The Voice of Business by the Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce

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MEMBERSHIP MATTERS – Community Involvement Community involvement is a good business decision for companies of all sizes. It’s a powerful tool that builds goodwill at all levels. A great way to start is by getting involved in Chamber Shelly McLeod, Interim Pres/ activities.

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Kerry From Sunflower Bank says: “The Longmont Chamber is one of the most dynamic organizations of which I have ever been lucky enough to be a part. As a financial institution new to Longmont, we immediately joined the chamber and were welcomed with open arms and unwavering support. Through their hundreds of events and

specialized programs, we gleaned immeasurable opportunities to make connections, build relationships and support the Longmont community.”

————————————— Community Outreach is a sign of a good corporate citizen.

Businesses and business owners are able to deal more effectively with neighbors and policymakers plus draw trust and respect from fellow business owners. So, get involved with the Chamber, get involved with your community and let’s make Longmont the best place to do business in Colorado.

Did you know?

The LACC was first founded as the Longmont Board of Trade in 1887, and later became the Longmont Commercial Association in 1915. In 1927, it

Chamber Member Events Monday - Friday, 11:30 to 12pm. The organization does not receive any state or federal funding. The Senior Center is a focal point for activities and resources for individuals over sixty. The mission of the Friends of the Senior Center is to enhance community awareness and support the Longmont Senior Center. By generating support throughout the community, Friends ensures that quality programs and setrvices are available to Longmont’s elders and their families.

Business Before Hours is open to all members and prospective members with RSVP by Thursday, May 7. Chamber members can RSVP online at www.longmontchamber.org. Prospective members must call Membership Director Shelley McLeod at 720-864-2878.

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

became known as the Longmont Chamber of Commerce. In 1980, the Chamber moved from 455 Kimbark to the present location at 528 Main St. The Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce is Longmont’s leader in the development of a successful environment for all business. The Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce’s function is to provide Advocacy, Education and Networking to our members which represent the businesses in the Longmont area.

For over 125 years, the Chamber has been the premier business association in the Longmont Area. Our current members have access to over 700 businesses, reaching 22,000 individuals in the region and free attendance to over 225 programs and events each year.

FRIDAY, MAY 8, 7:30-9AM

910 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont On May 8, check out two important Longmont organizations at the monthly Business Before Hours. Longmont Meals on Wheels and Friends of the Longmont Senior Center Meals on Wheels delivers meals to seniors and people with disabilities and serves lunch at the Senior Center,

Business After Hours THURSDAY, MAY 14 5-7PM

Roosevelt Buildings, 636 Coffman, Longmont Last year was so much fun, we are going to do it again! The businesses of the Roosevelt and Roosevelt Park buildings are hosting the May After Hours. Longmont Community Foundation,

Edward Jones: John McLean, Home State Bank, Modena Wine Cafe, Stover & Spitz and Burden Incorporated. Please note the date: After Hours are usually the 3rd Thursday of the month. In May it is the 2nd Thursday. Bring your business cards for some fun drawings including a $100 gift card to Modena Wine Café!

Chamber members can RSVP online at www. longmontchamber.org. Prospective members must call Membership Director Shelley McLeod at 720-864-2878.

neXt MIXER

The Longmont Chamber’s neXt is a group of young professionals Generation X and beyond) working together to showcase Longmont as a cool place to live, work and

play. The group meets monthly to network in a relaxed social setting, taking the stuffiness out of cultivating business relationships. A local non-profit is showcased at each event to help raise funds and awareness. Twice a year, work days are scheduled so members can roll up their sleeves to volunteer for projects at local non-profits.

And of course, there is always an after-party.

In April, 300 Suns, welcomed neXt to their unique local brewery at 335 1st Avenue-Unit C. Firehouse Subs, 2343 Clover Basin, sponsored and provided tasty sandwiches. The group raised $500 for the Mark Lusher Fund.

Call Syedah Belletti at 303-684-5353

Renewing Members MEMBERS OF 40+ YEARS • Lyons Gaddis Kahn Hall Jeffers Dworak & Grant PC MEMBERS OF 30-39 YEARS • Auto Sport • JBSK CPAs LLP MEMBERS OF 20-29 YEARS • Longmont United Hospital Foundation • Premier Members Federal Credit UnionAirport Rd. • Premier Members Federal Credit Union - N. Main • Total Concrete Services MEMBERS OF 15-19 YEARS • Crystal Electric, Inc. • Dolan and Associates PC • Front Range Community College Boulder County • Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley • KMB Construction • Longmont Packing #1 Carniceria • Primerica Financial Services • Roof Check Inc. • Taggart & Associates Insurance, Inc. MEMBERS OF 10-14 YEARS • Centennial Lending • Thistle Communities • Walmart Supercenter MEMBERS OF 5-9 YEARS • Airborne Gymnastics & Dance • All City Voice & Data • All City Web & Print • Aunt Alice’s Kitchen • Berkshire Hathaway Home ServicesReal Estate of th • Canine Cardio Company • Frontier Companies LLC • Golden Archives • Instant Imprints of Longmont • Oil Can Henry’s - 17th Ave. • Oil Can Henry’s - Pace • Oskar Blues Brewery • Oskar Blues Homemade Liquids and Solids • Safe Harbor Assisted Living • State Farm InsuranceJoe Mejia Insurance Agency C • Sun Rose Cafe • The Dickens Tavern & Opera House MEMBERS OF 1-4 YEARS • A-Tek LLC • Aligned Influence LLC • Animal Whispering • Arbor Occupational Medicine • Blooming in Place • Cyclhops Bike CANtina • Data Network Group • Diamond Wireless • Downtown Services • Guaranty Bank Fox Creek & Twin Peaks • Inside the Box • La Vita Bella Coffee House • Mac’s Place • Modena Wine Cafe • Old Chicago • Oskar Blues Grill and Brew • Sundrop Fuels Inc. • United Power • Ziggi’s Coffee House-Francis St. • Z-Light LED

Next on the neXt agenda is the May Work Day. At 2PM on May 15th, the group will gather at the Longmont YMCA’s Educational Farm, 950 Lashley Street, to help with their mission of healthy living. By weeding, hoeing, landscaping, and whatever else is needed, neXt will help make sure there are fresh fruits and vegetables available for families in Longmont’s food desert. The after-party is at Rosalee’s Pizza, 461 Main Street.

To learn more about this group and its efforts, or to register to help out at the YFarm, contact Scott Cook at the Chamber, 720-864-2872.

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