September - Pueblo Chamber of Commerce

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Business During Lunch
September 12th
11:30am-1:00pm
Pueblo Convention Center
Goal Academy
October 10th
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19th Annual
Chile & Frijoles Festival
St. Mary Corwin Medical Center Pueblo will celebrate the harvest of the Mira Sol Chile at the 19th Annual Loaf ‘N Jug Chile &
Pueblo Convention Center
Frijoles Festival, September 20-22, 2013. The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce created
the festival as a fun fall event designed to promote the area’s agriculture, especially its
Business After Hours
home-grown chilies. The event takes place in downtown
September 19th
Pueblo on the Historic Union Avenue between 1st Street and
5:00-7:00pm
Courtyard by Marriott Pueblo “B” Street. Festival hours are Friday, 3pm-11pm; Saturday,
10am-11pm and Sunday, 10am-6pm. The festival is $2 per
110 W. 1st Street
person, children under 12 are free. This festival has grown to
more than 100,000 attendees over the three days of activities
October 17th
and family fun! The Festival attracts visitors from all over the
5:00-7:00pm
Pueblo Community College state as well as some of our neighboring states.
900 W. Orman Avenue
Make sure to beat the parking hassle with the Kaiser
Seminar Series
Permanente Chile Pepper Express FREE shuttle service! Park at
October 2nd
the Midtown Shopping Center (1000 W. 6th Street) and catch
9:00-11:00am
the shuttle to the Loaf ‘N Jug Chile & Frijoles Festival. The
Greater Pueblo Chamber
shuttle will run Friday the 20th from 5-11pm, Saturday the
Topic: Impact of Healthcare 21st from 11am-11pm and Sunday the 22nd from 11am-6pm
Reform on Small Businesses
every 15 minutes.
Loaf ‘N Jug
Chile & Frijoles Festival
September 20-22
Downtown Pueblo
The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce looks forward to seeing YOU at the festival!
Become a Chamber Volunteer TODAY!
Please fill out the Volunteer Form.
Click Here
www.pueblochamber.org
The Greater Pueblo Chamber
of Commerce
302 N. Santa Fe. Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81003
P: 719.542.1704
F: 719.543.4851
The Greater Pueblo Chamber would like to thank all of our
volunteers who helped with the following events!
Legislative Barbeque, Colorado State Fair Parade,
Jr. Livestock Auction & the Colorado State Fair Information Booth.
Thank You Very Much!!!
Business During Lunch
The Greater Pueblo
Chamber of Commerce
302 N. Santa Fe Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 542-1704
www.pueblochamber.org
Publisher: Rod Slyhoff
Editor: Ashley Sisson
Board of Directors
*Executive Committee
Mark Dunsmoor*
Chairman
Colorado East Bank & Trust
Andy Sanchez*
Chair Elect
Colorado Technical University
Michael Ferris*
Treasurer/Secretary
Nite Club & Bar Consulting
Elizabeth Gallegos*
Vice Chair
Euphoria Salon
Dee Rogers Brown*
Past Chair
W.L. Enterprises. Ltd.
Wes Ashton
Black Hills Energy
Sam Azad
Pueblo City Government
Dan Centa
Pueblo West Metro District
Greg Hahn
Re/Max of Pueblo Inc.
Barbara Hodgson
GCC Rio Grande
Dave Lytle
Altman, Keilbach, Lytle,
Parlapiano & Ware PC
Jane Mazur
St. Mary Corwin Medical
Center Foundation
Sal Pace
Pueblo County Government
Renee Rodriquez
Express Employment
Professionals
Bernie Schutz
Pueblo Chieftain
Darrin Smith
Parkview Medical Center
Keith Swerdfeger
K.R. Swerdfeger
Construction, Inc.
Ex-Officios:
Jack Rink
PEDCo
Pamela Patterson
Ambassadors
Evelyn Flores
Latino Chamber
Business During Lunch provides an opportunity for
chamber members to meet other individuals in the
business community. Business During Lunch is
held the 2nd Thursday of each month at the
Pueblo Convention Center unless noted otherwise.
The luncheons begin at 11:30 am and conclude at
1:00pm. In addition, the Chamber will award the
monthly Comcast Spotlight Commercial to two
Greater Pueblo Chamber members; one
commercial to a new member and the other to a
member in attendance at the luncheon.
Remember you must make a reservation to qualify
for the Comcast Spotlight Commercial Give-A-Way.
Thanks to Comcast Spotlight and CSU-Pueblo for
their sponsorship of the commercial give-A-way!
