Founded in 1948, the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest organization devoted to human resource management. SHRM’s mission is to serve the needs of HR professionals by providing the most essential and comprehensive resources available. As an influential voice, the organization has also advanced the human resource profession. It ensures that HR is recognized as an essential partner in developing and executing organizational strategy. SHRM currently has more than 550 affiliated chapters representing more than 210,000 individual members in more than 100 countries. The Color Country Human Resources Association is the local affiliate chapter which includes members from Washington and Iron counties. Color Country has been in existence more than 17 years and has 40 members.

CHAMBER BRIEFS

The Southern Utah Networkers is a business-to-business referral/networking group sponsored by the St. George Chamber. S.U.N. meets at 7:30 a.m. every Friday at Courtyard By Marriott. Their next meeting will be Friday, 2/16/07. The meeting location has changed for this week and will be held in the courtroom in the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce offices, 97 E. St. George Blvd. The featured speaker is June McAfee with Courtyard Marriott. S.U.N. is currently looking for members in the following categories: physician, nursing facility, assisted living, home care agency, chiropractor, personal/life coaching, and others. Call the club president Orville Lucus as President 688-8182 and Ryan Bolton and President Elect 627-0494 for more information.

Lauretta Swansborough of Ambience Salon was last week’s speaker at the Southern Utah Networkers meeting.

Gini Fairchild is one of The Chamber’s faithful volunteers. We couldn’t accomplish what we do at the Chamber without the wonderful volunteers we have. Gini has been chosen as our Volunteer of the Month. She volunteers on Wednesday mornings therefore she helps the staff get ready for the weekly luncheons and helps “hold down the fort” while staff is out of the office attending the luncheons. Thanks for all you do Gini.

BUSINESS BRIEFS

**** Did You Know - Return On Investment - A four-year degree is well worth the investment. "The average annual earnings premium of a four-year college graduate between the ages of 25 and 34 -- almost $15,000 -- equals almost three years of tuition and fees at the average public college or university." -- Sandra Baum, Economist with the College Board, New York

CBS Corporation Sells KUTV Channel 2. CBS Corporation announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell KUTV Channel 2, along with television stations in three other cities to Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. ...more

DSC Institute for Business Integrity 2007 Spring Business Forum March 1. Speaker: Dana Telford; Expert in Ethics - 12 noon at the DSC Udvar-Hazy Business Building Free to the public. Contact: Dr. Robert Huddleston - (435) 652-7740 www.dixie.edu/business

Dixie State College will host an Employment Fair on Thursday, February 22 in the Gardner Center Ballroom from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Employers wishing to participate may register on-line at www.dixie.edu/career. Last year they had over 100 employers at the Employment Fair and had to create a waiting list for others who waited too long to register. Employers seeking to hire students graduating with 4-year degrees, associate degrees or certificates, summer/seasonal or part-time positions are invited to register. The Employment Fair is well-attended by Dixie State College students looking for jobs and careers. Don’t wait! Register today. For additional information call the DSC Career Center at (435) 652-7737. Click Here

Signature Suppers held their ribbon cutting and grand opening on Friday, February 9th with the Chamber Sunshiners present. Plenty of menu samples were available for all. Check out their website www.signaturesuppers.com  for menus, session calendars and more. Their location is just off St. George Boulevard at 140 North, 400 West, Suite, Suite B-3 in the Boulevard Commons shopping center.

Beehive Homes of Washington County celebrated a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Feb. 6th for their new independent living center at 2041 S. Mesa Palms, St. George. Residents were on hand to help cut the ribbon. The mission of Beehive Homes is to provide assistance with the activities of daily living in a respectful, dignified manner in a home-like setting to the elderly who choose to retain their independence and dignity to the fullest measures possible.

Fairfield Inn at 1660 S. Convention Center Drive celebrated a ribbon cutting on Thursday, Feb 8th. The Chamber welcomes them as new members. The hotel has 99 rooms and a room renovation for this summer was announced at the ribbon cutting. We look forward to attending their re-grand opening this fall. Contact Harriet Lesnick, Sales Manager for your future needs 435-673-6066.

