CHAMBER LUNCHEON

This week's luncheon will be held on Wednesday, December 2nd, 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 will be presented by: Jordan Mathis of the SouthWest Utah Public Health Department, focusing on the status of the H1N1 virus in southern Utah; and Logan Reid from Southwest Prevention, speaking about prescription drug misuse in the workplace. For more information call the Chamber office at 435-628-1650.

The Luncheons Sponsor this week is the Eureka Casino Hotel Known as the local's favorite casino, Eureka Casino Hotel in Mesquite offers gaming, restaurants, world-class golf and modern spacious guest rooms. Hit the jackpot on one of their casino games, which include video poker, slot machines, blackjack, roulette, and more! Play a game of bingo or watch sports on the Seasons Patio. Be entertained in the Seasons Lounge, have dinner in Gregory's Steaks and Spirits, stay in one of their deluxe hotel rooms or suites, or host a wedding, your next meeting, and golf outing. Once you experience the efficient and friendly employees at the Eureka Casino Hotel "Where the Players Win!" it will become your favorite place too.

CHAMBER BRIEFS

Holiday After Hours Event! Join us for our Holiday After Hours Event! Network and have fun at the Chamber After Hours Event, to be held on Thursday, December 3, 2009 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. This event will be held at the Jones Waldo offices, located at 301 North 200 East #3A. Come for food, fun, and networking! Light refreshments will be served. Bring plenty of business cards for networking and to WIN prizes! This event is sponsored by Jones Waldo, is FREE, and for CHAMBER MEMBERS ONLY. For more information, contact Susi at 435-628-1650 ext. 3, email her at susi@stgeorgechamber.com, or 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, December 8th, 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, December 4th, 2009 by 12:00 noon. Submissions will not be published in the December 8th 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

Call for Entries - The 31st Annual St. George Art Festival Applications Available Applications are now available online at www.sgcity.org/artfestival or by calling the Festival office at 435-627-4500. Applications must be delivered to the St. George Arts Center by 5:00 p.m. on January 15, 2010 (approximately 110 artists will be selected). Send applications to: St. George Art Festival, 86 South Main St., St. George, UT 84770. Booth fees will be required after acceptance ? please do not send booth fees with application...more Click Here

Qwest VoIP Presentation Companies are always trying to find a way to do more with less. Are you getting the most out of your phone system? Your phone system is not only the way your customers reach you, it is your lifeblood. Leverage today?s technology while keeping your hands on the pulse of your business no matter where you are. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is no longer a fad or emerging technology. VoIP is here and many companies are taking advantage of it. Why aren?t you? Interested in how your business can benefit from Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)? Qwest will be hosting a VoIP discussion and demonstration in their offices on Tuesday December 8th, 2009. Seating is limited, so please call to reserve your place. Contact Mark Jensen, Qwest Business, 435-251-9377 or email: mark.jensen3@qwest.com.

Coldwell Banker Premier Charts a Winning Course with 20,000 Realtors in San Diego Lori Chapman, Rand McCullough, Erika Crow and Kathleen Crow of Coldwell Banker Premier joined 20,000 Realtors in San Diego during the 2009 Realtors Conference & Expo, ?Chart a Winning Course,? help November 13-16. Attendees assembled at the National Association of Realtors annual conference to address industry issues affecting Realtors nationwide and to invest in education and networking for their local businesses 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

Come visit the animals at the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary! For a truly memorable experience, come and take a tour of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab. Free, 90 minute guided tours of the sanctuary are offered four times a day, seven days a week. Call 435-644-2001 ext. 4537 for tour times and to reserve your seat. Groups are also welcome. More than 30,000 people from around the globe visit each year. Best Friends was named Utah?s 2009 ?Most Inspirational Destination?. Click Here to take a virtual tour of the sanctuary. For more information about visiting, Click Here. The animals can?t wait to meet you!

