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Commerce Corner
March 2014
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Our Mission:
To Support, Promote and Grow the current and future Erie Business Community through leadership, community service, professional development, and networking
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Erie Chamber of Commerce
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235 Wells Street P.O Box 97 Erie CO, 80516
Phone: 303-828-3440 Fax: 303-828-3330
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Welcome New Members!
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Wira Babiak Artwork
Wira Babiak
P.O. Box 1326
Erie, CO 80516
p) 303.828.0795
e) babiak@colorado.edu
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New Member Orientation and Current Member Refresher Class
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3rd Tuesday of every month
10:00 - 11:00 am
Chamber Office
235 Wells Street, Erie
Open Orientation - no need to RSVP
Get answers to your questions and learn how you can be involved in Chamber events.
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Upcoming Events
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Unity in the Community
Thursday, March 6
5:30 - 7:30 pmPlaza Conference Center 1850 Industrial Center, Longmont RSVP: 303.776.5295 or rsvp@longmontchamber.org Public Welcome ~ No Charge Unity gives attendees a chance to meet with elected officials and candidates in a relaxed atmosphere. Click here for more information.
Third Annual Erie Wood Show
March 8 to March 28
Reception
Saturday, March 8
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Art Center of Erie
625 Pierce St., Erie
303.828.1429
Where Does Our Water Come From & Where Does it Go?
Presented by the
Keep It Clean Partnership
Thursday, April 17
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Erie Community Library
400 Powers Street, Erie
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March
Chamber Anniversaries
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Happy Anniversary and Congratulations to the following members. Thank you for your support both to the Erie Chamber and the Erie Community!
18 Years
Times-Call
Cozy Corner Towing
15 Years
Erie Exchange, LLC/AA Wholesale Storage
14 Years
YMCA of Boulder Valley
12 Years
Tebo Properties
10 Years
Erie Economic Development Council
9 Years
Optimist Club of Erie
8 Years
Front Range Landfill
7 Years
Daveco Liquors
6 Years
Primrose School of Erie at Vista Ridge
Costco
5 Years
Vista Ridge Dental Care
Green A Landscape Co., LLC
4 Years
Patil Orthodontics
3 Years
Klatt Moving and Storage
1 Year
Latitude at Vista Ridge/Chartered Homes
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Free Tax Return Preparation for Seniors
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Wednesday, March 5
The Erie Library is participating with the AARP Tax-Aide program to provide free income tax return preparation for tax year 2013. Click here for more information.
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| Free Strategy Session |
Gary Rush, our speaker at the March Network at Noon, offered Chamber members a free 20-minute strategy session on leadership. Also, his presentation on "How to Close the Gap on Where You are as a Leader" is available by texting your name and email to Gary at 303.747.6552.
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"Inside Tips from a Business Banker" presented by Chris Combs, Summit Bank & Trust
Thursday, March 12
12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
Louisville Public Library
Click here for more information.
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I-25 Coalition Meets with Gardner to Discuss Concerns with CDOT Plans for Corridor
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Click here for press release.
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Udall Urges Colleagues to Help Colorado Close Innovation Deficit, Make Strategic Investments in Education, Science
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Flood Recovery ~ Colorado Spirit
Weld County Flood Recovery Outreach
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CSU Extension is partnering with other organizations and government entities to conduct a survey of post-September 2013 flood unmet needs from farmers, ranchers and landowners on private lands. Please click here to participate in this survey.
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Mountain View Fire Rescue ~
Making a Difference in the Lives of Others
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Mountain View Fire Rescue (MVFR) was honored to have 23 officers graduate from its Officer Development Academy on February 14th. Click here for press release.
