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April 2015
Volume 10, Issue 4
Horizon E-Newsletter
MARK YOUR
CA LENDAR
US Bank Small Business
Awards Luncheon
April 9th
11:30-1:00pm
Pueblo Union Depot
Business After Hours
April 16th
5:00-7:00pm
Podiatry Associates
1513 Moore Ave
Small Business Awards Luncheon
Sponsored By:
The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Awards Luncheon will be held
Thursday, April 9, 2015 from 11:30am-1:00pm at the Pueblo Union Depot. The luncheon is
sponsored by US Bank and will feature the presentation of the “Small Business of the Year,”
and the “Charles W. Crews Business Leader” awards.
The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce created the “Small Business of the Year” awards
in 1985. This award was created as a way to identify a distinguished and successful
business each year. To qualify for the award, the nominee must employ less than 50 people
and have been in business for at least five years.
Legislative Breakfast
April 18th
8:00-9:30am
Pueblo Convention Center
The “Charles W. Crews Business Leader” award was established in 1991. This award
recognizes the dedication and workmanship of one of Pueblo’s business leaders and
acknowledges that individual’s outstanding contribution to the Pueblo business community.
Greater Pueblo Chamber members are $25 per person and non-members are $30 per
person. $200 Corporate tables of 8 are also available.
Seminar Series
April 29th
9:00-11:00am
Greater Pueblo Chamber
“Small Business of the Year”
Gold Dust Saloon
“Charles W. Crews” Business Leader of the Year
Andrea Aragon, President/CEO of United Way of Pueblo County
To make a reservation for the 2015 US Bank Small Business Awards Luncheon please email
Ava at avad@pueblochamber.net or call her at 719-542-1704.
www.pueblochamber.org
The Greater Pueblo Chamber
of Commerce
302 N. Santa Fe. Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81003
P: 719.542.1704 F: 719.543.4851
Legislative Breakfast Series
The Greater Pueblo Chamber of
Commerce has partnered with
Parkview Medical Center to kick off
the 2015 legislative session with a
series of Legislative Breakfasts.
These breakfasts are designed to get
community members together to
hear firsthand how legislation will
affect their business and quality of
life. Community members are
welcomed to communicate their
concerns, comments and questions
to their Legislators.
Tickets are $15 for Greater Pueblo
Chamber members and $20 for
non-members. Reservations are
required, please contact Mariellen
at mariellenm@pueblochamber.net
or at 719-542-1704.
LAST Breakfast of the Year!
April 18th
8:00-9:30am
Pueblo Convention Center
Thank you to our Sponsor:
Save The Date
May 15-17
Enjoy 3 days of family fun!
Carnival Rides, Street Vendors, 3
Entertainment Tents & much more!
Find More At:
wildwildwestfestival.com
Business During Lunch
Business During Lunch provides an
opportunity for chamber members
to meet other individuals in the
business community.
Thank you to our
sponsors!
The Chamber will award the monthly
Comcast Spotlight Commercial to
two Greater Pueblo Chamber
members; one commercial to a new
member and the other to a member
in attendance at the luncheon.
The cost is $25 for chamber
members or $35 for non-chamber
members. To RSVP please email Ava
at avad@pueblochamber.net or call
her at 719-542-1704.
April 9th
US Bank Small Business Awards Luncheon
11:30-1:00pm
Pueblo Union Depot
Thank you to this year’s luncheon sponsor:
Whether your business is global or your world is local....
you don't just get one of us, you get all of us serving
you. U.S. Bank.
Business After Hours
Staff
Rod Slyhoff
Presidents & CEO
Business After Hours is a unique
opportunity to network with local
professionals. This FREE events gives
members an opportunity to promote
products and services in a fun and social
atmosphere.
April 16th
5:00-7:00pm
Thank you to this month’s sponsor:
Podiatry Associates
1513 Moore Ave
Dr. Rheaume's training in podiatry is
coupled with genuine concern for his
patients. He's an experienced doctor who
can effectively diagnose and treat your
needs. All our staff is dedicated to your
comfort and prompt attention, as well.
Our goal is to help you maintain healthy
feet.
To RSVP please email Ava at
avad@pueblochamber.net or call
her at 719-542-1704.
For more information about Podiatry
Associates visit http://www.pafoot.com/
or call 719-564-2391
Phyllis Samora
Vice President
Administration/Membership
Kendra Baker
Visitor Center Coordinator
Loretta Rodriguez
Administrative Assistant
Ted Calentino
Operations Manager
Ava DeHerrera
Membership Coordinator
Elaine Gardner
Accounting Director
Terri Kallish
Event Coordinator
Amie Gohn
Event Assistant
Mariellen Marino
Accounting Assistant
Ashley Sisson
Communications Coordinator
Dynelle Abeyta
Communications Assistant
Joshua Smith
Communications Intern
A.J. Samora
Visitor Center Assistant
Donielle Gonzales
Visit Pueblo Coordinator
The Greater Pueblo
Chamber of Commerce
302 N. Santa Fe Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 542-1704
www.pueblochamber.org
Publisher: Rod Slyhoff
Editors: Ashley Sisson,
Dynelle Abeyta & Joshua Smith
Ambassador of the Month
February
Meg Scarlett
Thank you for your outstanding service as a
Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce
Ambassador We look forward to another great
year with you!
