St. George Chamber Newsletter

CHAMBER LUNCHEON

This week's luncheon will be held on Wednesday, July 28, 2010

The luncheon this week will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott, located at 185 South 1470 East. The luncheon 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 starts promptly at 12:05 and costs $13.00 per plate. This week's luncheon will feature a presentation on the Dixie Drive Interchange.

The Luncheon Sponsor this week is The School of Life Foundation

The School of Life Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, was first launched in St. George, Utah in 2007. The organization?s mission is to teach, train, motivate and inspire youth to reach their full potential by ?Achieving Straight A?s in the School of Life!? The School of Life?s curriculum is based on the principles taught in the book authored by Jack Rolfe titled ?Learn to School Your Toughest Opponent.? Mr. Rolfe is the creator and President of the foundation. This workbook has been donated to approximately 50,000 young people across twenty states and eleven countries and is experiencing a continued increase in demand. The School of Life Foundation is also working with the University of Notre Dame, the National Crime Prevention Council, and numerous other entities on mentoring projects throughout the country.

Our luncheon next week will be held at the Holiday Inn of St. George.

CHAMBER BRIEFS

Health Care Reform Symposium

How Does The Health Care Reform Bill Impact Your Business? You are invited to attend a timely Health Care Reform Bill symposium with Greg J. Matis, Senior Counsel for SelectHealth on Friday, August 27, 2010 from 10:30am to 12:00pm at the Intermountain Auditorium directly South of Dixie Regional Medical Center - River Road Campus, located at 1424 E. Foremaster Drive, St. George, UT 84790. Get answers to questions regarding: Small Business Tax Credit; Grandfathered plans vs. Non-Grandfathered plans; Key provisions of the Health Care Reform Bill. Lunch will be provided. Seating is limited, so please RSVP to libby@millerwade.com or call her at 800-508-1144, or for more information, Click Here

Got Alma Mater??

Come golf your guts out and fight to the finish for your Alma Mater! The winning team receives bragging rights and captures the traveling trophy to proudly display in their business. Rekindle that school spirit by participating in this die-hard competition. Sign up early and help support the Chamber in our 7th annual Golf Classic to be held on September 10th at Coral Canyon golf course. Sponsorships are now available and team reservations being taken. For more information, contact Valerie at 435-628-1650 or email her at valerie@stgeorgechamber.com.

Chamber Premiers New Members at PrimeTime Event!

The St. George Area Chamber's 2010 Membership Event ushered in 180 new members and generated a large amount of excitement and knowledge about St. George for those who participated or joined the Chamber. Even though the Membership Event occurred in April, your business can be a part of one last event to celebrate its success...more

Message from the President

The St. George Area Chamber of Commerce is co-sponsoring the First Annual Washington County Community Preparedness Expo September 11, 2010 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Dixie Center. The Preparedness Expo is intended to commemorate 9-11 by helping Washington County families become more prepared for natural disasters and other emergencies...more

Help to Support the Chamber!

The St. George Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Dave Becker Photography is offering a beautiful St. George Panorama photograph as a fundraiser for the Chamber. This breathtaking shot of St. George encompasses the "Dixie Spirit," and can be yours for only $39.99 (+ tax). This photo comes unmounted and unframed. The original print size is 44" long, but larger sizes are available. For more information, call the Chamber at 435-628-1650. Support the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce and add this special print to your collection today! To see the print, Click Here

Next Publishing Date for the St. George Chamber of Commerce eNewsletter: August 3, 2010

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 30th, 2010 by 12:00 noon. Submissions will not be published in the August 3rd 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

Chamber Members Get One Month of FREE Service

South Central Communications is pleased to offer Chamber of Commerce members 1 month of free service when you sign up a new account before August 31st, 2010. South Central Communications has been providing exceptional cellular service to Southern Utah for over 20 years and is proud to offer the community comparable calling plans for local, national, small and large business customers. South Central Communications has a variety of phones to choose from including "smart" phones and data cards. South Central Communications also offers NO CONTRACT plans as well as pre-paid plans which are perfect for college students. For more information on plans, porting numbers, business lines and more, contact a South Central Representative at 435-467-4674. (Business Customers please call Amber at 435-463-2355). They look forward to serving you! Use promo code "CHAMPROMO".

