CHAMBER LUNCHEON

Please join us for our weekly luncheon on Wednesday, April 18th from noon to 1:00 pm at the Holiday Inn tent. Paul Kool, General Manger of Mobi Axxess Communications, will be our guest speaker. He will share information regarding a new wireless fiber system which will be available in Washington County. This technology has not been available in North or South America before. It was developed in Sweden and has been operating in various countries for seven years. This system will deliver very, very High Speed Internet, VOIP phone and High Definition Television. This is very exciting stuff! Will this technology help you and your business? Come and find out. Location: 850 S. Bluff Street, St. George.

Business Professional Women is our luncheon sponsor this week. BPW is a National organization that supports women in the workplace. With 23,000 members BPW encourages members to become involved in their local communities, as well as, national public policy development. BPW includes among its members, women and men of every age, race, religion, political party and socioeconomic background. BPW fosters the success of workingwomen by providing career advancement resources, work life strategies and personal and professional connections. Benefits of membership include the opportunity to meet and network with other professional women at BPW Signature Events, conferences and programs sponsored by Business and Professional Women/USA and the BPW Foundation. Whether looking to exchange ideas, build business leads, find peers in your field or learn how to lobby, BPW personal and professional connections prove invaluable to members.

CHAMBER BRIEFS

The Postman Cometh…with your 2007 Business EXPO Exhibitor Packets! Watch for them. Be sure to lock in your favorite spot by getting your registration faxed. The excitement is building and you don’t want to miss out. Call Glenda 628-1650 ext 2.

Reservations are being taken for the Business Expo Luncheon on Wednesday, June 27th at the Dixie Center. Cost $18/person. Advance registration is required. For more information, contact Trudy at 628-1650 ext 3.

Don’t Miss The Opportunity To Thank Your Valued Employees by taking them to the Chamber’s Business Professional's Day Luncheon next Wednesday, April 25th at the DSC Gardner Center. Cost: $20/per person. There will be scrumptious and fun prizes for everyone! Contact Trudy at 628-1650 ext 3. Deadline in April 20th. Click Here

Sandy Vincent is the Chamber Volunteer of the Month for April. She and her husband Tom moved to St. George a year and a half ago from Omaha, Nebraska. Sandy is a faithful Friday volunteer each week at the Chamber and also donates several hours a week at the hospital thrift shop, Repeat Performance. One of her great loves is line dancing which she also does regularly. Thank you Sandy for all you do to keep the Chamber office running smoothly.

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Valpak of southern Utah Announces the New Mover Mailer, an advertising medium that reaches the new movers in the Washington County. Every month a list is obtained of the new movers in Washington County and a brochure of coupons is mailed to them. The booklet is 8’ 1/2 by 11’ and each coupon is a third of a page. Cost is going to be $960 for 10,000 brochures! (Can break up into 6 payments of $160 a month if needed) It’s a great way to reach new clients; Washington County averages about 700 new movers a month! Call Gary Stanley with Valpak at 229-6138 for more details, and hurry, space is limited.

ProHealth Chiropractic’s Ribbon Cutting was well attended by the Sunshiners, Board Members and Chamber Staff on April 3rd. Following the ceremony, Dr. Mark Bentley and Dr. Justin Poppe gave their guests a tour of their new offices. They also provided a demonstration of their services, combining gentle spinal manipulation with specialized cutting-edge technology. Afterwards their guests were treated to a light and healthy luncheon. Stop by their offices at 523 E. Sunland Drive, Ste. C., or call 435-628-7040 to find out how ProHealth Chiropractic can help you.

Register Now for the 2007 Taxes Now Conference Securing Utah's Economic Future: Reforming Taxes and Spending. Hurry! Space is Limited to 300 Register before April 15th and receive an early registration rate of $80 for association members, $100 for others...more Click Here

Stephen Wade Chevy Cadillac has moved to their new home. Their new location is located at 150 West Hilton Drive in beautiful St George, Utah. This 85,000 sq ft facility will accommodate both the Chevrolet and Cadillac dealerships and it is absolutely beautiful! To best serve their customers they have 47 service bays, over a million dollars in parts and accessories inventory, extremely luxurious indoor show room, comfortable waiting area’s for service, finance and sales with a separate kid's play room. Stephen Wade Chevy Cadillac is here to service your automotive needs whether it a new or used vehicle purchase or a simple quick lube. Please feel free to stop by and ask for Randy Jackson for YOUR PERSONAL TOUR! The “Stephen Wade Experience” just got better!