Painted Pony offers Holiday Group Rates Treat your staff, family, boss, associates to dinner at the Pony. Book Your Holiday Party Today (Private Dining Available)! Get lunch for $10 or $14 per person (menus available) or dinner for $25 or $35 per person--includes a 3 course meal! You can choose your menuand choose your price. Celebrate the Season with Style at the Painted Pony! This offer is available for groups of 10 and more. Call today and ask for Nicki or Breanna or e-mail info@painted-pony.com. Give the gift of Escape, an evening away from the stresses of life with memories that will last a lifetime. Gift Certificates to the Pony make Great Gifts. Get your gift cards today by calling 435-634-1700, stop in at the restaurant, or to order them online Click Here

Dixie Regional Named One of the Nation?s Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by Thompson Reuters For the second time, Thomson Reuters has named Dixie Regional Medical Center to the national list of 100 Top Hospitals: Cardiovascular Benchmarks, 2009. The annual award is based on hospitals? performance treating congestive heart failure and heart attacks. The 2009 winners were published in the November 16 issue of Modern Healthcare magazine...more Click Here

Hunt-Leavitt Insurance Agency and Roberts-Leavitt Insurance Services Combine Operations Hunt-Leavitt Insurance Agency and Roberts-Leavitt Insurance Services, both Leavitt Group affiliated insurance agencies, are combining operations effective November 30, 2009. Travis Roberts and Jaron Hunt are the local managing co-owners of the agency. The phone numbers remain the same. The agency will now operate as Hunt, Roberts & Leavitt Insurance Agency. The Roberts-Leavitt staff will move into the current Hunt-Leavitt location at 162 North 400 East, Building C, Suite 102 (Between Designer Furniture Gallery and Workforce Services)...more Click Here

Brett and Teryl Davis Win the Tunex ? First Ever ? Vehicle Giveaway Mike Cass, Owner of Tunex Complete Car Care (located in Washington, UT) was very excited to present Brett and Teryl Davis with Tunex?s First Ever Car Giveaway vehicle. Mike Cass, his family, and team members at Tunex have been giving back to the community for many years. The firm supports various charitable organizations such as: the Dove Center, Dixie Regional Medical Center Breast Cancer Foundation, Toys for Tots and Coins for Kids. Tunex of Washington is a full service auto repair and maintenance company serving the areas of Washington, St. George, Hurricane, LaVerkin, Santa Clara, Ivins, and surrounding areas. Providing automotive services for most foreign and domestic vehicles, their capabilities range from routine maintenance to alignments, complex electrical diagnosis, to full engine and transmission replacements...more

Sherry McGhee Knows What You Need! Insurance is just the beginning. Sherry McGhee State Farm Insurance Agency, Inc., has been in the St. George Area business community for well over 9 years and continues to serve her clients well. State Farm is unique because they can cover so many areas where insurance is needed. Sherry can advise you in many other areas including Mutual Funds. If you are a small business owner, Sherry can discuss all of your Small Business Insurance needs. Sherry McGhee has many designations-- CLU, CHFC, LUTCF, and CASL?which demonstrates her dedication to the insurance and financial industry. Besides all of this, she is a very personable and knowledgeable agent and employer of a team of 7 professionals...more

Southwest Utah Public Health Department Offers H1N1 Vaccine The Southwest Utah Public Health Department will be offering H1N1 vaccine to people in the following priority groups: People ages 25-64 with high-risk health conditions (including diabetes, asthma, obesity, compromised immune system, and heart, lung, or kidney problems); Everyone ages 6 months to age 24 (including children 9 and under who need an H1N1 booster); Pregnant women; Caregivers of infants under 6 months old. The St. George Public Health Department H1N1 clinic will be open Monday through Thursday (starting December 7), from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. They are located at 620 S. 400 E. on the third floor. Call for availability at 435-986-2540. There is no charge for the vaccine but bring your insurance card if you have one. For more information, Click Here

NEW 11 for $5.01! At the St. George Arby's, they understand right now is a time to watch every penny. That is why the Southern Utah locations have not only offered the standard "5 new combos for $5.01," but are now offering 11! That's right, choose from any of their 11 $5.01 combos for a great deal that's worth the extra penny any day of the week! You're sure to find something for everyone in on new $5.01 combo line-up, including: Regular Roast Beef, Beef N Cheddar, Super Roast Beef, Roast Beef Gyro, Patty Melt, and Roast Chicken Ranch. NOW, get their entire toasted-Sub line offered in $5.01 combos! At Arby's, they know value is important. Are you thinking Arby's?

