All Entries in the "Chamber/Local Business" Category
August Ice Cream Social is Aways a Hit
Thirty-seven gallons of homemade ice cream was scooped, spooned, syruped, slurped, spilled and devoured during the annual ice cream social at Willow Creek Park on Thursday, August 2. Sponsored by the Lamar Parks & Recreation Department and the Lamar Chamber of Commerce, the ice cream makers got an early start on Wednesday morning to […]
Annual Lamar Chamber Ice Cream Social is Tonight
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce and Lamar Parks and Recreation Department would like to invite everyone to a FREE Ice Cream Social and Swim tonight, Thursday, August 2nd. Social begins at 6p, followed by free swim at 7pm. Location: Willow Creek Park south side of swimming pool.
PCDI Board Discusses Utility Rate Impact on Business Growth in County
PCDI board members discussed what effect local utility rates have on potential economic growth and business development in Prowers County during their monthly board meeting, Tuesday, July 31. Lawrence Brase said he had asked Prowers County Development Incorporated Executive Director, Lisa Nolder, to explore the economic impact JBS, Five Rivers feedlot has on the community. […]
Business of the Week – High Plains Community Health Dental 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 High Plains Community Health Dental Center in Lamar. Call them at: 719.336-8445. HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY HEALTH DENTAL CENTER Who likes […]
Orientation Classes/Business Expo Held at LCC for Fall Semester
Some one hundred college freshman, transfer students and family members were on the Lamar Community College campus Monday, July 23 for new student orientation classes for the fall semester. Several Lamar area businesses were on hand as well, promoting their operation to prospective, future customers and acquainting them with the Lamar retail sector. LCC offered […]
Caring Comedians Come Out for Comedy Night at Lamar Eagles Lodge
A night of stand up comedy will be on the menu, Saturday evening, July 28 at the Lamar Eagles beginning at 6pm. 2 for the Road Entertainment, operated by Adam Vocke and Larry (Moose) Lundstrum from Fort Morgan, CO is supplying the comedic talent, featuring headliner Lori Callahan, with feature Elliot Woolsey and Adam Vocke. […]
Southeast Colorado Employment Situation – June 2012
Nonfarm payroll jobs decreased 6,900 from May to June for a total of 2,284,400 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs declined 5,200 and government decreased 1,700. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate increased one-tenth of one percentage point over the month to 8.2 percent. The increase […]
Business of the Week – Community State Bank
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 Community State Bank in Lamar. Call them at: 719.336-3272. Community State Bank opened on July 15th of […]
Lodging Panel Funds Okotoberfest Car Show/Rod Run
The Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel approved a $1,000 funding request from Ron and Lana Cook for a Car Show/Poker Run during this year’s Oktoberfest in Lamar. The money will be used to advertise the car show for regional participants and the registration proceeds from the event will be donated to the annual, local Toys […]
Business of the Week – Juniper Village of Lamar
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 Juniper Village of Lamar in Lamar. For more information or to visit their community please call (719) 336-3434. Juniper […]
Another Monthly Increase for Lamar City Sales Tax
May 2012 sales tax collections are up another month for the City of Lamar. City sales tax is up 7.33% over the same period last year and total sales and collections show a gain of 7.72% for a gain of $19,523.06. Total city sales tax collections for May are $256,618.54. Year to Date figures show […]
Motel Lodger’s Tax Proposed to Lamar City Council for November Ballot
Lamar voters should decide this November to approve a proposed lodgers or pillow tax on motel room rentals. As outlined during the city council work session on Monday, July 9, by Shawna Hodge, Lamar Main Street Director, and Pat Palmer, President of the Prowers Lodging Tax Panel, the proposed tax will levy a simple $2 […]
Lamar Merchants 18 & Under Team Hosting Weekend Tournament
Lamar is hosting a three day, four-team Babe Ruth State Tournament, beginning Friday, July 6 at Merchant’s Park. The 18 & Under age division is under the Colorado Babe Ruth State sanction. The first game for the double elimination tournament will begin at 7pm, Friday, according to Lamar team coach, Bart Cruikshank. “I remembered back […]
Honkers Visit New Management at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers welcomed Derek and Angela Riner to the Lamar community recently. Derek and Angela were formerly from Kansas and recently made the transition to Colorado to manage Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Lamar and Holly, headquartered on South 5th Street in Lamar. The couple is pictured with their two year […]
Business of the Week – American Family Insurance
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 American Family Insurance in Lamar. Call Tonya Chavira at: 719.336-5484. The American Family […]
Business of Week – Southeast Mental Health Services
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 Southeast Mental Health Services. For more information call: 800-603-7501. Southeast Mental Health Services employs 75 individuals and has been […]
PCDI Information Forum Tuesday, June 19
Voices of Southeast Colorado is hosting a free public meeting on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 in the Cultural Events Center from 7 to 9pm. This meeting will provide an opportunity for the community to gain a better understanding of the role that Prowers County Development Inc. plays in promoting new businesses and helping the expansion […]
Colorado Employment Situation – May 2012
Employers in Colorado added 2,000 nonfarm payroll jobs from April to May for a total of 2,291,700 nonfarm payroll jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 2,300 and government decreased 300. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate increased two-tenths of one percentage point over the month […]
Business of the Week – Robbie Sue’s Catering
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 Robbie Sue’s Catering in Lamar. Call Robbie Sue at: 719.336-7039. Robbie Sue Young has been in the catering business officially for […]
Chamber Honkers and Directors Visit Valley Lawn Care
George W. Vallejos and his crew took a few minutes from their busy schedule to meet with members of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Directors and Honkers. Vallejos owns and operates Valley Lawn Care and is headquartered at 1604 South 13th Street in Lamar. You can contact Valley Lawn Care for residential and commercial yard […]