CHAMBER LUNCHEON

This week's luncheon will be held on Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 The luncheon this week will be held at the DSC Gardner Center. It will be held from 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm. Lunch will be served promptly at 11:45. Check-in is at the registration table, near the front entrance of each luncheon. Please arrive early to be seated before 12:00. The luncheon cost is $13.00 per plate. This week's luncheon will feature the St. George City Council Candidate Forum. For more information call Susi at 435-628-1650 ext. 3.

The Luncheon Sponsor this week is Superior Lending Ryan Bolton and Superior Lending Associates proudly announce the expansion to their Southern Utah office just south of the Red Cliffs Mall and the addition of five new team members. It's been extraordinary times in the Mortgage Lending Business and more changes are on their way Through it all Superior Lending has grown by building a reputation of offering quality loans and solid advice. They have weather the storm and still offer great mortgage programs to fit our clients needs. Superior Lending offers every mortgage loan on the market today to help your purchase or refinance at the best possible rates and terms. Call their great staff today for all your mortgage needs at 435-627-0494. Come by the Superior Lending office at 10:00 am for their Grand Opening on Tuesday, October 20th and enter to WIN a $100 dollar Visa Gift Card! Light lunch and refreshments will also be available.

CHAMBER BRIEFS

Health Insurance: Do You Have Any Options? The St. George Chamber of Commerce and the MillerWade Group are Co-Sponsoring an Educational Workshop about Health Insurance in Utah. Join us at this seminar of October 20, 2009 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am in the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce Courtroom. The Chamber building is located at 97 E. St. George Blvd. This is a FREE Seminar! Learn about proven strategies to immediately save money on health care costs and employee group benefits, the local and Federal Healthcare Reform ? including a discussion about the "Utah Health Exchange," and much more! This seminar will be presented by Scott W. Miller, RHU and Co-Founder of the MillerWade Group. Light refreshments will be served. MUST RSVP. Call 435-634-7333 for more information, or Click Here

Advertise in the 2010 St. George Area Guide! The St. George Area Guide is the exclusive relocation and visitors guide for the county, featuring a complete business directory of all Chamber Members. This Area Guide is sent to more than 15,000 people nationwide! Don't miss your opportunity to advertise in this publication! Promote your business-- reach newcomers, visitors, business-to-business customers, and clients. Advertise in the St. George Area Guide...a publication that has a shelf life of one year, giving you multiple impressions for your advertising dollar. For more information or to place an ad contact The Spectrum at 435-674-6245, email jeremy@thespectrum.com, or Click Here

Chamber Synergy Mentors NEEDED! Do you enjoy meeting new people and new businesses? Do you like to network with other Chamber Members? Does helping others give you a good feeling? If you answered yes to these questions, you would make a good Synergy Mentor! The Chamber Synergy Group ensures Chamber Members feel valued and are satisfied with the services and support they receive from the Chamber. Synergy Members act as mentors by sharing ideas and knowledge of how new members can use their membership to promote and showcase their business or organization. Help fellow Chamber Members take advantage of their benefits! Call today to become a Synergy Mentor! For more information contact Alice at 435-628-1650 ext. 6 or email her at alice@stgeorgechamber.com.

The St. George Area Chamber of Commerce is going to COSTA RICA! Join friends from the Chamber and the St. George Area March 24 to April 1, 2010 in TROPICAL COSTA RICA! More details are coming soon! For more information, contact Sandra Wolff at Morris Murdock Travel 435-628-3633, email her at swolff@morrismurdock.com, or Click Here

Next Publishing Date for the St. George Chamber of Commerce eNewsletter is: Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 Chamber Members are encouraged to submit company event information, open house announcements, job offers, education opportunities, press releases, etc. For inclusion in the next St. George Area Chamber of Commerce E-Newsletter, please submit all information by Friday, October 16th, 2009 by 12:00 noon. Submissions will not be published in the October 20th eNewsletter if received late. All submissions will be printed as is. Submissions should be written from a 'third person' point of view. Please email all information to Karyn Keanaaina at karyn@stgeorgechamber.com.

BUSINESS BRIEFS

WEAR PINK DAY--Friday, October 16th In October, you think of apple cider, crisp weather, and fall colors. It is also time to THINK PINK and pay attention to our breast health. The Huntsman-Intermountain Cancer Center and the city of St. George have declared October 16th as "Wear Pink Day". By wearing pink on October 16th you are showing support to those affected by cancer. Southern Utah ranks as one of the lowest areas in the country for getting mammograms. Mammograms save lives. Early detection is one of the most effective weapons against breast cancer. The Huntsman-Intermountain Cancer Center at Dixie Regional Medical Center, offers state-of-the art detection methods such as digital mammography. To schedule a Mammogram please call 435-251-1777.