Superior Products at Super Party Rentals!

Superior Party Rentals is excited to announce the arrival of new White Metal Chairs. The best looking chairs in town at the same low price. Come by their store today and check out their rental products! For more information, contact Lisa at 435-673-6425.

Concept to Company Energy Innovation Contest

?Concept to Company? will reward energy innovators once again. Grow Utah Ventures announced that its second innovation contest focused on responsible energy is now open for submissions. The contest is open to Utah entrepreneurs. This year?s contest will include cash and consulting prizes of $20,000. One grand prize winner will be awarded $10,000 in cash and consulting services and two runners up will each receive $5,000 in cash and consulting services from contest sponsors Grow Utah Ventures, Zions Bank, SEED Uintah Basin, USU Bingham Entrepreneurial & Energy Research Center, USTAR, Ballard Spahr, Workman Nydegger, & CFO Solutions...more Click Here

Bloomington Country Club Offers Summer Savings Special

The Bloomington Country Club is currently offering a Summer Savings Special to all Chamber Members! They are waiving the $1,500.00 initiation fee during the summer months for our Equity Membership with a one year membership commitment! That?s right, you could be enjoying unlimited golf all summer long and all the benefits of being a Member of Bloomington Country Club! Attached is the Membership Brochure which identifies a number of membership options that will fit your golfing needs. Please feel free to call the Bloomington Country Club Office at 435-673-4687, or for more details, Click Here

Southern Utah Building Industry Conference

Make a Wise Investment in the Future of Your Company by attending the Southern Utah Building Industry Conference for as little as $55! SUHBA Scholarships Available! The first 50 SUHBA member companies to register and pay for the conference will receive a $50 reimbursement check after attending the conference! First-come, first-served. Limited to one scholarship per company. Each Additional Registration 50% off the full registration fee! Bring your employees or co-workers at half the price. ...more Click Here

University of Phoenix partners with Washington County for School District Foundation Back to School Drive

University of Phoenix St. George Campus is pleased to announce that their students, faculty and staff have teamed up with the Washington County School District Foundation to help collect school supplies for students who have been identified as in need of assistance this coming school year. School supplies that are in great need include paper, note pads, pencils, erasers, rulers, glue sticks, crayons, color markers, binders, and backpacks...more

What is Rotary? Service above Self

Rotaract is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young men and women ages 18 to 30. Rotaract clubs are either community or university based, and they?re sponsored by a local Rotary club. This makes them true "partners in service" and key members of the family of Rotary...more Click Here

You Can Stop Smoking! Hypnosis Works and It Lasts

For most people, the absolute worst way to attempt to deal with a smoking habit is through the use of willpower. Like moods and emotions, willpower fluctuates. One day it is strong. The next day may be a down day, and willpower fades. It is usually neither consistent nor effective. Among stop-smoking procedures there are countless methods, programs, substitute products, pills, chewing gums, self-help tapes and books, etc...more Click Here

Classical 91.3 presents the Dixie Digest Hour!

What does the Southern Utah community we call Dixie, have to offer? Classical 91.3 addresses that question during the Dixie Digest Hour Monday thru Friday 8:30 ? 9:30am. Join experts in finance, travel and health. Learn about local businesses, non profits and the arts and entertainment. Connect to your community with Dixie Digest on Classical 91.3.

