St. George Chamber Newsletter

CHAMBER LUNCHEON

This week's luncheon will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2009

The luncheon will be held at the The Holiday Inn from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm. Lunch is served promptly at 11:45. Please arrive early to be seated by 12:00 noon. The luncheon cost is $13.00 per plate. The public is invited. The luncheon topic this week is the 'Days of Camelot' Festival. For more information, contact Susi at 435-628-1650 ext. 3.

The Luncheon Sponsor this week is SouthWest Vision

SouthWest Vision lives for the patient who comes to their office on the recommendation of another. They REALLY love to provide the same service and product to their patients that they want for themselves. Their Optical is without equal! They want people to ask you where you got your glasses. So they select the market's finest frame and prescribe lenses that represent the most advanced technology in the world. If you have purchased glasses from them before, you know their warranty is unconditional. Their Medical eye care is un-compromised! They apply all the latest science to your eye health assessment that comes with every full eye exam. Early detection of eye disease can prevent devastating vision loss later in life?they have world class equipment that helps to refine their understanding of your eyes so they can give you better advice and care. SouthWest Vision-- Vision with a personal touch! Don't forget to attend their Tent Sale on May 8th and 9th at their offices, located at 965 E 700 S, Suite 100 in St. George. For more information, Click Here

CHAMBER BRIEFS

The 16th Annual Business Expo is Right Around the Corner!

Call NOW to be a part of the 16th Annual St. George Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo! This year's Expo focuses on putting 'Dixie First' by highlighting local businesses and their products! If timing is everything, then the 2009 Business Expo has never been more perfectly timed to assist you in taking advantage of an economic trend. This Expo will be held on June 10th and 11th, and will be attended by 3,000 to 5,000 consumers. Expect the same high quality business-to-business attendees, plus an increased number of general public retail customers! Timing is Everything!Invest in the 2009 Business Expo and register TODAY! Call Susi at 435-628-1650 ext. 3 for more information, or to register, Click Here

Milestone Member

All throughout 2009, the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce will be reinstating a tradition - The Milestone Member Recognition Award. This award goes to those outstanding Chamber members that have been a 'member in good standing' for 10 or more years. This week, at the Chamber luncheon, we are recognizing ERA Brokers Consolidated...more

Volunteer at the Chamber!!!

Looking for a fun way to fill your time? Have a few extra hours a week you could spare? Come Volunteer at the Chamber of Commerce! Volunteers are essential to the Chamber's daily operations. Volunteers work a four hour shift one day a week. The morning shift is 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and the afternoon shift is 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. We currently looking for Volunteers to work Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Responsibilities include answering phones, helping visitors with area information, and assembling relocation packets for mailing. We offer training! We also are looking for Volunteers that can substitute on an "as needed" basis. If you know someone who would be interested in volunteering, please have them contact Alice at 435-628-1650 ext. 6 or to email her, Click Here

Next Publish Date for the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce eNewsletter: Tuesday, May 12th, 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, May 1st, 2009 by 12:00 noon. Submissions will not be published in the May 12th newsletter 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 Applied Technology College Diesel Program Student Needs Your Help!

On Febuary 27, 2009 a group of students from the DXATC Diesel program competed in Utah State Skills Olympics at SLCC. The members of the group were Broc Grundy (post secondary division), Coby Robinson (secondary division/ Snow Canyon), and Cody Wulffenstein (secondary division / Pineview). The Competition consisted of 12 different skills areas within the diesel repair industry along with a mock job interview and a knowledge test. Some of the areas tested were shop skills i.e. drilling, tapping, welding, and cutting., Engine Diagnosis, Air Conditioning, and Precision Measuring. Each contestant had 15 min to complete a task and then they were scored on how well they performed...more

Three Honored as Distinguished Citizens at DSC?s Commencement Ceremony

Dixie State College of Utah honored three Washington County residents during the college?s 98th Annual Commencement Exercises Friday, May 1, in the Avenna Center Burns Arena. Mrs. Alice Evans Allred, Washington County Commissioner Alan Gardner, and Utah State Representative Brad Last, were recognized as Distinguished Citizens for their exemplary service to DSC and community...more

Get Real ? Get Your Body Back!

