CHAMBER LUNCHEON

This week's luncheon will be held on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 The luncheon this week will be held at the DSC Gardner Center. It will be held from 12:00 noon to 1:00 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 topic is National Truckers Appreciation Week. For more information call the Chamber office at 435-628-1650.

This week's Luncheon Sponsor is Herbalife Herbalife is the healthiest fast food in the world! It is a premier nutrition and weight-control company with almost 30 years of results in 71 countries around the world. Herbalife offers cutting-edge, life-changing products that are cost effective. Its mission is nutrition. Debi and Michael Katz, Independent Herbalife Distributors and Personal Wellness Coaches, have been helping and servicing people for almost 20 years, 13 years in Southern Utah. They offer a variety of Wellness Programs for individuals, families and corporations. All programs come with FREE personalized coaching.

CHAMBER BRIEFS

Message From the President Russell Behrmann, St. George Area Chamber of Commerce President, encourages Chamber Members to VOTE! "If you haven?t yet voted in your city elections, please do so today! The politics that impact your life the most on a daily basis are local politics." review the way candidates rated themselves on business issues Click Here. For...more

National Driver Appreciation Week is Here! National Truckers Appreciation Week - Sponsored by Southern Utah Trucking Association will be held November 1st through November 7th. Each year, the Southern Utah Trucking Association and the Dixie Sunshiners pass out "goodies" to over 2,000 trucks at the ports of entry here in St. George. This year, they will be handing out cold drinks and food to truckers at the Utah-Arizona ports of entry on November 5th. Give your support to this service by contributing either "goodies" or monetary donations to buy supplies, etc. More than 80 percent of U.S. communities depend solely on trucking for delivery of their goods and commodities. Professional truck drivers drove over 430 billion miles, providing our groceries, medical supplies, and making sure that we have life?s essentials. Show your appreciation for our truckers! For more information on how you can help, call Dale Ipson at 435-673-1886 or Click Here

Stop the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) Act! The Chamber supports more effective consumer protection that is centered on ensuring consumers have access to clear and concise disclosures about risks posed by financial products, and on weeding out the fraudulent and predatory actors. Unfortunately, Congress is soon expected to consider a bill that would create a new and massive government agency which will do far more harm than good. Even before the financial crisis hit, the U.S. Chamber's Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness (CCMC) called for regulatory reform, including strengthening consumer protections. However, the Chamber is opposed to the CFPA because adding new regulatory layers and enacting expansive, and duplicative, regulatory authority will not produce the smarter, more effective regulation we need. This week Congress will mark up a new draft and we need to make sure they hear from us regarding how this bill will hurt all American businesses. Protect your business, and help Stop the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act! For more information, Click Here

Visit the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce Calendar! Ever find yourself wondering "what's up" at the Chamber? Need a way to keep track of the Chamber's events? Now you can see what's going on at the Chamber with one simple click! Just go to the Chamber website, www.stgeorgechamber.com, and click on the "Calendar" link found on the left hand sidebar. Never wonder what's going on at the Chamber again. With just one simple click, you can keep informed of what's happening at the Chamber. To see the Chamber calendar now, Click Here

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, November 10th, 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, November 6th, 2009 by 12:00 noon. Submissions will not be published in the November 10th 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

Dixie State Students Given Opportunity to Experience Global Classroom in May For the second-straight year, Dixie State College of Utah students will have an opportunity to expand their classroom experience on a global scale. Rather than just reading about the visiting the Louvre, or seeing images of the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum or the Acropolis in text books, DSC students are going to experience these historical treasures first hand, and in turn, taking their understanding of world history and cultures to a new level...more Click Here

New Pick 5 Value Menu! Arby's has put the best of two worlds together in response to what their customers have been asking for. Their classic Pick 5 for $5.95 has been re-designed and brought back! The best part, is that you may pick 5 for $5.95 or any one item for only $1.39! They know at Arby's that value is important and they listened to what you were thinking. Are you thinking Arby's? To see the New Pick 5 Value Menu, Click Here