H.A.R.T. Presents Scoopz N? Sudz Fundraiser and Adoption Event July 31st

Please join H.A.R.T. on Saturday July 31st from 10 am-1pm at A+ Pet Supply, 450 West 145 N. in the Hurst shopping plaza at Bluff and St. George Blvd, for a fun filled day. H.A.R.T. will be there with some wonderful dogs looking for their new forever families and everybody is invited down to take advantage of the doggy wash. For a small donation, H.A.R.T. volunteers will scrub your best friend squeaky clean, or you may do it yourself. There will be drawings for gift certificates to Sand Hollow Golf Course and the Outlets at Zion. A+ Pet Supply will be having huge savings that day. Baskin Robbins is donating 10% of their sales during this event too so bring the family down to get a nice cool treat. It will be a cool, fun day the whole family will enjoy! For more information call 435-705-9835 or Click Here

Don't throw your ad in the trash!

Use yellowpix.com's digital photography to promote and market your business to thousands at huge local events. Create lifelong memories for potential customers by putting them right in your ad! Not only do they walk away with a cool picture that has your distinct logo, but also a brochure, menu, or discount coupon that brings them through the doors of your business! With great advertising rates, yellowpix.com is cheaper than radio, newspaper and television! Their goal is to get your business remembered through word of mouth, guaranteeing that your ad/picture never gets thrown in the trash! Let yellowpix.com show you how they can increase your current marketing and advertising campaign. Call 435-668-1352 today!

Reserve Your Exhibit Space & Get Results!

The Ultimate Home Expo, held on September 10th and 11th, is Southern Utah?s premier event featuring the best products and services related to home building, remodeling, decorating, or anything related to making a house a home. The 7th Annual Ultimate Home Expo will be held at the Dixie Center and is presented by the Southern Utah Home Builders Association and The Spectrum. Any business related to the home industry who would like to reach more potential customers in two days of exhibiting than in 6-12 months at their place of business is invited to participate. For more information, Click Here

Closing Date for the First-Time Homebuyer Credit Extended

Good news for those first-time homebuyers and long-time residents who were hoping to claim the First-Time Homebuyer Credit but were unable to close on their homes before June 30, 2010. Congress passed the Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act on July 2, 2010, which extended the closing date from June 30 to September 30, 2010...more Click Here

2010 Utah 100 Awards Program--Recognizing Utah?s Fastest Growing Companies

MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN) is now accepting applications for the 2010 MWCN Utah 100 Awards, and they are inviting your company to apply. This year is the 16th anniversary of the Utah 100 Awards Event and we continue our tradition as the pre-eminent tribute to the fastest growing and most exciting companies in Utah. This awards luncheon will be held on October 21, 2010 at the Grand America Hotel...more Click Here

Access the SBA - Utah District Office July Newsletter

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. In this month's e-newsletter, find out more regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA), SBA's Patriot Express Loan Initiative, Resources to help you start and grow your business, and access Lender Totals for the month of June! To access SBA's e-newsletter for the month of July, Click Here

See CATS and Save a Cat!

Purchase two tickets to CATS at Tuacahn for the price of one and support Friends of Ivins Animal Shelter and One More Chance, an animal rescue group with a goal of reducing the number of stray cats in Southern Utah. Call the Tuacahn box office at 652-3300 and say ?I want to see CATS and Save a cat? and Tuacahn will donate $5 to each of these animal support groups. Restrictions may apply.

Get More SEO for Less Dough!

Websites--They're all about exposure. Bring found by your target market via online searches drives customers to your business. That is why a community focused, highly trafficked information source with a local, online business directory equipped with products that assist with the Google search-ability of your business, is the best marketing solution to increase customers. KCSG offers such a service; upgrades on their Online Business Directory are automatically optimized for online searches, thus increasing the frequency of your business appearing at the top of an Organic search. KCSG's program is not only effective--it's also very easy to use. You fill out the basic description of what your business is all about and they'll do the rest. Get more information today! Call Dawn McLain at 435-634-7508....more

EnergySolutions Announces Change in International Waste Strategy

EnergySolutions, Inc. (NYSE: ES) announced today that it is pursuing a new international business strategy that does not include the disposal of internationally generated radioactive waste at its facility in Clive, Utah. Instead, the company is focusing on the long-term strategic interests of its international customers, by providing a wide range of engineering and technical services to facilitate final in-country disposition of these materials...more

KCSG-TV and the City of St. George present:Sunset on the Square! Booths NOW ON SALE!

