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Luncheon will be at the Courtyard by Marriott from 12noon to 1PM. Cost is $12 per person. The speaker is Jane Driggs, CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Utah. Topic: “Your Business and Identity Theft”
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95.9,
the Hawk,
Real Classic
Rock,
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Real Classic Rock is found on 95.9 The Hawk! Listen to Bryan and Cindy in the morning, Johnny Van the Rock'n'roll Man in mid-days and Brett Stevens "Rocks You Big Time" in the afternoon. we are now streaming on line at 959thehawk.com. You can now listen on your computer at work! All of our Canyon Media Radio Stations are now streaming on line!!!! Go to our websites and listen for yourself! 999konycountry.com,
959thehawk.com,
943theplanet.com,
canyonmedia.net.
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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.
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The Business Expo Passport Grand Prize is being provided by PC Innovation Computers
Stop by their showroom to see the Passport Grand Prize now on display at 809 South Bluff Street . For more information call (435) 656-1975 PC Innovation Computers is located next to Albertson’s in the K-Mart commercial center. ...more
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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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The Spectrum is taking reservations for 2007-2008 St. George Area Guide.
The advertising Deadline is June 15, 2007. Call Jeremy with any questions at 668-1245.
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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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Dixie Dialogue Meeting - Part 2 of Vision Dixie begins - all community members encouraged to attend.
First meeting for St. George will be May 29th, at the Dixie Center, located at 1835 Convention Center Dr, St. George. Please RSVP with Chris or Paula at (435) 634-5700 or email at chris.betar@washco.utah.gov or paula.lee@washco.utah.gov
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Chamber and SunShiners join to welcome Speaking Roses at a recent Ribbon Cutting ceremony
Stop by Speaking Roses, located at 42 South River Road in the TJ Maxx shopping center or call them at (435)652-9436 to place your order or set up an appointment
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Kolob Care and Rehab of St. George kicked off Nursing Home Week with a continental breakfast and visits from the Chamber of Commerce Dixie Sunshiners.
Special Guest, “Captain Jack Sparrow” dropped by with a special message to always “Treasure Our Elders”! Kolob Care and Rehab have special events, games and even a treasure hunt planned for their residents during this special week honoring their Elders.
For more information on Kolob Care and Rehab of St. George, located at 178 South 1200 East, St. George - please call (435)688-1207.
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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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Summit 1031 Exchange, one of the first and most experienced 1031 Exchange intermediary companies in the nation
celebrated its One Year Anniversary Open House for its Southern Utah Area Office with a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Thursday, April 26, 2007, supported by the St. George Chamber of Commerce....more
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A Southern Utah based publication, "elan woman" celebrates southwest lifestyles.
"elan 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. "elan 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, "elan 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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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.
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Southwest Federal Credit Union Has a New Office
With the assistance of NAI Commercial Real Estate, Southwest Federal Credit Union has acquired the first floor of the Boulevard Centre, Building A, for their new corporate offices. The suite will be finished to meet the credit union’s space plan requirements before they make the move. Their new corporate offices will be located at 150 North 400 East in St. George. The opening of this St. George office, along with their expansion into Mesquite, allows Southwest Federal Credit Union to offer better service to their members. The Walter Group and the Griffith Team represented the parties in this transaction.
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DSC of Utah has announced it has been awarded a grant worth more than $52,000 from the LI-COR Genomics Education Matching Funds program, which will help bolster the College’s biology program.
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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
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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.
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The Tony Award-Winning Utah Shakespearean Festival begins its 2007 season on June 21st with Twelfth Night.
“A single gypsy violin player enters the stage area. He plays a searingly beautiful and melancholic tune that tears at our hearts and sets the tone for this Twelfth Night, set in the Balkans.” So begins director B. J. Jones’s vision for the opening of one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies this summer at the Utah Shakespearean Festival. Then, suddenly, the stage is filled with merchants, seamen, pirate warriors, and gypsies. It’s a splash of color and a cry of joyous celebration! For more information
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5th Annual SUHBA Scholarship Golf Tournament
June 1, 2007 at Coral Canyon Golf Course. $100 per person and $400 per foursome. Prices good until May 18th. Call 674-1400
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Tuacahn presents Odyssey Dance Theatre’s “Let it Be” on Saturday, May 19th at 8:00 pm.
You don’t want to miss this! Ticket prices are $15.50. Call 1-800-746-9882 or 435-652-3300 Click Here
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Dixie State College's Dolores Dore' Eccles Fine Arts Center Sears Museum Gallery will be host the "Max Bunnell - Retrospective of an Artful Life" exhibit beginning Thursday, May 31.
The exhibit will run through August 25, and will feature a number of his water and oil paintings, along with various sketches. The Sears Museum Gallery will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-through-Thursday. Admission is free to the public.
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DSC's Summer Concert Series at the O.C. Tanner Amphitheater in Springdale, opens the 2007 season Saturday, May 19, with a performance from the Southwest Symphony Orchestra.
Tickets are available - $9 for adults, $5 for youth under 18. Chuck Wagon dinner begins at 6 p.m., followed by a Bart Anderson lecture at 7 p.m. For more information, call 435-652-7902.
