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Chamber Matters A Newsleer for Our Members January 2015 Mark Your Calendars Board Meeting ursday, January 8 Chamber Office 5:30 pm Business Aſter Hours ursday, January 15 Fruita Community Center 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Register Here Inside This Issue Director’s Corner 3 Renewing/New Members 4 Business Builders News 4 From Our Members 5 Business Aſter Hours 6 January Calendar 7 Growing our community one business at a time by cultivating creative and successful partnerships. Spotlight’s on: Alpine Bank What does your business do? Alpine Bank serves over 100,000 customers with retail, business, trust, asset management, mortgage and electronic banking services Tell us something you have learned, through your work that would be beneficial to others. Fruita is an amazing lile community During my time in this town I think one of the most beneficial things I’ve learned is the importance of relationships e amazing business owners and residents in this community make Fruita the great place that it is I would encourage everyone who reads this to go out and spend more time in our community and really get to know our town If you are not taking advantage of all that Fruita has to offer, then you are missing out on what makes Fruita such a great place to live Why did you join the Fruita Chamber of Commerce? I originally joined the Fruita Chamber for the networking opportunities I quickly learned that this organization is much more than that e educational opportunities, information in the monthly newsleer, annual Membership Directory, and referral program are just to name a few is is a great organization, and I believe that they will be an integral part of the future growth of our town What makes you or your business unique? It’s no secret that most banks offer a variety of the same products and services to their customers As any Alpine Bank customer can tell you, there are a number of things that Alpine does that sets us apart from the other financial institutions in our areas First and foremost, we have a goal to make sure that any community we have a presence in is beer because we are there We know that a bank is only as strong as the communities in which we serve Alpine has a number of different ways we give back to our community but one of the most well-known forms of giving back is through our debit card program In 2014 alone, Alpine Bank donated roughly $825,000 to local non-profit groups and projects through funds generated from our Loyalty Debit Card program Alpine Bank’s financial commitment to the community is substantial, and our employees give generously of their time and talents as well
Transcript of Chamber Matters · to Help Grow Your Business Monday Noon Business Builders Four Winds Coffee & Tea...
Chamber MattersA Newsletter for Our Members
January 2015Mark Your Calendars
Board MeetingThursday January 8
Chamber Office530 pm
Business After HoursThursday January 15
Fruita Community Center530 pm to 730 pm
Register Here
Inside This Issue
Directorrsquos Corner 3RenewingNew Members 4Business Builders News 4 From Our Members 5Business After Hours 6January Calendar 7
Growing our community one business at a time by cultivating creative and successful partnerships
Spotlightrsquos on
Alpine Bank What does your business doAlpine Bank serves over 100000 customers with retail business trust asset management mortgage and electronic banking services
Tell us something you have learned through your work that would be beneficial to others Fruita is an amazing little community During my time in this town I think one of the most beneficial things Irsquove learned is the importance of relationships The amazing business owners and residents in this community make Fruita the great place that it is I would encourage everyone who reads this to go out and spend more time in our community and really get to know our town If you are not taking advantage of all that Fruita has to offer then you are missing out on what makes Fruita such a great place to live
Why did you join the Fruita Chamber of CommerceI originally joined the Fruita Chamber for the networking opportunities I quickly learned that this organization is much more than that The educational opportunities information in the monthly newsletter annual Membership Directory and referral program are just to name a few This is a great organization and I believe that they will be an integral part of the future growth of our town
What makes you or your business unique Itrsquos no secret that most banks offer a variety of the same products and services to their customers As any Alpine Bank customer can tell you there are a number of things that Alpine does that sets us apart from the other financial institutions in our areas First and foremost we have a goal to make sure that any community we have a presence in is better because we are there We know that a bank is only as strong as the communities in which we serve Alpine has a number of different ways we give back to our community but one of the most well-known forms of giving back is through our debit card program In 2014 alone Alpine Bank donated roughly $825000 to local non-profit groups and projects through funds generated from our Loyalty Debit Card program Alpine Bankrsquos financial commitment to the community is substantial and our employees give generously of their time and talents as well
The Chamber Matters Page 2 wwwfruitachamberorg
Growing our community one business at a time by cultivating creative and successful partnerships
Board of Directors
Dustin WellsGrand Valley Bank
858-7555 dustingrandvalleybank com
Linda KochevarLinda J Kochevar CPA
242-2222 (ext 30)lindakochevarcpa com
Jana GerowDevelopment Construction Services
640-0176dcsincjanagmail com
Denise HightColorado National
Monument Association858-3617
dhightcoloradonma org
Mike ReederVisual Eyes Eyecare PC
858-2020infovisualeyeseyecare com
Stacey Mascarenas City Council Liaison
250-7525smascarebresnan net
Doug SorterStrive
250-1595 dsorterstrivecolorado org
Donna Stratton858-8344
stratsteingmail com
Anissa WrightRedrock 101 5
anissawredrock101 com
Chamber StaffFrank Ladd Executive Director
Robbie Urquhart Special Projects Coordinator
Tami Biart Administrative Assistant
432 E Aspen AvenueFruita CO 81521
858-3894www fruitachamber org
As I stated earlier Alpine also offers a large variety of services to our customers Alpine has the perfect combination of a small town bank feel along with the abilities to offer any products or services you may need Please stop by anytime and get to know your local Alpine Bank staff I guarantee yoursquoll be happy you did
