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April 2016
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR Kyle Snyder
defeated. We have hired a new
rototiller for the garden, then go
Land Title Guarantee Company
Membership Director (look
to Napa Auto Parts for some new
for a detailed announcement
windshield wipers and while you
soon). We approved a new set
are out, pick up some fresh artisan
of by-laws and are on track to
cheese at Cheese Importers to go
write and refine all Chamber
with your celebratory beverages
policies, procedures and com-
purchased at Longmont Liquors.
mittee functions by the end of
There are many others who could
2016 Chamber Chair The first quarter of 2016 is wrapping up and this is a good time for businesses to benchmark their progress for the year. As a non-profit, the Chamber just reviewed our income and expenses to track those against the budget. Overall, success at the Chamber is measured by additional, hard to quantify items such as: member attendance at events, community involvement, expanding services, accomplishments, and so much more. Year to date, our successes at the Chamber are piling up and we couldn’t be happier. The bottom line of the budget is good, so we’ll move on to other items. Unity in the Community attracted over 1,000 people - the second time to do so - along with the most exhibitors ever! Our involvement with the Northwest Chamber Alliance to promote transportation issues is giving a presentation at the Capital next week. A bill we publicly opposed (SB16-1275) was recently
the third quarter.
use your patronage as well, so
Each item listed above, while possibly mundane to the major-
please consider them while driving around town.
ity of readers, are very big steps
Success is all around us. Long-
for the Chamber. The things we
mont is moving forward in many
choose to participate in and the
directions. Businesses are realizing
processes we are going through are
the opportunities of being here
intended to position the Chamber
with us. Not only is there a new
to accomplish even greater things
theater and shops at the Village
in the future. This is what I spoke
at the Peaks, but a hospital being
about at our annual meeting and
built and the real estate business is
our Board has embraced the chal-
through the roof. My favorite idea
lenge.
is put together by a small band
There are more challenges to
of downtown entrepreneurs, led
come as a Chamber and as a com-
by Mark Sample of Sample Sup-
munity. One that is of obvious
ports, Crystal Joys and Samples
concern to a number of members
World Bistro. They are taking
is the ongoing reconstruction of
it upon themselves to create a
Main Street south of 3rd Avenue.
scavenger hunt of sorts that will
The Chamber fully supports the
surely engage people who like to
City’s goal of improving this
try new stores, eats and drinks in
stretch of road. In the meantime,
Longmont. Look for details on this
each of you can pitch in to help
soon. In the meantime, tell us of
the affected businesses along this
your success or ask if we can help
area of Main Street by stopping by
in any way by emailing us at: lac-
Taylor Equipment Rental to get a
cprojects@gmail.com.
SAVE THE DATE!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 Exhibitor Space Available Now! Contact Scott Cook; scook@longmontchamber.org
Welcome New Members Abbott & Wallace Distilling Company
Brain Balance of Longmont
352-316-2878 350 Terry Street Longmont, CO 80501
Distillery Cocktail Lounges
John Young A community-focused micro distillery featuring local ingredients and Longtucky (TM) craft cocktails. Thank you Maddie LaBorde, FirstBank Longmont, for your referral!
American National Insurance Company 720-204-6673 825 Delaware Ave., Ste. 302 Longmont, CO 80501 Insurance Sean Browning To advocate for individuals and businesses on how to best sustain their quality of life in the event of a financial loss. Thank you Mary Colwell, 8Z Real Estate, for your referral!
Attention Homes 303-447-1206 1443 Spruce Street Boulder, CO 80302
Nonprofit
Claire Clurman Changing lives of youth in crisis. Safe shelter; street outreach; day drop-in services.
303-848-4219 1232 S. Hover Street, Ste. B100 Longmont, CO 80503 Schools/Educational Resources Matta Selcke Offering a cutting edge, drug-free program for children struggling with learning, behavioral or social issues.
Colorado Courier PO Box 2183 Longmont, CO 80501 Couriers Charles Urken Full service courier covering the Front Range from Ft. Collins to Colorado Springs. We specialize in affordable and professional delivery service for a wide range of industries and individuals. Thank you Stacy Walker, Happy Cakes Bake Shop, for your referral!
Core Bookkeeping & Financial Services, LLC 720-204-3183 627 Kimbark Street Longmont, CO 80501 Accounting/Bookkeeping Payroll Preparation Kathryn Augustine
Flatirons Responsible Energy Action 720-934-8802 702 Sugar Mill Avenue Longmont, CO 80504
Nonprofit Beverly Stokes Nonprofit grassroots organizations engaged in promoting the benefits of the oil and gas industry.
Grounds Guys of Longmont 720-936-8389 9576 Phillips Rd Lafayette, CO 80026 Lawn Maintenance Jason Gardner An independently owned/operated franchise offering residential and commercial landscape and yard maintenance services.
