Premier Members “Chambering”… - Montrose Chamber of Commerce

Premier Members “Chambering”… - Montrose Chamber of Commerce

Leader
A M O N T R O S E C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E M O N T H LY P U B L I C AT I O N
THE MONTROSE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FEBRUARY 2014
VOL. 20 | ISSUE 2
Board Chair Report...................................... 2
Member to Member..................................... 3
Montrose Chamber Board & Staff............... 3
MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
New Members.............................................. 4
Membership Renewals................................ 4
February Longevity Anniversaries................ 4
Ribbon Cuttings & Ground Breakings......... 5
Chamber News............................................ 5
COMMUNITY NEWS
County Report.............................................. 6
Business Barometer..................................... 6
Region10 Enterprise Center Report............. 7
Non-Profit Report......................................... 8
EVENTS & CALENDARS
Chamber Event Recaps......................... 9–10
Montrose Chamber Thank-Yous................. 11
February Calendars.................................... 11
Events................................................... 11–13
“Chambering”…
THE OTHER DAY I WAS CHATTING with a friend about life and work and she made a reference
to something that stuck with me. She said when you, our membership, come to Chamber events you
want to be ‘chambering’. Chambering. Think about this for a moment. This is not a word used in the
Chamber world, but I immediately knew to what she was referencing…networking, socializing, referring
business, and generating leads.
We create and provide to you all sorts of opportunities for chambering. But it is up to you to decide
what you want to take advantage of. Do you have a concern about a building code and regulation or
want to know about the Chamber’s position on legislation that will effect business? Then come to a
Governmental Affairs Council meeting. Do you want to promote your new business, product, or service
to the community? Then reserve a space at the Business 2 Business Expo. Do you want to meet other
Chamber members in a casual setting? Then attend a Business After Hours. We put together multiple
events and functions each month so you have a wealth of opportunities to choose from!
I would like to extend an enormous THANK YOU to those who supported the 107th Annual
Chamber of Commerce Gala on January 25th. We introduced a new format for the event and overall it
Premier Members
(Continued on page 3)
PLATINUM MEMBERS:
DMEA
Scott's Printing & Design
Wells Fargo Bank
MONTROSE CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
GOLD MEMBERS:
Montrose Manor B&B
Volunteers of America
1519 East Main Street
Montrose, CO 81401
800.923.5515 Toll-Free
970.249.5000 Phone
970.249.2907 Fax
SILVER MEMBERS:
City of Montrose
Computer Business Solutions
D’Medici Footwear & Clothing
NuVista Federal Credit Union
The Mine Shack
PeopleCare Health Services
The Staffing Group
printing design
F E DE R A L C R E DIT U N ION
printing design
INFORMATION@MONTROSECHAMBER.COM • WWW.MONTROSECHAMBER.COM
2 INTRODUCTION
Board Chair Report
IT’S A PRETTY COMMON MISTAKE to think of volunteering as just something nice that people
can do. Sure, it may make them feel great about helping, but what impact does it really have?
Getting Things Done
Volunteers have an enormous impact on the health and well-being of communities worldwide. Think of
all the ways that volunteers make a difference in day-to-day life:
• Volunteers deliver critical services—from serving as volunteer fire fighters or participating
in search and rescue, to delivering meals to homebound seniors or homeless youth, to manning the
phone lines at domestic violence and sexual assault centers.
• Volunteers help to keep our neighborhoods, streets, parks, rivers, green spaces, and water clean and
safe for everyone.
• Volunteers tutor, teach, mentor, coach, and support young people with everything from math
homework to dealing with personal crises to football and soccer tourneys.
• Volunteers educate the public on health and safety; doctors and nurses donate time and medical
knowledge to free clinics and natural/civil disaster areas worldwide.
• Volunteers build houses and schools, dig wells, and repair infrastructure around the globe.
You get the idea…
KEVIN JOHNSON
Montrose Chamber of
Commerce Board Chair
Wells Fargo Bank
By The Numbers
Another way to measure the impact of volunteers is to take a look at statistics like hours served and the
economic value of volunteer time. According to the Corporation for National and Community Service,
61.8 million individuals in the United States contributed 8 billion hours of volunteerism in 2008 alone.
The economic value of all this volunteering? $162 billion U.S. dollars.
Volunteers are critical partners of and participants in societies throughout the world. Whether actively
giving their time through a formal or ad hoc organizations, or taking part in what is sometimes called
“informal volunteering” where citizens voluntarily participate in community activities or provide personal care for family, friends, neighbors, or even
strangers as part of accepted cultural norms of giving and reciprocity.
The Impact of No Volunteers
Finally, here’s one more way to visualize the impact of volunteers. Try this little exercise: imagine if one day, all volunteers simply didn’t show up. What
would our cities, towns, state/provincial parks, schools, places of worship, and libraries look like? What basic needs would go unmet? What opportunities
to grow, learn, and thrive as a society would be lost? The truth is you likely cross paths with a volunteer at least once if not several times a day, no matter
where you are in the world.
Member to Member
Question: What is one thing you hope to accomplish this year in your business?
Cathy says...“Building stronger
relationships with fellow business
owners in our community.”