Dixie State College Leads Utah in 2009 Fall Enrollment Growth Percentage As Dixie State College of Utah enters its Homecoming Week festivities Monday, it will do so with the highest enrollment growth percentage increase in the state, as DSC officials announced a skyrocketing rise in the institution?s 2009 Fall Semester enrollment numbers. The Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) officially released its third week enrollment figures for the fall semester, which showed that DSC posted USHE system-high 22.78% increase in total headcount with 7,911 students, 1,468 students ahead of last year?s total of 6,443...more Click Here

Dixie Regional Named to Top 100 Dixie Regional Medical Center has been named to the Community Value Index® (CVI) Top 100 hospitals list. Cleverley + Associates conducts an annual evaluation of the U.S. hospital industry to provide a measure of the value that a hospital provides to its community...more

The Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge ? Weight Loss Resort and Spa NBC Universal Television, DVD, Music and Consumer Products Group and Reveille, LLC announced today that The Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge is now open for business. This destination resort and spa, which is located in Ivins, Utah, has become the newest addition to a growing list of The Biggest Loser health and fitness products that are dedicated to helping people adopt a healthy, "Biggest Loser" lifestyle. The Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge will offer guests a comprehensive weight-loss experience that focuses on exercise, healthy nutrition and education, similar to what the contestants on NBC?s hit weight loss series "The Biggest Loser" experience during their time on the Biggest Loser Ranch...more Click Here

Gubler & Associates, New Business Full service accounting firm Gubler & Associates, formerly Staheli & Gubler has continued business in the St. George area. Shawn T. Gubler, owner, is excited for the prospect of what this new business will do for his current and future clientele. Gubler & Associates CPA?s is a full service accounting firm committed to providing superior quality professional accounting services to our clientele. They employ qualified personnel who conform to standards established by the firm and the profession. Their services include but are not limited to: Personal tax preparation; Corporate tax planning & preparation; Bookkeeping; Financial statement preparation; Payroll processing & tax preparation; and Financial consultation. For more information on how Gubler & Associates can help you, drop by their office, located at 1240 East 100 South, Ste. 221, call 435-674-1314, fax 435-634-1314, or email them at shawn@stgcpas.com.

NAI Utah South 2009 Third Quarter Market Report NAI Utah Southern Region recently published its 2009 third quarter market report covering commercial real estate trends in Southern Utah. The market report provides statistics and reports trends for the office, retail, and industrial markets in Washington and Iron Counties. NAI has published commercial market data in Southern Utah since 2001. To download a printable copy, Click Here

How Sweet it is! See?s® Candies Opens New Retail Shop in St. George, Utah See?s Candies opened the doors to a new shop in St. George, Utah on October 9, 2009. The store, located at the Red Cliffs Mall, 1770 East Red Cliffs Drive, offers a full range of traditional favorites from See?s Candies...more Click Here

Christmas Variety Benefit Show Auditions Class Act Senior Theatre in St. George will be auditioning November 21st, 2009 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon for their annual Christmas Variety Benefit Show. It will be held in the ballroom at the Sun River Community Center. They are looking for instrumentals, singers, duets, quartets, dancers and pantomimes. Please come and join Class Act in sharing the Christmas spirit with your talent! For more information call Director - Lynda McCoy French on her cell at 760-902-0133 or locally at 435-986-4165.

University of Utah Graduate Center at St. George Offers Convenient Evening Class A GRE Prep course will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting November 10 through December 10, 2009, at the Graduate Center in St. George. This course is designed to help you do your best on the Graduate Record Examinations and get one step closer to graduate school. Students will be given two in-class practice tests and will also have access to computers with GRE software, enabling them to become familiar with the computer-based exam. For more information call 435-879-4760 or Click Here

Tunex?s First Ever Vehicle Giveaway Mike Cass, Owner of Tunex Complete Car Care (located in Washington, UT) is pleased to announce Tunex?s first ever Car Giveaway. The company has created a program to give away a 1996 Dodge Stratus, 4 door and power window?s to a Washington County resident who is in much need and deserving of a vehicle. To nominate someone, visit Washington City Community Center, Tunex or the St. George Chamber of Commerce to pick up a nomination form. Nomination forms include contact information on the nominee and the person submitting the form as well as a brief narrative as to why the nominee is deserving of the vehicle. Nomination forms will be collected through 10/27/2009...more