Larimore Chiropractic and Massage 303-772-3100 1225 Ken Pratt Blvd. #222 Longmont, CO 80501 Chiropractors Michael Larimore Convenient chiropractic, massage, rehabilitation exercises, nutritional therapy. Evening hours, walk-ins. New patient special available.
Long Mont Velo 970-889-7131 1111 Francis St., Unit B Longmont, CO 80501 Retail Paul Andersen Full service/retail bike shop. Family and women’s oriented cycling, specializing in city, road and gravel.
New Leaf Chiropractic 303-776-6767 600 S Airport Rd Longmont, CO 80503 Chiropractors Jay Breitlow
Teaching Peace dba Longmont Community Justice Partnership (LCJP)
303-776-1527 Nonprofit Jessica Goldberg LCJP provides restorative justice Pain Relief Therapies Inc. processes in partnership with other community agencies. LCJP trains 303-746-6517 volunteers to facilitate dialogue 1055 17th Ave., Ste. 93 between offenders and victims of Longmont, CO 80503 crime to repair relationships. Pain Management Steve Howeth Thank you Thaxter Williams, Thank you Randy Schow, Mountain Thaxter E. Williams, CPA, for your States Children’s Home, for your referral! referral! Topline Growth, LLC 970-292-8490 Pearle Vision Center 200 East 7th Street, Ste 200 303-776-1992 Loveland, CO 80537 180 Ken Pratt Blvd., Ste. 200 Trainers/Facilitators Longmont, CO 80504 Ed Kerr Health Care Services Sales Training; Leadership TrainOpthalmology/Opticians/Optoming; Business Development. etrists Lori Edwards Full service retail optical: eye US Health Advisors glasses, contact lenses, eye exams. 970-218-3638 specializing in premium lens PO Box 270756 technology. Fort Collins, CO 80528 Insurance Sam’s Club – John Vnuk Health insurance year round Opening Soon 303-774-3016 outside the ACA by design low or no deductible, unlimited coverage. 1200 S. Hover Road Longmont, CO 80501 Thank you Jim Lytton, Legal Shield, for your referral! Retail Ashley Hacker Wholesale and retail membership store.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER? Contact The Chamber at 303-776-5295
Longmont Area Chamber to present
GLENN SHEPARD SEMINAR The Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce will present a Glenn Shepard seminar on Wednesday, May 18, 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Best Western Plus Plaza Hotel and Conference Center in Longmont. “Glenn Shepard is a best-selling author and sought-after speaker for Chambers of Commerce across America,” said Longmont Area Chamber CEO Bruce R. Partain, “His in-depth seminar focuses on how to manage problem employees, and is based on one of his books.” “The seminar especially helps new managers learn communication techniques and establish ground rules that benefit all members of a team,” Partain continued. “If you have just promoted someone to a supervisory role, this is the seminar that will jump-start their effectiveness.” Chamber members receive a discounted price of only $129 per person. For non-members, tuition is $149. When three or more enroll, the fourth person attends for free. “Glenn always stays after the seminar to answer questions,” Partain said. “He will also be giving away lots of freebies at the event.” The seminar has been approved for 3.25 (general) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute. To register for the Glenn Shepard Seminar, go to the Chamber’s website for a registration form, longmontchamber.org, or call 303-776-5295.
The Chamber presents:
“EIGHT SUCCESSFUL HABITS OF CONFIDENT PEOPLE” THURSDAY, APRIL 21 11:30AM Confidence is your secret sauce! It can be the difference between success and failure. Take two people with equal skills and the more confident one will win every time. Thursday, April 21, at 11:30 a.m., join us in the Chamber Conference Room as the Chamber presents Dr. Barry Thompson of the Savoir Knowledge Group speaking on the “Eight Successful Habits of Confident People.” In this fun, interactive and memorable session workshop, participants will: • Take your “Confidence Quotient” test • Learn what destroys confidence • Learn strategies for improving your performance • Gain tools for improving your confidence • Learn how to gain and retain a confident mindset What do all confident people have in common? Apply simple steps to a new and confident “you.” All participants will an individual receive session workbook and leave empowered to take their performance and confidence to a new level. A lunchtime snack will be served. Please RSVP by Monday, April 18.