Tiffany says...”This is my second
year in business and I would like
to continue the upward trend in
growth, sales, and staff. Educating
people about how critical it is to
understand what you’re putting
in your body and on your body is
very important.”
Cathy Morris
Copy Cats
Tiffany Sulzen
Arbonne International
MONTROSE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Board Members & Staff
Executive Board of Directors
Kevin Johnson, Chair
Wells Fargo Bank
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seems to have been well received. Our goal was to create an atmosphere that was
all about ‘Chambering’…we want to save the business presentation for when we
have an Annual Meeting. That date has been set for 2015; you can look
forward to another fun gala on January 17th. Sponsors are always a huge part of
any event and much thanks goes to the sponsors of the gala: City of Montrose,
Montrose Memorial Hospital, Mountain West Insurance & Financial Services, NuVista
Credit Union, Vectra Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank.
Steve Savoy, Treasurer
Best Sign Systems
Our next big event is the Business 2 Business Expo coming up on Saturday,
February 15th at the Montrose Pavilion. With more than 500 attendees, the
Business 2 Business Expo provides excellent opportunities for your business to
gain exposure, create awareness and build brand loyalty. As an exhibitor, you
will have the chance to showcase your business’ products and services not only
to fellow exhibitors, but also to the community, as the event is FREE and open
to the public. We have space available so if you are interested in being a part of
the Expo, please contact the office.
Board of Directors
On a side note, I did Google ‘chambering’ and I now know it is a term used with
firearms. But for our purpose I think I’ll continue to use it!
Eric Feely, Past Chair
The Bridges Golf & Country Club
Chair Elect - TBD
Bob Brown Around the Corner Art Gallery
Paul Derence Hot Water Productions
John Pope AeroCare Holdings
Tad Rowan Montrose Fire Protection District
Casey Wareham Home Loan Insurance
Ex-Officio Board of Directors
Ron Henderson Montrose County
Mark MacHale Montrose County School District, RE-1J
Redcoat Officers
John Lindh President
Kim Davison Vice President
Denise Swanson Treasurer
Denise Swanson Past President
Staff
Jenni Sopsic Executive Director
Ashley Pietak Membership Coordinator
Volunteers
Sharon Good, Jodi Shormann
MONTROSE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
1519 E. Main St. • Montrose, CO 81401
Phone: 249-5000 • 800-923-5515 • Fax: 249-2907
information@MontroseChamber.com
www.MontroseChamber.com
Montrose Chamber of Commerce accepts no liability for
subject matter in newsletter articles, ads or inserts.
For information on advertising in this publication,
please call 249-5000.
JENNI SOPSIC Executive Director, Montrose Chamber of Commerce
Does your company have good news to share with
other Montrose Chamber of Commerce members?
Email us at information@MontroseChamber.com.
Your good news may be included in a
future e-Newsletter!
4 MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
New Members
Abrams
Josh Freed - Managing Partner
1404 Hawk Pkwy., #218 • Montrose
497-3216 • F 497-2582
business@abrams.com
Keller Williams Colorado West
Realty, LLC/Byrd Nelson, LLC
Byrd Nelson - Broker
9770 5650 Road • Olathe
417-2065
brydnelsonllc@gmail.com
Arbonne International Tiffany Sulzen
Tiffany Sulzen - Ind. Consultant
800 Mule Deer Ct. • Montrose
901-4379
tiffany.arbonne@hotmail.com
Longevity
Anniversaries
MEMBER................................ YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP
Graff/ Peterson Dental Office.......................36
Best Sign Systems, Inc................................29
Charter Communications.............................28
Wendy’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers.........25
Ouray Chamber Resort Association............21
US Bank.......................................................19
High Country Turf Care.................................16
Whitey’s Home Improvement, Inc................16
San Juan Mountains Credit Union...............15
Montrose Recreation District........................14
Greenblock- Ameriss, Inc.............................14
Sue Hansen Speaks.....................................13
Alpine Optical of Western Colorado, LLC....12
Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply..............12
Wild Rose.....................................................10
Days Inn.........................................................9
The Liquor Store.............................................7
Three Rivers Resort........................................7
Hibu, Inc.........................................................5
Weatherport Shelter Systems, LLC................5
Association Member Sally Baumann.............4
Estep Decorative Painting..............................4
Farmers Insurance - Howard Davidson
Agency........................................................4
Montrose Travel Center..................................4
Colorado Luxury Retreats..............................1
Jim Isler Real Estate.......................................1
Loftus Ventures, LLC......................................1
Montrose Real Estate Group..........................1
Mountain Mansion Management, LLC...........1
Membership
Renewals
A Storage Place - Montrose, LLC
AATCO
Abel’s Ace Hardware
Alexander Orthodontics, PC
Alpine Lumber
American Cancer Society - Montrose Relay
for Life
Anciano Tower
Area Best Management, Inc.
Around the Corner Art Gallery
Assoc. Member Sally M. Baumann
Bank of Colorado - Montrose
Bank of Colorado - Olathe
Benevolent and Protective Order of ELKS
BOSS in Montrose
Carver Family Investments
Center for Independence, Inc.
Charter Communications
Chow Down IV, Inc.
City of Montrose
Clean Choice, LLC
Coldwell Banker Bailey & CO.