Why travel to distant places this holiday, when Red Mountain takes you a world away? Celebrate your successes this year with a Healthy Holiday Party at Red Mountain Resort & Spa. Let Red Mountain's expert event planner create a memorable holiday for your company with many options from which to choose. Their Executive Chef Dale Van Sky has created a holiday menu full of nutritious and delicious indulgences; perfect for elegant hors d?oeuvres receptions, lunch gatherings followed by luxurious treatments at Sagestone Spa & Salon, or evening dinners with entertainment in the Red Mountain Conference Center. Contact Jayme Morgan, Catering & Conference Services Manager, for a site visit to explore the opportunities in your own red rock backyard, at 435-652-5788 or jmorgan@redmtn.com. Reserve your Holiday Party at Red Mountain Spa by November 15th and receive 20% off your event! Call today! Click Here

SouthWest Vision Annual Patient Appreciation Day SouthWest Vision is having there annual Patient Appreciation Day! To be held on Thursday October 22, 2009, this is an all day event from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. Get 30% off all sun wear! Stop by and enter to win a get-a-way package for two! Stay includes one night stay at the Abby Inn, two rounds of Golf and Dinner. Door prizes, refreshments and as always fun with their FABULOUS staff!...more

The 3rd C of Trust - Confidence The 3rd C of Trust is Confidence. I'm sure you are already thinking that competence and confidence are very interrelated. That's true. It's very difficult to have one without the other. Anybody will tell you that one of the best ways to get confidence is to "fake it til' you make it." That's great, but it will only get you so far...more Click Here

What is Rotary? Service above Self: Rotaract at Dixie State College Rotaract is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young men and women ages 18 to 30. Rotaract clubs are either community or university based, and they?re sponsored by a local Rotary club. This makes them true "partners in service" and key members of the family of Rotary...more Click Here

SouthWest Federal Credit Union Building a Food Pyramid SouthWest Federal Credit Union is putting a new twist on the traditional "Food Pyramid." They'll be collecting non-perishable food items in their 6 branches during the month of October, using them to build a giant pyramid in their St. George - Tabernacle branch. Those who donate a case of food will be entered into a drawing for a $100 Visa gift card...more

Boulevard Bucks Sales Event Save hundreds of dollars with great savings throughout the store! Look for your Boulevard Bucks in Thursday?s issue of the Daily Spectrum to get additional savings! Get a FREE LED push on light or a mini flashlight just for coming in! Also look for your 10% OFF any clearance item purchase coupon! Hurry in now for coupon saving on what you need!!! Buy Smart. Buy at the Boulevard! Click Here

Microsoft has selected PC Innovation Computers to host a Windows 7 Launch Party and YOU ARE INVITED! Get ready for Windows 7! On October 22, 2009 Microsoft will release its newest operating system "Windows 7." PC Innovation Computers is hosting a launch party for this new software! PC Innovation Computers has already received their full version demo of Windows 7 Ultimate and has it on display in their showroom. You can stop in anytime after Friday October 9, 2009 and see Windows 7 in action before the Launch Party. PC Innovation Computers is the largest Computer Sales & Service Center in Southern Utah. They have the largest parts inventory in St. George and a sales and service department ready to meet your every need. They offer a variety of in-store and on-site 24/7 computer services and more! Call them today at 435-656-1975. They are located at 809 South Bluff Street in the Albertsons/Kmart commercial center. PC Innovation--Serving You Since 1996.

Reach a New Demographic by Supporting the Students of Dixie College! Dixie Sun Newspaper racks are now available for display in your business. Support the students of Dixie State College with a rack at your business. Stay informed and up-to-date on all the happenings on the campus of DSC. Please contact Lani Puriri at 435-879-4273 or email lani@dixie.edu to request a Dixie Sun Newspaper rack at your location.

