August 2011 Newsletter

2nd Annual Chamber Open

The Salida Chamber is pleased to present our second edition of the "Chamber Open". Eighteen teams will compete in a nine hole scramble format to be held on Friday, August 12th at the Salida Golf Club. The 3:00pm shotgun start will ensure the golfers are finished in plenty of time for the "all you can eat Taco Bar" that starts at 6:00pm. There will be a special Happy Hour from 4-7pm with great door prizes and is of course open to the public.

Live music will begin around 6:00pm so dust off your dancein' shoes.

We invite everyone to get a four person team together with at least one member of the opposite sex. Cost for the tournament is just $160 per team. Our member businesses are generously sponsoring the tournament and donating the door prizes. Be sure to let them know how much you appreciate their support.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams for low gross and low net, as well as longest drive and closest to the pin for men and women.

Golf, food, fun, great music, lots of friends, door prizes,…………sounds like the perfect Friday in Paradise to me. Make plans today to join us for this special time. For more details and team reservations call the Chamber today at 539-2068.

John

USA Pro Cycling Tour Notes

Just a reminder....the USA Pro Cycling Tour will be in Salida on August 23rd!

Please be aware that there will be strict road closures downtown, between 10 am-1 pm on that day. If you have any deliveries during that time, you may want to make your drivers aware. Many thanks for your cooperation! Looking forward to seeing you and your cowbells out and about! If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me!

You are from Colorado if………….

... You think "South Park" is a place to stop for gas on your way to Buena Vista.
... You own a big dog named Aspen, Buck, Cheyenne or Dakota that wears a bandanna.
... You've never seen the tourist attractions in your own city.
...You think a pass does not involve a football or a woman.
... You are 82 years old and take up snowboarding.
... The entire top of your head is bald, but you still have a pony tail.
... You personally wouldn't pay $10 per head to drive up Pikes Peak unless it was the only mountain on earth, but you tell all our house-guests to do it.
... You get depressed after one day of foggy weather.
... You wear the latest fashions a year after they went out of style.
... You think that formal wear is ironed denim.
... North means "mountains to the left;" south is "mountains to the right;"
... You go anywhere else on the planet and the air feels "sticky" and you notice the sky is no longer blue.
... You consider a three-piece suit to be a pair of shorts, a sweatshirt and Birkenstocks.
... You see your East Coast relatives now more than when you lived there.
... Your bridal registry is at REI.
... You've ever stood on solid ground and looked down on an airplane in flight.

Business After Hours for August - Wednesday the 10th

Business After Hours for August - Wednesday - 10th

Join us for BAH at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center

Network, Socialize and have a bite to eat ~

5-7 pm., $7 food & drinks

Hope to see you there!

Salida Chamber Health Plan: Affordable coverage for local businesses

The Salida Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce an affordable health benefit option to its Chamber members and their employees whose businesses are located in Chaffee, Saguache or Fremont Counties. Your Chamber membership is the key in providing your employees with access to affordable health care at a cost your employees and your business can afford.

Through collaboration with Colorado Choice Health Plans, a non-profit carrier, the Salida Chamber of Commerce brings you a product to meet your health care needs and provide local business owners and their employees’ access to choices in quality health coverage at an affordable price. Clearly demonstrating the Chamber’s commitment to it’s members.

Salida Chamber Health Plan Highlights - Benefit features include:

Exclusive rates with customized plan options
4 different plan designs to mix and match
Separate dependent coverage option
Different levels of deductibles available
More lenient participation and contribution level requirements
Access to a broad network of providers throughout Chaffee County and across the Front Range

Who Can Enroll In The Salida Chamber Health Plan

The Chamber Health Plan is available to Salida Chamber members that have a business located in Chaffee, Fremont or Saguache Counties. Though geared to small businesses to offer solutions to the problem of escalating health care costs without having to sacrifice employee benefits, any size employer located in these counties that is a member of the Chamber can choose to enroll in the Chamber Health Plan.

How Do I Find Out More
To find out more about the Salida Chamber Health Plan, call us at the Chamber at 539-2068.