UFIT knows you're busy! You want to lose that belly and look amazing but you don't want to spend hours and hours in the gym... UFIT?s revolutionary, GET REAL Personal Training System greatly reduces the time and effort required for you to get fit with our time saving combination of fat burning cardio and muscle toning resistance training, JUMPSTART YOUR WEIGHT LOSS for only $20 per session! Space is Limited! Get signed up now, and receive Metabolic Testing for HALF-OFF! That?s $99 worth of Nutritional testing, along with your Food Plan FREE! Call UFIT Personal Training to be one of the lucky ones at 435-688-9123. UFIT can only take so many at this price, so CALL NOW! For more information, Click Here

Ensure You're Insured!!!

Commissioner Sherrie Hayashi encourages employers to review company safety plans and ensure employee protection. One way to protect your employees, is to have workers? compensation (WC) insurance coverage. Accidents do happen. In 2008, there were 68,432 reported workplace injuries. The Utah Labor Commission investigated 2,279 of over 86,000 Utah employers for WC non-compliance. By law, almost all employers must cover their employees with workers? compensation insurance. In the event of a workplace injury or disease, workers? compensation (WC) pays medical costs and partial wage replacement during recovery, sometimes for a lifetime. WC insurance pays without regard to fault and its exclusive remedy protects Utah employers. For the full letter, Click Here

Dixie State College Set to Transition to Summer Four-Day Work Week

For the seventh consecutive summer, Dixie State College of Utah will transition to a four-day work schedule, operating on a 10-hour a day workweek Monday through Thursday beginning this Monday, May 4. The schedule will remain in effect during the summer months through Friday, Aug. 14. The college will resume its regular schedule on Monday, Aug. 17...more Click Here

Hang-ups: Fears and Worries You Can Set Yourself Free

Among the primary reasons why people seek therapy is the need to deal with fear reactions. The range of such problems is extensive-from simple, annoying "hang-ups," to specific (or non-specific) fears which affect the activities or enjoyment of life, to full blown fears which may be a part of serious mental illness...more Click Here

Choose Zion's Way Home Health and Hospice for all Your Hospice Needs!

Zion?s Way Home Health and Hospice coordinates a team of friendly, experienced professionals to provide you with individualized and customized care for your physical, emotional and spiritual needs. They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information, call 435- 688-0648 or 1-888-688-0648...more

Windermere Real Estate Southland Holds Annual Yard Sale

Windermere Real Estate Southland held a yard sale in the Lin?s Marketplace parking lot on Saturday, April 25, 2009. Windermere would like to publicly thank Lin?s and members of the community for helping them reach their goal. Windermere agents and friends in the community as well as the staff at Axiom Mortgage donated items and helped with the sale. All proceeds and matching funds from the Windermere Foundation will go to assist Dixie Care & Share. Windermere agents and staff members will be painting the Dixie Care & Share housing facilities on their annual Community Service Day to be held June 19, 2009. Windermere Foundation is set up by agent donations to give back to the community in which they reside.

RN Espouses Boy Scout Motto as Key to Success

"Be prepared.? That?s the life-lesson Donna Gause, Quality Management Consultant for Dixie Regional Medical Center (DRMC), would pass on to others as a key to securing a good job and building a good life. Reflecting on an educational journey that has resulted in three associate degrees, a B.S. in nursing, an M.B.A. and an M.S.N., and a rewarding career in health care management, the 50-year-old RN says, "You have to be prepared to meet an opportunity when it comes up. If you?re not, it will pass you by"...more

May is National Foster Care Month!

Show your support for the Utah Foster Care Foundation (UFCF) by dining at Chili?s Restaurant! Come to Chili's between 11:00 am and 11:00 pm, on Monday May 11th and 10% of proceeds will be given to the UFCF for recruitment and support of children and foster families in southwest Utah. For more information the Utah Foster Care Foundation, come to an 'Information Night' on Wednesday, May 13th at 6:30 pm at 359 E. Riverside Dr., call Debbie at 435-656-8065 or Click Here

Boulevard Home Furnishings Tent Sale and 5K!

