Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce Business Advocate

PAGE 8A • MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2015 • LONGMONT TIMES-CALL

April 2015

Small Business. Big Business. Our Business.

Message from the 2015 Board Chair, Carol Shack

Kathy Weber-Harding

Kathy Weber-Harding, our Chamber President and CEO, has announced her resignation effective June 1.

Serving as your Chair of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is an honor. It’s a pleasure to work closely with other board members, Chamber associates and our incredible staff. But the honor also comes with difficult times.

Kathy’s resignation is one of those.

We’re not only losing a gifted administrator, we’re saying goodbye to a community leader and trusted friend.

For decades, Kathy has been committed to the Chamber.

Her volunteer service covered the spectrum from member to Ambassador to Board Member and

finally to Chair. In 2007, she was chosen to head the Chamber full-time as our President and CEO. Kathy has worked tirelessly for the past eight years to strengthen Chamber events and to expand opportunities for members through such programs as Unity in the Community and Leadership Longmont. Her enthusiasm for the Chamber and Longmont have been hallmarks of her administration.

The Board of Directors is deeply appreciative of the time, leadership and dedication that Kathy has given our organization. We will miss her daily presence, but we take comfort in knowing that Kathy will be in Longmont cheering loudly about Chamber successes and future involvements. I know, also, that all Chamber members join with me in wishing her the very best as she embarks on her next adventure.

Thanks, Kathy, for jobs well done.

One of those jobs always well done is the Chamber’s Commerce Cup Open golf tournament. The 2015 tournament will be held June

12. Golfers, duffers, teams and sponsors already are being invited to participate. It’s a perfect way to enjoy an afternoon chasing white balls soaring down green fairways.

It will also be an afternoon of fun, networking with other members and supporting the Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce. Mark your calendars now and be sure to contact Scott Cook at scook@ longmontchamber.org or 720-8642872 for more information.

Also mark your calendars for June 1. That’s when Longmont Start-Up Week kicks off. The schedule of events is still being planned, but if you have a business or you want to know how to do business better and bolder, you won’t want to miss this event. More information will be available in coming weeks.

Business Before Hours at Ace Hardware

L to R: Steve Altschuler: Oasis Interiors, Joni Rumsey : Peace in Motion Therapies, Ryan Wibby: Wibby Brewing

L to R: Kim Swaney: Happiness Through Horses, Lane Bunker: Vitality Lifestyle Center, Plainia Bunker

Don’t miss out – Now taking player and sponsor registrations!

Register at LongmontChamber.org or call 720-864-2872.

L to R: Christine Cavalier: The Group Real Estate, Dustin Lovell: First National Bank, Liz Smokowski: Longmont Humane Society

Sponsor Deadline: Friday, May 29

Welcome New Members

7West Mobile 720-276-7521 Longmont, CO 80501 Caterers Ed Behlmann Mobile pizza trailer with limited menu from 7West Pizzeria and Pub. B&M Concrete, Inc. 303-678-5590 14751 E. County Line Road Longmont, CO 80504 Construction Hugo Barron Sierra Specialize in Concrete Flatwork.

Thank you Kurt Mann, TrueNorth Insurance & Financial Strategies, for your referral!

CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC 303-823-2100 5134 Ute Highway Longmont, CO 80503 Manufacturing/Materials Bradley Shane Wilson Cement manufacturing facility

Diana Bunker Certified Nutritionist 303-651-6870 1707 Main St., Ste. 220 Longmont, CO 80501 Nutrition Diana Bunker Nutrition from an integrative/functional perspective with nutrition to unlock the body’s potential to heal.

DogCat Marketing 303-848-8644 Longmont, CO 80504 Marketing Jon Rice

Dress Code101 303-990-1549 Longmont, CO 80501 Clothes – Consignment & resale Judi Atwood

Fabulous Finds Full Figured Boutique 720-340-4152 600 S. Airport Rd., Ste. AA Longmont, CO 80503 Retail Clarissa Edelen First National Bank 303-308-3838 2305 Main Street Longmont, CO 80501 Banks Dolly DiPetrillo GE Lighting – Albeo 303-834-4200 1844 Nelson Road Longmont, CO 80501 Manufacturing/Manufacturers Todd Vrcan Design and manufacture award winning LED light fixtures for high and low bay appliances.

Geek For Hire, Inc. 303-618-0154 2525 Arapahoe Ave., Ste. E4-243 Boulder, CO 80302 Computer Sales/Service/Consulting/ Training Gail Eddy Geek For Hire provides onsite troubleshooting/repairs for Macs & PC’s.

Serving families and micro-businesses.

Greenhouse Hydroponics and Organics 303-651-0845 813 Main Street Longmont, CO 80501 Grocery Distribution Robert Waldeck Thank you Mike Maibach, High Society Smoke Shop, for your referral!

Happiness Through Horses 303-931-9616 Longmont, CO 80504 Nonprofit Kim Swaney Happiness Through Horses is a charitable foundation that connects kids and horses to create success.