Summit Athletic Club -- Summit Tennis Academy was recently recognized as a “Top 50 Welcome Center of 2006” by the Tennis Industry Association (TIA) for promoting the growth of tennis in the United States. They were commended for their support of industry programs, community development and a variety of programs to new and current members of all ages. “The staff at The Summit Tennis Academy has created a positive tennis experience for people in the St. George area,” says Jolyn de Boer, executive director of the TIA. Some of the programs include: instructional clinics for all levels, Cardio Tennis, leagues, drop in tournaments, sanctioned tournaments and private lessons. It all starts at the Summit! For more information contact: (435) 628-5000....more

The St. George Area Chamber of Commerce members, Ence Homes staff, lenders and realtors attended the Grand Opening of Desert Shadows at the newly built Model Home on February 9th, 2007. The event started at 10:00 a.m. with the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Troy Ence, an owner of Ence Homes, sharing a few words about the community. Desert Shadows is located at 1400 East 2450 South in St. George and is a single family community. (next to the Painted Desert community) There were Prize Drawings following the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and light refreshments were served. Ence Homes has built thousands of homes and scores of neighborhoods throughout Southern Utah and Southeastern Nevada in the last 50 years. By offering customers quality, value, selection and warranty, Ence Homes has earned the reputation as one of Southern Utah's Premier home builders. Every Ence home is a 5-Star Energy Efficient Rated home, All homes carry the 10-Year Platinum Plus Home Warranty and Each home is wired with the Leviton Structured Media System. Ence Homes has been recognized by the EPA since 1999 as one of America’s leading homebuilders committed to building 100% Energy Rated homes and reducing greenhouse emissions for a better future

SPECIAL EVENTS

A Lifetime of Romance at the DSC Eccles Concert Hall. (L to R) Deon Mendenhall and John Sato will present "A Lifetime of Romance," a program featuring classic love songs, on Saturday, Feb. 17, at 7:30 pm in the Concert Hall of the Eccles Fine Arts Center. ...more

Foundation Of Dixie Regional Medical Center Announces 10th Anniversary Of Legacy Subaru Mitsubishi Jubilee Cup. Community Members Encouraged to Sign up Early for 2007 Charity Golf Tournament and Evening Auction to Raise Support for Expansion of New Facility. Legacy Subaru Mitsubishi on Blackridge, part of the Legacy Auto Group, announced its continued involvement with the Foundation of Dixie Regional Medical Center this year....more

Valentines Day Dinner Special Offered at the Best Western Abbey Inn. Enjoy a luxurious five course meal at St. George’s finest hotel. Spend Valentines night with that special someone. Tables are limited..reserve today at (435) 652-1234....more

Green Valley Spa Offers Candle Light Dinner $80/couple. 7:30 pm Friday February 9, Saturday, February 10, Sunday, February 11, Monday, February 12, Tuesday, February 13 and Wednesday, February 14. Enjoy a romantic evening of live music and gourmet dining presented by Chef Fio Antognini, who has earned an enviable reputation for innovative and imaginative dishes that combine the best of traditional classic European cuisine with his own personal creations. His cooking utilizes only the freshest natural ingredients to create memorable culinary experiences. Dinners include Appetizer, Salad, Entrée, and Dessert. Reservations are required. Please call Green Valley Spa at 628-8060 x170 for more details

The Ledges Chef's Tasting Dinner, Feb. 16th, 17 and 24th from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Join The Ledges for a dining experience unmatched in St. George. Developed around a progression of tasting courses, giving their guests the opportunity to sample a wide range of flavors. ...more Click Here

The Ledges Champagne Brunch, February 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Join The Ledges for Champagne Brunch - Omelet Bar, Fresh Baked Breads, Composed Salads, Prime Rib Carving Station, Dessert Station....more Click Here

Unity Church of Positive Living will showcase artists and artisans from the congregation in an Art Fair to be held on Saturday, February 17 from 2 - 5 PM at the church. A reception will honor the artists, who work in a variety of artistic mediums, including oil painting, watercolor, photography, quilting, jewelry and gem stones. The public is cordially invited to the exhibit and reception to meet the artists and artisans and view their works. Some works will be offered for sale. The Unity Church is located at 1071 E. 100 S., Building B in the Dahle Plaza in St. George. For more information, call 229-7242.

First of an Annual Series of Concerts with Merrill Osmond, president of Branson’s Entertainers Association – Saturday, March 3, 2007 at the Cox Performing Arts Auditorium at 7:00 pm to benefit the Children’s Justice Center. Tickets are $15, $30, and $50 at the Box Office or from a CJC representative.

The Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor and St. George Police Department Join Forces for the 2nd Annual Boys in Blue Bunny Night. Event to be held on Tuesday, March 6. Proceeds raised from the evening fundraiser will benefit the Children’s Justice Center. ...more

SEMINARS, EDUCATION, & WORKSHOPS

“Building Effective Teams” a Parade of Homes Seminar. Tony Brigmon will present a seminar on Wednesday, February 14th from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Dixie State College sponsored by First Horizon Home Loans....more Click Here

The Vic Braden Tennis College – 1871 W. Canyon View Drive is now accepting enrollments for its 8 week Women’s Beginner Tennis Clinic. The clinic begins March 6th @7:00pm. To sign up contact Michelle Graves @986-5092. In addition they are now accepting enrollments for its 8 week Junior Tennis Program. The program begins February 19th and classes are available for children aged 4-18. To sign up contact Michelle Graves @ 986-5092.

The Spirituals Project Founder Dr. Arthur Jones Set to Address Dixie Forum. Dr. Arthur Jones, noted Denver-area speaker, author and founder of The Spirituals Project, will be the featured speaker of the upcoming Dixie Forum this Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 12 noon, in the Dunford Auditorium on the DSC campus. All community members, DSC students, and faculty and staff are invited to attend....more

Dian Thomas, Utah’s First Lady of Creativity comes to St. George for two seminars on Friday, March 9th. Morning workshop “How to Get a Million Dollars’ Worth of Free Publicity, afternoon workshop “How to Write and Market a Best-seller”....more

The City of St. George and the Southern Utah Home Builders Association (SUBHA) are teaming up to offer a series of seminars to inform and educate those interested in green building. The first in the series will be held at the Water and Energy Adminis The first in the series will be held at the Water and Energy Administration Building, 811 E Red Hills Parkway, St. George, UT 84770 on February 27, 2007 at noon. It is free to homeowners, building contractors, and anyone else interested in learning about creating more energy efficient and environmentally responsible homes....more

The Development Plan & Working with Volunteers in Development AND Capital and Endowment Campaigns Two Day Workshop in St. George, Utah, March 5th & 6th. ...more Click Here

Registration open at MCC for second session. With each new year, many people resolve to further their education. Although spring classes started Jan. 22 at Mohave Community College, it’s still not too late. Second-session classes begin March 14 and include a wide variety of offerings. ...more

The Retention Secret “180 Ways to Build a Magnetic Culture” Chris Healy – Facilitator Please view the attached flyer on the upcoming Employer Workshop. Sponsored by Washington County Employer Committee (WEC) and Kelly Services. It would be wonderful if you could attend! ...more

Financial Peace University is Coming to St. George! Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University's 13 week course is being offered to the public. A no cost/no obligation preview will happen at 12:30 pm on Sunday, Feburary 25th and March 4th at the nondenominational purpose driven Desert Springs Church....more

WHATS HAPPENING

St. George Musical Theater Brings Back the Fabulous Fifties With “The Taffetas.” St. George Musical Theater rolls back the clock this February for “The Taffetas,” a musical revue from the fabulous fifties. Back when television was black and white and giant screens were found only at the drive-in, The Taffetas--the female counterparts to the boys of Forever Plaid--traveled all the way from Muncie, Indiana, to New York City for their television debut on the Dumont Television Network. Kaye, Peggy, Cheryl and Donna are four singing sisters who hope this big break will lead them to the Ed Sullivan Show. A tribute to the girl groups of the 1950’s, audiences will enjoy the sounds of the Maguire Sisters, The Fontaine Sisters and The Chordettes with hits such as “Sh-Boom,” “Mister Sandman,” Johnny Angel,” “Where the Boys Are,” “You Belong to Me,” and much more....more

The annual Robert N. and Peggy Sears Dixie Invitational Art Show and Sale, recognized as one of the biggest art events in the state of Utah, returns to St. George for its 20th anniversary beginning Friday, Feb. 16, at the Dolores Dore Eccles Fine Arts Center on the campus of Dixie State College. This year's Invitational events will begin with an art symposium in the Eccles Fine Arts Center Concert Hall featuring 2006 Purchase Prize winner David Koch. Admission to the symposium is free. ...more

Third-Annual Dixie State College Foundation Fire and Ice Gala March 2 at 6:00 p.m., at the SunRiver Clubhouse Ballroom, Tickets: $150.00 per person, $250.00 per couple, or $1,500 to sponsor a table of eight. Black Tie. Dinner, entertainment and silent and live auction to raise scholarship funds. For reservations, contact Marilyn Lamoreaux at 435-652-7502.