Tell us something that others should know about you or your business I was born and raised in Grand Junction I graduated from Grand Junction High School and received my degree in business management from Colorado Mesa University I then received my Graduate Degree in Banking from CU Boulder in 2011 I have lived and worked in Fruita for seven years and enjoy all the time I get to spend in this community My beautiful wife Jennifer Oliver and I have been married for 9 years We have two children Taylor and Jordan In our spare time we try to stay active playing volleyball softball and any other sport with family and friends I currently serve as a board member for the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce I am a member of the Governing Board for the Lower Valley Hospital Association and I will be joining the Museum Board in 2015
Tom Oliver Vice PresidentAlpine Bank Fruita Branch125 North Park SquareFruita CO 81521(970) 858-7473httpwww alpinebank com
Save the Date
Fruita Chamber Annual Banquet
February 22 2015
Doubletree Hotel
The Chamber Matters Page 3 wwwfruitachamberorg
Growing our community one business at a time by cultivating creative and successful partnerships
Directorrsquos CornerHappy New Year Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce members We say so long to 2014 and hello to 2015 The FACC welcomed many new members in 2014 we welcomed new City officials and we certainly saw some changes here at the Chamber of Commerce with three different Directors passing thru the door at 432 E Aspen Street I hope to be the last new Director for quite some time and thank everyone for the very warm welcome these first few weeks
We are very excited for the unlimited prospects for the Fruita area in 2015
The FACC is planning some very fun and exciting additions to our events and programs for 2015 For the first time in many years the Fruita Chamber Board of Directors and staff will hold a strategic planning session this month to formulate a multi-year plan for our members and the community
I want to welcome back the returning 2014 FACC Board Directors--thank you for serving the Chamber members and your community once again for 2015--President Dustin Wells Treasurer Linda Kochevar Secretary Jana Gerow Stacey Mascarenas Mike Reeder Denise Hight as well as newly elected or appointed Directors Doug Sorter Donna Stratton and Anissa Wright Thank you all very much Irsquom looking forward to working with you in 2015 We should also give a big thank you to retiring Directors Elizabeth Blaha Ben Wegener and Tom Oliver Thank you for your service not only as a Board Director for the Chamber of Commerce but also for your many volunteer hours for the community
Lastly let me thank you our members Without you and your continued support the Fruita Chamber of Commerce wouldnrsquot be around for very long Thank you all very much we are looking forward to a fantastic 2015
Best regards
Frank Ladd Executive Director
Hilltoprsquos Health Access will be at the Fruita Public Library January 13th 1100am ndash 430pm Our certified Health Cover-age Guilds will be available to assist people applying for health insurance through the Connect for Health Colorado marketplace Open Enrollment ends February 15th For more info call (970) 244-0850 amp visit HilltopsHealthAccessorg
The Chamber Matters Page 4 wwwfruitachamberorg
Growing our community one business at a time by cultivating creative and successful partnerships
Decemberrsquos Renewing MembersAmerican AgCreditAmerican National InsuranceColorado Christian UniversityColorado Egg LLCFisherrsquos Market Premium Natural MeatsGo-Fer Foods FruitaJolley SmilesMerge 2 MediaYour Screen Printing amp Sign Company
Decemberrsquos New Members Paragon Restoration amp Building Inc 241-2180httpwwwtheparagonsolutioncom
Please visit wwwfruitachamberorg for more information about our members
The Fruita Chamber has three Business Builder groups designed for chamber members to develop relationships that enhance their networking and marketing opportunities Please see below for details on each group For more information please contact Robbie Urquhart at robbiefruitachamberorg
Investing in Business Relationships to Help Grow Your Business
Monday Noon Business Builders Four Winds Coffee amp Tea12th amp Bookcliff Grand Junction
Fruita Business ToolboxBusiness Incubator - Fruita325 E Aspen AvenueMeets every third Tuesday 730 am
Wednesday Noon Business BuildersHoliday Inn2751 Crossroads Boulevard Grand Junction
Jennifer MontoyaRodan + Fields261-0960jmontoya randfgmail com
Kevin BraaGrand Mesa Medical Supply LLC241-0833kevingrandmesamedical com
Kathie FingersonHealers of the Valley462-5290kathiehealersofthevalley com
Order Yours Today858-3894
Presented by
The Chamber Matters Page 5 wwwfruitachamberorg
Growing our community one business at a time by cultivating creative and successful partnerships
From Our Members Home Loan is once again sponsoring the Taste of the Grand Valley February 10 at Two River Convention Center 400 pm until 730 pm This food festival benefits United Way of Mesa County Advanced tickets for adults start at $13 and are available at City Market Enstrom Candies and Home Loan or by phone at 1-866-464-2626 or online at www ticketswest com
In order to make our community a safer place Home Loan State Bank is providing a free child safety fingerprinting station in its lobby on 205 North 4th Street Grand Junction and at its downtown office on the corner of 4th and Rood Avenue just south of the post office Hours are 900 am until 500 pm They will get your childrsquos or at-risk adultrsquos fingerprints in about one minute You will receive a printout which will be the only documentation that is kept--absolutely no data is stored anywhere The printout is for you only to give to law enforcement if anything is ever to happen The printout will also have safety tips that parents are strongly encouraged to go over with their children
Wednesdays are for Charley Every Wednesday Charleyrsquos Cookies from Ariel Clinical Services will be served in the lobby of Home Loan State Bank The Ariel Clinical Services was founded in 1994 they are a private non-profit 501(c)(3) Child Placement Agency and Adult Service Agency and provide an array of services for children families and adults They are currently the third largest child placement agency in the state serving approximately 200 children in foster care Ariel Clinical Services serves approximately 100 adults with developmental disabilities across three locations