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Advertising Opportunity for Erie Lifestyle Magazine
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Planning is underway for the Fall Edition of the Erie Lifestyle Magazine. Call the Chamber office for rate information ~ 303.828.3440
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| Mayor Joe Wilson's State of the Town Address |
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Mayor Joe Wilson's State of the Town Address
Thursday, March 6 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Erie Community Center, Mitchell Room
450 Powers Street, Erie
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| Erie Chamber NEW Leads Group - The 'Miner's Guild' |
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Thursday, March 6 8:00 - 9:00 am
Thursday, March 20 8:00 - 9:00 am
Briggs Street Caf�, Erie
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The purpose of the Miner's Guild is to foster relationship building, assist Chamber members in business development, and create partnerships within the Erie Chamber of Commerce.
Chaired by Chris Combs, Manager, Summit Bank and Trust.
Contact Chris at 303.439.4864 or ccombs@summitbt.com.
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| 2014 Candidates Forum hosted by the Erie Chamber of Commerce & the League of Women Voters |
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Meet and speak with the candidates up for election
Thursday, March 20 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Vista Ridge Academy, 3100 Ridge View Drive, Erie
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Business After Hours ~
No Charge in 2014!
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Wednesday, March 26 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Hosted by Pure Risk Solutions
500 Briggs Street, Erie
To RSVP, click here
Please join us for this terrific networking and social opportunity! There is no charge this year, so drop in and de-stress with libations and snacks!
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Network at Noon
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Join us on Tuesday, April 1 11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Erie Community Library, 400 Powers Street, Erie
To RSVP, click here. $10 charge includes lunch
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Look What Happened in February!
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 Network at Noon with speaker Bob Bolak |
Community Showcase
Ribbon Cutting - Boulder Creek Neighborhoods
  Business After Hours - Hosted by Scott Johnson of Affordable Tree & Snow Removal
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Town of Erie 9Health Fair
Saturday, May 3
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Network at Noon
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The opportunity for a comprehensive check of your health in a convenient setting is coming again to Erie this spring! The Town of Erie's 9Health Fair offers free and low-cost health screenings for people to keep their health in check. The fair is open to anyone 18 and older. The fair will be held on Saturday, May 3 at the Erie Community Center (450 Powers Street) from 7:00 am - 12:00 pm, doors will open at 6:30 am.
VOLUNTEERS WE NEED YOU! Volunteers are needed to help run Erie's 9Health Fair! Both medical and non-medical volunteers are needed to draw blood, manage registration, provide screenings and more. Contact Cindy Gerhardt at 303-926-2795 or cgerhardt@erieco.gov if you are interested.
Click here for more information.
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Business Spotlight
Erie Real Estate Specialist ~
Sherri Bond
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Selling homes is an Art and for more than 20 years Sherri Bond has been helping people Buy and Sell Real Estate in the Denver Metro area. With an in-depth knowledge of the area and an extensive network, you'll discover Sherri is here to exceed your expectations. From the first time home-buyer to the luxury estate seller, she recognizes and values the trust her clients place in her. Sherri's history with Erie dates back to 1987 and she currently lives in Broomfield. She is comfortable selling in all counties: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Douglas, Jefferson and Weld. Outside of the office, you'll find Sherri spending time with her loving husband, daughter and grandsons, staging homes, scrapbooking/crafting, quilting or on her Harley.
- 5280 Magazine Five Star Top Realtor
- Ranked Top 7% Nationally
- Relocation Specialist
- Certified Residential Specialist
- Certified Negotiation Specialist
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Click here for more information.
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Mountain View Fire Rescue's Technical Rescue Team Receives donated $10,000 Donation from BNSF Foundation
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Click here for press release.
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Town of Erie Presented
Community Partner of the Year Award at UpState Annual Meeting
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Click here for program announcement.
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Social Security's Disability Awareness Campaign Survey
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Social Security is planning to launch the "Faces and Facts of Disability" Awareness Campaign. The objective of the campaign is two-fold:
- To communicate the importance and benefits of the disability programs; and
- To provide the facts and correct misinformation.
Your feedback about Social Security's Disability programs is requested by participating in a survey. Please click here to respond.
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Sincerely,
Elle Cabbage
Erie Chamber of Commerce |
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