Colorado Christian University
Colorado Smiles
Colorado West Ophthalmology Associates
Colorado West Property Management
Colorado Work Force Center
Colton Truck Supply
Community Options, Inc.
Cooling’s Heating & Air Conditioning
Dalby, Wendland & Co., PC
Daniel K Drakulich, DDS
Davis Service Center
Del-Mont Consultants, Inc.
Delta Montrose Area Vocational Technical Ctr.
DMEA
ElderAdo Financial
Fabula
Fidelity National Title Services Holdings, Inc.
Fiesta Guadalajara
Flairmont Furniture & Carpet
Flat West Wireless, DBA Cleartalk
Floor Covering Warehouse
Flower Motor Company, Inc.
Fruit Park Storage
Galiso Incorporated
Glass Doctor of Montrose
Gold Leaf Directories, Inc.
Gold’s Gym Montrose
Graff & Peterson Dental, LLC
Groskopf & Groskopf, LLC
Habitat For Humanity
Hajoca Corporation - DAHL
Hansen and Amundson Dental Group, LLC
Hartman Brothers, Inc.
Heidi’s Chateau Assisted Living Facility
Hershberger Construction, LLC
High Country Beverage
High Country Capital Management, Inc.
High Country Properties
High Country Turf Care
Honeycomb Industries
Hot Water Productions
IMHTA - Holiday Inn Express
Intermountain Pathologists, PC
Internal Medicine Specialty Group
J. David Reed, PC
JACKfm
James Hardy Architect, LLC
Jet Center Partners DBA Black Canyon Jet Ctr.
Joe C. Stucky, DDS, PC
Kearns Auto Body, Inc.
Keenan’s Plumbing and Heating, Inc.
Keith’s Heating & Air Conditioning
KLMP - Adams Vacuum & Viking Sewer Ctr.
Lamoine G. Brown
Lindal Cedar Homes
Lynx Media - Montrose Style Magazine
Main Street Essentials Day Spa
Maxfield Peterson, PC
McDonalds of Montrose
Mike Trujillo Insurance Agency, Inc.
Misty Mountain, Inc.
Montrose Association of Realtors, Inc.
Montrose Auto Body
Montrose Bank
Montrose Community Foundation
Montrose Fire Protection District
Montrose Ford Nissan, Inc.
Montrose Lodging, LLC, DBA Hampton Inn
Montrose Memorial Hospital
Montrose Recreation District
Montrose Regional Airport
Montrose Regional Library District
Montrose Rotary Club
Montrose Surgical Associates
Montrose Tire Center
Moreland & Associates
Morton Buildings, Inc.
Mountain West Insurance & Financial Svc., LLC
Mylar’s Auto Refinishing, Inc.
NuVista Federal Credit Union
Parish Oil Company
Patrick D. O’Meara
Performance Auto Body, LLC
Professional Tax Services, LLC
Rainbow Garage, LLC
Region 10
Republic Mortgage Home Loans LLC
Rex Swanson- AFLAC
Ridgway State Park
San Juan Mountain Credit Union
San Juan Shooting Range
Sharing Ministries Food Bank
Shell Food Plaza
Snap Fitness
Spring Creek Chalet, LTD
Superior Alarm & Fire Protection, LLC
TEI Rock Drills, Inc.
Telluride Express
The Brickyard
The Delman Law Firm
The Furniture Connection
The Grotto
The Liquor Store
The Magic Circle Players
The Nickel
The Sleep Factory
Three Rivers Resorts
Thun Enterprises, Inc.- Papa Murphy’s
Treasured Teeth
Tri-River Appliance
Tri Taco, Inc. - Taco Bell
Turner Automotive, Inc.
Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Assoc.
Valley Crane Service, Inc.
Valley Food Partnership
Volunteers of America
Walmart
Waste Management
Wells Fargo Bank
Wendy’s
West Montrose Sanitation District
Western Area Power Administration
Western Group, Inc.
Western Petroleum Co.
Wollert Automotive
THE MONTROSE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LOVES OUR MEMBERS! THANK YOU FOR YOUR MEMBERSHIP!
5 MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
Ribbon Cuttings &
Ground Breakings
“HopeWest is so excited to have a new building so that we
can expand the amazing services we provide for our Montrose
friends and families. We’ll be able to expand patient care
services, our HopeWest Kids program for grieving children
in the community, and grief support programs for adults
in the community who have lost a loved one. Thanks to
the generosity of our community, the project is becoming
a reality. We are $85,000 from our goal of $3,000,000 and
so appreciate all who have given.”
Nancy Hoganson, Director of Community Relations, HopeWest
The Montrose Chamber of Commerce Staff & Redcoats helped
the Montrose Economic Development Corporation Staff &
Board Members celebrate MEDC’s new office at 1601 Oxbow,
Suite 360B with a ribbon cutting.
Meet the Chamber's Spring
2014 Intern
My name is McKinley Kane.
I am a senior in high school and
I recently began an internship
at the Chamber of Commerce. I
wanted to work with Jenni and
Ashley at the Chamber because
I felt that the work they do for
their members’ businesses is
essential for the betterment of
Montrose. I will be attending
San Diego State University in
the fall of 2014 with a major
in Business Administration.