Do you need more time to dedicate to the Operation and Success Of your Business? Let the experienced professional team at Employer Options (EO) tend to your time-consuming administrative duties. Employer Options is a professional employer organization (PEO) which enables our regional and national clients to outsource the management of human resources, payroll, and worker's compensation. They also offer a wide range of benefits that meet the needs and budget of their clients...more

Snow Canyon Dental Holiday Specials Make sure your smile is picture perfect for the holidays! Susan Baker, DDS has over 23 years experience in Cosmetic and General Dentistry. She was voted one of Washington, DC's Top Dentists (top 3%) by Washington Checkbook Magazine before moving to St. George three years ago. Gift Certificates are now available for: Half-price Lumineers, Half-price Tooth Bleaching, deep discounts on Crowns and New Patient Cleaning Packages. Hurry! Specials end January 30, 2010 and will be honored for one full year. For Lumineers Specials, Click Here To view Newsletter, Click Here. Call Snow Canyon Dental at 435-656-2800 or visit SnowCanyonDental.com.

Get 'Office' Benefits at the St. George Executive Suites! St. George Executive Suites provides turnkey, fully serviced, furnished and unfurnished offices with the infrastructure, technology, and support that professionals require. Are you looking for a presence in St. George with your "own" receptionist and mailbox, but only periodically need the use of an upscale conference room, or office suite? Try their Virtual Offices! Spend a day flying; save time and money by utilizing The St. George Executive Suites' dual screen video conferencing. You are invited to visit their offices, at 169 West 2710 South Circle, Ste. 202 or call 435-628-3338 to learn more about their end of the year specials. Click Here

The Gift Shoppe at Dixie Regional Medical Center--River Road The Gift Shoppe at Dixie Regional Medical Center, located on the first floor of the River Road campus, offers a large array of gifts to suit any occasion. Holiday items and Sees Candies are currently available at the hospital gift shop. With a wide selection of novelty items, it is the perfect place for all your gift shopping needs. Visit them for all your gift needs. Proceeds from the Gift Shoppe benefit the community hospital....more

New tax acts offer benefits individuals and businesses Recently, Congress passed a new tax act called, "The Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009." his bill extends the $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers for an additional five months, from November 30, 2009 to May 1, 2010. In addition, the bill also provides a $6,500 tax credit for homebuyers that are not first time buyers but who have owned a primary residence for at least five consecutive years in the last eight years...more Click Here

Red Cliffs Mall Offers Greater Value to Reward Shoppers All Season Long Red Cliffs Mall Offers Greater Value to Reward Holiday Shoppers The gift-giving spirit will remain in full force this holiday season. According to an online survey* conducted by NRN(SM), a National Research Network, approximately two-thirds of Americans say the tradition of holiday gift giving remains an important part of their holiday season. To help today?s shoppers stretch their holiday dollars and get even greater value out of the season, Red Cliffs Mall and General Growth Properties (GGP) are planning a calendar full of exclusive shopping events, retailer sales, and a special partnership with Martha Stewart Living® magazine...more

Indoor Tennis Program for Children The Vic Braden Junior Tennis Academy has four indoor courts, allowing Juniors to practice indoors this winter. All Chamber of Commerce members may refer any child for a 20% discount in the Vic Braden Academy while space is available. Call to enroll your children now at 435-986-5092. Click Here

90-Day Fit Camp to Transform Your Body from Flab to Fab! Here's the thing - people are spending money and buying gifts in late November and all through December. How are you gonna spend your money this year? Would you rather purchase a gift that will literally change someone's life, maybe your own, or get another sweater that won't fit (them or you) anyway? A BootCamp that has proven to work, over and over again! New sessions start the week of December 1st. UFIT's Indoor small group camps have: Flattened big bellies; shrunk wide hips and thighs; Melted fat, and sculpted muscle; Reduced blood pressure, stabliized blood sugars; improved sport performance; increased romance in dull, burned out relationships; made skinny jeans fit, gave men their guns back! Get it, Call UFIT... they'll BRING IT! Chamber members: Mention this ad and receive a FREE Weight Loss Nutritional Plan! (Classes mornings, evenings and kept small.) Call UFIT Personal Training at 435-688-9123. UFIT: Affordable Results Since 1997!