Charleyrsquos Cookies is currently operated out of the commercial kitchen at the Business Incubator Center in Grand Junction Individuals gain their food handlers certification through the Public Health Department They learn different aspects of food preparation packaging and cleaning as well as teamwork
Liberty Tax Service is your easy solution to complicated taxes Wersquoll dig for every deduction yoursquore entitled to and give you the best return for your money The Fruita office will be open Monday thru Saturday and Sundays by appointment starting January 5th
The IRS is saying delays in accepting efiling of returns and processing of refunds is expected due to reduced funding in the appropriations bill and the late passage of the bill extending some tax credits A date to start accepting efiles has not been set yet The IRS expects to meet their goal of processing refunds
Do you have news about your business you want to share Let us know Please submit all news to Robbie at RobbieFruitaChamberorg by the 25th of each month
within 21 days of efiling but could be slower than in the past Liberty Tax is equipped to help individuals access health insurance and to assist them through the income tax process Liberty Taxrsquos goal is to streamline -- as much as possible -- the health insurance and income tax process now that the two have merged under the Affordable Care Act
We offer free consultations for both ACA evaluation and for tax preparation If you have any questions or need help with health insurance or tax preparation please give us a call for an appointment at 970-858-5004 or drop by
Are You a Stressed
out Mom January 15th
6-7 PM 2817 North Ave
Grand Junction CO 81521
httpwwwHealersoftheValleycomstc
Douglas SorterDevelopment Vice President ldquoChampionrdquoOffice (970) 244-5506Cell (970) 250-1595dsorterstrivecoloradoorg950 Grand Avenue Grand Junction CO 81501FAX 970-243-7751 WWWSTRIVECOLORADOORG
The Chamber Matters Page 6 wwwfruitachamberorg
Growing our community one business at a time by cultivating creative and successful partnerships
Business After HoursJanuary BAHJoin us on Thursday January 15 from 530 pm to 730 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 North Coulson Fruita for the January Business After Hours
Each month the Fruita Chamber of Commerce offers Business After Hours (BAH) for members and guests This fun event is hosted by a different chamber member each month Each BAH features the host member and offers a valuable networking forum for members
Please call Tami at the Chamber office at 858-3894 to register or register online at www fruitachamber org
Thank You Alpine Bank Fruita
Thank you for graciously hosting the December Business After Hours
January 15 February 19 March 19 April 16 May 21 June 18 July 16 August 20 September October 15 November 19 December 17
City of FruitaGrand West Hyundai
Childrenrsquos Nature CenterDiscovery Kids Learning Center
Strive at Botanical GardensMuseum of Western Colorado
Doubletree HotelMoon Farm
No BAHRobinson amp Co Realty
Holiday Inn amp SuitesAlpine Bank
2015 BAH Schedule
The Chamber Matters Page 8 wwwfruitachamberorg
Growing our community one business at a time by cultivating creative and successful partnerships
Upcoming EventsJanuary 9
Friday
Ambassador MeetingChamber Office900 am
January 10Thursday
Chamber RetreatChamber Office530 pm
January 13Tuesday
Business Tool BoxBusiness Incubator Fruita730 amPresenter Mike Bennett Fruita City Manager
January 15Thursday
Business After HoursCity of Fruita Fruita Community Center530 pm to 730 pm
January 28Wednesday
Ribbon CuttingRider amp Quesenberry400 pm
January 29Friday
Ribbon CuttingOpen HouseRobinson and Co Realty130 East Aspen Avenue400 pm to 700 pm
1205
The Chamber Matters Page 2 wwwfruitachamberorg
Growing our community one business at a time by cultivating creative and successful partnerships
Board of Directors
Dustin WellsGrand Valley Bank
858-7555 dustingrandvalleybank com
Linda KochevarLinda J Kochevar CPA
242-2222 (ext 30)lindakochevarcpa com
Jana GerowDevelopment Construction Services
640-0176dcsincjanagmail com
Denise HightColorado National
Monument Association858-3617
dhightcoloradonma org
Mike ReederVisual Eyes Eyecare PC
858-2020infovisualeyeseyecare com
Stacey Mascarenas City Council Liaison
250-7525smascarebresnan net
Doug SorterStrive
250-1595 dsorterstrivecolorado org
Donna Stratton858-8344
stratsteingmail com
Anissa WrightRedrock 101 5
anissawredrock101 com
Chamber StaffFrank Ladd Executive Director
Robbie Urquhart Special Projects Coordinator
Tami Biart Administrative Assistant
432 E Aspen AvenueFruita CO 81521
858-3894www fruitachamber org
As I stated earlier Alpine also offers a large variety of services to our customers Alpine has the perfect combination of a small town bank feel along with the abilities to offer any products or services you may need Please stop by anytime and get to know your local Alpine Bank staff I guarantee yoursquoll be happy you did
Tell us something that others should know about you or your business I was born and raised in Grand Junction I graduated from Grand Junction High School and received my degree in business management from Colorado Mesa University I then received my Graduate Degree in Banking from CU Boulder in 2011 I have lived and worked in Fruita for seven years and enjoy all the time I get to spend in this community My beautiful wife Jennifer Oliver and I have been married for 9 years We have two children Taylor and Jordan In our spare time we try to stay active playing volleyball softball and any other sport with family and friends I currently serve as a board member for the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce I am a member of the Governing Board for the Lower Valley Hospital Association and I will be joining the Museum Board in 2015
Tom Oliver Vice PresidentAlpine Bank Fruita Branch125 North Park SquareFruita CO 81521(970) 858-7473httpwww alpinebank com
Save the Date
Fruita Chamber Annual Banquet
February 22 2015
Doubletree Hotel
The Chamber Matters Page 3 wwwfruitachamberorg
Growing our community one business at a time by cultivating creative and successful partnerships
Directorrsquos CornerHappy New Year Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce members We say so long to 2014 and hello to 2015 The FACC welcomed many new members in 2014 we welcomed new City officials and we certainly saw some changes here at the Chamber of Commerce with three different Directors passing thru the door at 432 E Aspen Street I hope to be the last new Director for quite some time and thank everyone for the very warm welcome these first few weeks