After college, I hope to find a
job working with people in a
business environment, such as
becoming an Event Planner or
McKinley Kane
a PR Representative. I have a
Chamber Intern
strong passion for leadership;
I joined Student Council in 6th grade and have been a dedicated member
ever since. I believe that being involved in clubs and activities is a good way
to gain knowledge and skills that will be useful later in life while doing something you enjoy. For instance, I joined the soccer team when I was 5. Until I
was a bit older, soccer games consisted of me picking dandelions off the field
and eating them instead of focusing on the game at hand. I am now the captain of the Varsity Soccer Team and am much more dedicated to the sport (I
can’t remember the last time I ate a dandelion!).
I try to be the best possible leader that I can be in my life, whether it is
in Student Council or for my soccer team or for my younger brother and
sister. I am very involved in volunteering; Montrose has never been anything
but good to me and I enjoy giving back to the community. I will miss this
small town tremendously when I’m in San Diego, but I will never forget the
friendships I have made here and I will forever carry the values that have been
instilled in me while I was living here. I am so grateful to have been given to
the opportunity to work with Jenni and Ashley at the Chamber of Commerce
and I am excited to help them develop Montrose, Colorado into the best
town that it can be.
2014 Directory Advertising Rates
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY & BUYERS GUIDE
The directory is 8-1/2" x 11", wire-bound, and printed in full-color. It
is included in all relocation packets and distributed to members and
prospective members, as well as visitors to the Montrose Visitors
Center. Please contact the Montrose ACT office at 249-5000 for more
details and an advertising form. Rates are as follows:
Covers (FULL PAGE)
Back Cover.................................................................................$2,000
Inside Front Cover......................................................................$1,800
Inside Back Cover......................................................................$1,800
Tab Divider Pages (3 AVAILABLE)
Full Page 7.75"w x 10.5"h...........................................................$1,200
Half Page - Horizontal 7.75"w x 5.125"h........................................$750
Other Full-Color Advertising
Full Page - 7.75"w x 10.5"h.........................................................$1,200
Half Page - Vertical 3.75"w x 10.5"h..............................................$700
Half Page - Horizontal 7.75"w x 5.125"h........................................$700
1/4 Page - 3.75"w x 5.125"h..........................................................$450
1/8 Page - 3.75"w x 2.4375"h........................................................$375
6 COMMUNITY NEWS
County Report
Montrose County Office of Vital Statistics Receives Top Honors
MONTROSE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER
Francine Tipton-Long has yet another reason to brag about her
talented staff—the Montrose County Office of Vital Statistics
was one of six recipients of the 2013 Five Star Performance
Award from Ronald S. Hyman, the State Registrar and Director
of the Office of Vital Statistics.
“This is a proud moment in my career as an elected official,” said Long. “To achieve
this award not only sets our office apart as one of the best in the state, but it also
fulfills one of our objectives from the citizen-driven strategic plan for the county.”
The award sets a high performance standard for all vital statistics offices in Colorado
including meeting the following criteria: 100 percent on two separate application
audits; all policy receipts signed and returned by deadline; all surveys completed by
the deadline; timely responsiveness to inquiries regarding billing, registration and
quality assurance; 100 percent timeliness on death certificate registration from the
local to state office; 100 percent completion of death certificate registration including
date and signature, and complete alteration form; complete registration of unattended home birth; all with zero callbacks and timely completion of all
designated COTrain modules (20) for all primary and backup deputies. The following staff is recognized for their commitment to excellence, extraordinary accomplishments, professionalism, accuracy, and attention to detail:
Pearl Lynch (Local Registrar), Norma Tabor (previous Local Registrar), Shawn Castle (Deputy Registrar), Dharma Conant (Deputy Registrar), Jana Millican
(Deputy Registrar), Deborah Rudy (Deputy Registrar), and Francine Tipton-Long (Deputy Registrar). The awards will be proudly displayed at the clerk and
recorder’s office.