Register today at www.longmontchamber.org
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Chamber Member Events
Pinnacol Work Comp Safety Program Interested in more info? Contact:
Business Before Hours
Brown & Brown Insurance Inc. 303-827-2484 Ewing - Leavitt 800-974-7840 TrueNorth Insurance and Financial Strategies 303-776-5122 Peak Insurance Group 303-828-1020
FRIDAY, APRIL 8 7:30 — 9 AM. 600 S Kimbark Street, Longmont, CO 80501 High Plains Bank has been a part of the Longmont community for three years and it’s time to celebrate! Join your fellow Chamber members for the April Before Hours and enjoy delicious food from Sun Rose Cafe. You will also want to check out the featured non-profit, Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley and their upcoming Sunrise Stampede event. As an authentic community bank, High Plains works hard to make banking a positive experience! Business Before Hours is open to all members and prospective members with RSVP by Thursday, April 7. Chamber members can RSVP online at www.longmontchamber.org and prospective members should call 303776-5295.
Business After Hours
Workers’ Comp Corner APRIL 27 OSHA COMPLIANCE All Chamber Members Welcome
THANK YOU Renewing Members
400 Quail Road, Longmont, CO 80501 Last year, Chamber members took “hard hat” tours of the construction of the Stewart Auditorium. This year, the wait is over! Join us for a beautiful evening at the Longmont Museum. You will enjoy the new spaces, the art and exhibitions. Business After Hours is open to all members and prospective members with RSVP by Thursday, April 20. Chamber members can RSVP online at www.longmontchamber.org and prospective members should call 303776-5295.
Shanda Matzdorff, Stacy Ford and Jenee Eldridge: Bio Life Plasma Services
MARCH BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS AT GOLDEN ARCHIVES
• Best Western Plus Plaza Hotel & Plaza Conference Center • Pratt Management • Company LLC • Xcel Energy
MEMBERS OF 20-29 YEARS
THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 5 — 7 PM.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AT BIO LIFE PLASMA SERVICES
MEMBERS OF 40+ YEARS
APRIL RIBBON CUTTINGS
• Glenn S. Wright CPA • Longmont United Hospital Foundation • Security Service Federa Credit Union • Sun Construction & Facility Services Inc. • TLC Learning Center • VolkBell
MEMBERS OF 15 -19 YEARS • Crystal Electric Inc. • Dolan & Associates PC • Pinnacol Assurance • Pollard Friendly Motor Co. • Salud Family Health Center
UCHEALTH EMERGENCY ROOM, 3/10/16— 720-745-8020, 2101 Main Street, Longmont, UCHealthemergencyroom.com LaRissa Felt: New Leaf Chiropractic, Lisa Underhill: GreenPoint Roofing
MEMBERS OF 10-14 YEARS • Centennial Lending • Instant Imprints of Longmont • Longmont Community Foundation • Stored Energy Systems
MEMBERS OF 5-9 YEARS HOME STATE BANK, 2/26/2016 — 303-682-7100, 351 Coffman Street, Longmont, HomeStateBank.com
Liz Smokowski and Kelli Kanemoto: Longmont Humane Society
Dietra Porter: AmFirst Bank, Travis Capraro: Best Western Plus Plaza Hotel, Anne Dorozenski: 8z Real Estate
THE WISE TEAM, 3/4/2016—720-600-1960 606 Mountain View Avenue, Suite 100, Longmont WiseTeamColorado.com Maddie LaBorde: FirstBank, Randy Schow: Mountain States Children’s Home, Donna Hartley: Bolder Insurance
Kevin Reddy: Golden Archives
RALLO’S WINDOW CLEANING, LTD., 3/8/2016 —303-503-3411 Berthoud, RallosWindows.com
Diann Rennicke: Flight Deck Grill, George Durazzo: Warhorse: Bolder Business Solutionst
d r a w r o F g Sprin ! s r e w o l F h wit
TWO CONVENIENT LOCATIONS: 614 Coffman St., 303-776-2804 - & - 650 20th Ave., 303-776-4077
Clay Olson: Transamerica Financial Services, Emma Hall: Boulder County Coroner
• Anton Collins Mitchell LL • Legal Shield - Jim Lytton • NextCare Urgent Care • Oasis Interiors • Rocky Mountain Laser Enhanced Dentistry • State Farm Insurance-Joe Mejia Insurance Agency • The Dickens Tavern & Opera House • Village at the Peaks — Newmark Merrill
MEMBERS OF 1-4 YEARS • Aime’s Love • Aligned Influence LLC • CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC • Clean Air Lawn Care of Longmont • First National Bank • Fly Elite Aviation • Imperial Rug Cleaning • Lisa Patchem Photography • Noah Plumbing and Heating • Northstar Bank Colorad • Renaissance Executive Forums Colorado • Rocky Mountain Demolition Inc. • Take a Chair Ladies • Thaxter E. Williams CPA • the Darkroom • The Oskar Blues Can’d Aid Foundation • Via Mobility Services
Order Online at
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INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER? Contact The Chamber at 303-776-5295
Register today at www.longmontchamber.org