Jewel Ball celebrates HRRMC Foundation's silver anniversary

This year marks Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Foundation's 25th anniversary. The Foundation will proudly celebrate this milestone at this year's Jewel Ball, its seventh annual fund raiser. Please join us at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds on Saturday, September 24, from 5:30 to 11:00 p.m. for an amazing evening of dinner, dancing, and live and silent auctions. Tickets are $50 per person. Please contact the Foundation office at 530-2205 for information about corporate sponsorships or to purchase tickets.

Thank you for helping the HRRMC Foundation enhance the health of our community by providing vital financial support to Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center!

July Business of the Month - Cloud 9 Chiropractic and Day Spa

Cloud 9 Chiropractic and Day Spa is the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce July Business of the Month after employees and Vaqueros received the award July 1 at the spa.

Cloud 9 has been in Salida 10 years offering services including chiropractic care, massage, skin care treatment, nail treatment, tanning and waxing.

The spa employs five people with some fluctuation between busier seasons.

Chiropractor Chris Thorgesen owns Cloud 9 and said he donates time and services to the community through the youth football and youth wrestling programs.

He said sports physical clinics are a contribution to the youth programs and he tries to donate as much time as possible to the programs.

Thorgesen said Cloud 9 offers private spa parties.

"We're the only spa that offers private parties that pretty much give people free rein over the spa. Parties include exclusive use of the jacuzzi and services starting at $99," he said.

Chamber director John Engelbrecht said,

"Hats off to Dr. Thorgesen and the entire staff at Cloud 9 Chiropractic and Day Spa. Cloud 9 is the perfect example of how giving back to the community helps businesses become more successful.

Impeccable service, professional care and a big heart made our choice for Business of the Month a simple task."

Tenderfoot Mountain Duathlon and Triathlon and Kids' Triathlon

Saturday, Sept. 3 (Adults)
Sunday, Sept. 4 (Kids)

We have a new website! Please visit www.salidatriathlon.com for more information on the adult and the kids' races!

Register Today!
Stop by the Aquatic Center or download a registration form at www.salidatriathlon.com. On-line registration is available at www.runningguru.com. Adults - registration closes at 8pm on 9/1. Register before 8/21 to save money! Walk-in/mail-in registration closes on 9/3 for the kids' race and at 8pm on 9/1 for on-line kids' registrations. There is no race day registration for any of the races.

Volunteers Needed!
These races would not be possible without the help of our volunteers! We need over 50 volunteers on Saturday and over 30 volunteers on Sunday. Only have a few hours available? We can still use your help! Volunteering is a lot of fun and a great way to promote physical fitness and healthy values in our community. Contact Kristy at 719-539-6738 or salidaraces@gmail.com for more information or to sign-up.

More information...
Not ready to complete the entire course on your own? Compete as a triathlon team or try the duathlon! All entry fees include a t-shirt, lunch and goody bag. All competitors are welcome to use the pool FREE Friday night, Sept. 2 for lap swim and will also receive a half-off coupon to the pool to be used at a later date. This is a great smaller, friendly, local race with a challenging and scenic course.

Kids' Race
For kids ages 5-14. This race is open to kids of all ability levels and is only $20, so come on out and give the sport of triathlon a try! Registration fee includes a t-shirt, light snacks, a participant ribbon and FREE entry into the pool for the remainder of the day.

New in 2011: We will wait 20 minutes after the last competitor in each age group finishes his/her swim before beginning the next age group. This is to eliminate the confusion of past years caused by too many participants out on the course at one time and to allow participants time to warm up. Older competitors will begin first.

Second Rotary Club Created in Salida

Great news for those who wish to serve and improve Salida! There is now a second Rotary Club here: the new Wednesday Breakfast Club.

Rotary, the international service organization with over 1.2 million members and 33,000 clubs throughout the world, has been a part of Chaffee County for over 75 years.

Rotarians have given much to our community, including the Rotary Bandstand in Riverside Park, annual scholarships given to graduating high school seniors, and events including the 4th of July Celebration, the Memorial Day Blue Grass event, and the Celebrity DoubleHaul FlyFishing event.

Rotarians support other events by helping staff the 9 Health Fair, Ride the Rockies, and the Colorado Grand. Rotary also operates internationally by helping fund clean water projects, disaster relief, and the eradication of polio.

