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HomeMy WebLinkAboutChamber of Commerce (11)Laurel Chamber of Commerce Newsletter March 30, 2008 Chamber 1St Ouarter News! Lot's going on here in Laurel The Chamber is well on its way to becoming a true Visitors Center. We have 2 (new to us) and very nice computers that were willingly donated by Woods Pow'r Grip. Thanks Bryan! We are "On-Line" in the lobby for visitors to read emails and make reservations. Many new brochures are arriving from Chambers that we will be trading our brochures with. The Lobby is looking good too. We have a new coat rack which Laurel Furniture Outlet surprised us with. Sure looks good in the Log Cabin. Thanks to Ken and Peggy Miller! Chuck and Becky donated a cedar chest for storage and that too looks great in the Cabin - Thanks Chuck and Becky! More Thanks go to Mark Cloud for moving and storing the unused glass cases in the museum room. We now have more room to place all the great pictures we have of Laurel. (if anyone has used picture frames, please feel free to donate them for the pictures.) If you have not noticed the Cabin was painted last year by Ethan Studiner as an eagle Scout project, with Dean Rankin as a supervisor and supporter. Good Job! The new "Laurel Brochure"/Street Map is about to go to print. We will have 3,000 of these available to send to Chambers across Mt. as well as to be distributed to all of our businesses here in Laurel. We are a bit overdue for this annual project, but that is due to the grant that was written at the last moment to Custer Country. We did get the approval. The funding will take care of 50% of both the printing and brochure holders that we will also have available to our businesses. This is exciting! The focus of the brochure is to promote Laurel using our exit as a "DECISION Point° to Yellowstone National Park with 2 unique entrances. Then we bring them into the Laurel businesses. More on promoting Laurel - We have been invited to write an article for the "Main Street Montana Magazine that will be out sometime in May or June. That is currently being worked on. Mission Statement: The Chamber board voted on and adopted the following statement: "Building abetter community and economic growth through communication and business relations 2008 NemLMembers to date • Big Dawg Daddy's • LBM Pizza and Casino • A-1 Drilling • Western Security Bank • Pelican Truck Plaza • In Stitches • Alpha Omega, • Alfa Insurance *Let' all work together to add new members and benefits to the Chamber. Laurel Centennial Celebration 3uly 4th and 5th - This years Theme is "The First 100 Years" The Chamber is an active member of the Centennial Committee. This will be a extremely busy 4th of July weekend, not only do we have the usual Parade and Run, but this year we expect many more participants in all events. We are sponsoring an extended Craft Fair at the old middle school gym and around the school. Other events will include exhibits, games for all ages, live buffalo, contests, and more surprises to follow. There is an All-Class Reunion planned for the Sth, a possible fly-over before the parade, Centennial bottled water, bottled by Water Specialties Laurel Lager Beer, and many promotional items that you can order through Dynamic Designs and will be available for sale by all our businesses and organizations Volunteers Welcomel The Centennial committee would like to have events going all day, both days in the park and around town. We could use your help with this. If your business would like to sponsor an event, please let us know as soon as possible so we can get you on the schedule. Some suaaestions are: Contests, Skits/Plays, Games, or event of your choice.- "Laurel Alive" Revitalization Program. Chamber members are a big part of this group. New organization is in process along with many good ideas and fun fund raisers that are in the planning stages. We have information on a program called "Main Street" and some one will be contacting them for additional information very soon. It is important for more of our businesses to join in the group as we need your input and expertise. It will be interesting to watch the changes that are made to Laurel as this group continues to make progress. Volunteers Welcome and needed! What Else is happening? Leads Networking program Beginning in April (8' at noon at the Cabin) This is the first time that we have offered this benefit to our members and so far we have had a great interest in joining the first group. In the near future we are hoping to form a second group and then a third. Events at Chamber Log Cabin Sat., March 29th - chamber is open from 9:00 to 1:00 for NW Energy Light Bulb give-a-way April 16t - 11:30 to 1:30 Open House introducing Roy Brown (sponsored by Republican Club) Farmers Market to change locations. Due to traffic and lack of parking the market is looking into moving to another park. A request has been sent to the Park Board to use Fireman's Memorial Park Thanks to all of our members for a great first quarter! Let's ban together and continue the great growth in memberships- WOW -1 new member per week for the first 8 weeks of the New Year was awesome! If you have questions, suggestions, concerns, or input for any of our Board Members, committees, or groups, please feel free to contact us. Sincerely Yours, Joanne Flynn Laurel Chamber of Commerce Executive Secretary