University of Phoenix St. George Learning Center now offers Facility Rentals In addition to providing working adults with a quality, convenient education, University of Phoenix also offers its state-of-the-art classrooms to local businesses through a facility rental program. University classrooms come fully equipped with audio visual equipment included in the daily room use rate. Classrooms provide a professional setting for any seminar, training or meeting. For more information, Click Here

SPECIAL EVENTS

Home Run Tour Axiom Financial is hosting a Home Run Tour TODAY, October 13th, 2009 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Tour homes eligible fore the $4K Home Run Grant and the $8K First Time Buyer?s Tax Credit, then join Axiom for lunch at Sienna Heights at 12:00 noon. All homes toured are move-in ready for and EASY close! Enter to win one of five $100 cash prizes!!! For more information on the Home Run Tour, visit Axiom Financial's website at www.axiomfinancial.com or Click Here

St. George's Downtown Farmers Market 2009 The Downtown Farmers Market will be holding its final market for the 2009 season on October 31, 2009. The Market runs from 8:00 am - 12:00 noon and will be held in the Courtyard at Ancestor Square in historical downtown, 1 West St. George Blvd. It is free to the public. Local farmers and artisans are now selling their wares every Saturday morning throughout the summer at Ancestor Square. This quaint park is the ideal place for a relaxing shopping and socializing experience. Enjoy warm bakery goods and coffee while you shop for seasonal vegetables and fruits. Along with the produce, there are: homemade cheeses, breads, pies and herbs available. If you're looking for an unique gift for any special occasion, check out all the homemade crafts. This is a great place to bring your out of town guests to experience a bit of St.George...more Click Here

Southern Utah Down Syndrome Association Buddy Walk® The Southern Utah Down Syndrome Association, also known as Down-South, would like to invite area businesses to participate in their annual community awareness Buddy Walk by hosting a booth with either a game or a craft for all of the kids to enjoy. Down-South will also have a free breakfast for all participants who purchase a Buddy Walk shirt and participate in their walk! Anyone who donates $100.00 or more will be able to host a booth, have their business mentioned on their event t-shirts, and will be listed as a sponsor on their website for one year. If you can?t afford a $100.00 donation, they are also accepting $50.00 donations to be mentioned on their t-shirts and website or $25.00 donations will receive honorable mention on the website for the rest of the year. Please contact James McFadden at 435-632-7719 or email him at james.mcfadden@sudsa.com. You can also visit their website at www.SUDSA.com to register your team and see all of the other great things Down-South has planned for Southern Utah! Click Here

Celebrate 10 years of Healing with WinterCrest! The Sacred Ground Healing Arts Center is celebrating 10 years of service to the St. George community by giving away $20,000 worth of WinterCrest products! This 17th birthday celebration will be held until October 18th, 2009. To enter to win. drop by the Sacred Ground Healing Arts Center anytime between 10:00 am and 7:00 pm to learn more about massage therapy; light sound, color & energy healing; and much more! Every day at 6:00 pm, there will be a drawing, and you can WIN!!! Plus, just for visiting, you'll receive a FREE gift! Don't miss this great opportunity. We'll see you there!

DSC Sears Art Museum Gallery Presents New Fall Exhibit The Sears Art Museum Gallery at the Dixie State College of Utah Dolores Dore? Eccles Fine Arts Center will present a new fall exhibit, featuring a number of mediums and subjects, which will be on display in both the Gallery and the Fine Arts Center Grand Foyer. The exhibit, which is free to the public, opened Friday, Sept. 18, and will run Monday-through-Friday through Nov. 20, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m....more

Erin Kimball Foundation "Ending the Cycle" Domestic Violence Awareness Celebration "Ending the Cycle" Domestic Violence Awareness Celebration will be held in Town Square Park, St. George on Tuesday, October 20, beginning at 5:00 pm with a Celebration of Hope including performances by local high school, college and senior talent groups. A Candlelight Vigil begins at 6:30 pm to include presentations of awards for outstanding community response to Domestic Violence. For more information please contact Sue Kimball, MA, Executive Director, The Erin Kimball Memorial Foundation at 435-673-1659 or Click Here

SEMINARS, EDUCATION, & WORKSHOPS

Washington County Economic Summit 2010 Soon to be in it's 14th year, the Washington County Economic Summit has the reputation of being the premier business planning event of southern Utah. The Summit has come to be known as "What's Up Down South," after its most popular session, the rapid fire bullet-point presentations of future projects that will impact the economy of Washington County for the next 18 months. The summit features keynote presenters at breakfast and lunch, as well as two sessions of breakout presentations to round out the day's events. Also featured are the afternoon "bonus sessions" that extend the learning and networking opportunities after lunch. The bonus sessions are open to the general public at no charge. The 2010 summit will be held on January 13, 2010. Click Here

AGC Safety Conference The Associated General Contractors of Utah is pleased to announce the annual AGC Safety Conference, November 11th, 2009 at the Ramada Inn in St. George. This conference also is approved by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) to complete your licensing requirement including 3 hours of Core and 3 hours of Professional training. For more information please contact Owen Olsen at 435-628-1346 or oolsen@agc-utah.org. Space is limited, so register ASAP.