More than 2000 items over 50% OFF May 7-16! Don?t miss the great savings during the Boulevard's Annual Tent Sale! They are clearing out all Closeouts, One-Of-A-Kind, As-Is, and Slightly Damaged inventory. And that?s not all. You not only get extra Cash & Carry discounts for taking it with you, these items are priced to empty the tent! New items will be added daily as the Boulevard continues to mark everything in the tent down. Don?t miss it! Everything in the tent will be going, going, GONE! Pay NOTHING until 2010 -- FREE Hot Dogs & more on Saturday, May 9th from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm. Don't miss the BLVD 5K Run, Walk, Crawl THIS Saturday, May 9th, 2009 at 8:00 am. For registration & details call 435-986-3294. For more information, Click Here

Don?t have time to run to the Bank?

Let Town & Country Bank do the work for you! With your business account at Town & Country Bank, their Courier Service will come pick up your non cash deposits and make the deposit for you! Stop by their location next to Summit Athletic Club or call Town & Country Bank today at 435-673-1150. For more information, Click Here

Let Mom Relax at the Massage Therapy Academy!

For Mother's Day, give mom the gift of a relaxing massage from the Massage Therapy Academy. Now through May 10th, purchase a massage gift certificate (still at the incredibly low price of just $35 for a full hour massage!) and get a second gift certificate for a foot reflexology massage FREE! Gift certificates can be used anytime within the next six months. Stop by the Massage Therapy Academy at 368 East St. George Blvd. or call 435-673-4101.

SouthWest Vision is having a Tent Sale!!!

SouthWest Vision invites everyone to their 'Tent Sale' on May 8th & 9th at their offices, located at 965 E 700 S, Suite 100 in St. George. Come for refreshments, prizes, hourly drawings and more!!! You cansave up to 50% on Designer Eyewear! For more information, visit their website at www.southwestvision.org or Click Here

Mother?s Day GIVEAWAY!!!

You can enter to WIN a gift package valued at $900.00 for Mother's Day!!! Come by Adams and Collard Jewelers today and drop your business card or fill out a card with your name, address, phone number and email today and qualify to win the gift package with prizes from Adams and Collard Jewelers, Planet Beach Contempo Spa and much more! Please, one entry per business. For more information, Click Here

Enchanted Images Mother?s Day Special

Take advantage of Enchanted Image's Mother's Day Special with portrait packages starting at $ 99! And, for a limited time, all Chamber Members who visit Enchanted Images for their portraits get a FREE session (valued at $75). Offer ends May 29,2009. For more information, call 435-628-0944, visit their website at www.enchantedimagesphotoart.com, or Click Here

Fio?s Culinary Adventures-- Private Dinners, Culinary Tours and Much More!

"Canyon Sunset Dining Adventure" features world-class cuisine and St. George's natural beauty. For anyone passionate about great food, Swiss-born private chef Fio, of Fio's Culinary Adventures, offers a memorable private dinner presented in the setting of nature?s beauty. From a sunset canyon overlook to a babbling brook, several beautiful secluded locations are available. Guests are picked up from their home, business, spa or hotel, and driven to a private location, where Fio guides guests on an extraordinary culinary journey guaranteed to fulfill the senses. This is the perfect opportunity to have a truly ?out of this world? culinary experience for your family, friends or business associates. From Start to finish, every little detail is attended to. Fio regularly travels nationwide for his clients, performing many of his services. For additional information on all the services that he offers, Click Here

Special Advertising Offer from The Dixie Center for Chamber Members!

You can reach approximately 400,000 resident and non-resident customers every year by advertising in the Dixie Center. The 2? x 8? lighted advertising panels are located in the Exhibit Hall where thousands of people visit such events as the What Women Want Expo, Huntsman World Senior Games, Jubilee of Trees and the Dickens? Christmas Festival. Normally these panels rent for $1200 per year + artwork. The Dixie Center has slashed this price to $500 per year, including artwork, for Chamber members. If you are interested in taking advantage of this fabulous offer, call the Dixie Center at 435-628-7003. Don?t forget to mention that you are a Chamber member!

