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Please join us in the Ballroom (not tent)for our weekly luncheon on Wednesday, May 9, at the Holiday Inn, 12noon – 1pm. Cost $12 per person. Craig Donaldson, MD, will speak on "Cancer Care Close to Home”
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élan woman is our luncheon sponsor.
élan woman is designed exclusively for women who arrive at that moment in life when they want to taste new experiences, tempt new adventures, and maybe even release some of that “stuff” we’ve needlessly hung on to over the years. A Southern Utah based publication, élan woman celebrates southwest lifestyles. élan woman is an eclectic balance of options to make each day one to embrace. Whether your passion is to be charitable, professional, technical, artistic, holistic or sensual…or take you to extremes like rafting, hiking or ATV riding, élan woman is here to motivate you to engage. After all, it’s your life. Create it. Embrace it. Celebrate it. They look forward to being a part of it.
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CHAMBER BRIEFS
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Time’s running out! The Early Bird rates end May 18th for the 2007 Business Expo! Don’t let procrastination cost you! Get your registration in today! If you need more info, contact Glenda @ 435-628-1650 x 2.
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The 14th Annual Business Expo will be the biggest and best ever!
The Chamber mounts an extensive marketing and advertising campaign that includes: radio, TV, print and direct mail, fax and email blasts, and outdoor advertising. This two-day extravaganza will be attended by 5,000 to 7,000 consumers. May 18th is the Early Bird deadline. Contact Glenda today at 435-628-1650 x 2. Click Here
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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.
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Chamber warning to local businesses - there is only one official Area Guide published by the St. George Area Chamber
Anyone claiming to represent the Chamber and selling advertising, please check credentials. There is only one official area guide published by the Chamber and it is sold only by Spectrum representatives.
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Coldwell Banker St. George is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious “Chairman’s Circle Award” signifying that it has reached the top 3% of Coldwell Banker agencies in gross annual commissions for three years running.
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AAA honored Jenson Walters, fifth grader at Dixie Downs Elementary, AAA National Safety Patroller of the Year.
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Vision Dixe invite Washington county residents to Vision Dixie Workshops
Last fall, over 1,200 Washington County residents participated in 13 Vision Dixie workshops where they outlined their hopes for the county’s future. This summer, we can take the next step in shaping Washington County’s future....more
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Sherry Ainsworth-Barnes is our Chamber Volunteer for the Month of May.
Sherry worked in various administrative positions in Oregon, Washington, Florida, Sweden, Illinois, Texas and California before retiring in 2003 to beautiful St. George. She wasn’t here very long before deciding that a life of leisure wasn’t her style and she began volunteering for RSVP at several venues including most of the theaters in town, the ICU at the hospital and the Chamber of Commerce where she loves working on Thursday afternoons with Bart Anderson and JoAnn Baumgardner. She is also active in the Dixie Newcomers group and has been membership and luncheon coordinator. In her spare time, Sherry and her husband Neil enjoy taking trips with Senior Tours (formerly PRIME).
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Attendees at the Ribbon Cutting for Dixie Home Rehab discovered a treasure chest of quality care and services they bring to the St. George community.
Dixie Home Rehab is located at 393 E. Riverside Drive #203, St. George and they can be reached at (435)628- 8347...more
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
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Zions Bank is sponsoring the 2007 Smart Women Grants.
These grants will award entrepreneurial women whose business or community projects promote arts and culture, health and human services, child and elder care, continuing education and teacher support, community development, small-business start-up and expansion. Open to female residents of Utah. Applications are due June 29, 2007. Applications are available by calling 1-800-737-6586 or
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Groundbreaking Ceremony for Ence Homes at Sun Crest West Community in Ivins was held on April 27.
The Saint George Chamber of Commerce, Tracy Ence, an owner of Ence Homes and Ence Homes staff, "moved dirt" on site at the Sun Crest West Community located at 330 West Center Street in Ivins , Utah. Our special thanks to all who attended this Ground Breaking.
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The Vision Dixie Town Meetings originally scheduled to run from April 24th to May 3rd have been postponed to May 29th through June 14th.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
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Downtown Thursday Night, A Street Fair for All Ages, every Thursday night on Main Street in St. George - Mays’ theme is “Garden Party”.