CITY OF MONTROSE
MONTHLY SALES, USE & EXCISE TAX REPORT
Business Barometer: City of Montrose Monthly Sales, Use & Excise Tax Report
Date: 01/15/14
Construction
Use Tax
Retail
Sales Tax
Month
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
June
July
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Current
Year
2013
961,153
873,094
1,044,492
908,139
987,618
1,099,021
1,080,590
1,057,927
1,019,514
987,705
899,911
YTD Total 10,919,164
Prior
Year
2012
842,231
887,711
1,004,669
897,540
977,320
1,077,603
1,058,777
1,044,216
1,045,520
973,438
973,982
1,256,265
10,783,007
% of
Increase/
Decrease
14.1%
-1.6%
4.0%
1.2%
1.1%
2.0%
2.1%
1.3%
-2.5%
1.5%
-7.6%
1.3%
Hotel Excise Tax
0.90%
Month
Current
Year
2013
Prior
Year
2012
10,648
368
23,333
26,115
10,091
13,157
14,146
8,422
5,045
14,366
2,483
11,698
5,415
6,452
8,973
42,076
7,809
4,368
6,114
7,471
18,261
953
7,300
128,174 119,590
% of
Increase/
Decrease
Use & Auto
Tax
Current
Year
2013
Prior
Year
2012
-9.0%
-93.2%
261.6%
191.0%
-76.0%
68.5%
223.9%
37.7%
-32.5%
-21.3%
160.5%
62,430
75,606
56,215
112,602
111,962
159,146
88,198
65,063
61,878
61,437
52,300
7.2%
906,837
44,316
41,613
46,114
59,702
74,065
90,067
52,520
64,509
70,703
120,894
89,750
68,733
754,253
Total Collected
Sales and Use Tax
% of
Increase/
Decrease
40.9%
81.7%
21.9%
88.6%
51.2%
76.7%
67.9%
0.9%
-12.5%
-49.2%
-41.7%
20.2%
Restaurant Excise Tax
Total Collected
0.80%
Hotel & Restaurant Tax
Prior
% of
Current
Prior
% of
Current
Prior
Year
Year
Increase/
Year
Year
Increase/
Year
Year
Increase/
2013
2012
Decrease
2013
2012
Decrease
2013
2012
Decrease
3,559
3,293
3,814
4,090
6,578
9,155
12,457
10,143
9,323
5,601
3,474
YTD Total
71,487
3,167
3,096
3,166
3,697
6,999
9,723
10,979
9,990
9,989
6,404
3,777
3,158
70,987
12.4%
6.4%
20.5%
10.6%
-6.0%
-5.8%
13.5%
1.5%
-6.7%
-12.5%
-8.0%
0.7%
21,438
22,299
26,946
23,058
27,463
27,950
31,251
31,779
26,519
24,706
22,140
21,688
22,419
25,542
23,756
27,475
28,437
31,082
29,585
27,326
25,672
22,668
23,877
285,549 285,650
-1.2%
-0.5%
5.5%
-2.9%
0.0%
-1.7%
0.5%
7.4%
-3.0%
-3.8%
-2.3%
24,997
25,592
30,760
27,148
34,041
37,105
43,708
41,922
35,842
30,307
25,614
0.0%
357,036
24,855
25,515
28,708
27,453
34,474
38,160
42,061
39,575
37,315
32,076
26,445
27,035
356,637
Source: City of Montrose, www.cityofmontrose.org. Date: 1/15/2014
0.6%
0.3%
7.1%
-1.1%
-1.3%
-2.8%
3.9%
5.9%
-3.9%
-5.5%
-3.1%
0.1%
Prior
Year
2012
% of
Increase/
Decrease
1,034,231
949,068
1,124,040
1,046,856
1,109,671
1,271,324
1,182,934
1,131,412
1,086,437
1,063,508
954,694
898,245 15.1%
934,739 1.5%
1,057,235 6.3%
966,215 8.3%
1,093,461 1.5%
1,175,479 8.2%
1,115,665 6.0%
1,114,839 1.5%
1,123,694 -3.3%
1,112,593 -4.4%
1,064,685 -10.3%
1,332,298
11,954,175 11,656,850 2.6%
Hotel & Rest.
Budget
% of
Current
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
June
July
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Current
Year
2013
Sales and Use
Budget
Budget
2013
877,283
922,012
1,048,396
945,618
1,050,742
1,151,352
1,101,179
1,090,974
1,083,442
1,059,378
1,022,673
1,288,217
11,353,049
Budget
Variance
2013
17.9%
2.9%
7.2%
10.7%
5.6%
10.4%
7.4%
3.7%
0.3%
0.4%
-6.6%
5.3%
Retail Enhancement
Program
Budget
Current
Prior
%of
Budget
2013
Variance
Year
Year
Increase/
2013
2013
2012
Decrease
21,960
22,549
25,383
24,247
30,357
33,526
36,944
34,773
32,765
28,250
23,349
23,897
314,103
13.8%
13.5%
21.2%
12.0%
12.1%
10.7%
18.3%
20.6%
9.4%
7.3%
9.7%
18,135
17,814
21,388
18,814
20,338
22,502
22,260
21,406
21,149
19,819
18,424
13.7%
222,049
17,323
18,116
20,526
19,791
19,825
22,016
21,728
21,420
21,090
19,754
19,561
25,739
221,150
4.7%
-1.7%
4.2%
-4.9%
2.6%
2.2%
2.4%
-0.1%
0.3%
0.3%
-5.8%
0.4%
7 COMMUNITY NEWS
Region 10 Enterprise Center Report
Region 10 Loan Fund Bring More Tools to the Table
LESS THAN A YEAR AGO, the 41-year-old Region 10 League for Economic Assistance & Planning stepped forward to better serve local businesses with
the creation of the Region 10 Small Business Resource Center (SBRC), a collaborative effort among numerous local partner organizations that complements
the existing Region 10 Revolving Loan Fund.
Since its establishment, the Region 10 SBRC has made a significant difference for local entrepreneurs by providing technical assistance and educational programming, including classes on starting a business, using QuickBooks, using Excel, using and making the most of Constant Contact, developing a professional
business plan and much more.
“We have been very, very pleased with the level of participation in the classes we offer, and in the feedback we have received from participants,” Region 10
SBRC Director Vince Fandel said.