SPECIAL EVENTS

FREE Red Rock Music Festival-- DON'T MISS OUT!

The Red Rock Rotary Club presents the "Red Rock Music Festival". This First Annual Mother's Day Weekend event will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at Vernon Worthen Park. The Red Rock Rotary Club, in conjunction with the Southern Utah Songwriters Association will present ten local bands that will perform free of charge. Don't miss out on this great day of fun and music in the park! This is a Red Rock Rotary Club and 95.9, The Hawk fundraiser for children in Washington County, Sponsored by Rice Brown Financial. Red Rock Rotary meets each Wednesday 7:15 am at the Dixie State College Gardner Center. All are welcome. If any Chamber Members want to get involved, contact Ed Rogers, at erogers@dixie.edu or call 435-652-7729 for more information.

FREE Guided Imagery Sessions!

Zion?s Way Home Health and Hospice will be offering a FREE Guided Imagery session at the St. George Senior Citizen Center on Friday, May 8th at 10:30 am. The St. George Senior Citizen Center is located at 245 North 200 West in St. George. If you have any questions, call 435-688-0648. See you there!

Happy Spring!!!

Spring is in the air and the Downtown Farmers Market at Ancestor Square is getting ready to launch their 2009 season! This is their second season and they are building on their reputation from last year and expanding in many new ways. The first Market will begin on May 9, 2009, Mother's Day weekend and will run through October 31, 2009. The Market will be held every Saturday morning from 8:00 am - 12:00 noon in the courtyard of Ancestor Square. For more information, Click Here

Red Mountain Spa Hosts Event to Support Animal Shelter in Ivins

Red Mountain Spa announces their "Pound Puppy Gala" to be held on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 6:00 pm. Come and support them as they raise awareness of the Friends of Ivins Animal Shelter. This shelter supports the ?No Kill? philosophy and strives to place all adoptable pets. Their shelter is the only ?No Kill? municipal shelter in Southern Utah. Come to the Gala and enjoy entertainment provided by local artists, a barbeque-- complete with traditional and vegetarian fare, and a Live & Silent Auction. Tickets are $65.00 per person. For more information, call 435-673-1718 or Click Here

SEMINARS, EDUCATION, & WORKSHOPS

Become a Certified Green Professional!

Learn how green homes provide buyers with lower energy costs and higher value. This 2-day course for building professionals discusses strategies for incorporating green-building principles into homes without driving up the cost of construction. You will learn how green homes provide buyers lower maintenance, better indoor air quality and better long-term value. Techniques are also discussed for competitively differentiating your home products with increased indoor environmental quality as well as energy and resource efficiency...more Click Here

Free Health Fair & Community Educational Seminar

BeeHive Cottages is sponsoring a Free Health Fair along with Intermountain Staff & Blackridge Chiropractic Associates on Tuesday May 5th beginning at 8:30AM. Free Health Screenings will be offered including Blood Pressure, Blood Oxygen, Body Mass and Bone Density Testing. In addition, at 10:00AM, Dr. Gilbert Escandon will be conducting a Seminar titled ?Preventing Trips to the Emergency Room ? Cuts, Burns & Falls?...more

Hurricane Weight Loss Challenge and Free Nutrition Class

Personal Wellness Coaches Debi and Michael Katz are excited to announce a brand new location for the Hurricane Weight Loss Challenge and Free Nutrition Class -- This class is for those in the community who are interested in improving their health and having fun in the process. The goal of the program is to provide education and offer support in a group setting. Each participant receives one-on-one coaching each week. The winners of the last challenge walked away with over $1200 and the group lost a total of 505lbs! The classes are Mondays from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm at The Clubhouse at Coral Springs Resort, 98 N. 6680 W. in Hurricane. To pre-register or for more information call 800-585-9412 or Click Here