Go to Superior Party Rentals for One-Stop Rental Shopping! The friendly staff at Superior Party Rentals invites you to do your one-stop rental shopping at their showroom, where you?ll find Southern Utah?s largest rental inventory. Go to www.superiorparty.com to see their full inventory list. At Superior Party Rentals, they love to help you pull together any event, including: holiday parties, weddings, anniversaries, quinseterras, grand openings, ribbon cuttings, and every other type of event! You name it, they?ve got it, or they're happy to help you find it. Now offering to all Chamber Members, get 10% off all your Christmas Office Party needs! Call Superior Party Rentals today! Call 435-673-6425. Superior Party Rentals-- "From the BIG TOP to your table top? they have you covered!" Serving Southern Utah since 1993. Click Here

We?ve got Weight Loss!!! Personal Wellness Coaches Debi and Michael Katz are excited to announce BRAND NEW Weight Loss Challenges and Nutrition Classes! The average person gains 8-25lbs through the holidays --- Don?t let that be you!!! The Dixie Weight Loss Challenges have helped Southern Utah lose over 4,500lbs in just the last 18 months!!! Each Challenge and Class is a fun, social atmosphere with each participant getting personalized coaching to reach their wellness goals! New Classes are starting Tuesday, November 10th, 6:00 pm at Plant World, 1335 S. Dixie Dr., and in Hurricane on Monday, November 16th, as well as classes in Cedar City! Seating is limited, so call TODAY and reserve your spot NOW at 800-585-9412, or for more information Click Here

NuTel Technologies is thrilled to announce the return of Doug Chapman! Many of you know Doug well, and know what a fantastic technician he is. Doug has been factory certified on countless telecommunications systems including NEC and Mitel. Doug moved from Northern Utah to work for NuTel several years ago. He came with excellent recommendations from previous employers; a great work ethic and technological astuteness that amazed even us! Doug left NuTel for a short time to work with IT Services?doing installation and maintenance?but has returned to Utah?s Premiere Voice & Data Technology Center, NuTel Technologies. For the full article, Click Here

Local Realtor Achieves Membership in Elite International Real Estate Network James O. Coleman of local Real Estate leader ERA Brokers Consolidated will be awarded the prestigious Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation and will join a worldwide referral network of elite global real estate practitioners with expertise in working with international clients as well as immigrants. The CIPS Designation is awarded by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), which represents over 1,200,000 Realtors® in the United States. Coleman will be formally recognized at NAR?s 2009 Realtors® Conference & Trade Expo in San Diego, CA on November 14, 2009...more Click Here

Morris Murdock Travel Announces New Regional Manager Morris Murdock Travel announced the appointment of Gary Sorensen to the position of Regional Manager based in the St. George office. Morris Murdock Travel is the largest leisure travel agency in the state and has served clients in the state of Utah for over 50 years. They sell travel to any destination in the world including cruises, tours, airline tickets and packages. Gary Sorensen has worked in management in the travel industry for over 20 years and currently writes a travel column in the Spectrum and Daily News. Gary holds the highest travel designations from the Institute of Travel and has traveled the world. Gary will manage all travel operations in Southern Utah and is available to speak to any size group interested in travel. For more information contact Morris Murdock Travel at 435-628-3633.

Get FREE Tickets to see The Five Browns THIS weekend!!! Classical 91.3 is giving away tickets to The Five browns. Call 435-652-7638 to reserve your complimentary tickets. The Five Browns, an all-American quintet of brothers and sisters, each is a virtuoso concert pianist. An exclusive PBS live filming of The 5 Browns performing under a starry sky at Tuacahn Amphitheater is scheduled for the presentation on Friday November 6. Limited complimentary tickets are available. Don?t miss your chance to attend this historical performance. Call 435-652-7638.

Jones Waldo Law Firm Adds Paralegal to St. George Office Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough PC, one of Utah?s most prestigious and pioneering law firms, continues to bolster its St. George presence by hiring Rachel Naegeli as a paralegal. Naegeli joins Jones Waldo?s St. George office as a paralegal. She specializes in international conflict resolution, international negotiation, international property rights and international business transactions. She is currently a member of the State Bar of California...more

The Boulevard's 35th Anniversary Sale Event It?s the Boulevard's 35th Anniversary and They?re Having A Ball! It?s their BIGGEST EVENT of the year! Come in and get your FREE Turkey with $399 purchase and enter to win the GRAND PRIZE - A Home Theater Room Group! Join the Boulevard on Saturday November 7th for a cooking show presented by Chef Imi Kun of the Cosmopolitan Restaurant. Also, check out the Unbelievable Price they are offering on a 15 piece room group ? ONLY $1999! Everything is on sale during Boulevard Home Furnishings Anniversary Sale starting Friday, November 6th. Buy Smart! Buy at the Boulevard! For more information, Click Here