Some comments from local business owners who have taken part in SBRC classes include:
“I really liked the hands-on nature of the Quickbooks class, so much more than a talk or a slideshow!” – Laurie Abrahamson of Montrose Embroidery
“They have someone coaching while we push the buttons, so you really learn. I am so grateful Region 10 is doing things the right way! I would definitely recommend these classes
to others.”
“I think the Region 10 Quickbooks classes have been invaluable. I bought Quickbooks, but I didn’t know anything about it, and now I have learned so much more—the course is wonderful. The tension and fear of not knowing what to do are gone.”– Sheree Wanner of Camelot Gardens
In addition to offering support services and classes through the SBRC in both Montrose and Delta locations, Region 10 is now a satellite office of the Small
Business Development Center, with SBDC counselor Susan Bony available to consult on an as-needed basis. Employers can also contact Region 10 to schedule
an appointment with a Health Coverage Guide.
In 2013, the Small Business Resource Center worked with 23 small businesses, loaned approximately $225,000 to entrepreneurs through the Region 10
Revolving Loan Fund, and provided more than 60 hours of one-on-one counseling to various small business owners.
A non-profit organization, the Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning was formed in 1972 and serves six counties
(Montrose, Delta, Gunnison, Ouray, Hinsdale, and San Miguel), operates an Enterprise center (300 North Cascade, Montrose), administers
the Enterprise Zone Business and Contribution tax credit programs, oversees the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and Community Living
Services, coordinates Regional Transportation planning, and offers a loan program for small businesses.
To learn more call 970-249-2436 or visit us on the web at www.Region10.net.
Networking Tip #7: How to Reach Out to Someone New
Quantify how much time you’re going to take. People are busy and when someone new starts talking to them, the first
thing that comes to their mind is “How long is this person going to talk to me?” or “How much time is this going to take?” Address
those concerns from the start by saying something like, “Hi. I have one item that I’d like to briefly discuss with you. It should only take
two minutes. Do you have time now?” Asking questions like this not only shows that you respect their time, it also gives you the option
of speaking with them later if they are too busy now.
Start by offering praise, not requesting help. Unless you have a mutual contact that is putting you in touch for a specific
reason, it’s best to avoid asking for
anything when you meet for the
first time. Don’t ask for favors, for
promotion, for advice, or even to meet
up for lunch.
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Keep your emails short. If your
first contact is via email, then split
guide to
the message into smaller segments.
Instead of reaching out to someone
new with a long-winded, fiveparagraph explanation of why you are
contacting them, use that first email
to focus on a small bit of praise. You
can send further details to them after
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call 1-877-OUR-DMEA (687-3632) for a free DVD
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8 COMMUNITY NEWS
Non-Profit Report
Back by Popular Demand...A Community United in Generosity: 28 Days of Generosity
The idea is simple yet impactful. Whether you are a man or woman, age five or eighty five, rich or poor­—you have something to
give to someone else. Giving doesn’t always have to involve money—you can give your time, your talents, your attention, or even just a kind word. Each day in
February has a theme for giving and suggestions for ways to implement that theme. How you interpret the theme and what you are inspired to do is entirely up
to you. We hope that you will share your pictures and stories of generosity on the Montrose Community Foundation website or our Facebook page. Now get
out there and be generous.
SARA PLUMHOFF, Executive Director, Montrose Community Foundation www.montrosecf.com
February
Calendar
1. Show your support by turning on your outside light today.
And, let’s be loud and proud and do a community-wide HONK for Generosity
at Noon! Brainstorm ideas on how you can generously live and give in the
coming month.
14. Be a Valentine. Give blood, sign up to be an organ donor, leave Valentines at the hospital for patients, deliver soup to someone who is sick. Need a
Valentine template or super soup recipe? Visit montrosecf.com. 2. Find something to do with that loose change in your car, on your
dresser, and in your junk drawer—put it in a tip jar or put together a loose
change drive in your classroom or business. Watch those pennies add up! 16. It’s National Battery Day! Take a moment and recharge the things in
your life that are running out of juice—yourself, a relationship with a friend
you haven’t seen in a while, rechargeable batteries and even your cell phone. 3. Drop 3 of whatever you want today that makes you happy—
compliments, 3 bad habits, push-ups, boxes of chocolate, etc. 17. It’s National Family Day—Be generous with your time and attention to
your family. Eat, play, talk, laugh...together.
4. For your pets! Take your pet for a walk, give your pet an extra pat, or
have a child “Read to Rover.” Don’t have a pet? Volunteer at the local animal
shelter or donate pet food.
18. Find a way to say Thank You to someone who has taught you something in your life—your third grade teacher, your boss or even your mother. 5. High Fives and Hugs—give them liberally today and make someone’s
day. They are FREE! 6. Show our military families and veterans how much we appreciate
them! Wear yellow in your support, say thank you, write a note telling them
what Freedom means to you, or send a care package overseas. 7.It’s National “Wave All Your Fingers at Your Neighbor Day.”
Celebrate the holiday by doing something kind for a neighbor.
8. Recycle! It’s so easy, Bob the Builder, Wendy and Friends can do it.
Clean out your closet, eat left overs, recycle old toys, donate items you are no
longer using. Visit www.montrosecf.com for organizations that are accepting
donations. 9. Warm Fuzzies Day. Give stuffed animals to kids in the hospital, make a
blanket to give to a shelter, donate coats for kids, or cuddle up with someone
you love.