Board of Directors
*Executive Committee
Michael Ferris*
Chairman
Nite Club & Bar Consulting
Elizabeth Gallegos* Euphoria Salon
Chair Elect
Darrin Smith
Treasurer
Parkview Medical Center
Jane Mazur
Secretary
St. Mary Corwin Medical
Center Foundation
Andy Sanchez
Past Chair
CSU-Pueblo Foundation
Sam Azad
Pueblo City Government
Tim Dusseau
Pepsi Bottling Group
Doug Gradisar
Gradisar, Trechter, Ripperger, Roth
Michael Hartkop
Solar Roast Coffee
Judy Leonard
Pueblo West Metro District
Gina Nance
GCC Rio Grande
Sal Pace
Pueblo County Government
Lyla Rentschler
Courtyard by Marriott Pueblo
Brad Slater
Pueblo Chieftain
Keith Swerdfeger
K.R. Swerdfeger Construction, Inc.
Ambassadors Wanted!
Our Ambassadors are part of the most active committee of the Greater Pueblo
Chamber of Commerce. They act as a goodwill representative at Pueblo
Chamber sponsored events and grand openings, and encourage Pueblo Chamber
member involvement as well as recruit new members to join the Greater Pueblo
Chamber of Commerce. Most importantly, they are a “Loaned Executive” from
different companies, in an effort to make Pueblo a better place to live, visit and
conduct business.
If you are interested in becoming a Greater Pueblo Chamber Ambassador please
contact Ava DeHerrera at avad@pueblochamber.net or at 719-542-1704
Seminar Series
Seminars are designed to be educational, informative and benefit both
Chamber members and their businesses. These seminars are FREE and just
another one of the many great benefits provided to members.
Seminars are held at the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce, 302 N.
Santa Fe. Ave., 3rd floor FCC Room. Please RSVP to Ava at
avad@pueblochamber.net or at 719-542-1704.
Ex-Officios:
Jack Rink
PEDCo
Joy McDonald
Ambassadors
Dr. Jim Valenzuela Latino Chamber
Wednesday, April 29th
9:00-11:00am @ Greater Pueblo Chamber
Topic: Hands Only CPR
By: American Medical Response
Ribbon Cuttings
Bite Me Cake Company LLC
El Early Bird Cafe
Wine Down by the River
Domino’s
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
PCC Career &
Transfer Center
Mortgage Solutions
Financial
Wednesday, April 8th
11:00am
900 W. Orman Ave.
Tuesday, April 21st
4:00pm
1310 Fortino Blvd.
Big Jim’s Diesel &
Automotive
Pueblo School for
Arts & Science
Saturday, April 18th
10:00am
1401 W. 4th St.
Saturday, April 25th
11:00am
2415 Jones
Stenzel Fine Art
Welcome New Members!
The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce welcomes these new members from
March 1st through March 31st.
Advocate Merchant Solutions
El Early Bird Cafe
Stenzel Fine Art
Steve Mynhier
104 Baylor St.
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719)-821-4026
www.advopayment.com
Priscilla Valdez
503 N. Main St. LL #101
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 543-4178
priscillamvaldez@yahoo.com
Lynn Stenzel
421 N. Main St. Ste 212
Pueblo, CO 81003
www.lynnstenzel.com
Bite Me Cake Company LLC
Jen De La Torre
223 S. Union Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 568-4699
cakes@bitemecakecompany.com
bitemecakecompany.com
Bonaventure Assisted Living
Matt Lucero
3125 Bonaventure Court
Pueblo, CO 81008
(719)542-6254
www.BonaventurePueblo.com
Fieldman Financial Services,
LLC
Janet Fieldman
232 S. Union Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 696-9675
jfieldman@fieldmanfinancial.com
Jake's Cakes & Baked Goods
LLC
Ron Hovis
524 N. Main St.
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 542-0281
jakescakes524@yahoo.com
Business Machines, Inc.
Robert Cook
4815 List Drive, Ste. 101
Colorado Spgs, CO 80919
(719) 528-7070
bob@bmi-net.com
www.bmi-net.com
Miracle Ear Hearing Center
Colorado State Fair Fiesta
Committee
PAWS for Life Animal
Welfare & Protection
Brian Montez
1001 Beulah Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 778-4350 Ext:2021
brian.montez@fiestacommittee.org
coloradostatefair.com
Ruth McDonald
800 N. Pueblo Blvd
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719)643-6464
www.puebloawps.org
Catherine Richardson
3201 Dillon Drive
Pueblo, CO 81008
(719) 584-2347
miracle-ear-pueblo.com
Tuxedo Junction & Danelle's
Formals
Ron Merrill
931 Hwy 50 West
Pueblo, CO 81008
(719) 696-9767
ron@tuxedojunction.com
www.tuxedojunction.com
Wine Down By the River
Michael Velarde
105 S. Union Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 696-8909
wbdtr@comcast.net
www.winedownbytheriver.com
3 D's Cigars
David Ryder
307 S. Union Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 542-4300
daryder22@gmail.com
Help Support those that
through their investment in the
Greater Pueblo Chamber of
Commerce help to make
Pueblo a great place to live,
visit and do business!
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