The second club is a win-win for our town. More members mean more projects benefiting Salida and the world. The new club was started by those who find a breakfast meeting more convenient. It includes businesspeople, professionals, and retirees—both former Rotarians and new ones.

Want to help? Come to any of these meetings: Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m., the Country Bounty Restaurant, 413 W Hwy 50, Salida. Mondays, 12:00 noon, Salida Golf Course Clubhouse, 404 Grant St, Salida. Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m., Eddyline Restaurant, 926 S. Main Street, Buena Vista.

Call 719.239.0085 for more information.

Upper Arkansas Area Development Corporation

New Chamber Member - InfoTank, Inc.

Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed InfoTank, Inc. of Salida.

InfoTank is a privately owned technology company offering custom web and application development and technology support services in the Atlanta, Ga., and Salida areas.

Traditionally a referral-only business, the company is small by intent choosing to focus on the need to provide technology management, programming and technology support to businesses that cannot devote the resources to full-time personnel.

A recent reconnection with former co-worker, long-time friend, and Salida resident Andrew Koransky allows InfoTank to offer its services in Salida and surrounding areas.

Koransky specializes in building dynamic data-driven websites in addition to mobile websites and mobile applications.

More information is at www.infotank.com or call Koransky at (719) 207-1562.

Salida Take Care - Teen Health Care

New Chamber Member - The Fritz

Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Fritz owners and restaurateurs Brett Ziehmke and Grant Prill to the chamber.

A neighborhood bistro, The Fritz is at 113 E. Sackett St. across from Riverside Park and is open from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. seven days a week.

Patrons can enjoy lunch and dinner inside or soak up some sunshine while enjoying gastro pub offerings on the patio. Salads, burgers and tapas round out the menu.

Subtle wit and sarcasm are fostered and encouraged, and Ziehmke was voted best bartender in Salida.

As they say, "eat, drink and be merry, you're in Salida."

To contact The Fritz, phone (719) 539.0364 or send an e-mail to thefritzsalida@gmail.com

TLC Pet Supplies & Services

TLC Pet Supplies & Services just received a new shipment! We now have Natural Balance, Greenies, Nutro, Dogswell, Blue Buffalo, Bravo, Iams, Pure Eukanuba, Wellness, Holistic Select, Halo, Instinct, Nature's Variety, and Earthborn. We also have Evo, Zukes, Taste of the Wild, Canine Caviar, Chicken Soup for the Soul, Canidae, Innova, California Natural, and Felidae and much more!

Bring your pet in and try our free samples.

Look who recently visited us!

We are located at 8100 W HWY 50 in Salida. 719-539-7777. www.tlcpetsupplyservices.com.

We are open from 7am-7pm 7 days a week. Let me know you saw this newsletter from the Chamber and you will receive 10% off a toy all of August.

We match all of our competitor's price if we aren't the lowest! That is my guarantee!

2011 All-4-Fun Event - Mile-Hi Jeep Club

mile high jeep club Attention: All Businesses in the Heart of the Rockies Area

The Mile-Hi Jeep Club (MHJC) of Colorado is proud to announce their 2011 All-4-Fun event. This year is MHJC's 45th year of providing this event to the off-road community and is scheduled for July 30th – August 6th in the Heart of the Rockies at Salida, CO.

Mile-Hi Jeep Club is an active, nonprofit organization that practices and promotes responsible and safe 4-wheeling. The All-4-Fun event is a week long family oriented 4-wheeling adventure. We anticipate approximately 300 – 400 people attending.

To help make this years event a success MHJC is requesting your assistance in providing door prizes for the Sunday evening Town Appreciation event. Our intent of the local door prizes is to get the All-4-Fun participants to patronize local establishments. This is an excellent opportunity for your company to show itself to a focused audience. All providers of door prizes will be recognized during the event and a list will be given to each participant upon registration. Prizes may be gift certificates, discounts to your establishment, Buy one get one free, or whatever you feel you can accommodate.

If you have any questions, contributions, or would like to discuss this further, please feel free to contact (1) the undersigned at rryken@comcast.net or phone 303-210-6290 (2) Bob Daniel at bobbyd_hm@hotmail.com or phone 719-221-3568 (3) Virve Strid at vasthorizon@live.com or phone 303-888-6781.