Wells Fargo Banks Donates Two Scholarships to DSC?s Business Program Dixie State College of Utah has received a $3,000 scholarship gift from Wells Fargo Bank, which will go to support deserving students in the College?s business program. Wells Fargo Bank Southwestern Utah Regional President Brigham Johnson presented a check to DSC Vice President of Advancement Christina Schultz, which will fund two $1,500 scholarships to two upper-division students currently enrolled in DSC?s business baccalaureate degree program. The two scholarship recipients will be designated the Wells Fargo Bank Business Scholars...more

Next H1N1 Vaccine Clinics Announced The Southwest Utah Public Health Department continues to receive weekly shipments of H1N1 vaccine. The St. George office will be holding walk-in vaccine clinics for the following high-risk Washington County residents: Pregnant Women; Children ages 6 months to 10 years of age; All children with high-risk health issues (heart, lung, kidney, diabetes, asthma, etc); Parents/ caregivers of infants under 6 months of age. Other priority groups will follow in the near future...more Click Here

Do you want to learn to draw and paint? Do you want to learn to draw, and then create loose, bold paintings? Do you admire the way artists seemingly and effortlessly draw and paint on the paper with free style images, striking impressions, and unique line? You say that you want to do it too? If so, Russell Black can help you to become an artist. Russell Black offers drawing and painting classes in the St. George Area. For more information about the classes available, please visit www.tinpanpainter.webs.com. New! - Instructional art videos are now available. Learn to paint in watercolor with these full length videos on DVD for only $15 each (includes shipping). For more information, go to Russell's website, and click on "Video" in the top menu bar. It will take practice, and a bit of your time for you to learn the methods, but soon you will be able to draw and paint like a professional. For more information on how you can learn to draw, paint, and channel your creativity, Click Here

Bella Marie's Pizzeria - Authentic Homemade Italian food and Desserts! Bella Marie's Pizzeria features the only pizzeria in town to have all-in-one authentic homemade Italian food and desserts, including: brick oven New York Style pizzas (also sold by the slice), homemade Italian dinners, fresh cold and hot Italian sandwiches, Philadelphia style cheese steaks and much more! If you're looking for a beautiful, relaxing location and a warm, and casual yet elegant atmosphere, come enjoy Bella Marie's homemade cooking!!! Daily Lunch Specials are available! Dine-in, take-out or get it delivered! Bella Marie's is privately owned and operated. For specials that are good until November 14, 2009, Click Here

Troy Braithwaite, of Affordable Business Solutions, Elevated to Certified Duct Tape Marketing Coach Troy Braithwaite of Affordable Business Solutions in Washington, Utah was recently elevated to the level of Certified Duct Tape Marketing Coach. This award was presented at the annual gathering of the Duct Tape Marketing Coach Network in Boulder, CO this October. John Jantsch, author of Duct Tape Marketing and founder of the Duct Tape Marketing organization developed the certified level of Duct Tape Marketing Coaching accreditation to acknowledge those coaches that placed a heavy emphasis on the success factors of the Duct Tape Marketing System...more Click Here

Axiom Financial Sponsors "St. George Home Run Tour" Realtors and Builders Participate to Move Local Economy Local mortgage lender Axiom Financial sponsored a tour spotlighting newly completed homes that are eligible for the state?s $4,000 Home Run Grant. Realtors® from Washington County were invited to attend the event, view the homes and learn what programs may be available for consumers hoping to take advantage of the grant and the federal first time home-buyers tax credit before they expire November 30, 2009...more Click Here

Buy Used Copiers from Steamroller Copies and Save Up To 80%! Used Office Copiers in Premium Condition, Without Premium Prices! The cost of new office copiers is shockingly high. For organizations on a budget, used copiers are a great alternative. Steamroller's used office equipment is in like-new condition and works just as well as brand new units... but at a fraction of the price. And because they have all brands, models, and features, you can pick and choose the exact right machine for your needs and budget. How can they sell used copiers so cheaply? At Steamroller Copies, their machines for sale are hand selected from thousands of off-lease and repossessed copiers that regularly become available to them. These repo'd units have been so lightly used or under used that they are usually able to offer the same warranty as new. If a copier has been used hard during its lease, they simply don't acquire it. So you can be assured that when you buy used copiers from Steamroller Copies, you're getting machines that are top name brands, fully backed by Steamroller, and won't let you down. Call today!!!! 435-674-4484.