Hometown Heating & Air, Inc. 303-678-5576 1831 Boston Ave., Ste. D Longmont, CO 80501 Heating/Air Conditioning Jim Welzig Insight Automotive 720-204-2542 1877 Vista View Dr. Longmont, CO 80504 Automobile Dealers Forrest Middleton A customer-centered full service automotive sales and service facility.

Thank you Maddie LaBorde, FirstBank Longmont, for your referral!

Launch Longmont 720-943-0912 350 Terry St., Stop 1B Longmont, CO 80501 Business Services Terry Gold

Co-working space providing community, mentoring, support and space to start-ups, entrepreneurs and professionals.

Jean Klug Landscape supplies wholesale and retail pick-up and delivery.

Longmont Dance Theatre 303-772-1335 1442 Nelson Rd. Longmont, CO 80501 Dance Instruction Kristin Kingsley

Mountain States Employers Council Inc. 970-223-4107 2950 East Harmony Road Fort Collins, CO 80528 Employment Services Tina Harkness Professional, cost-effective resource of choice for employer in employment law, human resources, training and services.

Longmont Mac and Computer Repair 303-827-3131 1350 Ken Pratt Blvd, Ste. 4B Longmont, CO 80501 Computer Sales/Service/Consulting/ Training Raven Tekwe We fix Apple computers, iPhones, iPads. Apple experts. We also repair ALL computers, viruses etc.

Mac 5 Mortgage – Laura Phillips 303-817-4611 Longmont, CO 80501 Mortgage Services Laura Phillips Opening Doors for You with a full range of purchase, refinance, seconds, or reverse mortgages.

Meritage Homes 303-406-4300 1020 Redbud Circle Longmont, CO 80503 Real Estate/Home Builders David Trow Meritage Homes is a national home builder recognized as a leader in energy efficiency.

Midwest Materials Landscape Supply Company, LLC 303-776-6323 601 E. Rogers Road Longmont, CO 80501 Landscape Supply

Mountain View Fire Protection District 303-772-0710 3561 North Stagecoach Road Longmont, CO 80504 Nonprofit Amy Tallent MVFR is a full service fire department providing both fire and emergency medical services.

Noah Plumbing & Heating 303-530-5530 Windsor, CO 80550 Heating/Air Conditioning Galen Smith Residential and commercial plumbing, heating and air conditioning service and maintenance.

Opticable LLC 303-868-9964 5390 Magnolia Street Commerce City, CO 80022 Plumbing Opticable is a sewer line camera inspection and drain cleaning service, with an unbiased opinion.

PrintExperts 303-448-1111 1116 Colorado Ave., Unit F

Longmont, CO 80501 Printers/Publishers Susan Nowlin For fast, amazing results on your next print or mail project, go to Print Experts.

REDRHINO 720-504-6357 Longmont, CO 80501 Flooring Jim Senn Specializing in industrial, commercial and residential floors.

Rocky Mountain Ice and Water LLC 720-276-7521 137 Main St., Unit B Longmont, CO 80501 Water – Bottled & Bulk Ed Behlmann Fresh ice and water vending machine.

State of Colorado’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation 303-776-6878 351 Coffman #216 Longmont, CO 80501 Nonprofit Patricia Henke Sterling House of Longmont 303-682-1066 2240 Pratt Street Longmont, CO 80501 Retirement Living/Assisted Living Kim Hopkins The Roost 303-827-3380 526 Main Street Longmont, CO 80501 Restaurants/Cafes Sean Gafner The Roost is a Craft-Casual-American restaurant, bar & venue that puts local product on display.

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MEMBERSHIP MATTERS – Simple Strategies For Networking Success The Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce provides over 200 Shelly McLeod, programs and events Membership Director designed to help you make contacts. Everyone networks with their own style but here are a few tips to make every event successful.

• Know yourself, what benefits you offer, and what you want. Prepare a “pitch” that

concisely explains what your business does and be able to explain the potential benefits of your products/services. Also be able to articulate what you are looking for.

• Be presentable: Your appearance and demeanor represent your firm.

• Be prepared to exchange business cards: Always keep your card on hand. After exchanging cards, it is also helpful to

write a description of the other individual and their position on the back of their card.

• Branch out: Get to know as many members of your networking circle as possible.

• Do not let shyness hold you back: With practice, even introverted individuals can network confidently. A world of opportunity is waiting for you!

Chamber Member Events

WORKERS’ COMP CORNER Safety Seminar

Business Before Hours

Nelson, Food Stuff Etc., will have a delicious array of food including Egg Sardou, a version of creamed fresh spinach, artichoke hearts, soft scrambled eggs and hollandaise; and Colorado Strata made with whipped eggs, green chili, blended with ham, peppers & onion, for those who like it a “bit” spicy.

Oven Baked Bacon, Glazed scones, Blueberry Muffins, gluten/dairy free items, Fresh Fruit Bowl, Fruit juices and coffee round out the breakfast fare.

