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Our next luncheon will be on June 6th at the Hilton Garden Inn from 12noon until 1:00 pm.
Our guest speakers will be the Law Enforcement Panel of Local Police Chiefs and our Sheriff.
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Our luncheon sponsor next week is Schindler Elevator Corporation.
Schindler Elevator Corporation is the North American operating entity of the Swiss-based Schindler Group, the world’s second largest elevator company. Schindler is also the world’s leading escalator supplier. Founded in 1874 in Lucerne, Switzerland, by Robert Schindler, it is a closely held company and is listed on the Swiss stock exchange. Mr. Alfred N. Schindler is Schindler Group’s chairman of the Board of Directors. Schindler Elevator Corporation manufactures, installs, services and modernizes a broad range of elevators, escalators and moving walks for various people-moving applications. The company is the North American operation of the Swiss-based Schindler Group, the world's largest escalator manufacturer and the second largest elevator manufacturer. For additional information about Schindler Elevator Corporation, Click Here
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CHAMBER BRIEFS
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The 14th Annual Business Expo will be the biggest and best ever!
The Chamber is mounting 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 on June 27th-28th, and will be attended by 5,000 to 7,000 consumers. KCSG will conduct a 'live broadcast' on Opening Night at 5:30 p.m. from the show. Be sure to come and check it out! The Expo is sponsored by the SPECTRUM and the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information, contact Glenda today at 628-1650 x 2.
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This year, for the first time at the Expo, we will have an “After Hours Event” on Wednesday, June 27th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on the Exhibit floor.
The event is sponsored by the Canyon Media Group and will be held after the Expo closes. Come network and have fun in Boomtown! This event is for exhibitors and Chamber members only. Music will provided by Van Goh and Costco will provide a Chocolate Bar Extravaganza. Please pre-register by June 15th by calling the Chamber office at 628-1650 x 1.
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Register now for the EXPO luncheon! Live the adventure as Keynote Speaker Richard Jones shares his incredible journey as the first American to row across the Atlantic Ocean.
Don’t forget to reserve your spot at the 2007 Chamber Expo Luncheon on June 27th at the Dixie Center. Following the luncheon, all attendees will get free admittance into the Expo. $18 per person. Call Trudy @ 628-1650 ext. 3 Click Here
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For all Expo vendors—Expo Workshop on June 7th from 8:00 am—10:00 am at the University of Phoenix.
Free to all vendors, but you must RSVP - Trudy 628-1650 ext. 3
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ATTENTION Business EXPO Vendors! Showcase your business through the legendary EXPO Hourly Drawings and Balloon Drop.
Our deadline has been extended!!! Make sure you’re listed on the program and map that will be given to each attendee upon entering the EXPO. Fax your forms back to 435-673-1587. Or if you need the forms, contact Glenda at 435-628-1650 x 2.
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Attention all Business EXPO Vendors! Schumacher Discount Carpets
has many 10’ X 10’ carpet pieces - an ideal fit for your EXPO Booth, and at greatly discounted prices too.
Given any thought to how you’re going to create an inviting atmosphere for your Business EXPO clients? Start by covering the concrete floor! Stop by and check out his warehouse inventory. This is an affordable way to give your booth a professional look. Schumacher Discount Carpets is located at 735 Industrial Road, or you can contact Joe at (435) 628-0534.
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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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The St. George Area Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following businesses who sponsored our prize give-away at last week's luncheon.
~Patches of Iris & Violets (flower arrangement)
~South Central Communications (gift bag)
~St. George Musical Theater (Two tickets to Joseph and the Technicolor Dream Coat)
~Vic Braden Tennis College (One half hour tennis lesson for two people )
~Adams Collard Jewelers (Sterling silver hoop earrings)
~Cisco Systems (ipod)
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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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The 2007 Chamber Workshop Series Presents The Chamber “Chill-Out”.
The hot summer months of July and August are the perfect time to “Chill-Out” at a free two hour Stress Reduction Workshop. Workshop size is limited to 20 people. Select from two sessions: July 12 at 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm or August 16 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The workshop will be led by Pat Sapio. There is no charge, but you must RSVP to Trudy @ 628-1650 ext. 3
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
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Tai Pan Trading would like to thank all who attended their groundbreaking on May 29th.
The groundbreaking was well attended by the Sunshiners and Chanmber of Commerce Board members, as well as various Chamber of Commerce Members. Tai Pan would like to express their great appreciation for the city of St. George, and all of those who were key in helping them expedite the progression of their St. George facility. They are very grateful for all the help and kindness they've received since coming here....more
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Vision Dixie Steering Committee is hosting nine Vision Dixie Dialogue Meetings to unveil four long-term growth scenarios of Washington County.