The cost is $20/chamber members or
$30/non-chamber members. To RSVP please call
Terri Kallish at 719-542-1704 or email her at
terrik@pueblochamber.net
September 12th
Goal Academy
Pueblo Convention Center
October 10th
St. Mary Corwin Medical Center
Pueblo Convention Center
Business After Hours
Business After Hours is a unique opportunity to network
with local professionals. The events gives members an
opportunity to promote products and services in a fun and
social atmosphere. This FREE event is designed to get
Chamber members together for an evening of face-to-face
social networking. Be sure to bring a pocket full of business
cards and be ready to promote your business! This event
is for Greater Pueblo Chamber Members only. Please RSVP
to Ava at 719-542-1704 or avad@pueblochmber.net
September 19th, Courtyard by Marriott Pueblo
110 W. 1st Street
October 17th, Pueblo Community College
900 W. Orman Avenue
FREE!
Network with other Chamber Members!
Seminar Series
The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce knows that
when your business in successful, your Chamber is
successful! The Greater Pueblo Chamber offers free
monthly seminars to benefit you and your business.
These seminars are just another one of the many great
benefits provided to members. Seminars are held the
1st Wednesday of each month at the Greater Pueblo
Chamber of Commerce, 302 N. Santa Fe. Ave., 3rd
floor FCC Room.
The Greater Pueblo Chamber would like to hear what
topics interest you! Please email your seminar ideas to
Terri Kallish at terrik@pueblochamber.net
October 2nd
9:00-11:00am
Topic: Impact of Healthcare
Reform on Small Businesses
Healthcare reform’s benefit to Colorado
small businesses and the state’s new
health insurance marketplace,
Connect for Health Colorado.
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Greater Pueblo Chamber
Staff
The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce would
like to thank the hundreds of people who have
donated their time and efforts to bring you the
2013 Colorado State Fair Parade!
Rod SlyhoffPresidents & CEO
Phyllis SamoraVice President
Administration/Membership
Kendra BakerAdministrative Assistant
A-1 Barricade & Sign, Inc., Classic Auto Sales & 24 Hour Towing
Comcast of Colorado, CSU-Pueblo Athletics, Housing Authority
of the City of Pueblo, Newsom Trucking, Pepsi Bottling Group,
Pueblo, Board of Water Works, Pueblo Community College,
Pueblo Parks & Recreation, Pueblo Police Department, Standard
Sales-Pueblo CO L.P., U.S. Bank & Waste Management
Ted CalentinoOperations Manager
Ava DeHerreraSr. Administrative Assistant
Elaine GardnerAccounting Director
Terri KallishMembership Coordinator
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Mariellen MarinoAccounting Assistant
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Melissa Nicholas-
Special Event Coordinator
Black Hills Energy
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For more information contact Melissa
542.1704
melissam@pueblochamber.net
Now Looking for Business During Lunch and
Business After Hours Sponsors for 2014!
There are Endless
Sponsorship Opportunities
Available to help you get the
most out of your Chamber
Sponsorship!
For more information contact Terri at 542.1704 or terrik@pueblochamber.net
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Ambassador of the Month
July
Gerri Babnick
Wanted!
Chamber Ambassadors
The Greater Pueblo Chamber
of Commerce has partnered
Congratulations to Ambassador of with Parkview Medical CenOur Ambassadors are part of the most active committee of
the month, Gerri of Aventa Credit ter to kick off the 2013 legisthe Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce. They act as a
Union. Gerri joined the Greater lative session with a series of
goodwill representative at Pueblo Chamber sponsored events
Pueblo
Chamber
Ambassador Legislative Breakfasts. These
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Welcome New Members!
The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce welcomes these new members from August 1, 2013 through
August 31, 2013 and encourages you to patronize their businesses.
Flex Security Solutions LLC.
