Salida Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - September 2010
- 1st Chamber Open Golf Tournament
- Words from the Director - September 2010
- The Beloit College Mindset List for the Class of 2014
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Business After Hours
Wednesday, Sept. 8th. 5pm -7pm -
$7 at the door
Hosted by - Anderson & Hughes, P.C. and First Colorado Land Office Join us at 7385 West Hwy 50
August 2010 Business of the Month - Salida Golf Club Bar and Grill
Vaqueros, the welcoming arm of Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce, honored Salida Golf Club Bar and Grill as August Business of the Month Friday with a ceremony at the restaurant.
Located in the clubhouse at Salida Golf Club, the grill is owned by Scott Breunich and Greg Wall who have run the business seven years.
“We’re honored and pleased to accept the award from the chamber,” Bruenich said.
Breakfast is served seven days a week from 8-11 a.m. Lunch and dinner menus extend from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
The restaurant boasts the best burgers in the area in addition to eight different sandwiches, dogs, brats, appetizers, burritos, salads and other specialties.
Bruenich reminded residents that although the grill is at Salida Golf Club, it’s a public course and restaurant with no membership required to enjoy the amenities.
“We’re always open to the public and we've got an incredible view from the clubhouse,” he said indicating the panorama of the southern Sawatch Mountain Range.
The grill has been a member of the chamber since Bruenich and Wall took it over. They offer help to a number of local clubs.
Bruenich said examples include sponsoring the Boys and Girls Club golf program, fund-raisers like the For Kids Sake Golf tournament and assisting Salida High School golf teams.
“Scott and Greg have created the most successful bar and grill the golf club has ever seen. They are lifetime supporters of Salida with rich family histories. Hats off to their hard work and ongoing commitment to our community,” chamber director John Engelbrecht said.
Vaqueros join the staff of Salida Bar & Grill at the golf club to present the August Business of the Month award Friday. They are, from left, Karin Naccarato, Raedell Trueblood, Dave Chelf, Jason Gobin, Molly Spence, Donna Copeland, Pete Rans, Becky Nelson, Scott Bruenich, Brent Conway, Art Gentile, Miguel Solomon, Judy Nuechter, Dave Brach, Sam Johnson, Lisa Rankin and John Engelbrecht. Bar and grill owner Greg Wall was on vacation. Courtesy photo
New Chamber Member - Merlin & Meryl Trefethen
Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Merlin and Meryl Trefethen as members.
Both work at Talk of the Town Salon & Day Spa at 316 G St.
Merlin is a 2003 graduate of the Connecticut Center for massage therapy. He is a Colorado licensed, nationally certified massage therapist, and a professional member of American Massage Therapy Association. He has more than 10,000 hours of hands-on experience.
He has experience with a variety of massage techniques including deep tissue, Swedish, hot stone, sports, and remedial.
Meryl offers a full range of hair color, haircut and facial waxing.
With 13 years experience, Meryl has worked with cut and color, broadening her ability to find the right look for each person based on hair type, texture, condition and skin tone.
She said she believes good hair is good therapy, placing her among the most requested hairstylists at each salon for which she has worked. Meryl said she strives to provide unsurpassed service.
Either may be reached at 539-4848.
Salida Artworks - Your Partner in Arts
September issue of Salida ArtWorks' Hotline newsletter!
• Famous author/performer Clay Jenkinson portrays Teddy Roosevelt in BV
• ArtWorks, SteamPlant & Humanists to stage giant Registry Art Show -- enter now!
• ArtWorks premieres benefit-laden new Charter Memberships
• Feisty journalist Ed Quillen to speak out on home turf Sept. 17
• And don't miss the Creative Mixer schmooze on Thurs. Sept. 9!
Optimize Your Cash Flow
Thursday Sept 16th 6:30 to 7:30
Methodist Conference Room – Historic Touber building
Presented by Marilyn Laverty, Small Business Development Center
Looking for and straightforward format for planning cash flow? Learn through case studies how to increase our cash flow. Take home a spread sheet that is customized for your business.
City of Salida opens the Business Development Center
Are you looking to grow your business? You must see the Business Development Center on the second floor of the historic Touber building. Flexible leases with coaching from QuickBooks to Marketing and mentoring with experienced business owners is at your fingertips. Contact Susan Dunn, Grandslam Marketing and Small business Development Center lead counselor 395-4099.
Experienced business owners available through the Chamber to support your business goals. Answers are just a phone call away. Why do it all yourself? You have access to coaching at no charge on accounting, cash flow, QuickBooks, marketing, how to make cold calls, selling strategies, time management, business systems, employees and tax dedications. Call the Small Business Development Center today for your confidential, one on one appointment Marilyn Laverty 970-943-3157 or Susan Dunn 719-395-4099.
Steve Crenshaw - Blues and Beyond
1st Annual High Country "End of Summer" Brews, Blues & BBQ - Friday Sept. 3rd at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds - ( new location ).