University of Utah Graduate Center at St. George Offers ProEd Class A Grant Writing class will be offered Thursday, November 12, 2009, at the Graduate Center in St. George. Grantsmanship is part of a process that identifies and cultivates partnerships between your nonprofit organization and potential donors. Practice writing goals and objectives that create a foundation for the other major components of the proposal: the program plan, the evaluation plan, and the budget. For more information please call 435-879-4760 or Click Here

Get the Latest IRS and SSA Employment Tax Updates! Now, more than ever... you need the tools to enable you to handle your wage and tax reporting responsibilities with the least difficulty and cost. The Internal Revenue Service and the Social Security Administration invite payroll and tax professionals to attend a FREE Webinar on the latest employment tax filing information. The U.S. Small Business Administration will host the webinar. A representative from the US Department of Labor will be available to answer questions on the COBRA subsidy. To see the available dates for these FREE webinars, Click Here

DOUBLE Your Business in 12 Months! Learn How to DOUBLE Your Business in 12 Months at Recession Busing 1-Day Marketing Boot-camp! Affordable Business Solutions and the Dixie Applied Technology College have teamed up to offer a Recession Busing 1-Day Marketing Boot-camp that will give you all of the Marketing Tools and Education you need to DOUBLE your business in 12 months! In an effort to stimulate our Southern Utah Economy, they are offering this training at an unbelievably LOW price! This special includes Custom Fit Training, making it an even BETTER deal! You can't afford to miss this class! For more information, Click Here

Red Hills Wellness Center Calendar of Community Events for October 2009 Come to Red Hills' Yoga and Meditation Classes, learn all about Candida, Fibromyalgia, & Colonics, HCG Weight loss for Your Health, AromaTouch Hand Technique with DoTerra Oils, Self-Empowerment through the Four Agreements, Inner Happiness and Outer Progress, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, CPR, Kundalini, Tai Chi, and much more at the Red Hills Wellness Center. This calendar is good for the month of October...more

Vic Braden "Crash Courses" at Green Valley Vic Braden of the Vic Braden Tennis College will be personally conducting two 3-day Crash Courses for tennis enthusiasts from all over the globe right here at the Green Valley Resort. Even though openings are limited, The Vic Braden Tennis College would still like to pass on a 25% discount for Chamber referrals, who can choose to attend 1, 2 or 3 days if space is available. Dates for the courses are: October 16, 17, 18 and October 19, 20, 21, 2009. One or two day visits. Visit www.vicbradentennis.com for more details or Click Here

Russell Black, Artist, offers Two New Classes Russell Black is offering two new classes. The first is a HVAA (Hurricane Valley Arts Alliance) Workshop on October 7th. This all-day workshop is the second of two workshops dealing with design in art (drawing and painting). Cost is $45 for HVAA members / $50 for non-members. The second event is an all-day painting trip to the "ghost town" of Pioche, Nevada, on October 16th. Explore the town and create watercolor paintings on location at the historic, $1,000,000 Courthouse. Cost is $40. For further information and details, see Russell's Calendar Webpage or Click Here

Discrimination, Harassment & Retaliation: Managing to Minimize Liability" Training Workshop Get essential compliance training done before 2009 ends! Have you ever heard a racial joke or received a dirty email from a coworker? You are not alone! EEOC claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation have soared to record high levels - up 15% over last year. It is now more critical than ever that companies train supervisors, managers, and human resource professionals on these topics. Training helps prevent claims and minimize your legal exposure should a claim be filed. This training will be held in St. George on October 29, 2009 at Dixie Applied Technology College, located at 1071 E 100 S from 7:30 am to 10:30 am. Continental Breakfast provided. Attendees will leave this training with practical strategies to help them manage in ways that minimize liability. ECONOMICALLY PRICED! Training is $69 per Council member; $89 per non-member. To determine whether your company qualifies for Custom Fit Funds, contact Kellie Stephens at 435-652-7735. For more information, Click Here

AAA Hosts "On Stage Alaska" Presentation! Let AAA take you to Alaska and the Yukon! This is a fun, informative presentation on Alaska and the Yukon. Space is limited, so R.S.V.P today to plan your Great Land Adventure! There will be exclusive offers and prizes for attendees only. This presentation will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 5:30 pm sharp. There will be refreshments and door prizes! It will be held at the Best Western Abbey Inn, located at 1129 S. Bluff St. To R.S.V.P., call 435-656-3990 ext. 0. For more information, Click Here