Bring the whole family for an evening of fun on Main Street . What can you expect? Great entertainment, arts & crafts, a variety of food, and an opportunity to watch the build-off between Almega Homes and Lowe’s as they build two Children’s Playhouses scheduled to be given away in drawings that will be held on the last Thursday in May. Yes, they are building these houses right on Main Street... It will run from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. It is open to all and is free of charge. For information contact 635-5720 or Click Here
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Come join the fun at Alltel Wireless Wednesday May 9th
Making a pitstop at our retail Washington location at 520 W Telegraph from 12 noon - 5PM. Also, Thursday May 10th at our retail St.George location at 348 No Bluff St. from 12pm to 5 pm the #12 Alltel dodge NASCAR will be making a pit stop. Change a real stock car tire with a live air gun. Play the latest EA Sports NASCAR gaming software.
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St. George Musical Theater opens with the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic “Oklahoma”
at the Dolores Dore’ Eccles Fine Arts Center Main Stage on the Dixie State College campus. The show will run through Saturday, June 2, with show times Thursdays-through-Saturdays and Mondays at 7:30 p.m., along with matinees each Saturday through the run beginning at 2:00 p.m....more
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SEMINARS, EDUCATION, & WORKSHOPS
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Construction Spanish or English in a Pinch, May 10th, Please contact Kathy at (435) 674-1400 or kathy@suhba.com for more information.
The SUHBA Scholarship Fund is proud to offer scholarships to SUHBA members and their employees who attend this class. SUHBA will reimburse the cost of the class ($20) and the portable language cards ($55). Construction Spanish or English in a Pinch - 3 Professional Credits for Contractors This is also an ICC Educational Partner and therefore, building officials may receive CEU credit for attending a Construction Spanish In-A-Pinch workshop. For those intending to receive ICC CEU credits, there will be an additional $8.00 (administrative) to $10.00 (administrative plus ICC certificate) fee per applicant. Please contact Kathy if applicable
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The Southern Utah Associated General Contractors will be offering, a DOPL Training Seminar on Thursday, May 17thth at the Holliday Inn in St. George.Do you still need one or more Continuing Education Credit hours to renew your General Contractors License?
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.
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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.
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Dixie State College summer semester registration is going on now until through May 21, with late registration concluding May 24
Classes begin Monday, May 21. For more information, contact DSC's registration office at 652-7708
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Wonderful educational program at the Utah Shakespearean Festival - "Camp Shakespeare" enrich your future visits to Cedar City.
Four separate camps: Mini Camp Shakespeare (July 19-22, 2007), Camp Shakespeare for Seniors (July 22-27, 2007), Camp Shakespeare (July 29 - August 3, 2007), and Fall Camp Shakespeare (October 12-14, 2007). Each program is a "package". Michael_Flachmann@firstclass1.csubak.edu or (661) 654-2121
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Registration for summer classes has just begun at Mohave Community College
with registration offices open from 8 am to 7 pm on Monday through Thursday and 8 am to 5 pm on Friday. Sean at 928-692-3064
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Leadership Dixie now accepting applications for 2007-08 year!
For information and application go to Click Here
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WHATS HAPPENING
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4th Annual REALTOR Golf Classic - hosted by ERA Brokers Consolidated to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Utah will be held on Thursday, June 14th at Sunbrook Golf Course.
The tournament is open to all and is a 4 man scramble format with shotgun start at 7:30 am on Thursday, June 14th at beautiful Sunbrook Golf Course. The $300 per team registration fee includes 18 holes with cart, continental breakfast, lunch, gift bag, event photo and fun, fun, fun under the Dixie sun! And, once again Orville Lucus from American Family Insurance will be sponsoring a $10,000 hole in one opportunity. To participate in this event with a sponsorship, donation or team, please stop by the ERA office @ 201 E. St. George Blvd. or call Linda @ 628-1606. Last year’s event filled to capacity at 36 teams, so get your registration in early to secure your spot!!
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“Housing for Heroes” to be beneficiary of Kemp Griffin Invitational, tournament May 11 at the Ledges Golf Course.
For more information on the Housing for Heroes Golf Tournament contact Lorri Kocinski-Puchlik or Graig Griffin at Coldwell Banker Commercial Kemp Griffin Associates 688-8886 or lorri@happytrails.cc...more
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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.
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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.
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UAMB Golf Tournament!!! The Utah Association of Mortgage Broker is holding their 2nd annual golf tournament at Coral Canyon on May 11th.
We are looking for players and hole sponsors for this great event. Orville Lucus from American Family is sponsoring a $10,000 hole in one prize. Many other prizes and lunch is included. Contact Ryan Bolton at 627-0494 or Chris Iverson at 862-5110 for sign up sheets and more info
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The 8th Semi-Annual What Women Want Spring Expo – May 11th from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm and 12th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Dixie Center.