10. Mend it—whether it’s a button that needs sewing, a New Year’s resolution that you broke, a friendship you haven’t nurtured. 11. You know you’ve got talent (singing, telling jokes, baking, listening,
playing an instrument). Share it with someone today.
12. Do “One More” today! Invite another child to spend time with your
family, buy coffee for the person in line behind you, or clear one more tray in
the lunch room. Whatever you are doing, do “one more”—it really is more fun! 13. Do something nice for someone under the age of 13 or over the age
of 13—visit a local nursing home or schedule a play date, play a card game,
read a book, or take a stroll with a child or your favorite senior.
15. This is an easy one, for a difficult one.
19. Don’t have 20 minutes of free time? Give 19 minutes instead. Not
sure where to start? Check out the on-line listings.
20. Break barriers and county lines—find a way to be generous to someone or something 20+ miles from where you live.
21. Time to restock someone else’s shelves—donate canned goods to
someone who needs them. Visit www.montrosecf.com for organizations that
collect canned goods and other food staples. 22. Get outside. Shovel a sidewalk, build a snowman, go sledding. Play at
Cerro Summit at the Rotary Winter Carnival.
23. Take a few minutes and reconnect with a friend or loved one. Turn
off your electronics and take a walk, play a game, or just talk. 24. Simple Kindness—be spontaneous in your giving today.
25. It’s the 25th. Do something good anonymously as a Secret Santa.
26. Read to someone. Listen to a child read. Donate a book. Volunteer at a
school. Volunteer at the local library.
27. Thank You. Two little words that mean so much—use them all day long. 28. Celebrate a generous month by eating out today. Participating local
restaurants are giving a portion of proceeds to charity. See the list on-line and
invite someone to join you.
Visit montrosecf.com for ideas and
show us how you are celebrating
generosity in your community.
107th AnnuAl
A fun and enjoyable night was had by all at the 107th Annual Chamber of Commerce Gala!
The goal was to create an atmosphere that was festive and lively while still offering many opportunities to reconnect, socialize, and network.
Ty Gallenbeck, the street magician, dazzled (and sometimes stumped) the crowd with his amazing tricks, and over 60 people learned a little bit more
about themselves when their cards were read by Kim Briarwood. Mark Covington lead a successful live auction and we thank him for that.
This year we brought you to Bourbon Street…you'll soon learn where we're taking you for 2015!
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! • City of Montrose • Montrose Memorial Hospital
• Mountain West Insurance & Financial Services • NuVista Credit Union • Vectra Bank • Wells Fargo Bank
Photography by Lu Anne Tyrrell of Colorado Scenes Art & Photography
SILENT AUCTION DONORS:
A+Y Design Gallery • Around the Corner Art Gallery • B&B Cleaning Services • Beverage Distributors • Budget Blinds • Camelot Gardens • Chow Down
Pet Supplies • Colorado Interiors • D’Medici Footwear & Clothing • June Estep • Fabula • Greenway Pro • High Country Beverage • Horsefly Brewing Co.
• MainStreet Essentials Day Spa • The Mine Shack Car Wash • Montrose Chamber of Commerce Redcoats • Montrose Daily Press
• Montrose Style Magazine • Ray’s Good Stuff • Ridgeway Valley Enterprises • Russell Stover Candies, Inc. • Sushitini • Western Gravel
LIVE AUCTION DONORS:
The Bridges Golf Course & Country Club • Cherry Creek Radio • City of Montrose Public Works
Flower Motor Company • Tim Frates Laser Engraving & Custom Framing • Telluride Ski & Golf • Telluride Mountain Lodge
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR NEXT YEAR’S GALA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2015
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January Business After Hours
Hosted by Anytime Fitness
Above & Right: Scenes from Business After Hours
hosted by Anytime Fitness
Twenty Sleeps West Real Estate
Arbonne International
PeopleCare Health Services
New members welcomed by Kevin Johnson, Chair, at Business After Hours
We Love Our Members!
21/40 Young Professionals Networking Social
Young Professionals Networking Social, hosted by The Stone House on January 23
Steaks • Seafood • Pasta
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Montrose Chamber of
Commerce Thanks January’s
Speakers, Sponsors & Hosts
February Calendars
Events
Our thanks and gratitude to all the people and businesses
who help make our monthly and special events, well, special!
They’re all very passionate about the valuable information they
each shared; please consider reaching out to them for additional information that can help you and your business—and
consider supporting their causes and businesses, too!
Feb. 15 • Business to Business Expo
10 AM • Montrose Pavilion
Feb. 20 • Good Morning, Montrose!
7:30 AM • MCC Conference Room
Feb. 25 • Business After Hours
5:30 PM • Atlas Chiropractic
$7 to Attend • Must be 21
Business After Hours
Host: Anytime Fitness; Caterer: Rib City Grill
Please RSVP
Good Morning, Montrose!