The scenarios reflect alternative – but plausible - patterns of future land-use and transportation systems. These scenarios mix transportation, housing, jobs and other factors in such a way the public can understand the long-term implications of today’s decisions ...more
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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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Check City would like to thank all who attended their Grand Opening held on Thurs, May 31st.
Check City's Grand Opening was well attended by The Dixie Sunshiners and various members of the St. George Chamber of Commerce. It was catered by American Grinders....more
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Graig Griffin and Steve Kemp, partners in Coldwell Banker Commercial KGA, were welcomed into the Gold Level Circle of Distinction at the company’s annual Global Commercial Conference, held recently at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Neva
The Gold Level Circle of Distinction Award is presented to associates who are top sales producers. Through its independently owned and operated offices, the Coldwell Banker Commercial network is a premier provider of real estate services and is a leader in the commercial real estate industry. The Coldwell Banker Commercial network of brokers serves the needs of owners and occupiers in the leasing, acquisition, disposition, structured finance and management of all property types. The Coldwell Banker network of commercial brokers can be found in 30 countries in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia.
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Join SUHBA for the June General Membership Luncheon.
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
11:45 a.m. Buffet line opens
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Luncheon and program
One lunch is free per SUHBA membership. Each additional lunch is $13. ...more
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Three EXIT Red Rock Realty Agents Reach 2007 Premiere Performer Status Before the Mid-Year Mark
EXIT Red Rock Realty is proud to announce that three of its agents have reached the Premiere Performer achievement level already in 2007, only five months into the year. Agents Nick Berg, Sonja Davis and Thurmon Thomas were awarded Premier Performer status, an annual award level which measures customer service, commitment and business volume. ...more
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Almega Homes has opened it's Sales Office in Dixie Springs near Sand Hollow Reservoir in Hurricane, Utah.
On Friday, May 25, 2007, Almega Homes opened it's Sales Office in
Dixie Springs near Sand Hollow Reservoir in Hurricane, Utah. Almega Homes, Inc.
has been building semi-custom homes in Washington County since 1998
and is proud to announce their newest project with single family homes
starting at $299,900. Almega Homes, Inc. has two model homes
currently under construction in Dixie Springs and will anticipate an
exciting Grand Opening over Labor Day weekend. For sales information, please call 1-888-ALMEGA1 or
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Joel Mitchell recently completed Coldwell Banker Commercial’s Emerging Brokers Training.
Joel Mitchell took a significant step in (his) career advancement at the company’s annual Global Commercial Conference, held recently at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. More than 900 Coldwell Banker Commercial owners, brokers, sales professionals, managers and employees attended the conference. Fifty students attended the EBT program from across the country
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Local Real Estate firm, ERA Brokers Consolidated, is pleased to announce that Shelley Erwin has returned to her Real Estate “home” after spending only a few short months at another local brokerage.
There’s No Place Like Home. Shelley has been assisting both Buyers and Sellers with their Real Estate needs at ERA for over 11 years. She started her career at ERA Realty Center in Cedar City and then relocated to St. George in 2000, where she continued to call ERA “home”...more
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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 - June's theme: "Americana Country"
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 a whole lot of good family fun! It runs from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and is open to all free of charge. For information contact 635-5720 or 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 displayed from May 31 through August 25.
The exhibit features 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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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 Click Here
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The Space Between Theatre Company’s “Betrayal”: A powerful tale of love and infidelity...
Continues June 7 – 9, 2007 7:30 p.m. Dixie State College, Eccles Fine Arts Center The Black Box Theatre 120 South 700 East St. George, Utah 84770 Dixie State College Box Office: 435-652-7800...more
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Tuacahn presents Cinderella and My Fair Lady
Cinderella will open June 13th and play on Monday Wednesday and Friday until August 17, 2007 (also various other dates into October). My Fair Lady opens June 14th and plays Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday until August 18th (also various other dates into October). All productions begin at 8:30 pm. Call 1-800-746-9882 or 435-652-3300 or Click Here
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DSC's Summer Concert Series at the O.C. Tanner Amphitheater in Springdale, continues Saturday, June 9, with the Z-Arts Flute Festival.
Tickets are available - $9 for adults, $5 for youth under 18. For more information, call 435-652-7902.
If you want to know more about the Z-Arts Flute Festival, Click Here
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Don’t miss the St. George Musical Theater’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat from June 21st to July 21st at the DSC.
The most colourful musical ever!
Since the first production in 1968 the show, based on the biblical tale of Jacob's son Joseph and his 11 brothers, has proven to be one of the most enduring and endearing shows of all time. Come and enjoy this timeless classic. For more information, Call 628-8755 or ...more
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Monday Night Interactive Dinner Theater at the Lava Stone Restaurant (formerly La Soiree) -
Is currently playing a musical melodrama, “No, No a Million Times No!!” 674-9994
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SEMINARS, EDUCATION, & WORKSHOPS
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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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Leadership Dixie now accepting applications for 2007-08 year!
