St. George Chamber Newsletter

CHAMBER LUNCHEON

This week's luncheon will be held on Wednesday, July 7th, 2009

The luncheon this week will be held at the The Courtyard by Marriott 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 speaker is Certified Financial Planner, Kayla Koeber. She will be addressing the Chamber on how to remain 'sane and safe' in a financial world turned upside down. Her presentation is entitled, "Liars & Titans & Bears... oh my!" For more information, contact Susi at 435-628-1650 ext. 3.

Chamber Sponsorship Special for July!

'Beat the Heat and Stay Cool' this Summer by taking advantage of the July Chamber Sponsorship Special! For only $200, your business can reach thousands by sponsoring a luncheon. This special offer is only available through the month of July. For more information, contact Susi Lafaele, Event Coordinator, at 435-628-1650 ext. 3 or email her at susi@stgeorgechamber.com.

CHAMBER BRIEFS

'Tee off' at the 6th Annual Chamber Classic Golf Tournament!

"Golf is a game in which you yell "fore," shoot six, and write down five."
-Paul Harvey--
→This year, the Chamber Classic will be held on August 28th, 2009 at the Sand Hollow Resort. Hole sponsorships are available! Don't lose out on this opportunity! For more information on sponsorships, call a member of the Golf Committee: Murray Gubler, Committee Chairman at 435-680-8012, Ed Rodgers at 435-673-3553, Pam Graf at 435-619-6843, Mary Hatch at 435-251-2110, or Bill Wilkey at 435-862-7626. OR to participate as a team, call Susi at 435-628-1650 ext. 4. For the Player/Team Registration Form, Click Here. For the Sponsorship Registration Form, Click Here.

Maximize Every Networking Opportunity with "Powerful Networking Strategies"

Participate in the Chamber Workshop, presented by Carol Leavitt, entitled "Powerful Networking Strategies." Having a diverse network of contacts, associates, and customers is essential for success in business. However, many people find networking difficult or unpleasant, and spend little time on effectively reaching out. Investigate how to easily build mutually-beneficial relationships with others the comfortable and natural way! Explore how to capitalize on your own ?currencies? as a means of providing value to others. Learn how to boost your personal and professional influence! This workshop will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2009 from 8:30 am to 11:30 am. Space is LIMITED, so RSVP NOW! Cost for Chamber Members: Early Bird - $50.00, and $60.00 after September 1, 2009. Cost for Non-Members: Early Bird - $65.00 and $70.00 after September 1, 2009. For more information or to register, call Susi at 435-628-1650 ext. 3 or Click Here

Follow the St. George Chamber!

The Chamber is on Facebook and Twitter! Join the St. George Chamber of Commerce at these Networking Websites, and create new business networking avenues! Follow the Chamber's updates, RSVP for events, see pictures of weekly events, and MORE! To become a fan of the Chamber's Facebook page, Click Here. To follow the Chamber on their Twitter Page, Click Here. For more information on how the St. George Chamber of Commerce is 'Doing what matters most... for Business!', 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 Jensen?s Vacuum & Sewing & Waterbeds...more

Next Publish Date for the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce eNewsletter: Tuesday, July 14th, 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, July 10th, 2009 by 12:00 noon. Submissions will not be published in the July 14th 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

Pain Management - Powerful Achievement of Hypnotism

Recently a hypnotist received a call from the wife of a friend he had not seen for more than two years. He knew that the friend had been treated surgically for cancer of the kidney, but he had heard that the operation had proved successful and all was well. Unfortunately, this was not the case...more

Rotary Club of Red Rock Interact Club of Dixie High School

Red Rock Rotary sponsors the Dixie High School Interact Club. Interact gives young people an opportunity to participate in fun, meaningful service projects. Along the way, Interactors develop their leadership skills and initiative while meeting new friends. They are involved in community service as well as international service projects. They are self -supporting and self-governing, but receive guidance from a sponsoring Rotary club. Join the Red Rock Rotary Club each Wednesday at 7:15 am at the Dixie State College Gardner Center. For more information, call 435-674-6703.