Managing Your Business In Turbulent Times

Wells Fargo is excited to sponsor the BBI Financial Seminar "Managing Your Business In Turbulent Times" this June 11th and 12th. This seminar enables Wells Fargo to bring a nationally recognized expert on the subject of financial management and generational transitions for businesses to Southern Utah. The seminar will go beyond the current economic situation and delve into how to manage through these troubling times, gain a better understanding on why companies fail, while sourcing hidden cash with effective use of financial statements and financing your business during troubled economic times. Those that attend are eligible for 16 hours of CPA Continuing Education Credits and will have tangible tools that they can put to use immediately into their own business. The fee is tax deductable along with travel and other related expenses. Seats are limited to 40 which allows for individual participation and discussion of the subject matter. Breakfast will be provided and lunch will be fully catered. For questions contact Aaron at 435-674-8156, email him at aaron.ernest@wellsfargo.com, or Click Here

Red Hills Wellness Center Calendar of Community Events for May 2009

Learn the basics of meditation, all about Insulin Resistance, Helping and Healing Fibromyalgia, How to Lose Weight with the HCG Diet, Live Blood Analysis & Bio-Nutritional Testing, CPR and much more at the Red Hills Wellness Center. This calendar is good for the month of May...more

Internet Safety for Families FREE Seminar

Chrisco Consulting is offering a free seminar about internet Safety for Families. This seminar is being offered as a free community service to educate parents, educators, law enforcement, and any other adult concerned citizen about staying safe in today's online world. This seminar will discuss some of the current threats to your family brought through computing in today's online world. Due to the nature of the material, this seminar should not be attended by children. This seminar will be held TONIGHT, May 5th, 2009 at 6:30 pm at East Elementary School, located at 453 South 600 East. For more information, call 435-275-4518 or Click Here

Grant Writing Workshop in Hurricane June 25 & 26, 2009

Washington County Sheriff's Office and Grant Writing USA will present a two-day grant writing workshop in Hurricane, June 25-26, 2009. Beginning and experienced grant writers from city, county and state agencies as well as nonprofits, K-12, colleges and universities are encouraged to attend...more Click Here

?Voice Lessons? FREE One-Hour Voice Lesson through May, 2009

Teenagers, adults and casual singers gain self-confidence while singing in a group or solo, gain vocal control, improve pitch, learn proper breathing and singing technique, extend vocal range, and be able explore the many ways in which songs can be expressed. As an Aspiring Artist, you will find your own style through vocal expression and interpretation and Artist Development. Through May 2009, receive a one-hour complimentary Voice Lesson with Gayle Louise. For more information, call 435-275-4258 or toll free at 888-500-3559 or Click Here

CALL TO ACTION

Volunteers Needed!

Volunteers are the heart of Zion?s Way Hospice. Hospice volunteers provide friendship, companionship and support to hospice patients and their families. Volunteers, after the appropriate certification and training, can also help the staff in the art of their complementary services such as music therapy, art therapy, massage therapy, pet therapy, aroma therapy and therapeutic touch. Volunteer opportunities are also available for non-patient related areas such as office work filing, computer input, assembling information packets, telephone support and reception work. If you are interested in becoming a Zion?s Way Hospice volunteer, contact Jim Dowd at 435-688-0648 or toll free 888-688-0648.

Dixie State College Community Unites to Raise Funds for Ailing Student Body President

Dixie State College of Utah students, faculty and staff have joined together to raise money on behalf of their student body president, Brock Bybee, who is facing major surgery in the coming weeks. The 23-year old Bybee, a senior from Roy, Utah, is set to undergo necessary brain surgery next month, soon after he dons his cap and gown in graduating with his Bachelor?s degree in Communication. Having suffered from epileptic seizures most of his life, he received the good news that he is a candidate to have surgery to help correct the problem...more

Costco Wholesale is hosting a "Costco Is Helping to Create A Brighter Future For Kids"

The Children's Medical Network Business Show will be held on Saturday May 9, 2009 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The exhibit fee is only $450.00 and will be donated to Primary Children?s Medical Center. Best of all, Costco Wholesale will match a portion of the monies raised! Chamber members can exhibit their services and distribute promotional materials to the Costco Wholesale members that day. For more information on how you can participate in this event, call Brandon or Brenda at 435-256-0003 or email w672mbr@costco.com.