SouthWest Vision is offering you Cash for Clunker Glasses! Bring in your old pair of glasses and receive $50 off a complete new pair of glasses. Your old glasses will be donated to our local Rotary humanitarian efforts. There's no better time than now to update your look. Call SouthWest Vision today at 435-673-5577, where every pair is a Masterpiece! Defining your look, and customizing your vision...SouthWest Vision. Click Here

Come to Fiesta Fun for the Holidays! The holiday season is fast approaching! Do you know what that means?! It means it's time to come to Fiesta Fun Center for your Christmas party, corporate event or just to spend a day of fun with your family! Fiesta Fun Center has been serving the St. George community for over a decade. Come and see the wide variety of activities that they offer! To get a listing of their group rates, or if you just want to get a glimpse of the what's available at Fiesta Fun, call 435-628-1818 or Click Here

Get Your Dixie Direct Savings Guide! The Dixie Direct Savings Guide's is in its 13th year of operations and the fund-raising efforts in the Washington County schools and organizations are in full swing. Last year, Dixie Direct helped local schools and organizations raise over $140,000! Dixie Direct offers 2-for-1 dining discounts at over 65 restaurants. In addition, the savings guide includes over $1,200 in FREE bonus coupons, golf, health & beauty, entertainment, home and maintenance, and shopping discounts. Support local businesses while using your discounts as well as supporting the local schools and organizations! Get your 2010 Dixie Direct Savings Guide today for only $35! Be sure to text "Save" to 83043 for additional savings for Dixie Direct members! For more information, call 435-628-3770 to to visit the Dixie Direct website, Click Here

SPECIAL EVENTS

DSC Symphony Band and Desert Hills HS Concert Band Combine for Special Concert Event Dec. 1 The Dixie State College Symphony Band will team with the Desert Hills High School Concert Band to kick-off the College?s slate of Holiday concerts with a special engagement on Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m., in the Avenna Center Cox Auditorium on the DSC campus. The DHHS Concert Band, directed by Mike Winslow, will begin the evening with a number of spirited selections. For tickets and further information, please call 435-652-7800 or visit the central campus ticket office at the DSC Avenna Center...more Click Here

Breakfast with Santa! Washington City Community Center invites you to have "Breakfast with Santa" on Saturday December 12th from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. Even though Santa Clause is very busy he's making a special stop to visit all good girls and boys at the Washington City Community Center! Don't miss your chance to have Breakfast with Santa this year! Get Gourmet Food, Crafts, Games, Live Entertainment, and Pictures with Santa! Fees are: Ages 1 yr & under: Free; Ages 2-10 yrs: $6; Ages 11 & up: $12; and $15 at the door. Call the Washington City Community Center for more information at 435-656-6360. Click Here

Twelve Pets of Christmas at the Ivins Animal Shelter Celebrate the holidays with your entire family ? and consider a new four-legged family member, at the Twelve Pets of Christmas Event, Saturday December 12th, at the Ivins Animal Shelter. The Friends of Ivins Animal Shelter, F.I.A.S, along with the Homeless Animal Rescue Team, H.A.R.T, are coming together to find homes for shelter animals, during this adoption event. Special Guest and animal advocate, Carl Lamar, will be broadcasting live on KONY Country Radio, from a cage at the shelter, and will remain behind bars until 12 pets are adopted or $5,000 is raised to help feed and house homeless cats and dogs...more

Dixie State to hold 34th-annual Christmas Ceramic Sale Dec. 2-4 The Dixie State College of Utah art department will hold its annual Student Christmas Ceramic Sale next Wednesday-through-Friday, Dec. 2-4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the DSC North Plaza Art Building (west entrance), located on 55 South 900 East. Now in its 34th year, this annual holiday tradition features the works of many DSC art students who use the sale to help pay for their college education. Hundreds of hand-made ceramic and pottery pieces will be on sale at reasonable prices, with 20% of all proceeds going to support the DSC art department...more

"We Wish You a Merry Christmas" The Class Act Senior Theater Company of SunRiver proudly presents their Annual Christmas Variety Benefit Show. Once a year they produce this show to raise funds to support the following year?s shows. All of Class Act's other plays are free to the public. They welcome your support for a Senior Theater in St George. The date for the show is Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 6:00 pm, and will be held in the SunRiver, St. George Community Center Ballroom and Stage. There will be complimentary coffee, hot-spiced cider and cookies served during intermission. For only $10.00 a ticket, you will enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas with singing, dancing groups, skits and special entertainers. Tickets will be sold at the door. Call 435-773-4100 for more information.