Contact Cris at 674-6273 or Cara at 674-6249
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The Tony Award-Winning Utah Shakespearean Festival begins its 2007 season on June 21st with Twelfth Night.
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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
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SUHBA Scholarship Golf Tournament Sold-Out! Hole Sponsorships Still Available
The SUHBA Scholarship Golf Tournament is currently sold-out for players. All further golf registrations will be put on a waiting list in the order we receive them. If you want to participate in this fun event without golfing, you can do so by becoming a hole sponsor. Benefits include:
A custom sign with your company logo displayed at your sponsored hole.
Sponsors may sit at the hole and greet players (a great way to network and promote your company)
Recognition in SUHBA newsletter, Utah Home Builder Mazazine, and Golf Program.
The SUHBA Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held June 1, 2007 at Coral Canyon Golf Course. If you are interested in being a hole sponsor, please call John or Kelly at SUHBA at (435) 674-1400.
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The St. George Road Runners are in need of host families for the 2007 summer baseball season
Show some Southern Utah hospitality to young men from all over the United States and the world. Host families will receive admission to special parties and events as well as two general admission season passes! Ensure that St. George has no more homeless ball players, please call 673-5333 and sign up to be a host family TODAY!
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Former Wyoming governor is MCC commencement speaker
When the 36th commencement for Mohave Community College students takes place May 11, graduates and their guests will hear a keynote address by the Honorable Jim Geringer, former two-term governor of Wyoming....more
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SouthWest Federal Credit Union is 70 and we want you to celebrate with us!
You are cordially invited to a luncheon on May 11, 2007 from 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. at any of the following branch locations: 333 East Tabernacle or 1827 West Sunset Blvd. in St. George, 1025 West Red Cliffs Drive in Washington, 85 North 200 West in Hurricane, 444 South Main, Ste.B-2 in Cedar City, or 561 West Mesquite Blvd in Mesquite. We hope that you will come out and enjoy some good food, a slice of anniversary cake, and an opportunity to enter our upcoming drawing to win a 2007 Pontiac G5 in celebration of 70 years of service to Southern Utah and surrounding areas.
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Experience professional baseball through the life of a player. Host Families Wanted!
The St. George RoadRunners are accepting applications to become a Host Family for a St.George RoadRunner professional baseball player.
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RIBBON CUTTINGS AND OPEN HOUSES
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Appliance Wholesale Plus, after serving Southern Utah for over 20 years, has moved to a new location. Please join them at their Grand Opening on May 18th and 19th.
located at 147 East 2580 South Circle, just off of the Bloomington exit 4. Come visit their Showroom.
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Tuesady, May 22, Groundbreaking ceremony for BioLife Plasma Services located directly behind Costco Wharehouse off the Washington Exit.
Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please Call Matt Sumsion at 765-860-9368.
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The Egg and I will hold a Ribbon Cutting on May 14 at 8:30 AM
Business is located at 1094 N. Bluff Street #313. Contact Julie at 628-4598...more
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CALL TO ACTION
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Department of Workforce Services is looking for Volunteers to help with a youth project on June 1, 2007, the Reality Store.
In the Reality Store, each youth is given a life situation. They are told what kind of job they have, how much money they make and what their family size is. The Reality Store is made up of several stations of life events: Housing, Transportation, Insurance, Child Care, Utilities, Groceries, Taxes, etc. The youth visit each station and buy what they need or get help with handling their budget and life situations. The stations would be manned by employers and business people from those facets of life. There would be a discussion/evaluation at the end of the day to help them see how schooling and choices they make will affect their career and life.
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Join Costco Wholesale on Saturday, May 19th, 2007 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm for their annual Fundraising Business Show.
All proceeds will be donated to Primary Children's Medical Center!This is going to be a great year and a ton of fun. Booth space is only $650.00 and you receive a 4x4 table on an end cap, your logo displayed on a 3ft. balloon from May 1-31st., lunch, and exposure to over 25,000 members per week. Another option would be to make a donation of $100.00 and receive the 3ft. balloon. Please contact Meghan 862-2307 or Melissa 862-2903
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The St. George Marathon is once again issuing the “Corporate Challenge”.
This is designed for Washington County businesses to support their employees that are training for the St. George Marathon. For Question visit www.stgeorgemarathon.com or call Kami Farr, Race Operations Manager at 634-5850 Click Here
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Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive to Benefit Dixie Care and Share May 12.