Looking for the best way to reach St. George families? The 2nd and 4th Friday of each month, May through September, the Town Square becomes an outdoor theatre, compliments of KCSG and the City of St. George. This is a great opportunity to get in touch with your target audience. Average attendance is over 500 per night (last year?s high was approx. 2000) and is the perfect opportunity to showcase your business...more

July Exchange Tour - St. George: Deseret Laboratories

Join the Utah Manufacturers Association on July 29, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on their tour of Deseret Laboratories. Nestled amidst the breath-taking red cliffs of St. George, Utah, Deseret Laboratories (DLI) thrives within Utah's fastest growing community. Its location on I-15 approximately 360 miles northeast of Los Angeles and 300 miles south of Salt Lake City, Utah - has helped make St. George the political and economic center of southern Utah. Within this economic haven, the company was founded under the name of Standard Gypsum Products, Inc., in 1983...more

Welcome to the Family!

Steamroller Copies would like to ?welcome? Southern Utah to the family. For more than 18 years Southern Utah has supported Steamroller Copies and other local businesses. As a result Steamroller would like to thank the local community by offering ?the family discount?. The family discount is a 24 - month special discount card that offers 10% off ALL of Steamroller products and services: banners, business cards, vehicle graphics, brochures, flyers scrapbooking, and grand format printing - everything at a reduced cost...more Click Here

Get a Massage by Wil!

Get a $20 discount on a 60 or 90 minute massage, for your first time visit. Now is the time to take advantage of this special offer, ends July 31, 2010. Get relief of soreness in your body. Melt away the tension due to the stress in your life. "Life is Good with Massage." For more details call today or to schedule online, Click Here

Isn't it about Time?

It's time to sign-up your business for the 2011 Dixie Direct Savings Guide! Dixie Direct is offering a St. George Chamber of Commerce Special-- New businesses in Dixie Direct will receive $100-$300 OFF your first year's advertisement! Don't miss this amazing opportunity to put your business in front of 18,000 locals and visitors to Southern Utah. Space is limited, so contact them today. Call Tony at 229-8707 or Jared at 275-5299.

Vic Braden Tennis College Rated #2 Best Tennis Camp in the World

The Vic Braden Tennis College located at the Green Valley Spa in St. George, Utah, has been rated as the #2 Best Tennis Camp in the World by Tennis Resorts Online for 2010. This rating is the result of tennis players world-wide evaluating the tennis camp they attend. Players come from the local area, all over the United States, and around the world to attend the camp in St. George. The facility at Green Valley has 10 outdoor and 4 indoor tennis courts, 2 racquetball courts, 3 outdoor pools and 1 indoor pool, 2 jacuzzi, basketball and volleyball. Players from around the area take part in match play, drill sessions, and the junior program. The hot weather is never a problem on the indoor courts. Sign up for the summer junior camp is going on now and offers tennis, swimming, arts and crafts basketball. For more information call Dave at 986-5092 or Click Here

Advertise your PSAs!

