All Entries in the "Chamber/Local Business" Category
City of Lamar Sales Tax Update
Sales Tax Revenues took a drop of 5.13% for December Sales and Use Tax collected in January. City Sales Tax was off 3.92% and the combined difference was %.13% for a drop of $18,464 for the same period last year. Total collections for 2013 were $359,732 compared to last month of $341,268. The three […]
Waterfowl Hunter Seminar to be Held in Lamar
LAMAR, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is calling all hunters who wish to learn more about hunting waterfowl. The agency is hosting a Waterfowl Hunting Seminar this month during the annual Snow Goose Festival in Lamar. The Waterfowl Hunting Seminar is 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 22, at the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Classroom, […]
Honkers Visit Jillian Tinnes with New York Life
The Lamar Honkers recently visited Jillian Tinnes with New York Life Insurance. Jillian is a Financial Services Professional and a Licensed Agent for the New York Life Insurance Company. She has been working in this capacity for two years with instruction from her mentor Judy Turpin. Jillian offers a variety of insurance options including life, […]
Lamar Honkers Welcome Jackson Hewitt Tax Service to Lamar
On January 24th , the Lamar Chamber Honkers paid a visit to Jackson Hewitt Tax Service®, a new business in the Village Shopping Center. On this date, Nikki Shannon, Jackson Hewitt Franchisee, and crew were celebrating their Grand Opening with prizes, pizza and soft drinks. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® recently opened their new office, […]
Daylight Donuts Celebrates Grand Opening Under New Ownership
Sheryl and Vince Yoder are the new owners of Daylight Donuts at 109 South Main Street in Lamar. They were paid a visit recently during their Grand Opening by the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers and Lamar Chamber Board members. The store, a longtime fixture for morning commuters along Main Street is now open seven […]
Honkers Welcome Brew Unto Others
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers paid a welcome visit to Brew Unto Others, the new coffee shop at 119 South Main Street in Lamar during their recent Grand Opening. Brew Unto Others is open through the day and features a meeting room for social or business gatherings. They have a lot of room, big […]
12th Annual Snow Goose Festival, Not Just for the Birds and Birders!
LAMAR, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Lamar Chamber of Commerce are hosting a weekend full of fun, celebrating birds, watchable wildlife and historical heritage in southeastern Colorado. The 12th Annual Snow Goose Festival kicks off on Thursday, Feb. 20 and continues through Sunday, Feb. 23. New this year, registration is free! “Visitors can choose from […]
Fairbairn, Parks, Thurner & Aguilera Honored at Lamar Chamber Banquet
The Lamar Eagles Lodge #3898 held a capacity crowd for the 93rd annual Lamar Chamber of Commerce Banquet this past Thursday evening, January 30. The audience saw awards presented for Citizen of the Year, the Humanitarian Award, the Honker of the Year and a special observance from Voces Unidas for Janea Aguilera and presentation of […]
Chamber Honkers Visit the Hair Connection
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers recently welcomed Hair Connections to the business community. Hair Connections is owned by Terri Pankey and is located at 201 ½ East Olive Street. Terri is a former cosmetology instructor from Lamar Community College. Hair Connections is open Monday through Saturday. Call 691-5871 to make an appointment. […]
Comedy Night Returns to the Eagles January 31, 2014
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers, Two for the Road Entertainment and the Lamar Eagles are hosting another Great night of comedy at the Lamar Eagles Aerie in Lamar, CO. It will start with a meal of spaghetti with meat sauce, salad and garlic bread prepared by the Lamar Eagles from 6:00 PM to 7:00 […]
Nominations Open for Lamar Citizen of the Year
Who would you nominate to become the Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Citizen of the Year? Past recipients include Barney Miller, Pat Palmer, Billye Spaar, Darlene Hamilton, Ebbie Reish or Ye Olde Rummage Shoppe Volunteers. Nomination forms are available from the Lamar Chamber of Commerce for the 2014 honoree. The criteria to be considered in […]
Prowers Lodging Panel Helps Fund Local Retail Map
The Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel approved a $1,000 request from Lamar Partnership Incorporated to help finance the printing of a shopping directory map for Lamar. The 11 by 17 inch color-coded map provides a guide to retail outlets within the city. Restaurants, media outlets, fuel and convenience stores, entertainment, schools, medical facilities and other […]
Prowers Medical Center Rewards Staff and the Community
During the Holiday Season, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have stood beside us as we have grown and adapted to meet the needs of our communities. In appreciation of the ongoing support of our community, Prowers Medical Center (PMC) has chosen to reward our staff of 200+ for their hard work and dedication […]
Lamar City Council Sales Tax Report
The November 2013 Total Sales and Use Tax Collections gained 3.26% or $8,014 for October sales, collected in November. 2012 was $245,924.74 while the current year showed $253,938.85. Year to date collections for Total Sales and Use Tax for 2013 showed an increase of 3.15% for a difference between 2012 and 2013 of $96,836.47. The […]
Lamar Honkers Welcome ABBA Eye Care to Lamar
ABBA Eye Care, at 1500 South Main Street in Lamar, was recently welcomed to the community by the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers group. ABBA Eye Care recently took over operation of the eye care facility. The facility is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm, and offers laser vision evaluations, eye examinations as well as contacts and eyeglasses […]
Frigid Temps for Parade of Lights
Cold temperatures reduced the number of sidewalk viewers for the annual Parade of Lights in Lamar this past Friday, December 6. Most visitors downtown were either in their cars along Main Street or inside a business where they could watch in warmth. Chamber of Commerce board members made a last-minute change of plans by having […]
Lamar Chamber Announces New Board Members
Three of the five candidates for positions on the Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors have been selected. Mark Carrigan, Jenna Davis and Vickie Dykes will become new board members and will be officially introduced during the annual January Chamber of Commerce Banquet. They will replace outgoing members, Denise Carder, Tasha Shelton and Casey […]
Artic Express on the Way
THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL…EAST CENTRAL…SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST COLORADO. .DAY ONE…TODAY AND TONIGHT (Tuesday and Tuesday Evenint) AREAS OF FREEZING FOG…DENSE AT TIMES…WILL PERSIST ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE SAN LUIS VALLEY…INCLUDING ALAMOSA…THROUGH 10 AM THIS MORNING. A STREAM OF PACIFIC MOISTURE WILL SPREAD SNOW INTO THE CENTRAL MOUNTAINS THIS […]
Snowy and Cold for 47th Two Shot this Week
The National Weather Service in Pueblo is predicting southeast Colorado will see high temperatures only in the teens and a chance of snow towards the end of the week. The hunters coming to Lamar for the 47th Annual Southeast Colorado Celebrity Goose Hunt will need to dress warmly. Hunters from across the country, including […]
Capacity Crowd for Clare Dunn and Farm/City Banquet
The music of Clare Dunn, southeast Colorado songstress, helped pack the Lamar Community Building for the annual Farm/City Banquet, sponsored by the Lamar Chamber of Congress this past Friday, November 15. The event has been highlighted over the past years by various entertainers who serve as a capstone for the night’s festivities. Friday […]