Local letter carriers for the U.S. Postal Service will collect bags filled with food for southern Utah Care and Shares on Saturday, May 12.
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The Washington County Board of REALTORS in conjuction with Zion Harley-Davidson is
holding a "Riders for Wishes" Poker run Saturday, May 12.
Proceeds to benefit Make A Wish Foundation. $35 per person includes 2 hour ride,poker hand & lunch. Pre-register at Zion Harley-Davidson 2345 N Coral Canyon Blvd,Washington. Call Theresa Joers at 632-4646
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Foster Care Information Night
Wednesday May 9th 6-7 PM
St. George Library (downstairs)
88 W. 100 S.
For more information call 656-8065
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City of St. George Enters Stage One of the Culinary Drought Management Plan
Stage one asks for implementation of the following: No watering between 8am - 8 pm; when washing a car, hose must have an automatic shut-off; water should not be used to clean sidewalks or driveways.
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COMMUNITY INTEREST
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Zions Bank is sponsoring the 2007 Smart Women Grants, Applications due June 29.
These grants will award entrepreneurial women whose business or community projects promote arts and culture, health and human services, child and elder care, continuing education and teacher support, community development, small-business start-up and expansion. Open to female residents of Utah. Applications are available by calling 1-800-737-6586
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Dixie State College Hands Out Year-End Rebel Awards
Dixie State College were announced Friday afternoon at the Rebel Awards Ceremony, held in the Gardner Center Ballroom on campus. The annual year-end Awards program recognizes students, faculty, and staff who have excelled in Various areas of achievement. The Rebel Awards have been a tradition at the College since the 1960s.
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Dixie State College of Utah conferred
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Dixie State College Science Professor Kelly Bringhurst Selected as an ATEEC Fellow
Dixie State College of Utah¹s science professor Kelly Bringhurst has been selected as one of 18 college and high school educators to attend the upcoming 13th Advanced Technology Environmental Education Center (ATEEC) Fellows Institute, which will be held in, this June 16-26.
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Please submit your business news, special events, employee news, etc. to share with the business community. E-mail your information to
hotspot@stgeorgechamber.com
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Massage Therapy Academy offers “Give Mom an Hour of Tropical Paradise for Mother’s Day!” Chamber Members receive $10 off.
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Also offering .49 binding and free design services. Make your expo booth or grand opening stand out from the rest.
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Staples now offering 50% off on color wide format and banners
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Treat Mom on her day with Brunch at the Horizon Room & a special gift Sunday, May 13th, Seating at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm, Reservations are required, Adults $32* Children $16* Under 5 Free, Please call 435-628-8060 for reservations, Tax & Gratuities not included. Based on availability.
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Mother’s Day Brunch at Green Valley Resort & Spa
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SouthWest Federal Credit Union is happy to announce the promotion of Jacob Reber to Branch Manager of our Hurricane Office. 
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Carol Sapp Recipient of Distinguished Citizen Award
In recognition for her service and generosity to Dixie State College and the community through the years, Carol Sapp, SUHBA Executive Officer, was honored with a Distinguished Citizen Award by the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff and students of Dixie State College at their 96th Annual Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 5th. Read Carol's Bio in The Spectrum Click Here
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SERVPRO OF ST. GEORGE, Kevin Tatom, Brad Tatom and Stephen Tatom, 1689 West 3750 South, St. George, Utah 84790,(435) 656-9061,www.servpro.com
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THE EGG & I RESTAURANT, Julie Snook, Royce Payne, 1094 North Bluff Street #313, St. George, Utah 84770, (435) 628-4598, ww.theeggandirestaurants.com
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HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.,Ray Musgrove, Scott Vest, Joe Winkle, Clint Wadsworth 61 North Main Street, St. George, Utah 84770, (435) 656-1230, www.hcmpayroll.com
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EMBROIDME, Shirley Summy, 435 North 1680 East #3, St. George, Utah 84790, (435) 251-9663, www.embroidme-stgeorge.com
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VEGETARIAN SOCIETY OF UTAH, Wesley Craig, Lori Nye, April Ashcroft, Josh Warburton and Stephanie Bay, P.O. Box 910615, St. George, Utah 84790, (435) 673-8834, www.vsutah.org
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SPEAKING ROSES, Cheryl Fae Hawker, 42 South River Road, Suite 7, St. George, Utah 84790, (435) 652-9443, www.stgeorge.speakingroses.com
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