We are very excited for the unlimited prospects for the Fruita area in 2015
The FACC is planning some very fun and exciting additions to our events and programs for 2015 For the first time in many years the Fruita Chamber Board of Directors and staff will hold a strategic planning session this month to formulate a multi-year plan for our members and the community
I want to welcome back the returning 2014 FACC Board Directors--thank you for serving the Chamber members and your community once again for 2015--President Dustin Wells Treasurer Linda Kochevar Secretary Jana Gerow Stacey Mascarenas Mike Reeder Denise Hight as well as newly elected or appointed Directors Doug Sorter Donna Stratton and Anissa Wright Thank you all very much Irsquom looking forward to working with you in 2015 We should also give a big thank you to retiring Directors Elizabeth Blaha Ben Wegener and Tom Oliver Thank you for your service not only as a Board Director for the Chamber of Commerce but also for your many volunteer hours for the community
Lastly let me thank you our members Without you and your continued support the Fruita Chamber of Commerce wouldnrsquot be around for very long Thank you all very much we are looking forward to a fantastic 2015
Best regards
Frank Ladd Executive Director
Hilltoprsquos Health Access will be at the Fruita Public Library January 13th 1100am ndash 430pm Our certified Health Cover-age Guilds will be available to assist people applying for health insurance through the Connect for Health Colorado marketplace Open Enrollment ends February 15th For more info call (970) 244-0850 amp visit HilltopsHealthAccessorg
The Chamber Matters Page 4 wwwfruitachamberorg
Growing our community one business at a time by cultivating creative and successful partnerships
Decemberrsquos Renewing MembersAmerican AgCreditAmerican National InsuranceColorado Christian UniversityColorado Egg LLCFisherrsquos Market Premium Natural MeatsGo-Fer Foods FruitaJolley SmilesMerge 2 MediaYour Screen Printing amp Sign Company
Decemberrsquos New Members Paragon Restoration amp Building Inc 241-2180httpwwwtheparagonsolutioncom
Please visit wwwfruitachamberorg for more information about our members
The Fruita Chamber has three Business Builder groups designed for chamber members to develop relationships that enhance their networking and marketing opportunities Please see below for details on each group For more information please contact Robbie Urquhart at robbiefruitachamberorg
Investing in Business Relationships to Help Grow Your Business
Monday Noon Business Builders Four Winds Coffee amp Tea12th amp Bookcliff Grand Junction
Fruita Business ToolboxBusiness Incubator - Fruita325 E Aspen AvenueMeets every third Tuesday 730 am
Wednesday Noon Business BuildersHoliday Inn2751 Crossroads Boulevard Grand Junction
Jennifer MontoyaRodan + Fields261-0960jmontoya randfgmail com
Kevin BraaGrand Mesa Medical Supply LLC241-0833kevingrandmesamedical com
Kathie FingersonHealers of the Valley462-5290kathiehealersofthevalley com
Order Yours Today858-3894
Presented by
The Chamber Matters Page 5 wwwfruitachamberorg
Growing our community one business at a time by cultivating creative and successful partnerships
From Our Members Home Loan is once again sponsoring the Taste of the Grand Valley February 10 at Two River Convention Center 400 pm until 730 pm This food festival benefits United Way of Mesa County Advanced tickets for adults start at $13 and are available at City Market Enstrom Candies and Home Loan or by phone at 1-866-464-2626 or online at www ticketswest com
In order to make our community a safer place Home Loan State Bank is providing a free child safety fingerprinting station in its lobby on 205 North 4th Street Grand Junction and at its downtown office on the corner of 4th and Rood Avenue just south of the post office Hours are 900 am until 500 pm They will get your childrsquos or at-risk adultrsquos fingerprints in about one minute You will receive a printout which will be the only documentation that is kept--absolutely no data is stored anywhere The printout is for you only to give to law enforcement if anything is ever to happen The printout will also have safety tips that parents are strongly encouraged to go over with their children
Wednesdays are for Charley Every Wednesday Charleyrsquos Cookies from Ariel Clinical Services will be served in the lobby of Home Loan State Bank The Ariel Clinical Services was founded in 1994 they are a private non-profit 501(c)(3) Child Placement Agency and Adult Service Agency and provide an array of services for children families and adults They are currently the third largest child placement agency in the state serving approximately 200 children in foster care Ariel Clinical Services serves approximately 100 adults with developmental disabilities across three locations
Charleyrsquos Cookies is currently operated out of the commercial kitchen at the Business Incubator Center in Grand Junction Individuals gain their food handlers certification through the Public Health Department They learn different aspects of food preparation packaging and cleaning as well as teamwork
Liberty Tax Service is your easy solution to complicated taxes Wersquoll dig for every deduction yoursquore entitled to and give you the best return for your money The Fruita office will be open Monday thru Saturday and Sundays by appointment starting January 5th
The IRS is saying delays in accepting efiling of returns and processing of refunds is expected due to reduced funding in the appropriations bill and the late passage of the bill extending some tax credits A date to start accepting efiles has not been set yet The IRS expects to meet their goal of processing refunds
Do you have news about your business you want to share Let us know Please submit all news to Robbie at RobbieFruitaChamberorg by the 25th of each month
within 21 days of efiling but could be slower than in the past Liberty Tax is equipped to help individuals access health insurance and to assist them through the income tax process Liberty Taxrsquos goal is to streamline -- as much as possible -- the health insurance and income tax process now that the two have merged under the Affordable Care Act
We offer free consultations for both ACA evaluation and for tax preparation If you have any questions or need help with health insurance or tax preparation please give us a call for an appointment at 970-858-5004 or drop by