On behalf of Mile-Hi Jeep Club and those coming to the 45th Annual All-4-Fun event in Silverton, we thank you in advance for your participation. We look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

Sincerely,
Roger Ryken
2011 All-4-Fun Town Appreciation Committee,
Mile-Hi Jeep Club
2000 Meade St.
Denver, CO 80211
303-210-6290 (phone)
303-477-0007 (fax)
rryken@comcast.net

Bureau of Land Management & Colorado Parks and Wildlife Programs

Friday, July 29th - Hangin' Out Outdoors Mt. Princeton Hot Springs, $3 per kid, ages 12-17, meet in the morning at the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center and be back by lunch. Transportation is provided and parental permission is required. Register in advance by calling AHRA at 539-7289.

Friday, August 5th - Hangin' Out Outdoors Whitewater Rafting - $10 per kid, ages 12-17, full day trip with lunch and transportation provided, meet in the morning at the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center and by back in early evening. Parental permission required. Register in advance by calling AHRA at 539-7289.

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LiveWell Strategy

Which is More Detrimental to Your Health?

Sedentary Lifestyle.
Pack-a-Day Smoking Habit.
100 lbs Overweight.

The answer is; they all are.
Further research into the effects of a lifestyle that includes very little activity (~70% of U.S. population) shows that physical activity is much more valuable than we previously realized.

The following short Q & A is between a WELCOA Consultant (the foremost leading employee wellness group) and Dr Steven Blair, one of the country's prominent researchers in the field of exercise.

P: What types of activities can employers encourage during an 8- or 10-hour day?

B: Well, for those who sit and work at computers, you could offer things like standing desks or even the treadmill desk. I don't think it's a good idea to force employees to stand and work at their computer, but I think it would be nice if employers could make that available as an option. One possibility might be to simply have one room with several standing desks or even some treadmill desks or bicycle desks where people might go for an hour or two. They could take their work with them on a flash drive and get on the treadmill and walk along slowly and that would be beneficial. I think companies should pay more attention to formal worksite physical activity programs. If they can afford to have a gym at the company, I think that's a good idea. Offering discounts for gym memberships is always good. Identifying safe and attractive areas where people can take walks is another great option. I've even heard of worksites that provide mileage if employees ride their bicycle or walk when they have to go to offsite meetings or are out on travel. Now, I know that this is not possible at every worksite, but I guess I'd throw out the challenge to executives and managers to think what might work in their worksite.

P: Do you see this type of physical activity—just being mindful of getting up and maybe walking one flight of stairs and coming back—as something that can be commonly implemented at the workplace?

B: The research on this is building, and I think we need to continue to get this message out there. We need to look for opportunities to stand rather than sit. We have to remember that the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines begin with the statement: More activity is better than less; something is better than nothing. I think that's the message that we need to push a little harder, especially now that the research is beginning to build on this point.

For more information about starting worksite wellness at your business or to receive the remainder of this article, contact Jon Fritz, LiveWell Strategy Coordinator, at livewellstrategycoordinator@gmail.com.

New Chamber Member - TLC Pet Supplies & Service, LLC

Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce personnel recently welcomed Karen Opp, owner and operator of TLC Pet Supplies & Service to membership.

TLC is at 8100 W. U.S. 50 and is the newest dog day-care and supply center. Karen said her passion is animals.

She began the business based upon her experience trying to get responsible and reliable pet sitters when she left for vacation or business trips.

Her idea is to provide a center where a pet will be treated like family and owners can be assured TLC will handle daily pet activities and any possible emergency situation that may arise.

Pet care packages start with pet 24 hour in-home service at $85 per overnight and during the day. Pet 12 hour home service is $60 overnight in your home.

Bow wow walking costs $25 for day care per trip in home, walks, let dogs out, play with them. A bow wow retreat is $20. Take your dogs in for the day. A summer doggie pool is available.

Karen offers pet supplies, products and has doggie bow wow wash to get canine buddies clean. You may wash your pet yourself or let staff personnel take care of it.

If a pet needs grooming an experienced groomer will ensure the pet is in good hands.

Additional services by TLC Pet Supplies & Service include food delivery, bow wow waste removal, house and dog sitting and more.

People may stop or call 539-7777 or go to www.TLCpetsupplyservices.com.

