All Entries in the "Chamber/Local Business" Category
Weekend Parades and Festivals-Hasty
Hasty turned 105 years old over the weekend. Residents turned out this past Saturday, September 15, under clear blue skies and mild temperatures, for the 5th Annual Hasty Daze celebration. The Bent County Chamber of Commerce sponsored the 10am parade, which circled a portion of town, starting from the Hasty […]
Lamar Chamber Honkers and Directors Welcome New City Administrator
On Friday, August 31st the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers and Directors Welcomed the New City Administrator John Sutherland, Jr. to Lamar and his new position. Mr. Sutherland, who holds an M.B.A. from the University of Iowa, brings a decade of local government experience to Lamar, including tenures as County Manager in Luna County and […]
Chamber Honkers and Directors Visit Colorado East Auto Sales New Location
On Friday, September 7th the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers and Directors stopped by to recognize Colorado East Auto Sales at their New Location. Colorado East Auto Sales is now located at 1002 North Main in Lamar. They were out on the highway by the truck plaza for several years. The Lamar office is managed […]
New Logo Displayed for Downtown Lamar, City Says Nix on Chicks
A portion of Lamar’s Main Street will develop a different look this fall. One that may lay the groundwork for a distinct style of decoration that helps brand the Lamar community with a recognizable niche. Lamar’s Main Street Director, Shawna Hodge, outlined for the Lamar City Council, a plan developed by Lamar Partnership, Inc. to […]
Chamber Honkers and Directors Visit New Business Kristina’s Closet
On Friday, August 24th the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers and Directors Welcomed Chris Beaman and Kristina Velarde, the new business owners of Kristina’s Closet, and presented them with a First Dollar of Profit Plaque sponsored by Valley National Bank. Kristina’s Closet’s tagline is: “Today’s Youthful Fashions at Yesterday’s Prices” They carry a growing collection […]
Honkers and Directors Visit New Chamber Board Member, Lance Maggart
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers and Directors would like to congratulate and recognize Lance Maggart as one of the newest Lamar Chamber of Commerce Board members. Lance is currently employed as Editor by the Lamar Ledger. We all look forward to working with you in your new position! Pictured are Chamber Board Members Lisa Thomas (High […]
Tobacco Use Decline
Tobacco use trend shows slow decline for middle and high school students in Colorado DENVER– According to a newly released CDC report on the 2011 National Youth Tobacco Survey, tobacco use among middle and high school students shows a downward trend from 2000 to 2011 – from 34.4 percent to 23.2 percent for high school […]
Honkers Visit New Business Sutphin Petroleum & Feeds
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers and Directors Welcomed John and Angela Sutphin, the owners of their new business, Sutphin Petroleum & Feeds, and presented them with a First Dollar of Profit Plaque sponsored by Valley National Bank. John Sutphin Jr. recently purchased the former Southeast Coop property and has been converting the operation into […]
Lamar Utility Board Reviews Customer Disconnect Policies
Most of the discussion during the August 29 Lamar Utility Board meeting focused on items not specifically on the agenda. Lamar Light Plant Superintendent Houssin Hourieh discussed the rules and regulations pertaining to policies for re-connect and disconnect for electric service, mostly for residential customers. The Light Plant follows at 70 page document set […]
Vandals Punch Out Tourism Sign
A wildlife information sign at the Lamar Welcome Center was vandalized about a week ago, according to Judy Douglass, Center director. The sign, erected at the Center in 2006, had a fist-sized hole punched through the middle, splitting the sign from top to bottom. The information sign to the rear was undamaged. Douglass received $500 […]
Lodging Panel Funds October MMA, Sets 2013 Budget
The Prowers Lodging Tax Panel voted to approve half the funding request for a MMA, Mixed Martial Arts Event in Lamar to coincide with the annual Oktoberfest celebration on October 6. Local resident, Arnulfo Ortega, who helped coordinate the first MMA event held in Lamar, said he and a new promoter, Gabriel Charboneau from […]
Sutphin Petroleum Ribbon Cutting
Sutphin Petroleum, East Highway 50 in Lamar, celebrated its Grand Opening this past Friday, August 17, with a ribbon cutting with employees and Lamar Chamber of Commerce members on hand. John Sutphin Jr. purchased the former Southeast Coop property earlier this year and has been converting the operation into a C Store with various agriculture related […]
Business of the Week – The Holiday Motel
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 the The Holiday Motel located in Lamar. Call them at: 719.336-9754. The Holiday Motel at 404 N. Main Street in […]
Colorado Employment Situation – July 2012
Nonfarm payroll jobs increased 4,500 from June to July for a total of 2,294,900 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 4,200 and government increased 300. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate increased one tenth of one percentage point over the month to 8.3 percent. “The […]
Another Growth Month for Lamar Sales Tax Revenue
Total Sales and Use Tax Collections for June 2012 for the City of Lamar increased 11.95% over the same period last year. Collections amounted to $313,592.81, or an increase of $33,484.43. City Sales Tax increased for that period 6.59%, up $17,497.79. Year to Date tax collections were increased appropriately, at 6.60% for Total Sales and […]
Business of the Week – Camp and Currell Construction
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 the Camp and Currell Construction located in Lamar. Call them at: 719.336-2225. Warren Camp and Chris Currell have been in business […]
Kid’s Day Draws a Crowd at the Sand & Sage Fair
There was no lack of fun activities at the Prowers County Fairgrounds for Kid’s Day on Wednesday, August 8. The Fair Board developed the idea several years ago, to give the kids in town a chance to do fun things without breaking their piggy bank. Lots of civic organizations have pitched in over the […]
Southeast Mental Health Services Holds Ribbon Cutting on Medical Campus
Groundbreaking ceremonies for the Southeast Mental Health Services Clinic were held on October 4, 2011 and the ribbon cutting for the brand new, 4,300 square foot facility was held this past Tuesday, August 7, 2012. The ribbon was cut by Lupe Rogers, Beverly Sanders and Suzanne Bailon. Becky Otteman, CEO/Executive Director for SEMHS told the […]
High Plains Clinic Observes 17th Anniversary During National Health Center Week
Two landmarks were witnessed today August 7, at the medical campus on Kendall Drive in Lamar. Ribbon Cutting ceremonies took place for the new facilities for Southeast Mental Health Services and High Plains Community Health Center observed 17 years of service to Lamar and Prowers County and marked the occasion with a 17 minute […]
Business of the Week – Welcome Home Child and Family Development Center
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 the Welcome Home Child and Family Development Center located in Lamar. Call them at: 719.336-1200. Welcome Home Child and Family Development […]