DSC Celebrity Concert Series Presents The 4 Freshmen and the Gene Krupa Orchestra March 5-6 at 7:30 p.m. at the DSC Cox Auditorium. Tickets: $12.00 - $18.00 Box Office Number - (435) 652-7994

The St. George Art Museum Soup N’ Bowl will be held March 9, 2007. Get your tickets in advance at the St. George Art Museum (call 634-5942 and charge them),Juniper Sky Gallery, Datura Gallery or Blue Bunny Parlor.

Xetava Desert Arboretum’s Art In Kayenta Festival, February 17 & 18. The “Art in Kayenta” Festival is considered the first major spring event in the St. George region and draws crowds of more than 5,000...more

Royden Card Fine Art Presents “Little Stories, Inner Landscapes,” New Paintings by Fae Ellsworth. Utah artist, Fae Ellsworth, will be the featured visiting artist beginning February 17, 2007 at Royden Card Fine Art in the Coyote Gulch Art Village at Kayenta. Her exhibit, “Little Stories, Inner Landscapes,” will open with a reception on Friday, February 17 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ...more

Zion Country Early Spring Century, February 24th. Enjoy the awesome beauty of southern Utah during this pre-spring ride. Join them as they ride to the entrance of Zion National Park o n a leisurely route that will allow you to get out on the road, test your legs, relax and enjoy your first organized ride of the season. For more information Click Here

BYU International Folk Dancers At Dixie State College, Feb. 23rd at 7:30 p.m. When the talented musicians of the Brigham Young University Folk Music Ensemble play their instruments, the air comes alive with the sounds of good old-fashioned fun. With energetic performances of American and international folk music, the Folk Music Ensemble beats their way into the hearts of all music fans alike. The group will bring its lively entertainment to Dixie State College Cox Performing Arts Center on Friday, February 23, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. ...more

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 6pm. The public is invited to a special St. Patrick's Day Supper complete with all the trimmings including homemade desserts. This donation only supper is sponsored by the Chuck Wagon Ministry of the nondenominational purpose driven Desert Springs Church at 291 East 1400 South in St. George. For reservations or more info contact Gary at 627-9306 or www.springschurch.us .

COMMUNITY/POLITICAL

Washington County Republican Party Lincoln Day Breakfast will be Saturday, February 17, 2007 at the Dixie College Gardner Center beginning at 8:00 a.m. You can purchase tickets at the Zion Bank Main Branch. Cost $20.00. Ask for David Turner or Penny Shelley or call 435-628-2308.

RIBBON CUTTINGS AND OPEN HOUSES

Please join IKON for a new technology open house on March 13, 2007 at Dixie College Gardner Center. There will seminars on scanning, color and workflow solutions. Join us for refreshments, lunch and prize drawings! RSVP to Amy Lincoln at 435-634-1278 or alincoln@ikon.com

You are cordially invited to attend the grand opening reception for Mariposa Fine Art Gallery on Saturday, Feb. 17th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mariposa Fine Art Gallery will hold a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Feb. 20th at 11:30 a.m. The grand opening reception is a red carpet affair so dress to impress! Light refreshments and drinks will be served.

Mark your calendars for upcoming ribbon cuttings Monday, Feb. 19 11:00 a.m. St. George Library, Tuesday, Feb 20 11:30 a.m. Mariposa Fine Art Gallery, 929 W. Sunset Blvd., Suite #8 Thursday, Feb 22 11:00 a.m. Dixie Metal Recycle 1630 E. 4330 South (Fort Pierce Industrial Park) – Ground Breaking Friday, Feb 23 1:00 p.m. The Bear Mill, 250 N. Red Cliffs Drive #1C

COMMUNITY INTEREST

Intermountain Healthcare Makes Donation to DSC Health Education Programs. Dixie State College President Dr. Lee Caldwell receives $240,000 check from Intermountain Healthcare administrator Terri Kane Wednesday at the St. George Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. Intermountain Healthcare has committed $720,000 over the next three years to the college to bolster the institution's health education programs. ...more

Higher limits help retirement savings in 2007. Ken Hinton, a partner with HintonBurdick CPAs & Advisors suggests that, "You can boost your retirement savings even more this year, thanks to higher limits on some of the most popular savings plans. Stretch your budget to take maximum advantage of these new limits, especially as studies show most of us save too little."...more

The Vic Braden Tennis College (1871 W. Canyon View Drive) is the proud home of Coach Eric Pelton and the Dixie State College Women’s Tennis Team. Come out and cheer on the rebels on our stadium seating at the following home matches: 1. Feb 24 @ 11:00 am against SUU 2. Mar 7 @ 5:00 pm against SUU 3. Mar 20 @ 1:00 pm against University of Utah