New Chamber Member - Inner Wisdom Coaching

Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce personnel recently welcomed Tamara Herl of Inner Wisdom Coaching to membership.

Herl is a licensed professional counselor, certified life coach and registered, board certified, art therapist.

The new Inner Wisdom Coaching office is at 228 E. St., Salida.

Herl offers services such as heartmath which improves health, decision making, and creativity by teaching how to manage stress by synchronizing emotions and body systems.

Biogenesis restores health and harmony in mind, body, spirit and environment, she said.

Sessions are available by appointment. To schedule a session, contact Herl at www.tamaraherl.com, or e-mail coach@tamaraherl.com, or call (719) 221-0548.

Rachael A. Walke CPA., P.C.

Salida Riverside Fine Arts Festival

Chaffee FYI August Newsletter

Join us for our Back to School BBQ and Kickball game Monday August 22nd from 6 - 8 at the BV River Pavilion!

We provide Scanga burgers, brats and hot dogs, you bring a side dish or salad and your family!

A bus leaves the First Presbyterian Church across from the Salida Safeway at 5:00 SHARP and returns by 8:00.

Hope to see you there!

Read the full August 2011 Chaffee County FYI Newsletter

Valley to Valley Senior Center - Yard Sale

Distinguished Lectures 2011 - August 12

Distinguished Lectures 2011 - August 11

Women Wit & Wisdom - August 8th

Salida United Methodist Church -Pig Roast August 19th

Salida Recreation Map

Interactive Salida Colorado Recreation Map

CMC welcome the Disney Institute!

Cabinet Wholesalers, Inc.

New Chamber Member - Healing Oasis, Inc.

Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce welcomed practitioner Martha Shoup of Healing Oasis to membership.

Healing Oasis offers a variety of services for renewal and wellness. As a licensed massage therapist since 1998, Shoup can relax muscles with Swedish and deep tissue massage.

For deeper relief there's an infrared heat treatment for muscle tightness. More relaxation includes healing with a session in a warm water pool. Try watsu, waterdance or aquatic massage.

Shoup offers a subtle treatment focusing on energetic well being through a session of healing touch or 15 minutes on the chi machine.

She has been a chemical addictions counselor since 1987 and a licensed professional counselor since 1992. She offers individual and couples counseling in addition to trauma and addictions recovery.

Her body, mind and spirit approach focuses on the person.

Healing Oasis is at 709 Palmer St., Salida. Call (719) 221-9411 or e-mail Shoup at healingoasis1@aol.com.

Our Sponsors light up Tenderfoot Mountain throughout the entire year!

Thank You to our Sponsors who help light up Tenderfoot Mountain / Christmas Mountain.

July 1- July 30, 2011 SalidaChamber.org website statistics

Total Unique Visitors - 9384
Total Pageviews - 31,939
Average Pages viewed per Visit - 3.40
Average Time per Visit - 2:38

Top Traffic Sources
Google.com - 66.64%

Direct (bookmarks, typed address) - 7.34%
Bing.com - 4.81%
Salida.com - 4.33%

Yahoo.com - 3.96%

Visitors from:
Colorado - 4,408
Texas - 1,245
Kansas - 445
New Mexico - 331
California - 277

Thank you to our renewing members!

A Variation Catering
Advo Payment Systems
American Adventure Expeditions
American Family Insurance
Amica's
Animal Care Center
Arkansas River Tours
Beeyond the Hive
Brady's West
CEDE Dance Studio
Clear Advantage Glass
Clyde's Auto Body and Painting, Inc.
Colorado Gators
Gateway Inn & Suites
Gone to the Dogs, Inc.
Hampton Inn & Suites
Journey's End Ranch, LLC
Lori K. Bohlender Attorney at Law

McDonald's of Salida
Oak Construction, LLC
Patio Pancake
River Runners LTD
Rotary Club of Salida
Salida School District Superintendent
Simple Foods Market
Skyline Vacation Homes
Spruce Ridge Guest Cabin
Starpoint
Sunday Lounge
That's A Wrap
The Book Haven
The Rock Doc at Prospectors Village
Tudor Rose Bed & Breakfast
WhiteWater Wraps
Wood's Ridge Vacation Homes
Y & K Excavation

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