Investment Lending’s Ribbon Cutting, held on April 10th, was well attended by the Sunshiners, Chamber Board Members and Chamber Staff. Read what Jimmy Lea, Investment Lending’s Regional Director has to say about how they can help you make your money work for you. “When was the last time your house paid you? Use the hidden money in your home to make money! We are a full service Mortgage company specializing in Equity Repositioning. Our goal is to introduce you to different home loan products through the Home Loan Matrix. This is a presentation that will help give you insight into many different Loan Products and why people use them. It will also show you how a strategy can completely change the outcome of your mortgage. With a little education and discipline you could have your loan paid for in just a few years or you could hold many investment properties with that cash flow and put money in your pocket every month. This presentation will change your life forever!” Call or stop by Investment Lending today to find out more. Investment Lending is located at 567 S. Valley View Drive #8, St. George. (435)673-4567.

St. George Makes Forbes List Again in Best Small Places For Business And Careers. St. George is featured as the #1 Metro Area in the state for job growth. For this year's ranking they relied on economic research firm Economy.com (owned by Moody's) for its indexes on business and living costs. It also supplied five-year historical figures on job and income growth, as well as migration trends. Click Here

SPECIAL EVENTS

DSC Orchestra and Wind Ensemble Slates Final Concert of 2006-07 for Tonight. The Dixie State College Orchestra and Wind Ensemble will present its final concert of the year on Tuesday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m., in the Dolores Dore¹ Eccles Fine Arts Center Concert Hall on the Dixie State College campus. The DSC orchestra is under the direction of Tracie Price, while the wind ensemble is directed by Gary Caldwell....more

Dixie State College Artist's Showcase Opened in the Sears Gallery Friday, April 13th. The Sears Museum Gallery in the Dolores Doré Eccles Fine Arts Center is presenting the annual Dixie State Artist's Showcase which began Friday, April 13, at 7:00 p.m. and will run through May 4th. Current and former DSC Art Faculty, DSC Art Department Alumni, and DSC Art Students are included in the show....more

Dixie Escalante Electric Kite Festival 2007 to be held Saturday, April 21st. Dixie Escalante Electric is planning for a great Kite Festival this year! They have made a few changes that will make things better and easier for 2007. In the previous years they have had Friday night activities and Saturday activities. This year all activities are on Saturday including the free concert and fireworks show in the evening. They expect great talent on stage this year including a battle of the bands. The Kite Festival is not just for little children. It is for people of all ages and families including retirees. Large tents for shade will be provided as well as great food vendors. ...more Click Here

The Timeless Love Story; Come witness the beauty of Disney’s AIDA. Presented by: Tuacahn High School for the Performing Arts. For the first time in Southern Utah, the Tony award-winning musical by Sir Elton John and Tim Rice, is being presented by Tuacahn High School for the Performing Arts, April 19 through 28, at Tuacahn High School’s indoor Hafen Theatre. Tickets are on sale now by calling (435) 652-3201 or stopping by the high school box office. Adults $8.00, Seniors $7.00, Students and Children $5.00. ...more

The St. George Lions Club will be hosting Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred Horse Races on Saturday, April 21. The races will be held at the Washington County Fairgrounds and will begin each Saturday at 1:00 pm. $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 12 and under. Full concessions will be available.

SouthWest Federal Credit Union’s 5th annual 10K Run and 5K Walk are scheduled for April 21, 2007. The cost for this event is $20 per family (immediate members only) for the 5K Walk and $20 per runner for the 10K Run. All of the proceeds from the event will be donated to the Leveled Reading Libraries Program for Southern Utah Elementary Schools ...more Click Here

Tuacahn presents Broadway Divas with The Southwest Symphony on Friday, April 20th at 8:00pm. To learn more or to purchase tickets Click Here

Dixie State College's Dance Department will present its annual Spring Dance Concert at 7:30 pm on Thursday, April 19, and Friday, April 20 in the Eccles Fine Arts Center, Main Stage Theatre. Admission is $8 for seniors, $2 for DSC students with ID, $8 for youth 17-under, $10 adults. Groups of 15-above $6 per ticket.