Utah Humanities Council Honors Percival and Alder For Work On Oral History of 2005 Floods. Bonnie Percival, special collections librarian for the Dixie State College Val A. Browning Library, along with former DSC President Dr. Douglas D. Alder, were recipients of the Utah Humanities Council 2007 Humanities Award last Friday, February 2, in a ceremony in the State Room at the Utah State Capital Building in Salt Lake City, for their collective work covering the 2005 flooding that ravaged St. George and Washington County....more

Dixie State College Athletics Plan to Replace Bleachers at Hansen Stadium. Dixie State College of Utah’s Director of Athletics Dexter Irvin announced Friday a plan to replace the east bleachers at Hansen Stadium in time for the upcoming 2007 Rebel football and women’s soccer seasons....more

The Dixie State College Student Association is looking for donations for it upcoming DSC Campus to Community "Dixie TreeTs" tree planting service project. The project, which will have students plant at least 100 trees to beautify the campus along the Encampment Mall, Fountain and Diagonal Walkway, will be held Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at 2:00 p.m....more

Lucky for you!! Main Street Travel has a couple of spaces left on the very popular Equinox Tour to the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico with noted historian Ron Crittenden. Join the world renowned festivities at Chitzen Itza as you watch this spectacular event. Visit several different archeological sites along with ancient ruins and learn of the possible ties to the Book of Mormon. Visit small Mayan villages and eat tortillas hot off the rocks as they did thousands of years ago. All this and more for the great affordable price of $1795pp! March 17th - March 24th. Call Main Street Travel Today to reserve your spot for this once in a lifetime experience! 435-656-8838 or email Vicki Baldwin at mytravelfriend@yahoo.com

Residents and Businesses are being asked to restrict water use to indoors only through Wednesday, Feb 14th. All neighborhoods in St. George south and west of the Virgin River may experience low water pressure as Water Services Department crews make improvements to the culinary water system. Affected areas include but are not limited to the following: Sun River, Bloomington Hills, Bloomington Ranches and Country Club, Little Valley, Stone Cliff, The Springs, Desert Hills, and the Fort Pierce Industrial Park area....more

LEGISLATIVE UPDATES

HB 158- Will raise gas taxes 2 cents per gallon every two years for the next 10 years. The bill has passed out of committee.

HB 156 & HB 127- One bill will mandate businesses with state contracts verify legal work status, the other bill mandates that all businesses must verify legal work status. These bills are still awaiting committee assignment.

There is a new state law in Utah under code 13-44-201 which concerns the protection of customers' information for all Utah businesses. The law went into effect in January and is a great step towards protecting individuals who do business in Utah from Identity theft. Submitted by Elite Shredding.

United Title Services is super excited to announce the addition to their staff of Mike Sandberg.
 

The law firm of Barney & McKenna, P.C. is pleased to announce that the firm name has changed to Barney McKenna & Olmstead, P.C.
 

Barney McKenna & Olmstead, P.C. is pleased to announce that David L. Elmont, Esq. has joined the firm as an Associate.
 

Bonnie Percival, special collections librarian for DSC and former DSC President Dr. Douglas Alder
 

Sharon Bowden was named "Employee-of-the-Month, January 2007," by her peers at Ence Homes.

 

UNITED AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, Gordon Slagle, Garridy McEwen, 321 North Mall Drive, Bldg. U, Suite 101, St. George, Utah 84790, (435) 669-2238 (435) 986-9295 www.UAbranch.com

 

AMERICAN SECURE TITLE, Cameron McCullough, Adam Phillips, Judy Maurer, 1224 South River Road # B207, St. George, Utah 84790, (435) 674-2555 www.americansecure.com

 

OUTDOOR KITCHEN CONCEPTS, Fred Walker, 1091 North Bluff Street, Suite 1505, St. George, Utah 84770, (435) 986-9555 www.outdoorkitchen concepts.com

 

SIGNATURE SUPPERS, Brian Galvin, Kim Galvin, 140 North 400 West, Suite B-3, St. George, Utah 84770 (435) 656-0399 (435) 862-1184 www.signaturesuppers.com

 

Body Shop Manager/Estimator For Collision Repair Apply at Rocky Mountain Collision, 1346 S 320 E., St. George, Utah 84790 or call for an appointment 435-673-7757.