CHAMBER LUNCHEON

Please join us for our weekly luncheon Wednesday, Feb 21st from Noon to 1:00 pm. Bob Gray and Tondy Mondae with Strategic Marketing Group will discuss the results of the housing demand study for Washington County, Vision Dixie. Location: Gardner Center at DSC. Cost $12.00.

LUNCHEON SPONSOR - The The American Diabetes Association – Utah is our luncheon sponsor this week. The American Diabetes Association is the nation’s leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching more than 800 communities. ADA’s mission is to prevent and cure diabetes, and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. To fulfill this mission, the American Diabetes Association funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health care professionals and the public, and advocates for scientific research and for the rights of people with diabetes. ADA supports this work for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. For more information on programs and resources in your area, contact Nyna Moore at 1-888-DIABETES ext 7072 or 801.363.3024 ext 7072.

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, 2/23/07. The featured speaker is Jared Campbell with Kwik Shread will speak. 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.

From the Department of Workforce Services – Utah Labor Market Indicators for January 2007. ...more

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BUSINESS BRIEFS

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

As a part of Governor Huntsman’s upcoming Utah Economic Summit, on March 22, 2007, a select group of entrepreneurs will have the chance to pitch their business ideas to a group of angel investors and a LIVE audience. Up to a $100,000 investment will be awarded by the angels to the winning entrepreneur. ...more

Did You Know UNEMPLOYMENT - Persons with four-year degrees are less likely to be unemployed. In 2005, Americans with a bachelor degree had an unemployment rate of 2.6 percent. Americans with only the high school diploma had an unemployment rate nearly twice that large, at 4.7 percent. -- Bureau of Labor Statistics. Submitted by DSC

SPECIAL EVENTS

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

The Ledges Chef's Tasting Dinner, Feb 24th from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm. 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

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

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.

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 (SUHBA) 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 Administrati 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

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

MCC students on President’s Honors lists. Nearly 650 students have been named to the President’s List or the Honors List for the Fall 2006 semester at Mohave Community College. Students eligible for the President’s List must have completed at least 12 semester hours in courses numbered 100 or above within the semester under consideration with a semester grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale....more

Board Renewal Workshop To Be Held In St. George Wednesday, March 7th. A strong independent board is a major key to nonprofit sustainability. Communities depend upon nonprofit leaders to create boards that are equal to their important missions. This seminar begins with a review of the basic responsibilities of nonprofit boards....more

Do you still need one or more Continuing Education Credit hours to renew your General Contractors License? If you do we can help. The Southern Utah Associated General Contractors will be offering, a DOPL Training Seminar on Thursday, March 15th at the Holliday Inn in St. George. Come and complete one or all of your DOPL training requirements in one single day. We will be offering 3 hours of Core Credit Classes and 3 hours of Professional Credit classes. For more information please contact Owen Olsen, District Manager AGC at 435-628-1346 and oolsen@infowest.com. Space is limited so register ASAP.

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

Third-Annual Dixie State College Foundation Fire and Ice Gala March 2 at 6:00 pm, 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 pm 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.

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 pm. 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,...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

HB 176- Will direct $6 million dollars of the Utah State Surplus to pay debts incurred to make repairs after flooding in Washington County.

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 .

Mark your calendars for upcoming ribbon cuttings. 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...more

COMMUNITY INTEREST

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.

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 pm....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

The St. George Musical Theater announced it has received a generous monetary gift from an anonymous donor to kick off the Theater’s capital campaign, in which the company hopes to raise the necessary funding for the construction of a new home for the Thea The donor and his wife, who have lived part-time in St. George over the past four years, announced that they will step forward and donate $1 for every $2 raised, up to $250,000, between now and May 1, 2007....more

Plan now to attend the 13th Annual Dixie Regional Medical Center Health Fair, Saturday, February 24 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the hospital’s River Road Campus. The event brings together an array of health-related screenings, services and education and is themed “Take it to Heart.” February is National Heart Health Awareness month and many of the screenings will assess risk of heart disease and/or stroke. ...more

Michael Stephan has been named director of the Public Safety program at Mohave Community College. He has been working as associate faculty within the program for the past three years.

 

Dixie State College Student Casey Bywater Receives Appointment to the United States Air Force Academy.
 

Bob Teel & Tom Callister named top producersfor Coldwell Banker Commercial KGA.
 

SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (SHRM), Chris Healy, 660 W. Mariposa, Washington, Utah 84780, (435)674-7028