CHAMBER LUNCHEON

This week's luncheon will be held on Wednesday, December 9th, 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: Darren Janes of the Five County Business Loan Program. For more information call the Chamber office at 435-628-1650

The Luncheons Sponsor this week is The Washington City Community Center The Washington City Community Center is located in a scenic and central location near the middle of Washington City. The complex is 110,000 sq ft and sits on 10 acres. The nature of our business consists of a variety of recreational services and community programs. More specifically, the Community Center includes gymnastics, swimming, group exercise classes, personal training, dance, martial arts, community education, and rentals. Our amenities include three full-size basketball gyms, a cardio/weight /aerobic rooms, an indoor track, an interactive rock-wall, an indoor/outdoor aquatic center, a child-care facility, and an exquisite reception center. You can purchase anything from a daily pass, punch pass, monthly, to an annual membership. We are the perfect place to host your next corporate party, birthday party, or family reunion! *What some added exposure to your business? Come advertise with us or sponsor our next special event! Host your next corporate party with us. Also, find out how to save $$$ when you purchase a corporate membership. Join us at the Washington City Community Center ?Where it?s all in one place?. For more info call (435) 656-6360.

CHAMBER BRIEFS

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.

Next Publishing Date for the St. George Chamber of Commerce eNewsletter is: Tuesday, December 15th, 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 11th, 2009 by 12:00 noon.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS

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

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

KCSG-TV GOES FIBER OPTIC ON COMCAST KCSG Television is pleased to announce that the fiber optic delivery system to Comcast-Utah Digital channel 116 is complete and programming restored. The transition to fiber optic technology delivers a higher quality and more stable signal for viewers to enjoy their favorite KCSG TV program....more

Morgan Jewelers hosts Guy's Night Out December 12 Click Here

The BIG man in red will be at Boulevard Home Furnishings on December 12th and 19th He will be arriving by helicopter at noon each weekend. Come on down and get your FREE photo taken with Santa and tell him what you want for Christmas! While you are here, treat yourself with free cookies and punch. ...more

It is the time of year when the Red Rock Rotary Foundation considers grant applications from non-profit organizations in Washington County with a primary focus on children and youth We will once again be awarding grants totaling $6,000. The deadline for applications to be received is Thursday, December 31, 2009. Those receiving grants will be advised in February 2010.The purpose of the Red Rock Rotary Foundation is to apply funds raised through service projects carried out by the Red Rock Rotary Club. The Foundation provides grants to worthwhile charitable organizations in Southern Utah whose focus is helping children. We are a registered 501(c)3 foundation.

Make of Break Your Presentation: How to Use Ego We all have an ego, and at times a very fragile one. We all yearn to feel important. The ego, or the individuality of each person, demands respect, wants approval, and seeks accomplishment. Deep inside every man and woman is a desire for importance and approval. ...more Click Here

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. ...more Click Here

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....more 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....more Click Here

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! ...more Click Here

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!...more 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....more Click Here

SPECIAL EVENTS

Dixie State College presents five events this week Dixie State Piano Ensemble Dec. 7, DSC Jazz & Percussion Ensembles Dec. 8, Dixie State Brass Choir Dec. 9,DSC Symphony Orchestra Annual Christmas Concert Dec. 10 and the DSC Choral Ensemble on Dec. 11...more

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 opened December 4 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

Handel?s Messiah, A Christmas Tradition Southwest Symphony's production of Handel's Messiah will be this weekend on Sunday, December 6 and Monday, December 7. ...more

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!...more 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....more

Join the Red Rock 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. ...more Click Here

SEMINARS, EDUCATION, & WORKSHOPS

John, Rob, & Jason Lefkow to speak at the St. George Art Museum on December 17th, 2009 at 7pm, in the 3rd Thursday Art Conversations series. John, Rob, & Jason each have a piece of art in the exhibit, Visions of Zion. Don?t miss your opportunity to hear from this fascinating family of artists....more

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 his website. New! - Instructional art videos are now available. 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

Give yourself the gift of education this holiday season by registering for classes at Dixie State College of Utah Class registration for the 2010 spring semester at DSC is currently underway, with the semester slated to being January 11, 2010. Registration for classes without instructor permit will continue through Jan. 13, 2010, while last day to add a class for spring semester is Jan. 29, 2010. Registration can be done on the Internet at www.dixie.edu/reg, and in person at the registrar?s office in the Student Services Center. For questions about registration, call 435-652-7701. For help selecting courses, call the DSC Advisement Office at 435-652-7690.

Dixie State College Communication Department Announces New Cohort for Fast-Track Bachelor?s Degree Program Dixie State College of Utah's Communication Department announced the creation of a new class for its Organization and Leadership adult baccalaureate degree completion program designed for working professionals and other non-traditional students who need evening instruction. The 18-month bachelor's degree program begins this March....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....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....more Click Here

COMMUNITY/POLITICAL

Legislative Preview "Issues Over Eggs" The St. George Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes YOU to listen to our legislators as they give a preview ofthe 2010 Legislative Session Click Here

Washington County Economic Summit 2010 Registration Opens TODAY!! December 1, 2009 at www.whatsupdownsouth.com! Plan now to attend the 13th Annual Washington County Economic Summit, Wednesday, JANUARY 13, 2010 at the Dixie Convention Center in St. George!...more

RIBBON CUTTINGS AND OPEN HOUSES

Southern Utah Title Christmas Open House Click Here

CALL TO ACTION

The Perfect Volunteer Experience: Ford Ironman St. George, May 1, 2010 THE EVENT As we launch into a new year, we blast into a new era for St. George: The Ironman Era. In just five short months, on May 1, 2010, Washington County will host the Ford Ironman St. George triathlon....more