Ceramic Madness Invites You to Participate in the Stress Buster Arts & Craft Fair

Calling on all Crafters! Need a place to sell your crafts? Do you Quilt, scrapbook, beading, make jewelry, dolls, ceramics, woodworking, rugs, or anything else? Participate in the Stress Buster Craft Fair! The price for a 10x10 space (you provide table, and canopy, they have white plastic chairs) Is $35.00 ($5.00 of that will be sent to the state). The Fair will be held in the North Bluff Plaza. Between Subway and Sinclair Gas station on the opposite side of the street. (Between 500 & 400 North on Bluff Street). The fair will be held Saturdays from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on the following dates: April 18th, May 2nd, May 16th, May 30th, June 13th and June 27th. If you are interested in participating as a vendor, it is first come first serve. There are only 10 spaces available at each Fair Date, so don?t hesitate call! For more information, contact Rosie Chero at 435-656-3999.

WHATS HAPPENING

Dixie Regional Medical Center's Annual Jubilee Cup

The Foundation of Dixie Regional Medical Center and Jacobsen Construction will hold the 12th Annual Jubilee Cup Charity Golf Tournament this year on June 4th at Entrada at Snow Canyon Country Club and on June 5th at The Ledges Golf Club. Proceeds benefit bringing Life Flight helicopter services to southern Utah. If you would like to participate in the 2009 Jubilee Cup please contact Kent Ririe at 435-251-2484 email him at kent.ririe@imail.org, or Click Here

What Women Want Expo

The "What Women Want" Expo, Sponsored by the Spectrum and Weight Watchers is coming! Be a vendor at the show, to be held on Friday and Saturday, May 15-16, 2009 at the Dixie Convention Center. Expo Hours are: Friday from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm and Saturday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. For more information, call 435-674-6279, email whatwomenwant@thespectrum.com or Click Here

SWING for SUHBA Scholarships!

Come join the excitement at the 7th Annual SUHBA Scholarship Golf Tournament on Friday, June 19th, at the Coral Canyon Golf Course. This is a fun event and a great way to network with other businesses. All the proceeds from the tournament go to the SUHBA scholarship fund, which helps students here in Washington County? so you?re playing for a very good cause! SUHBA will be giving away $20,000 in scholarships this year. They will also have a $10,000 Hole-In-One prize with other prizes including a Richard Petty Driving Experience, $500 Golf Pac Travel Gift Card, and a $500 Visa Gift Card. Call the SUHBA office for more information at 435-674-1400, or to download a registration form, Click Here

RIBBON CUTTINGS AND OPEN HOUSES

Thank You to All Our Members that had Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies in April!

The Chamber would like to thank those businesses who had Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies during the month of April! By using your Chamber benefits, you not only help the community know who, what, and where you are, but you also help promote the Chamber and what they can do for businesses! Thanks to Core V.I.P., Enchanted Images, the Fields at Little Valley, Ivins City, Paradise Canyon Eye Care, Ranger Bart Trailhead at SunRiver, The Thompson Mansion and Zion's Way Home Health & Hospice. To schedule your Ribbon Cutting, call Susi Lafaele at 435-628-1650 ext. 3. For more information about these businesses or to see pictures of their ribbon cutting ceremonies...more

New Health Center Open House

Save the Date for the Southwest Utah Community Health Center (SWUCHC) Open House! The SWUCHC invites you to attend their Center's Open House on May 12th from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at Millcreek High School, located at 2410 East Riverside Dr. Join SWUCHC in celebrating a new partnership between Washington County School District, Intermountain Healthcare and the Southwest Utah Community Health Center.Come for Refreshments, Prize drawings and a Ribbon Cutting! For more information, Click Here

COMMUNITY INTEREST

Cedar Break National Monument Begins an Environmental Assessment

Cedar Breaks National Monument (CEBR) is beginning an environmental assessment (EA) to evaluate the potential impacts from the proposed construction of a Ranger Station at the Monument. The EA will be prepared in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), other pertinent laws, regulations, and National Park Service policies. The proposed project would be to construct a 3,200 square foot building that would be built primarily to serve visitors through offering an indoor program / meeting space for interpretive programs and to serve as a classroom space for students and school groups and for other community and visitor outreach activities...more