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. Click Here
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JONES WALDO will be having complimentary "BUSINESS LAW SERIES' Breakfast Briefings all throughout the summer, beginning June 14,2007.
JONES WALDO HOLBROOK & McDONOUGH PC will conduct a series of workshops on significant business law topics over the course of the summer. The meetings will be small group sessions led by one of the 80 lawyers in the firm who practices regularly in the area of discussion, and will be open to the first 15 persons to register. The series will be held in the Calvin L. Rampton Conference Room at the Jones Waldo offices, 301 North 200 East, Suite 3-A. A continental breakfast will be served. Each session will begin at 8:00 a.m. and run for approximately one hour. Please RSVP at least one week prior to the event by calling Sheila Berger at 986-2101. For more information,
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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.
Summer is full of vacations and family gatherings, but sometimes you have a little more time for reflection about your business...more
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Utah Business Week looking for good students who want to have fun while making corporate culture a real-world experience for local high school students.
Twenty years before “The Apprentice” turned private enterprise into popular entertainment, Utah Business Week was making corporate culture a real-world experience for local high school students. UBW is a program designed to teach high school students anout business and the American Free Enterprise System. To find out more, go to ...more
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The Massage Therapy Academy is offering free massage clinics every month.
You can learn new massage skills to offer comfort and relief to your loved ones. Thursday night, June 7, learn the art of aromatherapy and how to use essential oils for wellness and relaxation. This free clinic starts at 7:30 pm and runs for an hour. The Massage Therapy Academy is located at 368 East St. George Boulevard. Register early – space is limited. And now you can register online! Just Click Here
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University of Phoenix – St George Campus now has NEW BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in BUSINESS DEGREE offerings.
Choose from Finance, Global Business Management, Hospitality Management, Integrated Supply Chain & Operations Management, Management, Marketing, Organizational Innovation, and Public Administration. For more information on Bachelors or Masters Degrees at the St George campus, call Jonathan Noel at 435-669-5498
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Onstage Dance Studio/ 2 One Productionz
Summer Dance Classes Now Available:
Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap, Musical Theatre, Ballroom, Tango & Voice- Ages 3-Adult. For more info please contact- Scott 669-3100, Heather 632-7757 or the studio at 986-4151. Located at 25 N.100 E. Suite 101B (lower level) in St.George.
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WHATS HAPPENING
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HERITAGE CHOIR FLAG DAY CELEBRATION
Dust off your patriotism and join the Heritage choir in honoring our flag and our country on Thursday, June 14th at the Cox Auditorium. This free concert, entitled “The Flag of Freedom” will begin at 7:30 and is always a wonderful opportunity to remember and honor those who have given and are giving so much for the cause of freedom...more
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Wondering what your kids are watching for summer television entertainment?
Make a date with KCSG and your family to experience the FAMILY BLOCK PARTY debuting June 4. KCSG brings you Who’s the Boss, Facts of Life, I Dream of Jeanie, Bewitched, Cheers and so much more. Mark you calendar for June 4 as we take you back in time to the days when you were young. Experience the memories with your children 3pm daily at the KCSG Family Block Party.
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The Vic Braden Tennis College is accepting enrollment for their Junior Tennis Program.
Children ages 4-17 are invited to join. The summer session runs June 11 – August 3 and memberships include 8 family swim passes. Lessons run Monday –Wednesday evenings and/or Thursday mornings. For more information call the Tennis Clubhouse @ 986-5092.
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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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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.
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Jail Industries: A partnership of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Intermountain Staffing is now interviewing companies in Washington County to place soon-to-be-released low-risk inmates for production and labor jobs.
This program will provide a stable, motivated, hardworking workforce for the right company. To see if Jail Industries might be a good fit for your company, contact Wade Beatty at Intermountain Staffing at wbeatty@intermtn.com or 435-632-1400
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RIBBON CUTTINGS AND OPEN HOUSES
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Clear View Eye Care would like to invite you to their Ribbon Cutting
Tt will be on June 22nd at 10 am. More information to follow.
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CALL TO ACTION
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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 questions, call Kami Farr, Race Operations Manager at 634-5850
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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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The management and staff of the Courtyard by Marriott are asking the members of the Chamber of Commerce to assist them with a canned food drive to help those who are less fortunate.
If each member contributes a canned good a week through June 22nd, you could make a substantial contribution to our community. A container will be placed outside the Rim Rock Convention Center at the Marriott during our Chamber luncheon next week and at the next luncheon locations through June 22nd.