Are You a Stressed
out Mom January 15th
6-7 PM 2817 North Ave
Grand Junction CO 81521
httpwwwHealersoftheValleycomstc
Douglas SorterDevelopment Vice President ldquoChampionrdquoOffice (970) 244-5506Cell (970) 250-1595dsorterstrivecoloradoorg950 Grand Avenue Grand Junction CO 81501FAX 970-243-7751 WWWSTRIVECOLORADOORG
The Chamber Matters Page 6 wwwfruitachamberorg
Growing our community one business at a time by cultivating creative and successful partnerships
Business After HoursJanuary BAHJoin us on Thursday January 15 from 530 pm to 730 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 North Coulson Fruita for the January Business After Hours
Each month the Fruita Chamber of Commerce offers Business After Hours (BAH) for members and guests This fun event is hosted by a different chamber member each month Each BAH features the host member and offers a valuable networking forum for members
Please call Tami at the Chamber office at 858-3894 to register or register online at www fruitachamber org
Thank You Alpine Bank Fruita
Thank you for graciously hosting the December Business After Hours
January 15 February 19 March 19 April 16 May 21 June 18 July 16 August 20 September October 15 November 19 December 17
City of FruitaGrand West Hyundai
Childrenrsquos Nature CenterDiscovery Kids Learning Center
Strive at Botanical GardensMuseum of Western Colorado
Doubletree HotelMoon Farm
No BAHRobinson amp Co Realty
Holiday Inn amp SuitesAlpine Bank
2015 BAH Schedule
The Chamber Matters Page 8 wwwfruitachamberorg
Growing our community one business at a time by cultivating creative and successful partnerships
Upcoming EventsJanuary 9
Friday
Ambassador MeetingChamber Office900 am
January 10Thursday
Chamber RetreatChamber Office530 pm
January 13Tuesday
Business Tool BoxBusiness Incubator Fruita730 amPresenter Mike Bennett Fruita City Manager
January 15Thursday
Business After HoursCity of Fruita Fruita Community Center530 pm to 730 pm
January 28Wednesday
Ribbon CuttingRider amp Quesenberry400 pm
January 29Friday
Ribbon CuttingOpen HouseRobinson and Co Realty130 East Aspen Avenue400 pm to 700 pm
1205
The Chamber Matters Page 3 wwwfruitachamberorg
Growing our community one business at a time by cultivating creative and successful partnerships
Directorrsquos CornerHappy New Year Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce members We say so long to 2014 and hello to 2015 The FACC welcomed many new members in 2014 we welcomed new City officials and we certainly saw some changes here at the Chamber of Commerce with three different Directors passing thru the door at 432 E Aspen Street I hope to be the last new Director for quite some time and thank everyone for the very warm welcome these first few weeks
We are very excited for the unlimited prospects for the Fruita area in 2015
The FACC is planning some very fun and exciting additions to our events and programs for 2015 For the first time in many years the Fruita Chamber Board of Directors and staff will hold a strategic planning session this month to formulate a multi-year plan for our members and the community
I want to welcome back the returning 2014 FACC Board Directors--thank you for serving the Chamber members and your community once again for 2015--President Dustin Wells Treasurer Linda Kochevar Secretary Jana Gerow Stacey Mascarenas Mike Reeder Denise Hight as well as newly elected or appointed Directors Doug Sorter Donna Stratton and Anissa Wright Thank you all very much Irsquom looking forward to working with you in 2015 We should also give a big thank you to retiring Directors Elizabeth Blaha Ben Wegener and Tom Oliver Thank you for your service not only as a Board Director for the Chamber of Commerce but also for your many volunteer hours for the community
Lastly let me thank you our members Without you and your continued support the Fruita Chamber of Commerce wouldnrsquot be around for very long Thank you all very much we are looking forward to a fantastic 2015
Best regards
Frank Ladd Executive Director
Hilltoprsquos Health Access will be at the Fruita Public Library January 13th 1100am ndash 430pm Our certified Health Cover-age Guilds will be available to assist people applying for health insurance through the Connect for Health Colorado marketplace Open Enrollment ends February 15th For more info call (970) 244-0850 amp visit HilltopsHealthAccessorg
The Chamber Matters Page 4 wwwfruitachamberorg
Growing our community one business at a time by cultivating creative and successful partnerships
Decemberrsquos Renewing MembersAmerican AgCreditAmerican National InsuranceColorado Christian UniversityColorado Egg LLCFisherrsquos Market Premium Natural MeatsGo-Fer Foods FruitaJolley SmilesMerge 2 MediaYour Screen Printing amp Sign Company
Decemberrsquos New Members Paragon Restoration amp Building Inc 241-2180httpwwwtheparagonsolutioncom
Please visit wwwfruitachamberorg for more information about our members
The Fruita Chamber has three Business Builder groups designed for chamber members to develop relationships that enhance their networking and marketing opportunities Please see below for details on each group For more information please contact Robbie Urquhart at robbiefruitachamberorg
Investing in Business Relationships to Help Grow Your Business
Monday Noon Business Builders Four Winds Coffee amp Tea12th amp Bookcliff Grand Junction
Fruita Business ToolboxBusiness Incubator - Fruita325 E Aspen AvenueMeets every third Tuesday 730 am
Wednesday Noon Business BuildersHoliday Inn2751 Crossroads Boulevard Grand Junction
Jennifer MontoyaRodan + Fields261-0960jmontoya randfgmail com
Kevin BraaGrand Mesa Medical Supply LLC241-0833kevingrandmesamedical com
Kathie FingersonHealers of the Valley462-5290kathiehealersofthevalley com
Order Yours Today858-3894
Presented by
The Chamber Matters Page 5 wwwfruitachamberorg
Growing our community one business at a time by cultivating creative and successful partnerships
From Our Members Home Loan is once again sponsoring the Taste of the Grand Valley February 10 at Two River Convention Center 400 pm until 730 pm This food festival benefits United Way of Mesa County Advanced tickets for adults start at $13 and are available at City Market Enstrom Candies and Home Loan or by phone at 1-866-464-2626 or online at www ticketswest com
