All Entries Tagged With: "Lamar Chamber of Commerce"
Lodging Panel Funds Patriotism Run, Increases Contingency Account
Three of four requests before the Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel were approved this past Tuesday, August 18; Paint the Plains for Patriotism 5K, Welcome Center Ft. Collins visit and the annual Fall Car Show & Toys for Tots. A 5K run/walk, the Paint the Plains for Patriotism event, will be held on […]
Summer Sales Tax Continues Gains
City of Lamar Sales Tax collected in June was up 14.21% for a $35,497 increase over last year and Total Sales and Use Tax Collections was up 9.71% for a $26,688 gain during same period. Year to date collections show an increase of 8.63% for the period between January and July of this year for […]
Just Right for Summer
Lamar residents of all ages were at Willow Creek Park, Thursday evening, July 30, for the annual Ice Cream Social and free swim night at the Lamar Municipal Pool, sponsored by the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and Parks & Recreation Department. Folks with an appetite for homemade ice cream, some youngsters who were tasting it […]
Gardening Duties on Main Street
Several students from the One Step Up program in Lamar, took to the streets for some tree trimming and flower watering this past Wednesday, July 29. Led by Lisa Carder from the Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Jamilet Cruz, Shantel Roman and Alexia Dominguez, shared the cleanup duties of pruning stray branches sprouting from some of […]
Lamar Council Prepares for Higher Internet Security for City Operations
Given the number of computer hacking incidents across the nation, the city’s insurer, CIRSA, has recommended that the city conduct a penetration audit to help with loss prevention and possibly lower CIRSA premiums. Thomas Sanchez, the city’s IT Director, explained that several security upgrades were considered as recommended by CIRSA. An audit of the […]
Michael Martin Murphy to Headline Farm-City Banquet
Noted country-western singer, Michael Martin Murphy, will perform at the annual Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Farm-City banquet. Chamber President, Kynlee Emick and Chamber Manager, Lisa Carder, requested $6,650 in marketing funding from the Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel this past Tuesday, July 21. Tickets for the FFA District meal and the show are $30 and $20 […]
Lamar Honkers Visit Wiley (Note Recent Corrections)
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers recently paid a visit to two businesses in Wiley. Little House Mercantile LLC, at 602 Main Street Wiley, CO is just a 15 minute drive from Lamar. Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00am to 5:00pm. For any other time call the proprietor Carol Owen at 719-688-1392. Little House […]
Honkers Welcome American National Insurance
The Lamar Honkers visited American National Insurance Company at 10 Forrest Street in Lamar recently. Owned and operated by Bernadette DeForest, the firm offers numerous types of coverage including life, home, vehicle, farm, ranch and commercial properties. “We also have annuities available for your specific needs, “said DeForest. Her business is open from 9:30am to […]
By Bikes or By Feet, June 24 is a Morning Treat
A lot of breakfast was served to over 100 persons who attended the annual Bike to Work Day event at the Lamar Community Building. Matt Neuhold, said, “We easily went through 15 pounds of bacon for the crowd and I usually base this year’s grocery purchase against what we did last year, so we had […]
Lamar Honkers Visit Corner Liquor and The Rusty Pistol Sporting Company
The Rusty Pistol Sporting Company, a new enterprise that offers Defensive Firearm Training, has opened in Lamar at 8125 County Road LL. Owner Stephen Webster offers the Colorado Conceal Carry Permit Course, plus NRA Basic Pistol training and home firearms safety courses. Members of the Lamar Honkers and Chamber Board of Directors were on hand […]
Lamar Chamber and Honkers Greet Ballantyne Vision Care
This past Friday, June 5, Lamar Chamber Honkers and directors welcomed a new business to town, Ballantyne Vision Care at 310 East Olive in Lamar. Dr. Jordan Ballantyne is now providing full service eye exams and is accepting new patients of all ages. He is also storing medical records Dr. McGrath’s former patients. Although new […]
Past and Future Come Together for the 2015 Lamar Days Celebration
Area residents enjoyed a perfect day of sunshine and blue skies for the annual Lamar Days Parade this past Saturday, May 16. Perhaps a first for the parade, two Lamar men, Oscar Noble and Scott Tidswell were declared parade royalty by the Lamar Zonta Club, with both men waving to the crowd from a chauffeured […]
A Good Day Starts with Breakfast
The traditional Wake Up Lamar Breakfast was held at the Lamar Eagles this year, a prelude to Lamar Days activities for Friday and Saturday, May 15 and 16. The Lamar Chamber Board of Directors were busy the night before, preparing the soufflé breakfast that came out of the oven by 6:45am Friday, in time for […]
Spring Fling Livens a Downtown Friday Afternoon
Lamar Chamber Directors welcomed several new retail additions to Main Street during Friday’s Spring Fling event. Vendor’s Gallery is open at 122 South Main Street. Lenora Springer said people can rent booth space at $1 a square foot to display their merchandise or she said, “A person can bring in several items and just sell […]
Lamar City Sales Tax Posts Another Monthly Gain
Total Sales and Use Tax Collections for the City of Lamar are up 6.18%, or $15,660, for the month of February. Collections for the early year total $268,956 compared to the same time last year when collections were at $253,564. City Sales Tax was up 7.81% for a $17,326 increase in that single category. Year […]
Honkers Visit Crop Risk Insurance LLC
The Lamar Chamber Honkers visited Crop Risk Insurance LLC at 1211 South Main Street in Lamar. Crop Risk provides comprehensive coverage for local and regional farmers by a knowledgeable and experienced staff and management. Ask about crop/hail, personal/commercial or farm packages for coverage. Crop Risk Insurance LLC is open Monday through Friday from 8am and 4pm. Contact owner Shannon Hicks, […]
Honkers Roosting at the Nest
The Lamar Honkers and board members of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce recently paid a welcome visit to Jay Gruber and Karen Moreno, owners of the Buzzard’s Nest, formerly the Passport Inn at 113 North Main Street in Lamar. The motel exterior has been repainted and work is underway on refurbishing and painting the motel rooms. As the […]
New Business Development for Lamar, LPI Holds Annual Board Meeting
The annual report for 2014 for Lamar Partnership Incorporated was delivered to board members by Shawna Hodge, Executive Director this past Wednesday, February 25 at the Lamar Chamber of Commerce offices. The organization’s goal is to educate and broaden the business district of Lamar by promoting Lamar’s cultural, historical and social significance. Hodge highlighted some […]
Tractor Supply Ribbon Cutting
Tractor Supply in Lamar opened to invited guests, including the Lamar Chamber of Commerce board of directors and Chamber Honkers, following a Friday afternoon ribbon cutting on February 13. The official grand opening was conducted the following day at the store’s location at 300 Savage Avenue in Lamar. Over one hundred invitations had been distributed […]
Doug Harbour, Lamar Chamber Citizen of the Year for 2014
Doug Harbour was honored by the Lamar community as Citizen of the Year for 2014 during the annual Lamar Chamber of Commerce banquet, Wednesday, February 4, at the Lamar Elks Lodge. Harbour thanked the Chamber for its recognition, remarking how, several years ago, the idea of a tribute to 9/11 victims and first responders brought […]