Dixie State Hosts the "Governor's Own" 23rd Army Band for Special Concert Dec. 4 In what has become an annual tradition since 1996, Dixie State College of Utah will present the "Governor?s Own" 23rd Army Band in a concert event on Friday, Dec. 4, at 7:00 p.m., at the DSC Avenna Center Cox Auditorium. Each year the band entertains the crowd with marches, military tributes, holiday music, and much more throughout the night. The concert, which is a ticket-less event, is free and open to the public. Seating will be available on a first come/first served basis at the Cox Auditorium, where doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The DSC Symphony Band serves as sponsors for the concert, and under the direction of Gary Caldwell, will join the 23rd Army Band onstage...more

Join the Red Rocker Center for Independence's First Annual "Sparkling Winter Gala!" The Red Rock Center for Independence will be hosting it's first annual "Sparkling Winter Gala" on Friday, December 11, 2009 from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. This event will be one of a kind, and will bring back beautiful Christmas memories. The program for the Gala includes musical performances by local choirs, bands and orchestras, and feature a group from the Southwest Symphony Orchestra. The Gala will also include refreshments, a special visit from Santa Claus, and a formal winter dance! This will be one classy event, that you won't want to miss. They are looking for corporate sponsors! For more information about the event and how you can help, call 435-673-7501 or Click Here

DSC Sears Art Museum Gallery "Neon Odyssey" Features Renowned Artist Jeff Ham and "The Firm" Ceramics The Sears Museum Gallery at DSC?s Eccles Fine Arts Center is preparing for "Neon Odyssey" a one-man show that will feature the works of artist Jeff Ham. Also on display will be ceramics by "The Firm," four friends who have been showing as a group for several years. The show opens December 4 with a reception at 7 p.m. and will run until January 22. The Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Gallery is closed during school holidays. Admission is free...more

SEMINARS, EDUCATION, & WORKSHOPS

Veteran?s Benefits Workshop Senior Vets ? find out what you qualify for on Tuesday December 1st at 6:30 pm, BeeHive Cottages will present another FREE Veterans Workshop & Benefits Seminar in the BeeHive Cottages Community Center. This workshop is specifically designed for Senior Veterans and the Surviving Spouses of Veterans. You can learn about how you can qualify for a little known, little used Veteran?s Benefit and receive up to $23,396 a year, TAX FREE...more

Red Hills Wellness Center Calendar of Community Events for December 2009 Come to Red Hills' Yoga and Meditation Classes, learn all about Managing Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue, HCG Weight Loss for Your Health, Mood Management at Christmas Time using Essential Oils, Laughter Yoga, Hormone Balance & Your Health, Anti-Aging: Restoring the Flow of Youthfulness, 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 December...more

Reserve your Spot at the 4th annual session of the Citizen?s Academy! The St. George Police Department is hosting the 14th annual session of the Citizen?s Academy. If you?ve ever wanted to know if the things that they do on CSI are really possible, this is the chance to find out. If you ever wanted to know why the police do what they do, why they do it and how, this is your chance. Two nights a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays for two hours each night, the Citizens Academy is scheduled to begin in January and will last about 8 weeks. It is open to law-abiding residents over the age of 18 (due to the nature of the topics that will be presented), giving preference to citizens of St. George...more

Dixie State College POST Academy Now Accepting Applications for January Class Session Dixie State College of Utah?s Regional Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy is now accepting applications for evening training courses from prospective students interested in a career in law enforcement. The application deadline for this session is Monday, Dec. 14, 2009. The training courses will be held Monday through Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., at the DSC Hurricane Education Center starting January 11, 2010...more Click Here

RIBBON CUTTINGS AND OPEN HOUSES

Join the Travel Connection at their Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration The Travel Connection is having their Grand Opening Week December 7th through the 11th. They will also be having a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, December 8th at 11:00 am. You are invited to join them for this fun filled event! The Travel Connection is located at 1386 East 100 South, Suite H (Bell Tower Courtyard). For more information, contact Celece at 435-628-3636.

CALL TO ACTION

Come to the 7th Annual "Home for the Holidays" Please join P.A.W.S at the 7th Annual "Home For the Holidays" An annual Pet Adoption Drive. Saturday December 5th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. St George Animal Shelter 605 Red Hills Parkway. Food, Goodies, Photos with Santa($10) & Fun. Tuachan's "Hyperion Musical Theatre" will perform 3 shows 10:30-12:00-1:30.Also a special appearance by "Annie" and her lovable mutt "Sandy" form the Broadway Play "Annie". Father Vidal & Father Rodillas of St George Catholic Church will be held captive at the Animal Shelter until 12 animals are adopted and/or we raise $7,500. Bring you pets for a blessing . Donations welcome and appreciated year round. P.A.W.S PO Box 910805 St George UT 84791 (435)688-9748. To visit their website, Click Here. For more information, Click Here