In order to make our community a safer place Home Loan State Bank is providing a free child safety fingerprinting station in its lobby on 205 North 4th Street Grand Junction and at its downtown office on the corner of 4th and Rood Avenue just south of the post office Hours are 900 am until 500 pm They will get your childrsquos or at-risk adultrsquos fingerprints in about one minute You will receive a printout which will be the only documentation that is kept--absolutely no data is stored anywhere The printout is for you only to give to law enforcement if anything is ever to happen The printout will also have safety tips that parents are strongly encouraged to go over with their children
Wednesdays are for Charley Every Wednesday Charleyrsquos Cookies from Ariel Clinical Services will be served in the lobby of Home Loan State Bank The Ariel Clinical Services was founded in 1994 they are a private non-profit 501(c)(3) Child Placement Agency and Adult Service Agency and provide an array of services for children families and adults They are currently the third largest child placement agency in the state serving approximately 200 children in foster care Ariel Clinical Services serves approximately 100 adults with developmental disabilities across three locations
Charleyrsquos Cookies is currently operated out of the commercial kitchen at the Business Incubator Center in Grand Junction Individuals gain their food handlers certification through the Public Health Department They learn different aspects of food preparation packaging and cleaning as well as teamwork
Liberty Tax Service is your easy solution to complicated taxes Wersquoll dig for every deduction yoursquore entitled to and give you the best return for your money The Fruita office will be open Monday thru Saturday and Sundays by appointment starting January 5th
The IRS is saying delays in accepting efiling of returns and processing of refunds is expected due to reduced funding in the appropriations bill and the late passage of the bill extending some tax credits A date to start accepting efiles has not been set yet The IRS expects to meet their goal of processing refunds
Do you have news about your business you want to share Let us know Please submit all news to Robbie at RobbieFruitaChamberorg by the 25th of each month
within 21 days of efiling but could be slower than in the past Liberty Tax is equipped to help individuals access health insurance and to assist them through the income tax process Liberty Taxrsquos goal is to streamline -- as much as possible -- the health insurance and income tax process now that the two have merged under the Affordable Care Act
We offer free consultations for both ACA evaluation and for tax preparation If you have any questions or need help with health insurance or tax preparation please give us a call for an appointment at 970-858-5004 or drop by
Are You a Stressed
out Mom January 15th
6-7 PM 2817 North Ave
Grand Junction CO 81521
httpwwwHealersoftheValleycomstc
Douglas SorterDevelopment Vice President ldquoChampionrdquoOffice (970) 244-5506Cell (970) 250-1595dsorterstrivecoloradoorg950 Grand Avenue Grand Junction CO 81501FAX 970-243-7751 WWWSTRIVECOLORADOORG
The Chamber Matters Page 6 wwwfruitachamberorg
Growing our community one business at a time by cultivating creative and successful partnerships
Business After HoursJanuary BAHJoin us on Thursday January 15 from 530 pm to 730 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 North Coulson Fruita for the January Business After Hours
Each month the Fruita Chamber of Commerce offers Business After Hours (BAH) for members and guests This fun event is hosted by a different chamber member each month Each BAH features the host member and offers a valuable networking forum for members
Please call Tami at the Chamber office at 858-3894 to register or register online at www fruitachamber org
Thank You Alpine Bank Fruita
Thank you for graciously hosting the December Business After Hours
January 15 February 19 March 19 April 16 May 21 June 18 July 16 August 20 September October 15 November 19 December 17
City of FruitaGrand West Hyundai
Childrenrsquos Nature CenterDiscovery Kids Learning Center
Strive at Botanical GardensMuseum of Western Colorado
Doubletree HotelMoon Farm
No BAHRobinson amp Co Realty
Holiday Inn amp SuitesAlpine Bank
2015 BAH Schedule
The Chamber Matters Page 8 wwwfruitachamberorg
Growing our community one business at a time by cultivating creative and successful partnerships
Upcoming EventsJanuary 9
Friday
Ambassador MeetingChamber Office900 am
January 10Thursday
Chamber RetreatChamber Office530 pm
January 13Tuesday
Business Tool BoxBusiness Incubator Fruita730 amPresenter Mike Bennett Fruita City Manager
January 15Thursday
Business After HoursCity of Fruita Fruita Community Center530 pm to 730 pm
January 28Wednesday
Ribbon CuttingRider amp Quesenberry400 pm
January 29Friday
Ribbon CuttingOpen HouseRobinson and Co Realty130 East Aspen Avenue400 pm to 700 pm
1205
The Chamber Matters Page 4 wwwfruitachamberorg
Growing our community one business at a time by cultivating creative and successful partnerships
Decemberrsquos Renewing MembersAmerican AgCreditAmerican National InsuranceColorado Christian UniversityColorado Egg LLCFisherrsquos Market Premium Natural MeatsGo-Fer Foods FruitaJolley SmilesMerge 2 MediaYour Screen Printing amp Sign Company
Decemberrsquos New Members Paragon Restoration amp Building Inc 241-2180httpwwwtheparagonsolutioncom
Please visit wwwfruitachamberorg for more information about our members
The Fruita Chamber has three Business Builder groups designed for chamber members to develop relationships that enhance their networking and marketing opportunities Please see below for details on each group For more information please contact Robbie Urquhart at robbiefruitachamberorg
Investing in Business Relationships to Help Grow Your Business
Monday Noon Business Builders Four Winds Coffee amp Tea12th amp Bookcliff Grand Junction
Fruita Business ToolboxBusiness Incubator - Fruita325 E Aspen AvenueMeets every third Tuesday 730 am
Wednesday Noon Business BuildersHoliday Inn2751 Crossroads Boulevard Grand Junction
Jennifer MontoyaRodan + Fields261-0960jmontoya randfgmail com
Kevin BraaGrand Mesa Medical Supply LLC241-0833kevingrandmesamedical com
Kathie FingersonHealers of the Valley462-5290kathiehealersofthevalley com
Order Yours Today858-3894
Presented by
The Chamber Matters Page 5 wwwfruitachamberorg
Growing our community one business at a time by cultivating creative and successful partnerships
From Our Members Home Loan is once again sponsoring the Taste of the Grand Valley February 10 at Two River Convention Center 400 pm until 730 pm This food festival benefits United Way of Mesa County Advanced tickets for adults start at $13 and are available at City Market Enstrom Candies and Home Loan or by phone at 1-866-464-2626 or online at www ticketswest com