CMI is looking for public service announcements to run on DSC media including Classical 91.3, STORM Radio (streaming), DSCTV (flat screens on DSC campus) and in the Dixie Sun when they begin publishing again in September. If you are involved with a community event or nonprofit organization send Lani Puriri your info using the attached form and CMI will help you get the word out! You may email her at lani@dixie.edu or call 435-879-4273.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Summoning the Spirit of the Southwestern Lands

In the Mezzanine Gallery, of the St. George Art Museum, one can tour the southwest through the lens of Willie Holdman whose large, stunning photographs have graced the moving walkway in the Salt Lake City airport terminal for a number of years. His work has been used in numerous publications throughout the country and is collected by many corporate and personal entities; some of these include Robert Redford, Senator Orin Hatch, 2002 Utah Winter Olympics, Utah Travel Council, SLC International Airport, and Outdoor Photographer...more

Downtown Farmers Market at Ancestor Square

The Market is a nonprofit community project that promotes the downtown area as well as local vendors and farmers. Local musicians play each week from 9:00 am - 11:30 am. It is held at Ancestor Square, located in St. George at the corner of St. George Boulevard and Main Street. The Downtown Farmers Market runs from 8 - 12 noon every Saturday from now until October 31. The event is free to the public. For questions, please call 435-668-8161, or email downtownfarmersmarket@yahoo.com.

See J. Kirk Richards at the Sears Art Museum Gallery at the Dixie State College of Utah Dolores Dore? Eccles Fine Arts Center

The Sears Art Museum Gallery at the Dixie State College of Utah Dolores Dore? Eccles Fine Arts Center presents a new summer exhibit, featuring the works of figurative artist J. Kirk Richards. The exhibit, which is free to the public, runs Monday-through-Thursday until August 12, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Richards is known for his spiritually-themed paintings and sculptures. In 2005 he accepted a request from renowned documentary filmmaker Helen Whitney to create artwork for her PBS Frontline Documentary entitled The Mormons: An American Experience, which aired in May of 2007. Richards also created work for the BYU Museum of Art exhibit entitled Beholding Salvation: The Life of Christ, and for Lee Groberg's collaborative project, Sweetwater Rescue: The Willie and Martin Handcart Story. For more information on the exhibit, contact Sears Art Museum Gallery curator Kathy Cieslewicz at 435-652-7909 or at cieslewicz@dixie.edu.

SEMINARS, EDUCATION, & WORKSHOPS

Green Building for the Building Professional

On Tuesday and Wednesday September 7 to 8, 2010 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm at the University Plaza in St. George, Utah, join that Southern Utah Home Builders Association (SUHBA) at their "Green Building for the Building Professional" Continuing Education Class. Implementing cost-effective green building into your construction practices begins with up-front planning that examines the whole house and the building science behind it. In this two-day course, you will learn how to apply the ANSI-approved National Green Building Standard? in the construction of a new home, remodel, site development or multifamily project. With a focus on flexibility and a sound knowledge base, the course provides the tools for a successful green project. To Register, visit SUHBA's Calendar of Events, fax the attached registration to 435-674-2866, or for more information, contact Kathy Tolleson at kathy@suhba.com. For the registration form, Click Here

Explore. Dream. Discover.

eSMART is a summer camp for 7th grade girls from Washington and Kane Counties co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and Dixie State College. Their mission is to encourage local girls to reach high and love to learn so they can be anything they want in this world. The two day camp will be held at DSC in July 2010 and include an overnight in the dorms for a true "college" experience. eSMART will center around six exciting core classes in science, technology, engineering and math with additional fun team and esteem building activities. Girls will have a deep sea experience, explore the science of smell, and produce their own digital film documentary, and more! For more information, Click Here

Business Management for the Building

Professional - Thursday September 9, 2010 On September 9th from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm at the University Plaza St. George, Utah, join the Southern Utah Home Builders Association Continuing Educations class "Business Management for the Building Professional. Learn the management skills that give industry leaders the edge. This course will give you a solid foundation in those best business practices so valuable to smaller businesses: planning, organizing, staffing/directing and controlling. By using case studies and sample forms, your instructor gives you practical and applicable tools for management success. 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. Affected areas include: I-15, Anderson Junction To Black Ridge; I-15, Dixie Drive Interchange; S.R. 9, 300 West To 800 North Hurricane; Zion National Park, Zion Mt. Carmel Highway. Please adhere to all traffic warnings and speed limits in construction areas. For ...more Click Here