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Border Enforcement Rally At Senator's Office Wednesday
Members of four local, pro-border-enforcement groups will be meeting on Wednesday, June 6th, at noon, at the St. George office of Sen. Bob Bennett (196 E. Tabernacle) to protest his expected vote in favor of a mass amnesty for illegal aliens and the surrender of our U.S. borders.
Leaders of the Utah Republican Assembly, the Citizens Council on Illegal Immigration, the Minuteman Civil Defense Corps, and the Dixie Republican Forum will be delivering a letter calling on the Senator to announce that he has heard from his constituents and has decided to vote against S. 1348, the Kennedy/Kyl immigration reform bill.
The public is invited to support border enforcement and oppose amnesty by attending this peaceful gathering. For more information, call Jon Koski at 619-1614 or Jim Flohr at 652-4042.
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COMMUNITY INTEREST
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Cedar Breaks Scenic Drive and Visitor Center Open
As of May 26th , the visitor center has opened. The hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. On June 10, visitor center hours will be expanded to 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with daily geology talks and other topics of interest offered on the hour from 10:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. The park entrance fee for recreational use of the monument for the 2007 season is $4.00 per person ages 16 years or older, payable as you enter the Visitor Center/Point Supreme Overlook area. The new Cedar Breaks Annual Pass, Interagency Annual, Senior, and Access Passes may be used or purchased at the fee booth. These passes are also available for purchase at the park’s administrative office in Cedar City...more
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The Summit Tennis Academy will have Team Summit– a drop in clinic for all ages 5-18. Team Summit goes from 8:00 am – 9:30 am Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
The Summit Tennis Academy is excited for summer! Their junior programs are going to be great! The cost is $12 (non-members pay an additional $5 guest fee). On Tuesdays and Thursdays, they have their ALL STAR Junior program. This is a one hour class from 8:00 am – 9:00 am for ages 5 – 10. ALL STAR Juniors runs for 5 weeks and the cost is $70 – A racket, t-shirt, water bottle and tennis notebook are included. For more information about adult clinics, “live ball” clinics, private lessons and leagues, please call Diana at 628-5000. Click Here
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Summit Athletic Club announces a revolutionary new Program in their Lifestyle Enhancement Series! The EXERCISE FOREVER CONVERSION SYSTEM,
(EFCS*) pronounced "e" fects, is a structured, personalized exercise guidance system. With Staff support following a proven structure, participants are guided from the start up process all the way through to successful program completion as a consistent life long exerciser! ...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
hotspot@stgeorgechamber.com
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Gift Certificates are redeemable anytime within a year of purchase and are available at the Massage Therapy Academy, 368 East St. George Boulevard.
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Father’s Day Special from the Massage Therapy Academy! Treat Dad to a one hour Sports Massage from the Massage Therapy Academy and get a free Shiatsu Oriental Massage.
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SKYWIRE COMMUNICATIONS
Utah’s Most Reliable Internet Provider
Shane Cox, David McBride
946 West Sunset Boulevard, Suite L
St. George, Utah 84770
(435) 986-6845
SkyWire Communications, a fiber-optic High Speed Internet provider, has just come to town!
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COLDWELL BANKER
Deborah Burt, Rocky Burt
1369 West Lexington Street
Washington, Utah 84780
(435) 229-5788
As seasoned real estate agents, the Burts use their collective knowledge, innovation and professional ethics to provide a service that exceeds their client’s expectations in buying or selling a home.
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SUPERIOR PARTY RENTALS
Laura Stagg
1509 South 270 East #5
St. George, Utah 84790
(435) 673-6425
Superior Party Rentals has the largest rental inventory in the Southern Utah area.
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CHECK CITY
Rose Mery Johnson, Jennifer Sartor
490 West St. George Boulevard
St. George, Utah 84770
(435) 986-4760
Check City helps customers in a fast efficient manner giving them a solution to their immediate financial needs
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Associated General Contractors,
Southern Utah Office,
1680 East 230 North
St. George, Utah, 84790,
Phone:(435) 628-1346,
Fax: (435) 628-0845,
Email: oolsen@infowest.com
Job Title: Plan Room Supervisor and Receptionist at 1680 East 230 North in St. George. Part-time from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm or 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm. $7.00 to $9.00 per hour. Email oolsen@infowest.com or 628-1346. Click Here
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Kelly’s Featured Jobs of the Week!
--Business Consultant
As our first offering are proud to present a position as a business consultant.
We now have 12 openings!
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The University of Phoenix is looking for an Enrollment Counselor for their St. George Campus.
A Bachelor's Degree is preferred. If you are interested in this position, please contact Chad Burchell, MBA, and Enrollment Manager at 801-905-4358 or chad.burchell@phoenix.edu
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