In order to make our community a safer place Home Loan State Bank is providing a free child safety fingerprinting station in its lobby on 205 North 4th Street Grand Junction and at its downtown office on the corner of 4th and Rood Avenue just south of the post office Hours are 900 am until 500 pm They will get your childrsquos or at-risk adultrsquos fingerprints in about one minute You will receive a printout which will be the only documentation that is kept--absolutely no data is stored anywhere The printout is for you only to give to law enforcement if anything is ever to happen The printout will also have safety tips that parents are strongly encouraged to go over with their children
Wednesdays are for Charley Every Wednesday Charleyrsquos Cookies from Ariel Clinical Services will be served in the lobby of Home Loan State Bank The Ariel Clinical Services was founded in 1994 they are a private non-profit 501(c)(3) Child Placement Agency and Adult Service Agency and provide an array of services for children families and adults They are currently the third largest child placement agency in the state serving approximately 200 children in foster care Ariel Clinical Services serves approximately 100 adults with developmental disabilities across three locations
Charleyrsquos Cookies is currently operated out of the commercial kitchen at the Business Incubator Center in Grand Junction Individuals gain their food handlers certification through the Public Health Department They learn different aspects of food preparation packaging and cleaning as well as teamwork
Liberty Tax Service is your easy solution to complicated taxes Wersquoll dig for every deduction yoursquore entitled to and give you the best return for your money The Fruita office will be open Monday thru Saturday and Sundays by appointment starting January 5th
The IRS is saying delays in accepting efiling of returns and processing of refunds is expected due to reduced funding in the appropriations bill and the late passage of the bill extending some tax credits A date to start accepting efiles has not been set yet The IRS expects to meet their goal of processing refunds
Do you have news about your business you want to share Let us know Please submit all news to Robbie at RobbieFruitaChamberorg by the 25th of each month
within 21 days of efiling but could be slower than in the past Liberty Tax is equipped to help individuals access health insurance and to assist them through the income tax process Liberty Taxrsquos goal is to streamline -- as much as possible -- the health insurance and income tax process now that the two have merged under the Affordable Care Act
We offer free consultations for both ACA evaluation and for tax preparation If you have any questions or need help with health insurance or tax preparation please give us a call for an appointment at 970-858-5004 or drop by
Are You a Stressed
out Mom January 15th
6-7 PM 2817 North Ave
Grand Junction CO 81521
httpwwwHealersoftheValleycomstc
Douglas SorterDevelopment Vice President ldquoChampionrdquoOffice (970) 244-5506Cell (970) 250-1595dsorterstrivecoloradoorg950 Grand Avenue Grand Junction CO 81501FAX 970-243-7751 WWWSTRIVECOLORADOORG
The Chamber Matters Page 6 wwwfruitachamberorg
Growing our community one business at a time by cultivating creative and successful partnerships
Business After HoursJanuary BAHJoin us on Thursday January 15 from 530 pm to 730 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 North Coulson Fruita for the January Business After Hours
Each month the Fruita Chamber of Commerce offers Business After Hours (BAH) for members and guests This fun event is hosted by a different chamber member each month Each BAH features the host member and offers a valuable networking forum for members
Please call Tami at the Chamber office at 858-3894 to register or register online at www fruitachamber org
Thank You Alpine Bank Fruita
Thank you for graciously hosting the December Business After Hours
January 15 February 19 March 19 April 16 May 21 June 18 July 16 August 20 September October 15 November 19 December 17
City of FruitaGrand West Hyundai
Childrenrsquos Nature CenterDiscovery Kids Learning Center
Strive at Botanical GardensMuseum of Western Colorado
Doubletree HotelMoon Farm
No BAHRobinson amp Co Realty
Holiday Inn amp SuitesAlpine Bank
2015 BAH Schedule
The Chamber Matters Page 8 wwwfruitachamberorg
Growing our community one business at a time by cultivating creative and successful partnerships
Upcoming EventsJanuary 9
Friday
Ambassador MeetingChamber Office900 am
January 10Thursday
Chamber RetreatChamber Office530 pm
January 13Tuesday
Business Tool BoxBusiness Incubator Fruita730 amPresenter Mike Bennett Fruita City Manager
January 15Thursday
Business After HoursCity of Fruita Fruita Community Center530 pm to 730 pm
January 28Wednesday
Ribbon CuttingRider amp Quesenberry400 pm
January 29Friday
Ribbon CuttingOpen HouseRobinson and Co Realty130 East Aspen Avenue400 pm to 700 pm
1205
The Chamber Matters Page 5 wwwfruitachamberorg
Growing our community one business at a time by cultivating creative and successful partnerships
From Our Members Home Loan is once again sponsoring the Taste of the Grand Valley February 10 at Two River Convention Center 400 pm until 730 pm This food festival benefits United Way of Mesa County Advanced tickets for adults start at $13 and are available at City Market Enstrom Candies and Home Loan or by phone at 1-866-464-2626 or online at www ticketswest com
In order to make our community a safer place Home Loan State Bank is providing a free child safety fingerprinting station in its lobby on 205 North 4th Street Grand Junction and at its downtown office on the corner of 4th and Rood Avenue just south of the post office Hours are 900 am until 500 pm They will get your childrsquos or at-risk adultrsquos fingerprints in about one minute You will receive a printout which will be the only documentation that is kept--absolutely no data is stored anywhere The printout is for you only to give to law enforcement if anything is ever to happen The printout will also have safety tips that parents are strongly encouraged to go over with their children