5pm - midnight. Fairgrounds (719) 539-6151
Free Entertainment, plus tons of FREE SWAG!
News of Note
Salida Circus News
Salida Circus was contacted by NBC's "America's Got Talent" last week.
Casting producer Shweta Thakur contacted the troupe after organizers of Winter Park's Cirque du Saturdays recommended them. Thakur has asked the Salida Circus to try out for the television talent show this November when auditions will be held in Denver. Thakur said anyone else interested in auditioning for the show should contact her at (303) 312-9520 or email her at shwetaAGT@gmail.com.
Photo courtesy of Shutterbugz photography
Destiny Meseke and Manda Ellison of Salida Circus perform the double back bend.
New Chamber Member - CEDE Dance Studio
Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce members recently welcomed CEDE Dance Studio – Creating Education through Dance Experience.
Owner-instructors are Jaime Keating Klco, JoDee Kane and Andrea Mossman. Together they have more than 65 years combined experience and are happy to open their doors to any and all levels of dance students.
They want to provide quality dance instruction in Salida. Their focus is on students understanding technique, discipline and the art form of dance in a fun environment.
It’s a goal of the instructors to make themselves available to talk about individual needs and aspirations of each student. Types of dance taught are ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop, modern dance and different forms of cultural dance.
CEDE Dance Studio is at Salida Yoga Center – 112 F St. Classes begin Sept. 13. For more information or to register call (719) 221-0515.
Welcoming CEDE Dance Studio to Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce are, from left front, Karin Naccarato, Jamie Keating-Klco, Avery Klco, Sophie Pressly, Ella Swan, Andrea Mossman, JoDee Kane and Donna Coupland. Back: Jason Gobin, Art Gentile, Pete Rans, Sam Johnson, Ann Marie Swan, Becky Nelson, Lisa Rankin and Dave Chelf.
United Country
New Chamber Member - FasTek Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Recently, Salida Chamber of Commerce welcomed Duane and Michael Cozart of FasTek Plumbing, Heating & Cooling to their membership.
FasTek has 30-plus years experience, are licensed, insured and qualified for all residential and commercial plumbing, heating, cooling and refrigeration needs.
The company name, FasTek, says it all – fast, friendly service with quality being our No. 1 priority.
Contact Duane and Michael at (719) 539-5445 and see how they can help you.
Photo by Kevin Hoffman
FasTek Plumbing, Heating & Cooling was recently welcomed into the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce. Present for the welcoming are from left front: Dave Chelf, Margie Cozart, Emma Cozart, Michael Cozart, Duane Cozart, and Donna Coupland. Back: Pete Rans, Dick Ziminski, Dave Potts and Sam Johnson.
Upper Arkansas Area Development Corporation
Train to Become a Home Energy Audit Specialist
Carol Cartwright Photographing the High Country
New Chamber Business - River Run Inn
Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Sally Griego and Brad Poulson of River Run Inn as members.
River Run Inn was the Chaffee County poor farm for the indigent between 1892 and the early 1940s before welfare programs were established.
The home has been a bed and breakfast from the 1980s until recently when Griego and Poulson decided to make it strictly a vacation home rental.
The house includes six bedrooms, all with private baths; is decorated in Victorian charm, and a third floor dorm that sleeps 12 – also with bath.
Views from the property are panoramic, including 14,000-foot mountain peaks to the west, ranch land visible from the front porch and the Arkansas River flowing on its north side.
The location is ideal for fishermen, anglers, rafters, hikers, bikers and skiers and lends itself to group activities including family reunions, conferences, corporate and religious retreats, cooking classes, art classes and weddings.
River Run Inn is beside the river three miles northwest of downtown Salida. The Inn has 1/8 mile of private river access and is adjacent to miles of public land and lease access.
Learn more at www.riverruninn.com or call Griego or Poulson at 539-3818.
Present for the recent Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce welcome of River Run Inn to membership are, from left front, Judee Nuechter, Raedell Trueblood, Sally Griego, Brad Poulson and Donna Coupland. Back: John Engelbrecht, Art Gentile, Dave Potts, Pete Rans and Ken Leisher.
New Chamber Member - Skyline Vacation Home
Skyline Vacation Homes recently joined Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce.
Gary Olson, not only owns but built Casa Loma, a custom mountain vacation rental home.
The home has three bedrooms. One room has a king-sized bed and bath, one a queen-sized bed and bath and the third a double bed and half bath.
More sleeping area is available on the convertible couch in the living room.
Olson will rent the site for retreats, family reunions, weddings and other events.
Casa Loma is less than 10 minutes from Salida and Monarch Mountain ski area.
More information is at www.skylinevacationhomes.com or 221-3376.
Welcoming Skyline Vacation Homes to Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce are from front left, Dave Chelf, Pete Rans, Gary Olson, Ian Olson and Donna Coupland. Back: Dick Ziminski, Dave Potts and Sam Johnson.
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Thank you to our renewing members!
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