April 2015 Newsletter - Longmont Area Chamber Of Commerce

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 2008, 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.
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
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
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,
March9.12. Chamber members can RSVP online at
Apri
April
www.longmontchamber.org. Prospective members
must call Membership Director Shelley McLeod at
720-864-2878.
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.
We fix it right...
the first time!
Full Service Auto, Truck, SUV,
Crossover & Diesel Repairs.
Free Inspections.
Complete written estimates before work begins.
Alignment, Brakes, Suspension
Specialists. We sell tires.
Family Owned & Operated.
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’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
510 2nd Avenue Longmont
303.682.9015
www.steves-alignment.com
ADVOCATE
FOR YOUR BUSINESS.
Extend your reach to new customers monthly by placing your
ad on the Longmont Chamber of Commerce Advocate pages.
Call Syedah Belletti at 303-684-5353
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER?
Contact Shelley McLeod. Membership Director at 720-864-2878
Register today at
www.longmontchamber.org