Adrian Duran
301 N. Main St. 306A
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 696-8866
adriand52@yahoo.com
flexsecuritysolutions.com
Security Systems
KRDO-NEWS Channel 13
Tom Wright
PO Box 7010
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 289-2995
donna.shaw@krdo.com
www.krdotv.com
Television Stations &
Broadcasting Companies
Re/Max Associates- Chavez
Kristy Chavez
1310 Hwy 50 W
Pueblo, CO 81008
(719) 406-4406
chavezremax@gmail.com
Real Estate Companies
Select Staffing
Lisa Sekulich
1310 Fortino Blvd., Ste B.
Pueblo, CO 81008
(719) 585-3800
lisa.sekulich@selectstaffing.com
www.selectstaffing.com
Employment Services
Stuntz Academy
Vonnie Taibi
2150 Kachina Dr.
Pueblo, CO 81008
(719) 543-6680
vonzt@comcast.net
stuntzacademy.com
Dance/Exercise Instruction
Trujillo's Maintenance &
Remodeling
Jake Trujillo
707 Maryland Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 320-8389
trujillo.jake@yahoo.com
Home Maintenance &
Remodeling
5th Annual Pueblo Sister Cities International Taste
Saturday September 14, 2013 @ CSU-Pueblo (in front of Occhiato Center)
1:00-5:00pm
$5 Admission, CSU-P id/military ID gets you in free.
Enjoy the Food, Music and Wares of our Sister Cities in Mexico, Italy, China, Slovenia & More!
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Ribbon Cuttings
The Greater Pueblo Chamber
of Commerce has partnered
with Parkview Medical Center to kick off the 2013 legislative session with a series of
Legislative Breakfasts. These
breakfasts are
designed to get community
members together to hear
firsthand how legislation will
affect their business and
quality of life. Community
members are welcomed to
communicate their concerns,
Goal Academy
Colorado State Fair Foundation,
Growing Minds 4H Dormitories
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings!
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Show your support by attending the following Ribbon Cuttings!
Patriot Express Car Wash
Wednesday, September 11th
4:00pm
1711 S. Pueblo Blvd
TLC Dental Care
Thursday, September 12th
5:00pm
2047 Columbia Drive
Leadership Pueblo 2013
Mural Dedication
Tuesday, September 17th
4:30pm
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Leadership Pueblo
Every year the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce coordinates the Leadership Pueblo program. The program is designed
for individuals interested in developing their leadership skills. The curriculum affords each class the opportunity to network
with up and coming leaders and current decision makers in the community. This gives the class a better understanding of issues
facing the Pueblo community, as well as a chance to discuss solutions to these problems. As a requirement for graduation, all
leadership classes are required to plan and implement a class project designed to benefit the community.
The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce is now recruiting candidates for the 2014 Leadership Pueblo Class. The 2014
program begins in January with an overnight retreat and is followed with seven additional sessions scheduled once every three
weeks. Sessions include Pueblo’s past, present and future, state and local government, education, health and human services,
Pueblo’s resources, and the art’s and media. Tuition for the program is $600.00 Scholarships are available through El Pomar
Foundation for minority applicants and two scholarships are also available through the Southern Colorado Community
Foundation. All scholarships require a three year commitments to community volunteerism. An application and syllabus can be
found at www.pueblochamber.org/downloads For more information contact Terri Kallish at 542.1704 or
terrik@pueblochamber.net.
Save the Dates!
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Ambassador Meeting, 12:00pm, FCC Room
Ribbon Cutting, Patriot Express Car Wash, 4:00pm, 1711 S. Pueblo Blvd
Business During Lunch, 11:30am-1:00pm, Pueblo Convention Center, Sponsored By: Goal Academy
Ribbon Cutting, TLC Dental Care, 5:00pm, 2047 Columbia Drive
Military Affairs Meeting, 9:00am, FCC Room
Ribbon Cutting, Leadership Pueblo 2013 Mural Dedication, 4:30pm, 115 W. 2nd Street
Board of Directors Meeting, 4:00pm, FCC Room
Destination Pueblo Meeting, 8:30am, Center for American Values
Business After Hours/Loaf ’N Jug Chile & Frijoles Festival Kick Off , 5:00-7:00pm, Courtyard Marriott by Pueblo
Loaf ‘N Jug Chile & Frijoles Festival, Downtown Pueblo
Ribbon Cutting, Pueblo Family Hearing Center, 4:30pm, 803 W.4th Street Ste. A
Ribbon Cutting, Southern Colorado Kennel Club, 4:30pm, 715 N. Grand Ave.
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Seminar Series, 9:00-11:00am, Greater Pueblo Chamber, Impact of Healthcare Reform on Small Businesses
Ambassador Meeting, 12:00pm, FCC Room
Business During Lunch, 11:30am-1:00pm, Pueblo Convention Center, Sponsored By: St. Mary Corwin Medical Center
Military Affairs Meeting, 9:00am, FCC Room
Board of Directors Meeting, 4:00pm, FCC Room
Destination Pueblo Meeting, 8:30am, El Pueblo History Museum
Business After Hours, 5:00-7:00pm, Pueblo Community College, 900 W. Orman Avenue
Get involved Today!
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