Grease Monkey 'Trusted Tips' Article

Learn about Your Radiator, and the integral part it plays in the performance of your car from Rick & Teressa Miller at Grease Monkey! "Your vehicle?s radiator uses a coolant mixture of antifreeze and water to lubricate the water pump, protect the engine?s internal metal surfaces from rust and corrosion, and maintain proper operating temperatures"...more

Local Attorney Receives National Peer Recognition and Professional Achievement Award

Super Lawyers, a publication of Key Professional Media located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has awarded St. George attorney Ronald W. Truman of Dixon, Truman & Fisher, P.C. with the 2009 Mountain States Super Lawyers award. Truman was nominated and awarded this coveted peer acknowledgment for his dealings in a variety of practice areas including Personal Injury Plaintiff: General, General Litigation, and Construction Litigation...more

ERA Brokers Sales Associates Complete AccelERAtion Training

Fifteen Sales Associates from local real estate company, ERA Brokers Consolidated, recently completed the newly revised ERA AccelERAtion training course offered by global residential real estate leader ERA Franchise Systems. Graduates included: Tamara Foster, Bonnie Rutledge, Don Leavitt, Amy Osness, Kurt Wilson, Kim Burningham, Jim Golden, Megan Giolito, Cathy Mcdonald, Roger McDonald, Thida Roberton, Theron Jensen, Maggie Ileland, Natalie Hafen and Debbie Peters-Wilde...more

Get In The FIRST Issue of the Southern Utah Family & Kids Directory!!!

Don't miss out on being in the inaugural issue of Southern Utah Family and Kids Magazine coming out August 1st! Chamber Members are still welcome to take advantage of the Southern Utah Family & Kids Directory Special Offer of One Month FREE Advertising in this first issue. Don't be left out in black and white. Be a part of their glossy, four color, heavy weight magazine. Southern Utah Family and Kids will feature a monthly local calendar of events and family oriented editoral articles. This target market publication utilizes a permission based marketing system. Call Michelle or Gunter Nobis for more information on this unique approach to getting you new customers. HURRY!!! Only one week left until the print deadline, so don't wait. Call 435-680-1756 or email Michelle or Gunter at MNobis@Hoo-Knows.com.

Full Belly Insurance

It?s not just about the end of the world and you don?t have to be a fanatic. Food Storage is important. Especially in tough economic times; and it doesn?t take a genius to see that tough times are upon us. One of the most common things Your Family Still Matters hears is that someone bought their food storage 20 years ago and they are tired of ?throwing? their money away. Your Family Still Matters, a new Chamber Member, likes to think of food storage as an insurance policy...more

Visit the City of St. George Replacement Airport Website!

Of all the projects ever pursued by the City of St. George, the Replacement Airport is undoubtedly the most satisfying to see under construction. Having overcome one major obstacle after another for nearly two decades, construction work is finally under way. This website is designed to allow anyone interested to watch the construction work of the Replacement Airport unfold. The site will be updated weekly with the latest information. It includes a photo gallery showing the progress of construction, the full project schedule, bidding information and details about the financing, design and scope of the project. To see the Replacement Airport website, Click Here

Zion?s Sizzling Summer Deal at La Quinta Inn & Suites!

Now through August book a room for 2 nights at the new La Quinta Inn & Suites in St. George off Exit 4 and receive a FREE pass into Zion?s National Park. That?s right! Stay 2 nights and get a Zion?s Park Pass FREE! La Quinta Inn & Suites St. George offers free breakfast, free high-speed internet and a fabulous outdoor pool and spa. Call the La Quinta Inn & Suites St. George at 888-788-2457 to book your Zion?s Sizzling Summer Deal or, for more information, Click Here

NAI Utah Southern Region 2009 2nd Quarter Market Report

NAI Utah Southern Region recently published its 2009 2nd quarter market report covering commercial real estate trends in Southern Utah. The market report provides statistics and reports trends for the office, retail, and industrial markets in Washington and Iron Counties. NAI has published commercial market data in Southern Utah since 2001. To download a printable copy or to access the report, Click Here

MountainWest Capital Network 2009 Utah 100 Awards Program - Recognizing Utah's Fastest Growing Companies

MountainWest Capital Network is now accepting applications for the 2009 MWCN Utah 100 Awards, and we are inviting your company to apply. This year's 15th annual Utah 100 event will continue the tradition as the pre-eminent tribute to the fastest growing and most exciting companies in Utah. The awards luncheon will be held on October 23, 2009 at the Grand America Hote...more Click Here

ERA?s Make a Change. Make a Difference. Energy Saving Campaign and Sweepstakes

Smart energy use can be a big opportunity to save money and the best place to start is at home. Every window with a drafty sill and every furnace filter left unchanged eats up energy and wafts money out of your wallet. The good news is that a few simple changes around the home can make a big difference in your energy bill...more Click Here

Win a 1955 Oldsmobile from the Foundation for Students of Washington County!