Gold’s Gym; 28 Days of Generosity, Habitat for Humanity
for all Montrose Chamber of Commerce Events
249-5000 • information@MontroseChamber.com
21/40 YP Networking Social Host: The Stone House
Board & Council Meetings
Feb. 4 • Governmental Affairs Council (GAC) • 7:30 AM
Feb. 4 • Redcoats • 5:30 PM
Feb. 17 • Board of Directors • Noon
Feb. 17 • Governmental Affairs Council (GAC) • 7:30 AM
All Board & Council meetings are held in the MCC Conference
Room at 1519 E. Main St., Montrose • 249-5000
Board of Directors Meets 3rd Monday/Month at Noon
107th Annual Chamber of Commerce Gala
Catering: Camp Robber
Special thanks also to our many Silent Auction and
Live Auction donors, and our Sponsors:
City of Montrose, Montrose Memorial Hospital,
Mountain West Insurance & Financial Services, NuVista
Credit Union, Vectra Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank
Photography
Lu Anne Tyrrell of Colorado Scenes Art & Photography
Redcoats Meets 1st Tuesday/Month at 5:30 PM
Governmental Affairs Council (GAC) is made up of up to eleven
individuals who assist Montrose Chamber of Commerce to influence
government policy development at the city, school district, county,
and state levels. Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays/Month at 7:30 AM.
Steaks • Seafood • Pasta
Celebrate Your Love this Valentine's Day
with Dinner Specials from Camp Robber and Remington's
CAMP ROBBER
REMINGTON'S
Friday 14th & Saturday 15th
Reservations Suggested
240-1590
Friday 14th & Saturday 15th
Reservations Suggested
252-1119 x2
STARTER
Tomato Basil Soup with
Parmesan Croutons
- OR House Salad with choice
of housemade dressings
ENTRÉE CHOICES
Filet Mignon with Fresh Parsley and
Crimini Mushroom Sauce
served with asparagus and
twice baked potato $25
- OR Mahi Mahi with Orange Amaretto Sauce
served with asparagus and
twice-baked potato $22
DESSERT CHOICES
Remember to Shop Locally
with our Chamber Members!
(not included in dinner prices above)
Chocolate Torte with Sugared Berries
- OR Red Velvet Cake with Strawberry Anglaise
Four-Course Dinner $35.95 per person
with a complimentary glass of pink Moscato
APPETIZER
Gruyere and Black Forest Ham Crostata
SOUP OR SALAD
Remington's Soup or House Salad
ENTRÉE CHOICES
(choice of one dinner each)
10-oz. New York Strip Steak
with Tempura Prawns
- OR White Wine Poached Crab Stuffed Salmon
DESSERT CHOICES
(choice of one dessert each)
Chocolate Fondue with Fresh Fruit and Nibbles
- OR Red Velvet Cake
Enjoy live music Friday Night during dinner
followed by a DJ and dancing!
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Thank You
for your membership!
Remember to
shop first with the
businesses that
support our
community—
like yours!
MEDC Annual Meeting Luncheon
MEDC has moved our meeting to a luncheon and this year we are excited to announce Myron E.
“Mike” Ullman, CEO of J.C.Penney as our keynote speaker. This is a great opportunity for business
leaders to hear from and engage with one of the greatest businessmen of our time.
Over the last 25 years, Myron E. (Mike) Ullman has successfully led five major global
enterprises. He recently returned as Chief Executive Officer of J.C. Penney to lead a
turnaround of the Company after an unsuccessful strategy was undertaken to move the
retailer up market. He retired as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of J.C. Penney in
late January 2012 having served since December 2004.
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Saturday, February
from 10–11am at The Homestead in
Montrose on Pavilion Drive. Light
refreshments will be served, and
Admission is FREE.
Location: Holiday Inn Express Hotel
(Jordan Room)
Date: Friday, February 21, 2014
Time: Event starts at 12:00 Noon - lunch served
 Brief MEDC update & election results 12:30 p.m.
 Keynote Speaker at 1:00 p.m.
 Annual Awards
Lunch provided by: Pine Cone Catering
Investors $20 -- Non-Investors $25
RSVP to MEDC at (970) 249-9438 no later than February 19, 2014. (We accept Visa and MasterCard)
The Western Colorado Council of the Boy Scouts of America would like
to invite anyone who has earned the Eagle Scout Award to attend our first
GATHERING OF EAGLES.
The program will include updates on scouting in Western Colorado and a guest speaker.
Regardless of when you earned your Eagle or Silver award, come and
join us for our first Gathering of Eagles.
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PresenTed by
Region 10 Marketing &
Technology class
Lauren Bell of
Networks
Unlimited
This Facebook class Will:
• Show you how to manage a Facebook page for your business
• Give you guidelines for creating strong content
• Show you how to use Facebook ads and promote your posts
Wednesday, February 19 • Noon–1 pm
LImIted SeatIng aVaILaBLe,
So RegISteR eaRLy!
thIS IS a BRown Bag
woRkIng LUnch
RSVP 970-249-2436 • www.Region10.net
Region 10 Enterprise Center • 300 North Cascade • Montrose • Please RSVP by calling Claudette at Region 10
region 10 also offers classes on starting your own business,
Quickbooks, creating a business Plan, and more.
To learn more about region 10’s programs and services,
call Vince Fandel at 970-249-2436 ext. 206.
Tee Up
for a
Good
Time
The
Chamber of Commerce
Annual Golf Scramble
Save the Date • August 8 • 1 pm