Wednesdays are for Charley Every Wednesday Charleyrsquos Cookies from Ariel Clinical Services will be served in the lobby of Home Loan State Bank The Ariel Clinical Services was founded in 1994 they are a private non-profit 501(c)(3) Child Placement Agency and Adult Service Agency and provide an array of services for children families and adults They are currently the third largest child placement agency in the state serving approximately 200 children in foster care Ariel Clinical Services serves approximately 100 adults with developmental disabilities across three locations
Charleyrsquos Cookies is currently operated out of the commercial kitchen at the Business Incubator Center in Grand Junction Individuals gain their food handlers certification through the Public Health Department They learn different aspects of food preparation packaging and cleaning as well as teamwork
Liberty Tax Service is your easy solution to complicated taxes Wersquoll dig for every deduction yoursquore entitled to and give you the best return for your money The Fruita office will be open Monday thru Saturday and Sundays by appointment starting January 5th
The IRS is saying delays in accepting efiling of returns and processing of refunds is expected due to reduced funding in the appropriations bill and the late passage of the bill extending some tax credits A date to start accepting efiles has not been set yet The IRS expects to meet their goal of processing refunds
Do you have news about your business you want to share Let us know Please submit all news to Robbie at RobbieFruitaChamberorg by the 25th of each month
within 21 days of efiling but could be slower than in the past Liberty Tax is equipped to help individuals access health insurance and to assist them through the income tax process Liberty Taxrsquos goal is to streamline -- as much as possible -- the health insurance and income tax process now that the two have merged under the Affordable Care Act
We offer free consultations for both ACA evaluation and for tax preparation If you have any questions or need help with health insurance or tax preparation please give us a call for an appointment at 970-858-5004 or drop by
Are You a Stressed
out Mom January 15th
6-7 PM 2817 North Ave
Grand Junction CO 81521
httpwwwHealersoftheValleycomstc
Douglas SorterDevelopment Vice President ldquoChampionrdquoOffice (970) 244-5506Cell (970) 250-1595dsorterstrivecoloradoorg950 Grand Avenue Grand Junction CO 81501FAX 970-243-7751 WWWSTRIVECOLORADOORG
The Chamber Matters Page 6 wwwfruitachamberorg
Growing our community one business at a time by cultivating creative and successful partnerships
Business After HoursJanuary BAHJoin us on Thursday January 15 from 530 pm to 730 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 North Coulson Fruita for the January Business After Hours
Each month the Fruita Chamber of Commerce offers Business After Hours (BAH) for members and guests This fun event is hosted by a different chamber member each month Each BAH features the host member and offers a valuable networking forum for members
Please call Tami at the Chamber office at 858-3894 to register or register online at www fruitachamber org
Thank You Alpine Bank Fruita
Thank you for graciously hosting the December Business After Hours
January 15 February 19 March 19 April 16 May 21 June 18 July 16 August 20 September October 15 November 19 December 17
City of FruitaGrand West Hyundai
Childrenrsquos Nature CenterDiscovery Kids Learning Center
Strive at Botanical GardensMuseum of Western Colorado
Doubletree HotelMoon Farm
No BAHRobinson amp Co Realty
Holiday Inn amp SuitesAlpine Bank
2015 BAH Schedule
The Chamber Matters Page 8 wwwfruitachamberorg
Growing our community one business at a time by cultivating creative and successful partnerships
Upcoming EventsJanuary 9
Friday
Ambassador MeetingChamber Office900 am
January 10Thursday
Chamber RetreatChamber Office530 pm
January 13Tuesday
Business Tool BoxBusiness Incubator Fruita730 amPresenter Mike Bennett Fruita City Manager
January 15Thursday
Business After HoursCity of Fruita Fruita Community Center530 pm to 730 pm
January 28Wednesday
Ribbon CuttingRider amp Quesenberry400 pm
January 29Friday
Ribbon CuttingOpen HouseRobinson and Co Realty130 East Aspen Avenue400 pm to 700 pm
1205
The Chamber Matters Page 6 wwwfruitachamberorg
Growing our community one business at a time by cultivating creative and successful partnerships
Business After HoursJanuary BAHJoin us on Thursday January 15 from 530 pm to 730 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 North Coulson Fruita for the January Business After Hours
Each month the Fruita Chamber of Commerce offers Business After Hours (BAH) for members and guests This fun event is hosted by a different chamber member each month Each BAH features the host member and offers a valuable networking forum for members
Please call Tami at the Chamber office at 858-3894 to register or register online at www fruitachamber org
Thank You Alpine Bank Fruita
Thank you for graciously hosting the December Business After Hours
January 15 February 19 March 19 April 16 May 21 June 18 July 16 August 20 September October 15 November 19 December 17
City of FruitaGrand West Hyundai
Childrenrsquos Nature CenterDiscovery Kids Learning Center
Strive at Botanical GardensMuseum of Western Colorado
Doubletree HotelMoon Farm
No BAHRobinson amp Co Realty
Holiday Inn amp SuitesAlpine Bank
2015 BAH Schedule
The Chamber Matters Page 8 wwwfruitachamberorg
Growing our community one business at a time by cultivating creative and successful partnerships
Upcoming EventsJanuary 9
Friday
Ambassador MeetingChamber Office900 am
January 10Thursday
Chamber RetreatChamber Office530 pm
January 13Tuesday
Business Tool BoxBusiness Incubator Fruita730 amPresenter Mike Bennett Fruita City Manager
January 15Thursday
Business After HoursCity of Fruita Fruita Community Center530 pm to 730 pm
January 28Wednesday
Ribbon CuttingRider amp Quesenberry400 pm
January 29Friday
Ribbon CuttingOpen HouseRobinson and Co Realty130 East Aspen Avenue400 pm to 700 pm
1205
The Chamber Matters Page 8 wwwfruitachamberorg
Growing our community one business at a time by cultivating creative and successful partnerships
Upcoming EventsJanuary 9
Friday
Ambassador MeetingChamber Office900 am
January 10Thursday
Chamber RetreatChamber Office530 pm
January 13Tuesday
Business Tool BoxBusiness Incubator Fruita730 amPresenter Mike Bennett Fruita City Manager
January 15Thursday
Business After HoursCity of Fruita Fruita Community Center530 pm to 730 pm
January 28Wednesday
Ribbon CuttingRider amp Quesenberry400 pm
January 29Friday
Ribbon CuttingOpen HouseRobinson and Co Realty130 East Aspen Avenue400 pm to 700 pm
1205