Business Before Hours is open to all members and prospective members with RSVP by Thursday, March 12. Chamber members can RSVP online at www.longmontchamber.org. Prospective members must call Membership Director Shelley McLeod at 720-864-2878.

WED., APRIL 22

Violence in the Workplace 11:30am – 1pm All Chamber Members Welcome

Pinnacol Work Comp Safety Program Interested in More info? Contact:

FRIDAY, APRIL 10 7:30-9AM

825 Delaware Ave., Ste. 100, Longmont

Come meet the “Yes, a mortgage can be this good” team of Peoples Mortgage at the Business Before Hours on April 10. You can have some breakfast and do a little networking before you head to the opening day at the Rockies. Connie

Business After Hours THURSDAY, APRIL 16 5-7PM

Brown & Brown Insurance Inc. 303-827-2484

220 Collyer (Collyer and 3rd Ave.)

Ewing - Leavitt 800-974-7840 TrueNorth Insurance and Financial Strategies 303-776-5122 Peak Insurance Group 303-828-1020

The OUR Center is in the midst of a $4.7 million capital campaign to create a new program services and administration center at 220 Collyer Street in Longmont. Through the “Strengthen Our Community, Invest in OUR Story” capital campaign this former lumber store will be transformed into a much needed larger facility with improved efficiencies. The OUR Center’s vision for a larger, consolidated facility is based on the

projected needs of the community for the next 25 years. OUR Center’s vision has been driven by compassion to serve the increased number of people in the greater Longmont area who are struggling to stay in their homes, keep the heat and lights on, and put healthy food on their tables as they work toward self-sufficiency. This campaign presents a unique opportunity for community members to invest in Longmont’s future and strengthen this community for all of us.

To see the future of the OUR Center visit the building at 220 Collyer for the April After Hours!

Chamber members can RSVP online at www. longmontchamber.org. Prospective members must call Membership Director Shelley McLeod at 720864-2878.

Unity in the Community

Dave Emerson: Habitat for Humanity, Lurbin Moore: FirstBank, Deb Gardner: Commissioner, Boulder County

Jessica Kooiman: Firehouse Art Center, Giselle Lehmann: Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce, Josh Goldberg: Left Hand Brewing Company, Marcelo Fernandez: Kay Carol & Priscila Working Art Studio.

Jonathan Singer: Representative, State of Colorado, Zhashki (Sasha) Strong, Front Range Community College, Amy Mann: Front Range Community College, Ray Johnson: IBM

Thank You Renewing Members MEMBERS OF 40+ YEARS • City of Longmont • Colorado Stone Company • Xcel Energy MEMBERS OF 30-39 YEARS • Ed and Ruth Lehman YMCA • ResourceMFG • Wells Fargo Advisors LLC MEMBERS OF 20-29 YEARS • Konica Minolta Business Solutions • Left Hand Brewing Company • Life Care Center of Longmont • Prime Real Estate • TLC Learning Center MEMBERS OF 15-19 YEARS • Longmont Power & Communications • Main Street Car Wash MEMBERS OF 10-14 YEARS • Civil Arts • Diversified Service Systems Inc. • Fox Ridge Apartments • Seahorse Safe and Lockout Service LLC • Steve’s Automotive • Stored Energy Systems • The Legacy Apartments MEMBERS OF 5-9 YEARS • Apex Shredding Inc. • Canine Cardio Company • COUNTRY Financial Christine McDonald • Hands with Heart-Sally Anne Thompson • Jeffrey D. Larson Attorney at Law • King Chevrolet Buick GMC • Longmont Braces • Martini’s Bistro • NextCare Urgent Care • Oliver Financial Group • Scornavacco Martial Arts Academy MEMBERS OF 1-4 YEARS • 2 Buckets Cleaning • Active Family Chiropractic • Allstate Insurance-Catherine Davis • Financial Insur • Blue Reef Seafood Market • Clean Air Lawn Care of Longmont • Clearview • Designer Nails • Ellyn Hilliard agent Aflac • Georgia boys BBQ • Happy Cakes • Health Transformation • Lisa Patchem Photography • Main Street Vacuum • Press Print Signs and Graphics • Realities for Children Boulder County • Red Frog Coffee LLC • Thaxter E. Williams CPA • Transamerica Financial Advisors Inc.

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Kathy Weber-Harding: Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce, Joie Siegrist: Board of Education Member, St. Vrain Valley School District, Don Haddad: Superintendent, St. Vrain Valley School District, Carol Schack: ReMax Traditions, Bob Smith: Board Chair, St. Vrain Valley School District.

STEVE STEVE’S AUTOMOTIVE

Kathy Weber-Harding: Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce, Michael Rourke: Weld County District Attorney, Carol Schack: ReMax Traditions

Kathy Weber-Harding: Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce, Deanne Mulvihill: Berthoud Area Chamber of Commerce, Dina James: Mead Chamber of Commerce, Carol Schack: ReMax Traditions

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