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SEMINARS, EDUCATION, & WORKSHOPS
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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
Leadership Dixie is an educational program with the mission of broadening the understanding of local issues for the benefit of new and seasoned community leaders. Founded by Dixie State College and a group of other local businesses, the program is in its eighth year and has graduated more than 150 individuals who serve locally as CEOs, government officials, educators, managers, directors or in other positions of leadership.
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The 2007 Chamber Workshop Series Presents “Why Export? It may be easier and more profitable than you think” - May 31st, at 8:00 am at the Chamber offices on 97 East St. George Boulevard.
Presented by Christopher R. Quinlivan, a foreign service officer from the US Department of Commerce Commercial Service Utah Export Assistance Center. There is no Charge, but you must RSVP to Trudy @ 628-1650 ext. 3
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Property Rights and Land Use - 3 Professional Credits, May 24th at DSC, Presented by Craig Call, formerly Utah State Property Rights Ombudsman
Contractors, Attorneys, Real Estate Professionals, Appraisers, Title Officials, and others can receive 3 CE Credits for the course. Builders may also get credit for 2009 Parade Point System. Call 674-1400 if you have lost or forgotten yours user name or password....more
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If one of your goals this summer is to work on your business instead of just in it, you will want to consider signing up for our summer session of BizSMART, which starts June 10.
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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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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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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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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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Vision Dixie committee will unveil four long-term growth scenarios about how the county could look in the near future.
All dialogue Meetings begin at 6:00 pm with light refreshments served.
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St George, UT, May 18, 2007 Red Cliffs Regional Extended Care Community will be celebrating National Nursing Home Week May 14-18
at 1745 E 280 N St George, located behind the Red Cliffs Mall. To Celebrate, Red Cliffs Regional will host a Kruzin Knights Car Show & Barbeque FREE to the public on Friday, May 18, 2007. The BBQ will begin at 2pm and end at 4pm, first come/first serve. For more information please call Lisa at (435) 628-7770.
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Darris Howe, Vice President and Director of the University of Phoenix Utah Campus announced an expansion of its St. George Learning Center located at 965 East 700 South.
When the St. George campus opened in September 2006, it consisted of almost 3500 square feet, which included 3 classrooms, 2 study rooms and an administration area. Now an additional 2400 square feet will bring an added classroom, a student Resource Center, a staff and student lounge, as well as enlarging a current classroom to better serve the present and future student base.
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COMMUNITY/POLITICAL
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The Salt Lake Labor Local Union #295 will open for business on June 1st
The Union will be located in West Wind Plaza, at 545 West State Street #6, in Hurricane. The Union will be assisting local contractors with construction related trade issues. Pat Chappell, at NAI, represented the Labor Union in this lease transaction.
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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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Viracon invites you to celebrate the opening of its new, full- fabrication facility in St. George, Utah.
Their new 236, 000 square foot facility is one of the most energy-efficient, state-of-the-art glass fabrication facilities in the country. Join them for a tour and celebration on May 22nd at 10:30 am at 1586 East Venture Drive (Fort Pierce Industrial Park).
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GRAND OPENING Ahi's Taste of Asia (formerly known as Gimme Sum)
May 25th at 157 Riverside Dr. #2E. For more information contact Mary Vallamor (435) 673-6604
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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.Call 688-3110
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....more
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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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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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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! ...more
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Grants Available For Historic Preservation Projects - Deadline June 1st!
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is again offering planning grants for historic preservation projects in Utah. Through a grant from the George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation and gifts from private donors, the National Trust’s Utah Preservation Initiatives Fund provides small matching grants for planning, education and consulting services to assist historic preservation projects across the state....more
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Dixie State College Elderhostel to Provide Transportation Service to Southern Utah WWII Veterans
Dixie State College of Utah¹s Elderhostel program has stepped forward to give back to members of southern Utah's "Greatest Generation" who served their country during World War II....more
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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
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Sunfirst Bank offers 6th Anniversary CD Special - 6 months at 6%
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UNITED AMERICAN INSURANCE, Michael Allen, 14 East Bulloch Street, Washington, Utah 84780,
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Q4U,
Kameron Devey, Rhonda Devey,
1812 Sunset Boulevard,
St. George, Utah 84770,
(435) 674-1023
www.q4u.com
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CENTURY MORTGAGE,
Brian Larkin, Linda Sawchenko, Steve Larkin
45 North 300 East,
St. George, Utah 84770,
(435) 673-9245
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Kelly’s Featured Jobs of the Week!
As our first offering are proud to present a position as a Business Consultant. We have 20 openings! Please contact Kelly Services @ 435/628-5213.
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A wonderful opportunity ideally suited for a retiree or somebody’s Mom who wants to work part time.
The environment is a pleasant office where the employee would be responsible for answering the phone, following up with customers and doing some light filing. The hours vary from week to week and would total between 20 and 50 hours per month. The start date will be May 26 through May 30 initially and then as needed each month. We would provide at least a few days notice each time the employee is needed.
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