SEMINARS, EDUCATION, & WORKSHOPS

Dana Telford Presents “Proven Strategies for Family Business Success”. Join Dana Telford for his half-day seminar "Proven Strategies for Family Business Success" April 26 from 7:30 am - 12:00 noon at the Abbey Inn. Cost is $85 per person and advanced reservations are required....more

Trainings Provided by Southern Utah Associated General Contractors. The Southern Utah Associated General Contractors will be holding a “Competent Person” What you need to know before, during and after you dig class April 25th. Come learn what you need to know about OSHA 1926.650 subpart P will be presented to inform you about your responsibilities for supervision of equipment, personnel, and open excavations or trenches. Learn 10 easy steps to keep your excavation or trench in compliance and what you can do to maintain an open hole during use. Pick-up industry friendly inspection reports to make daily observations work for your safety program. For more information please contact Owen Olsen, District Manager AGC at 435-628-1346 and oolsen@infowest.com . Space is limited so register ASAP.

The Southern Utah Associated General Contractors will be holding a “Competent Person” Guidelines for Scaffolds class April 25th. Come learn what General Contractors and Scaffold Supervisors need to know about the rules governing the use of scaffolds on the job-site. Learn what OSHA Compliance Officers are looking for when they visit your jobsite. Receive numerous checklists and cheat sheets to assist you to be in compliance with the scaffold standard OSHA 1926.452, subpart L. For more information please contact Owen Olsen, District Manager AGC at 435-628-1346 and oolsen@infowest.com . Space is limited so register ASAP.

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, May 17thth 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.

Summit Athletic Club is offering American Red Cross Swim Lessons. Join their newest program. Learn-to-Swim lessons start in May and run all summer. Offering levels 1-6, starting for ages 6 months and up including parent / infant classes. (435) 628-5000.

WHATS HAPPENING

The Vagina Monologues To Be Performed At the Coyote Gulch Art Village in Kayenta / Ivins, Utah Friday, May 11, 2007 at 8:00pm Tickets are on sale now for the one-night-only performance of The Vagina Monologues at the Coyote Gulch Art Village in Kayenta. You may purchase tickets between the hours of 10:00am and 5:00 pm at Juniper Sky Fine Art Gallery or via phone (435) 674-2306. Tickets are $20 and a portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the Dove Center, which provides emergency shelter for women and children who are fleeing domestic violence....more

Heritage Choir to Sing at Fireside Commemorating the 130 Anniversary of the St. George Temple Dedication. May 6th, 7:00 pm at the St. George Tabernacle. On April 6th, 1877, in conjunction with the general conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Wilford Woodruff, one of the apostles, dedicated the St. George Temple, the first temple completed in the West, and currently the longest continuously operating temple in the Church....more

The Desert Roaders of Southern Utah present the 2nd Annual Springdale-Zion Classic Car Show. Proceeds to benefit the Washington County Children’s Justice Center. Saturday, May 19 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ...more

The Saliva Sisters to Perform at the Coyote Gulch Art Village in Kayenta. The nationally known and incredibly irreverent act, The Saliva Sisters will perform at the Coyote Gulch Art Village in Kayenta on Saturday, May 12, at 8:00 pm....more

The Legacy Subaru Mitsubishi Jubilee Cup will be holding its 10th annual golf tournament May 30-31st, 2007. Thanks to tremendous support from the community, the Legacy Subaru Mitsubishi Jubilee Cup will become a three-tournament event this year. The $700 per team/ $175 per individual registration fee includes one foursome, a tournament gift for each player, and two admission tickets per player to the dinner and auction at Entrada on May 30th. Funds raised from the Jubilee Cup provide critical support for Dixie Regional Medical Center, and strengthening rehabilitation, pain and spine services to both adults and children. ...more

Annual Tails on Trails Dog Walk presented by P.A.W.S. and City of St. George to be held April 28, 2007, at the Tonaquint Nature Center? P.A.W.S. (Providing Animals With Support) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization located in St. George. www.dixiepaws.org