Foundation for Students of Washington County is taking $5 donations for an opportunity at winning a restored 1955 Oldsmobile. This car is beautiful and could be yours! It has been donated to The Foundation as a means to raise money for the Fine Arts programs in Washington County School District. The car is on display at one of the State Bank of Southern Utah branches for the next 6 weeks. Visit any one of the State Bank of Southern Utah locations for a chance at this car! For more information, contact Pam Graf at 435-673-3553 ext 223. The drawing will be held at the Foundation's Car Show on October 24, 2009 at the St. George Town Square. For more information, Click Here

Mattress Gallery & More Chamber Discount!

The Mattress Gallery & More would like to invite you to visit them at their new location! The are now located at 969 North 3050 East #B5 next to Sportsman's Warehouse. Now, for a limited time, all Chamber Members get 20% off! For more information, call 435-656-3364 or visit their new store today!

Paradise Canyon Eye Care Reaches Out

Dr. Joseph W. Fife and Paradise Canyon Eye Care are reaching out to small business owners in St. George and the surrounding communities during this economic downturn to offer a no cost Vision Plan to you and your employees. Paradise Canyon Eye Care knows it?s expensive to offer health benefits to employees yet it is still important to provide your employees with benefits at a reasonable cost. Their plan costs you nothing, but it gives you and your employees, spouses and dependents a 20% discount off of their comprehensive eye exams and/or eye glasses purchase. This keeps your costs down, provides quality benefits to your employees and brings new patients in to Paradise Canyon Eye Care?s office. Now that?s a win-win situation! Paradise Canyon Eye Care ?Vision With a View! Visit their offices today at 1449 N. 1440 W. Suite 24 in St. George, call 435-656-200, or 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

2009 "DINO-MITE" Washington County Fair

The Washington County Fair is ?DINO-MITE!? August 12 ? 15th pre-historic dinosaur evidences will unfold as the Dinosaur Discovery Site displays a touch block of a dinosaur track, skulls, and bones and has a ?dinosaur dig? every day. Traditions and memories are made as family and friends attend the many attractions and events that the county fair has to offer. For a complete listing of fair events, go to the website www.washcofair.net, or pickup a fair magazine at the grocery store, most businesses or your city office. There is something for everyone? guaranteed! There is nothing that brings a county together like the fair...more Click Here

Dixie State College Theatre Program "The Comedy Storm" for Summer Season

Dixie State College of Utah?s Theatre Department will be one of the many campus programs hard at work during the summer season, thanks in part to the launch of "The Comedy Storm," a new summer theater series to be housed in the Laboratory Theater in the Eccles Fine Arts Center. The productions will open on Thursday, June 18th and will run through Saturday, July 18th. The three weekend shows will start nightly at 7:30 p.m., while the Monday shows will begin at 5:00 p.m....more

St. George's Downtown Farmers Market 2009

Local farmers and artisans are now selling their wares every Saturday morning throughout the summer at Ancestor Square. The season will run from May 9th to October 31st. Located at Main St. and St.George Blvd., this quaint park is the ideal place for a relaxing shopping and socializing experience. Each Saturday from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon you can enjoy warm bakery goods and coffee while you shop for seasonal vegetables and fruits. Along with the produce, there are: homemade cheeses, breads, pies and herbs available. If you're looking for an unique gift for any special occasion, check out all the homemade crafts. This is a great place to bring your out of town guests to experience a bit of St.George. There is plenty of parking surrounding the square. So, stop on by, enjoy the park and support local farmers and artists! Click Here

DSC Sears Art Museum Gallery Presents Dual Summer Art Exhibit Now through July 31

The Sears Art Museum Gallery at the Dixie State College of Utah Dolores Dore? Eccles Fine Arts Center is currently presenting a dual summer art exhibit, featuring two talented artists from southwestern Utah, including Cedar City?s Fiona Phillips and part-time Apple Valley resident Paul Fuentes. The exhibit is open Monday through Thursday through July 31, from 9:00 am-5:00 pm...more

