All Entries in the "Chamber/Local Business" Category
Honkers Visit the New Home Store
The Honkers of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce stopped by to visit Bryan and Charlotte Herrera, new owners of the Home Store (formally Gwen’s Lumber & Landscape). Bryan and Char purchased the store in April of 2013. Their Grand Opening is planned for June 1st, with free food, prizes and entertainment. The Home Store is […]
Looking Good: Lights, Benches, Trashcans
An initial phase of upgrades for downtown Lamar has recently taken place, now that the trash containers and benches that line a portion of Main Street have been painted and replaced. Funds were made available last year for Lamar Partnership Inc., to move ahead with a painting project for a series of light poles, community […]
Honkers Visit the New Remodeled Pizza Hut
The Honkers of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce stopped by to visit Dora Garcia (Manager ) and her staff at the newly remodeled Pizza Hut located at 601 North Main In Lamar. Pizza Hut doesn’t just have a new look but a new Wing Street menu, too. They now serve pizza, pasta, and a buffet with […]
Lamar Honkers Visit Mark’s Barber Shop
The Honkers of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce stopped by to visit the Mark Encinias at his new business, Mark’s Barbershop. Mark is offering a complete line of barbering services geared towards men including men’s haircuts, straight razor shaves, hot towels and fades. Stop by and visit Mark at the only Barber Shop, located at 104 East […]
Lamar Honkers Visit Curves
The Honkers of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce recently paid a visit to the ladies over at Curves. Curves was purchased by Brenda Wilson at the end of December 2012 and moved to its new location in The Village Center at 109 West Lee Avenue, Suite 11, in Lamar, reopening the new facility on January […]
Guidelines for a Healthier Community
“You’re community has to be different, unique, in order to provide future growth for Lamar.” That was the overview of a weeklong interview and assessment project presented by panelists from the Urban Land Institute. The findings were derived from a comprehensive group interview of 60 volunteers listing what they felt were the strengths and […]
Lamar Honkers Visit Healing Hands Massage Therapy
The Honkers of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce stopped by to visit Sherry Walls of Healing Hands Massage Therapy at her new business location of, 505 East Elm Street, in Lamar. Sherry Walls LMT, LMMT, LST has been in the field of massage therapy and related areas for over 30 years. Sherry is involved in […]
Lamar City Council Enacts Water Restrictions
Acting on a recommendation from the Lamar Water Board, the city council voted in favor of implementing Stage 1 Mandatory Water Restrictions, effective Thursday, May 2. The decision was based on current drought conditions and lack of ditch water, although the city’s well system is in good shape and has adequate supplies. The restrictions state […]
Lamar Honkers Visit Robles Grille
The Honkers of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce stopped by to visit the Rafael Robles at his new restaurant in Wiley, Robles Grille. Rafael has put together a great menu offering a full line of breakfast, lunch and dinner items. Robles Grille is proud to be offering Sirloin, New York Strip, Ribeye and Chicken Fried […]
Business of the Week – Déjà Vu Salon
You help your community thrive when you shop locally! Be sure to read The Prowers Journal each week when the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and The Prowers Journal highlight a featured Business of the Week. This week we are proud to spotlight Déjà Vu Salon Give them a call at: 719.688-5246 (Kynlee) or 719-691-0520 (Kaity) Kaity (Higgins) moved to Lamar from […]
Lamar Honkers Visit Pit Stop Lube Shop
The Honkers of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce stopped by to visit Pit Stop Lube Shop owner, David Zavala, at his new location 308 North Main Street, in Lamar. Formerly at 907 North Main Street, David and his crew are happy in their new and spacious shop, and welcome their customers to come and visit. […]
GoCo Reps Host Community Luncheon, Board Meeting for Prowers County
Members of the State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund wrapped up a busy two day visit to Lamar and Prowers County this past Tuesday, April 16. GoCo uses proceeds from the state lottery to provide funding for recreational outlets in Colorado and since 1994 has contributed $8.1 million for projects in Prowers, […]
Lamar Honker Visit Golden Plains Insurance
The Honkers of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce stopped by to visit the guys at Golden Plains Insurance. New owner and Lamar resident, Nick Palmer, recently purchased PJ Wilson Insurance and formed Golden Plains Insurance on Jan. 1, 2013. Golden Plains is an independent insurance agency, giving them the freedom to write policies from many […]
Abandoned and Cleared, from Condemned House to New ‘Lease’ on Life
Abandoned or derelict houses have a detrimental effect on a neighborhood and in the long run, on a city’s potential for economic gain. Lamar, according to Chief Building Inspector, Bobby Ward, has about 20 such houses than can be torn down. Once the house is removed, the vacant lots can be used for new housing. […]
City Sales Tax Shows YTD Gain
Total Sales and Use Tax Collections for the City of Lamar showed a 5% Year to Date increase compared to this same time in 2012. That shows a $42,368.38 increase with total collections to date at $890,050.96, compared to 2012 of $847.682.58. February sales taxes collected in March showed a 3.61% improvement over last year […]
Water Restrictions Discussed/Carnival Coming to Lamar for State High School Rodeo
Events are moving forward to host a full-scale carnival in Lamar during the Colorado State High School Rodeo finals, June 5-9, but it won’t be at Willow Creek Park. If all goes as planned, a carnival will be set up at the Prowers County Fairgrounds, corresponding with the scheduled rodeo, in town for the annual contest. […]
Lamar Loves the Broncos
Over 350 Broncos fans attended the Mile High Salute to Fans Tour, presented by U.S. Bank, this past Thursday morning, April 4. Fans lined up outside the Lamar Chamber of Commerce office to meet and greet some players, cheerleaders and “Miles”, the Broncos Mascot. On hand for today’s event were: Broncos David Bruton and Kevin […]
Colorado Employment Situation for February 2013
(DENVER) — Nonfarm payroll jobs increased 10,800 from January to February to 2,352,900 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 10,100 and government increased 700. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate decreased one tenth of one percentage point over the month to 7.2 percent. The […]
Great Spirits, Food and Company at Chamber Wine Tasting Night
Yellow Tail, Middle Sister, Purple Cowboy, Pro-mis-Q-ous and Cupcake were some of the brands of wine sampled during The Lamar Chamber of Commerce’s Fourth Annual, “Wine Down and Un-cork”, wine tasting event held this past Friday. The wine tasting, held this year at the Lamar Elks Lodge, featured plenty of delicacies and varieties of wines […]
Colorado Employment Situation – January 2013
Employers in Colorado added 7,100 nonfarm payroll jobs from December to January for a total of 2,342,900 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 8,200 and government decreased 1,100. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate decreased two-tenths of a percentage point to 7.3 percent. The […]