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March 2015
Small Business. Big Business. Our Business. Message from the Chair – Greetings Everyone! I am sometimes annoyed when people say, “Time just keeps going faster and faster”. Well, I never Carol Shack 2015 Board Chair realized just how fast Time flies until all of a sudden it’s Time to write the monthly column for the Advocate again! As I write this, it’s Time for Unity in the Community - February 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Plaza Conference Center. I hope you were able to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to visit with our local officials, regional elected officials and legislators. Did you meet the many people who displayed information about their city, their business, their non-profit organization and many other amazing endeavors throughout our area? If Time was against you and you were unable attend this great event, I will cover some of the highlights in my next report! Now, it’s Time to turn our attention
to the issues before the current State Legislature and be watchful of those matters that can affect our businesses in the area. The Chamber’s Public
“. . . the Board has taken a support position on Senate Bill 177.” Policy Committee (PPC) has reviewed and is currently monitoring three Bills. The first is House Bill 15-1154 which prohibits the collection of an Interchange Fee defined as a fee established by a payment card network for the purpose of compensating the issuer of a credit or debit card on the portion of the total price that is a state or a local government tax. The PPC is also monitoring Senate Bill 91 and House Bill 1057. Upon recommendation from the PPC to the Board of Directors, the Board has taken a support position on Senate Bill 177 which, if passed, will fix some barriers to attainable and affordable home ownership. The PPC also plans
Looking for Employee Wellbeing Resources? Look no further! LiveWell Longmont and the Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce are here to connect you to experts, tools, and resources to enhance your wellness efforts! Join us Wednesday, March 18th for a healthy breakfast and information presented by representatives from “Colorado Bike to Work” and “Weigh and Win”. Learn how you can take advantage of these amazing, FREE programs to enhance and promote wellness at your organization. A nutritious breakfast will be provided courtesy of Frontiere Natural Meats.
LIVEWELL LONGMONT HEALTHY HOUR “Free Resources For Your Worksite Wellness Program”
Wednesday, March 18, 8:00 - 9:30 am
Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce, 528 Main St., Longmont
Welcome New Members
AJM Concepts 303-776-3490 Longmont, CO 80501 Lawn Mowers Sharpen and Repair Joe Sorosky
La Momo Maes, for your referral!
Colorado FriendShip 303-545-0242 1067 S. Hover St., E-116 Longmont, CO 80501 Bio Life Plasma Services Nonprofit Food Preparation 715-797-1886 Elizabeth Friedenson 478 S. Martin Street Colorado FriendShip provides Longmont, CO 80501 food and clothing to Boulder Physicians/Surgeons County’s school children, Nicole Beck homeless and impoverished BioLife Plasma Services is an industry leader in the collection families. of high-quality plasma. Control Service Center, Inc. Coffee Clatch 303-449-7405 970-599-1359 3280 Pearl St. 1515 Main Street Boulder, CO 80301 Longmont, CO 80501 Heating/Air Conditioning Coffee Houses Jim Strouse Coffee and gelato shop Control Service Center provides Thank you Michelle Brietzke,
to look at House Bill 1119 which requires municipalities that ban hydraulic fracturing to pay royalties to owners of mineral rights. Stay tuned. Speaking of good Timing, the Chamber Board of Directors, at its monthly meeting in February, were given an excellent presentation by Pinnacol Assurance insurance regarding the value to Chamber members of being in the Workmen’s Compensation Safety Group Program sponsored by our Chamber. If you’re not familiar with or currently taking advantage of this program, you should call Kathy Stevens (720-864-2871) at the Chamber to see how you can participate in this great program! Chamber members in the program receive a 4% discount on their workers comp insurance through Pinnacol and can receive a dividend from Pinnacol when the group performs well. Take the Time to check out this moneysaving program available only to Chamber members. So until next Time...have a super month!
The Chamber Welcomes New Staff Member
Giselle Lehmann Member Service Representative
Giselle Lehmann has joined the Chamber team as the afternoon Member Service Representative. In addition to working closely with Chamber staff, she will be greeting visitors and members in person and on the phone. Please stop by to introduce yourself!
Family Carpet One 303-651-2011 1401 Ken Pratt Boulevard Ste. l B Longmont, CO 80501 Carpet/Floor Coverings John Martinez
HOPE - Homeless Outreach Providing Encouragement 720-494-4673 804 S Lincoln Longmont, CO 80501 Nonprofit Lisa Searchinger HOPE is a nonprofit organization that helps homeless individuals move toward self-sufficiency and stable housing.
Family Pet Hospital 303-476-3920 815 East 17th Ave., Unit C-2 Longmont, CO 80501 Veterinarians Molly Abernathy Full service Longmont veterinary practice offering diagnostic, preventative, and dental care to dogs and cats. Thank you Carly Kirby, Elite Acupuncture, for your referral!
Martin Family Orthodontics 303-772-5055 1361 Francis St #104 Longmont, CO 80501 Dentists/Orthodontists Joanie Revielle Family focused state of the art orthodontic care for people of all ages. Thank you Shawn Lewis, City of Longmont, for your referral!
quality maintenance and repair to residential and commercial HVAC systems.
Take a Chair Ladies 720-839-4530 420 Terry Street Longmont, CO 80501 Business Services Martha Stott Women’s Small Business Development. Vitality Lifestyle Center 303-651-7057 1707 Main St., Ste. 220 Longmont, CO 80501 Chiropractors Nutrition Dr. Lane Bunker World Faith Ministries of Jesus Christ 720-435-1458 771 Glen Arbor Cir. Longmont, CO 80504 Churches Pastor Rosendo Treto
THANK YOU to our sponsors for another successful Unity Event!
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