First Annual Climb to Conquer Cancer

The Red Mountain Spa, in conjunction with the American Cancer Society, will be holding their First Annual "Climb to Conquer Cancer" event to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. This event is to be held on July 11, 2009, starting at the Red Mountain Resort & Spa in Ivins. Teams will gather together to walk uphill to beautiful Snow Canyon State Park. The event features a fun 6 mile early morning round-trip ?climb? up the trail to the Upper Galoot area, where you?ll be greeted by Native American Flute Music. Hairstylists are also volunteering their time to cut hair to donate to ?Locks of Love?, an organization that helps create hairpieces for those that experience hair loss due to cancer treatment. For more information, Click Here

The Museum Connects With the St. George Community

While the economic situation remains gloomy, fill your heart and life with art. Visit the St. George Art Museum! On June 13th, the Museum opened with From Pale to Brilliant: Photography of the West, an exhibit in two parts. All exhibits end on September 12, 2009. Hours are 10:00 to 5:00 pm Monday through Saturday with 3rd Thursdays 10:00 am to 9:00 pm and Art Conversations at 7:00 pm. Fees are $3 for adults, $1 for children 3-11, and under 3 are free, as are Museum Members...more

SEMINARS, EDUCATION, & WORKSHOPS

Contractor Continuing Education Seminars

The Associated General Contractors of Utah is holding Contractor Continuing Education Seminars! This training 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. Give them a call to complete all 6 hours in one day. The next seminar will be held July 15th in St. George. For more information please contact Owen Olsen at 435-628-1346 or oolsen@agc-utah.org. Space is limited so register ASAP.

Red Hills Wellness Center Calendar of Community Events for July 2009

Learn the basics of meditation, all about Insulin Resistance, Candida, Fibromyalgia, & Colonics, Bio-Identical Hormone Balance & Your Health, Womens Empowerment, Pain Management using Bodyworks, CPR and much more at the Red Hills Wellness Center. This calendar is good for the month of July...more

Let?s Face it, Employees Value BENEFITS-- Free Direct Deposit Payroll Card!

Employer Options offers a better way to pay and get paid, a responsible low-cost alternative to payday loans! Typically this means expensive insurance policies, PTO and other health related programs aimed at ensuring "physical wellness". With the Impact Payroll card / Credit line your COST is ZERO. You also get the benefit of complimentary educational tools, knowledgeable member consultants, and innovative financial products that provide real-world benefits. Join Employer Options to discuss this opportunity at their FREE SEMINAR. It will be held at the Sunbrook Center located at 2398 W. Sunbrook Dr. (next to the Sunbrook Golf Course Club House.) on Thursday, July 16th, 2009. A light breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 8:00 am and the seminar will run 8:00 am to 9:00 am. For more information, call 435-674-9505.

RIBBON CUTTINGS AND OPEN HOUSES

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

The Chamber would like to thank those members who had Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies during the month of June! 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 Wingstop, HOST Business Services, The City of St. George (Bloomington Trail), and Sell It Again Sam. 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

KUSG Meet and Greet!
Come learn about the new and exciting changes to local television station, KUSG! Utah's This TV Network, KUSG, along with KUTV 2 and StGeorge.biz, invite you to meet the KUTV 2 talent at a meet and greet open house Thursday, July 16, 2009. All Chamber Members are invited to attend anytime between 4:00 - 6:30pm. The event will be held at the Washington City Community Center, located 350 N Community Center Drive, Washington, UT 84780. For more information, contact Judy Bulicz at 435-680-1896 or email her at judythebizteam@gmail.com.

Chase Bank Invites you to their Ribbon Cutting!
Chase Bank Invites all Chamber Members to their ribbon cutting ceremony, to be held on Friday, July 10, 2009 at 11:00 am. They are located at 1999 Sunset Blvd. For more information, contact Brett McLeod at 801-856-6313.

Come to Checknet's Customer Appreciation Casino Party!
Join Checknet on Wednesday, July 29th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at their Provo offices for their Customer Appreciation Casino Party! Their Provo Offices are located at 746 East 1910 South, #3 in Provo. Lunch will be served. There will be games, prizes and mingling with team members who have built Checknet into an industry leader since 1966. For more information, call 801-223-9989 or...more Click Here