Save at Hummel's Automotive Diagnostic & Repair This is the time of year that the staff at Hummel's Automotive Diagnostic & Repair refer to as "Chamber of Commerce Weather." It's the type of weather that St. Georgians brag about to the rest of the state. When they are suffering through the real wild swings of temperature, St. George is having just the greatest of weather. It makes you glad that you live in Dixie! Even though the weather usually is great, winter is on it's way and that means that a few things need to be checked on your car...more

Build Business with a Line of Credit Has your business ever had an unexpected opportunity or expense? Do you need to purchase extra inventory for the holiday season? Every business should have a Line of Credit to help with the ebbs and flows of market cycles. SouthWest Federal Credit union offers a very strong and flexible Line of Credit to meet the needs of local businesses. Lines of Credit are designed to be utilized and paid down as business needs arise and income is generated...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

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.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Dixie State Music Department to Host Jeffrey Shumway for Special Piano Recital THIS FRIDAY! The Dixie State College Music Department will host a special recital featuring Dr. Jeffrey Shumway on Friday, Nov. 6, at 4:00 p.m. in the Eccles Concert Hall. The recital is free and open to all DSC students, faculty and staff, and community to attend. Shumway is a member of the music faculty at Brigham Young University, serving as Professor of Piano. He received the Doctor of Music degree with High Honors from Indiana University in 1981, and was the second prize winner of the 1977 Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition...more

The 14th Annual Candy Cane Bazaar The 14th Annual Candy Cane Bazaar will be held at Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church on November 13th and 14th, 2009 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Handmade crafts and goodies will be sold and Santa Clause will be available on Saturday. An opportunity to win a handmade quilt, mantel clock or mother/daughter aprons will also be available. Everyone is welcome! Please call 435-627-8638 for more information or to visit their website, 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 on Saturday, November 21st 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

Dixie State College of Utah Dolores Dore? Eccles Fine Arts Center's Fall exhibit The Sears Art Museum Gallery at the Dixie State College of Utah Dolores Dore? Eccles Fine Arts Center presents their 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, is open Monday-through-Friday through Nov. 20, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

SEMINARS, EDUCATION, & WORKSHOPS

Red Hills Wellness Center Calendar of Community Events for November 2009 Come to Red Hills' Yoga and Meditation Classes, learn all about Insulin Resistance: Support & Education, HCG Weight Loss for Your Health, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Anti-Aging & Stress Release, How to Manage Fibromyalgia, Hormone Balance & Your Health, Cardio Pulse Wave Test for Heart Health, Laughter Yoga, Energizing the Natural Life Force -Quantum Biofeedback, Tai Chi, and much more at the Red Hills Wellness Center. This calendar is good for the month of November...more

26th Annual Investors Choice® Venture Capital Conference On February 11, 2010, Wayne Brown Institute (WBI), is hosting the 26th Annual Investors Choice® Venture Capital Conference at the Zermatt Resort & Spa in Midway, Utah in the heart of the Wasatch mountains. This event provides opportunities for high-growth companies to participate in the angel/venture capital process as investors meet with companies seeking capital. Submitting entrepreneurs receive one (1) attendance to the conference, and a Venture Ready® Report Report. Company Submission are Due November 2nd!...more Click Here

DBA Program Director Kelle Stephens to Speak at Next DSC Business Ethics Forum Dixie State College of Utah?s Udvar-Hazy School of Business continues its bi-monthly noontime Business and Ethics Forum series this Thursday, Nov. 5, with a presentation by Kelle Stephens, who serves as director of the Dixie Business Alliance?s Custom Fit training program. The Business and Ethics Forum, presented every other Thursday throughout DSC?s fall and spring semesters, will be held in the Boeing Auditorium (Room 121) of the DSC Udvar-Hazy Business Building. DSC students, faculty and staff, the entire Washington County business community, and the general public are all invited to attend. Admission is free...more