WHATS HAPPENING

UDOT Region 4 Weekly Construction Report The Utah Department of Transportation has selected to reconstruct parts of I-15 and various roadways in the Washington County Area. Workers are constructing storm drainage, installing conduit, excavating shoulders, repairing soft spots in preparation for paving, pouring concrete, and continue other details associated with creating the new configuration. Most of the work is still centered between the southbound off-ramp and Pioneer Road north of the roundabout. Work has also begun near the east roundabout and northbound exit at the Bloomington Interchange at Exit 4. Caution should be used while exiting I-15 due to potential ramp congestion adjacent to the roundabout construction. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes if possible, especially during peak driving times. Evening work may also restrict traffic flow. On I-15; Washington To Cottonwood Creek, Milepost 10 to 19, Seeding and landscaping are underway and final completion details are in process this week. A new trucking ramp is now open. Potential single lane closures due near landscape seeding operations. On State Route 18, between I-15 and Dixie National Forest (Milepost 5.3 to 6.3 North of St. George), workers are drilling and excavation continues with occasional blasting. Expect delays of up to 15 minutes in the event of blasting. For more information, call the Utah Department of Transportation at 435-893-4702 or Click Here

Prepare for Flu Season! The CDC is anticipating a heavier than average flu season this year, with H1N1 on top of the regular flu. Prepare your family and business for the flu with seasonal flu kits! Start now to protect your business and family with an Influenza Stay At Home Toolkit! The list of recommended items for people to include in their emergency kits at home include: Thermometer (digital preferred); Alcohol wipes or cotton balls that are saturated with 70% Isopropyl Alcohol or Rubbing Alcohol; Fever Reducing Medication; Juices & liquids; Bleach; Plastic/Paper utensils, plates, cups, and napkins; Tissues; Soap and water?for hand washing; Hand Sanitizer; Trash bags?to dispose of waste products; Surgical (with ties) or Procedure Masks; List of Internet resources for possible delivery of goods and services to your home (e.g., groceries, medical products). For more information,...more Click Here

RIBBON CUTTINGS AND OPEN HOUSES

Grand Opening for Superior Lending Ryan Bolton and Superior Lending Associates proudly announce the expansion to their Southern Utah office just south of the Red Cliffs Mall and the addition of five new team members. It's been extraordinary times in the Mortgage Lending Business and more changes are on their way. Through it all Superior Lending has grown by building a reputation of offering quality loans and solid advice. They have weathered the storm and still offer great mortgage programs to fit our clients needs. Superior Lending offers every mortgage loan on the market today to help your purchase or refinance at the best possible rates and terms. Call their great staff today for all your mortgage needs at 435-627-0494. Come by our office at 10:00 am for their Grand Opening on Tuesday, October 20th and enter to win a $100 dollar Visa Gift Card! Light lunch and refreshments will also be available.

First Anniversary Open House Fusion Organic Salon & Spa is having an Anniversary Open House! Come in THIS Saturday, October 17th to meet the staff, check out what's new, and enjoy some refreshments! For more information, call 435-674-0101 or Click Here

Open House for Morris Murdock Morris Murdock Travel, Utah?s largest leisure travel agency, announces an Open House at their new location: 595 S. Bluff St. in St George on Wednesday, October 14th from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. In conjunction with the open house they will be participating in the World?s Largest Cruise Sale event that same day. There will be amazing deals on cruises from major cruise lines including Princess, Royal Caribbean, Holland America Line and others. There also will be additional special promotions so come enjoy refreshments, drawings for prizes and see how much you can save. If you can?t make it in on Wednesday give Morris Murdock a call at 435-628-3633 and they will help you over the phone.

CALL TO ACTION

Contribute to the Samoa Relief Fund! In the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunamis that hit the Samoan Islands last week, Tautua: Samoa-Utah Association offers a way for Southern Utah to help! A "Samoa Relief Fund" has been set-up at the Village Bank for financial donations to help victims of the recent Samoa tsunami disaster. This account is open for two (2) weeks only, until Saturday October 16, 2009, so act now! Donations can be made to the Samoa Relief Fund at any Village Bank Branch. For questions and concerns, contact Etimani Lafaele at 435-669-1659 or email tautuasamoautah@hotmail.com.