Tuacahn presents Peter Brienholt on Saturday, April 28th at 8:00pm. Songwriter Peter Breinholt has been delighting audiences with his self-styled acoustic music for more than a decade. He has sold out every major concert hall in his home state of Utah many times over, including Kingsbury Hall, The Tuacahn Red Rock Amphitheater, The Sundance Amphitheater, Thanksgiving Point, the de Jong Concert Hall, among others. You won’t want to miss his next performance. For more information or to order tickets Click Here

RIBBON CUTTINGS AND OPEN HOUSES

Join Tastefully Simple for their Spring Open House, Saturday, April 21st. The Open House will feature their newest products. Location: the Loft at Plant World Nursery located at 1335 South Dixie Drive, St. George. This will be a great opportunity to shop for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Graduation Parties, Bridal Showers, Baby Showers and dinner tomorrow night!! ...more

Join Kimball Jones Expedition Outfitters for their new store ribbon cutting on Thursday, April 19th at 11:00 am. Location: 1973 West Sunset Blvd, Suite D, St. George.

Morgan Pest Control invites you to attend their ribbon cutting on Friday, April 20th at 9:30 am. Location: 344 E. Sunlan Drive #10, St. George.

Speaking Roses is having a ribbon cutting on Monday, April 23rd at 11:30 am. All are welcome. Location: 42 S. River Rd., Suite 7.

CALL TO ACTION

The DRMC Thrift and Gift better known as "Repeat Performance” is in need of volunteers to work at the store on Saturdays. Come and join others for fun and camaraderie as you help to garner funds to provide quality healthcare for all Washington County residents. In addition, you can expect great bargains from their Saturday Specials every week. Stop by, 76 West St. George Blvd. or call 674-7522 between 10 and 5 daily, ask for Kathy and get the details.

Get your car washed and support the families of the 172nd Medical Battalion Logistics Division. The families of the 172nd Medical Battalion Logistics Division is having a car wash Saturday, April 21st at the Washington Wal-Mart Gas Station from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Any and all donations are appreciated. Submitted by: Dr. Jeff Erickson, Orthodontic Specialists.

Calling All Volunteers. Friends of the Ted Warthen Center for the Terminally Ill are busy planning for their Second Annual Charity Golf Tournament to be held Saturday, September 15, 2007 at Coral Canyon Golf Course. Volunteers are needed in all areas to help make this event a success. If you are able to volunteer or have additional questions regarding this heart warming opportunity please call Nate Silvestri - 435-652-2048 or Don McNabb – 435-673-6371 or Alex Yeager - 435-628-5174....more

COMMUNITY INTEREST

Six Open Houses Planned by Vision Dixie. The Vision Dixie committee will unveil four long-term growth scenarios on the following scheduled dates:...more

Ten DSC Students Medal at State SkillsUSA-VICA Competition.
 

Greg Barton hired as Enrollment Counselor For the University Of Phoenix.

 

Two DSC students take first place at Utah State Career Development Conference.
 

Coldwell Banker Commercial KGA Welcomes Fargo.

 

Dixie State College Dance Professor Dr. Li Lei Invited to Address IADMS Meeting in Australia.

 

STOUT ROOFING, INC.,Stuart Stout, 625 North Red Rock Road, St. George, UT 84770 (435) 688-0132

 

REAL DEALS on HOME DÉCOR, Jami Price, Carol Hansen, 412 North 600 West, St. George, Utah 84770 (435) 688-9008 www.realdeals.net

 

RIVER REALTY, LLC,Wendy Brown, Michelle McCall, 113 East 200 North, 1A, St. George, Utah 84770, (435) 674-1444 www.river-realty.net

 

THE INK FACTORY, Jordan Jolley, Darrell Jolley, 1973 West Sunset Boulevard, Suite C, St. George, Utah 84770, (435) 673-2100 www.yourinkfactory.com

 

ALMEGA HOMES INC., 1224 South River Road, Suite A103, St. George, Utah 84790 (435) 688-9408 www.almegahomes.com

 

WET JET PRECISION, INC., Dennis Darger, Dan Timpson, 1045 West Utah Avenue, Suite 1-G Hildale, Utah 84784, (435) 874-2188 www.wetjetprecision.com.