NEW BONUS ADDED - $395 5-Week Social Media Course ABSOLUTELY FREE! Come join the next Recession-Busting Marketing Boot-camp and Take Your Business to the Next Level! It's being held on Friday, November 13th from 8:00am - 5:30pm at the DXATC building in St. George. You will learn everything you need to know to DOUBLE YOUR BUSINESS in the next 12 Months, AND NOW, as an ADDED BONUS - you will also receive the JUST LAUNCHED 5-WEEK SOCIAL MEDIA COURSE that will walk you step-by-step in creating your Social Media Campaign - Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and MUCH MORE! For more information and to view seven live video testimonials of recent Duct Tape Marketing Graduates, Click Here

Scholarship Workshop The University of Phoenix is offering a free scholarship workshop on November 4, 2009 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at their campus, located at 965 East 700 South. Let the University of Phoenix help you in learning little known aspects of financing higher education! Learn more about: how to find and apply for scholarships and grants, receive tips on writing scholarship essays, and talk with representatives about transcript and transfer evaluations! This workshop is free and open to the public! For more information, call Joe at 435-669-7009, Brendan at 435-275-5620 or Click Here

Breast Cancer Survivor?s Symposium Join the Dixie Regional Medical Center for the Breast Cancer Survivor?s Symposium on November 7th, 2009. Registration and a light breakfast begin at 8:30 am, with the program starting at 9:30 am. Survivors of breast cancer are encouraged to enjoy this day of caring, hope and laughter. The symposium will be held at the Taylor Health Science Building, 1526 Medical Center Drive. There is no charge for survivors and one guest. Space is limited. To RSVP or for more information please call 435-688-5092 or to learn more about cancer services at Dixie Regional, Click Here

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. The course includes two in-class practice tests enabling students to become familiar with the exam. For more information call 435-879-4760 or 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.

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

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

CALL TO ACTION

Washington County Children?s Justice Center Annual Poinsettia Fundraiser Decorate your home, school, church or office and support the Washington County Children?s Justice Center (WCCJC)! This is the season of charity and giving and your purchase will help benefit hundreds of the community?s children and families. Poinsettias are $10 each or $8.50 for orders of five or more. Drip trays also available for $1.00 each.Call, Fax or E-mail to place your order, today! Call Marilee at the WCCJC at 435-634-1134 and choose a date to pick up your order at the WCCJC! Pick-up dates are November 23, November 30, or December 7 between 12:00 noon and 5:00 pm. Poinsettias are locally grown from Sandia?s Nursery. For more information, 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.

Participate in the Washington County Children's Justice Center Apple Fundraiser! The Washington County Children's Justice Center is having an Apple Fundraiser! Get 40 pounds of freshly picked, juicy, mouth-watering Washington state Fuji apples for only $30! Take advantage of this spectacular offer by ordering today! Apple sales benefit the Washington County Children?s Justice Center. Order and pick up your apples by contacting Marilee at 435-634-1134 or email her at mdorn@infowest.com or drop by the Center at 463 East 500 South. Apples will be available in early November, with the exact date to be determined. For more information, Click Here

RIBBON CUTTINGS AND OPEN HOUSES

Locktight Vaults to Open Soon! With a totally new interpretation of the age-old safe deposit business, American Locktight Private Vaults opens for business on November 12th at 1624 South Convention Center Drive, across from Newby Buick in St. George. American Locktight, whose slogan is ?beyond safe,? offers secured private storage vaults in a variety of sizes for customers needing complete anonymity and easy access. American Locktight plans its grand opening on November 12th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. A gold colonial coin worth $1,000 will be given away along with a year?s free vault rental. Grand opening events include a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:00 am, a tour of the vault area, and a drawing for the coin. Light refreshments will also be served. 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 installing new signs and traffic markings for the west roundabout to guide drivers through the new configuration. Workers continue constructing storm drainage, installing conduit, and excavating shoulders. Modifications on the east side of the interstate are now underway. Alterations on the east side will eventually change the way traffic accesses local business near the Bloomington Interchange at Exit 4. Caution should be used while exiting I-15 due to potential ramp congestion adjacent to the roundabout construction. The northbound off-ramp width will be narrower this week to provide room for adjacent construction work. 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. 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 nearing completion of excavation. Seeding will follow in coming weeks. There will be minimal traffic impacts. Pier work and abutment work is underway on the north side of the existing Valley View Bridge. Crews are working Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Traffic impacts are minimal. For more information, call the Utah Department of Transportation at 435-893-4702 or Click Here

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