10A The Daily Sentinel • Tuesday, March 9, 2010 .... • Helping fund efforts to the Chamber’s 2010 Business more information or to sign up stimulate and strengthen the Plan aimed at assisting members for this task force contact Diane local economy in learning about and utilizing (diane@gjchamber.org or • Marketing assistance resources in order to operate their 970-263-2915). Initial meetings of • Web presence, referrals, online businesses more efficiently using the group are planned for March. coupons and brochures in our less energy and more diverse lobby to guide customers to energy sources. you A Green Initiative Task Force, Welcome • Business representation in the regulatory and legislative chaired by Board Member Lynne Sorlye of Clarion Inn, will begin New Members arenas where actions can by reviewing a program put in EUREKA CASINO RESORT translate to added costs for place by the Las Vegas Chamber Carla Marrero businesses of Commerce as a model for 275 Mesa Blvd Your Business Connection • Opportunities for continuing businesses to receive designation Mesquite, NV 89027 education on key business and education. 800-346-4611 It’s March Madness! practices In essence that program relies Casino BUSINESS VOICE • Email notifications of large on worksheets to walk businesses RD MEDIA & DESIGN It has become a tradition at the relationships immediately. The institutional bidding schedules through energy cost saving steps Salvatore Iadicicco, III Chamber. Not only is March “dunk” is that the application fee that may include your products that can not only conserve energy of $35 is waived for the entire PO Box 2925 known for some phenomenal and services but save money. Businesses self 970-424-5066 college hoops, it is also a month. If that isn’t enough, you • Opportunities to get involved select the steps and resources Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations phenomenal month to join can “run away with the game” in the community through utilized but have the option to Printer, Publishers, Graphic Design the Chamber! This year we are if you mention 2010 anytime Chamber committees and receive one of four designations featuring our “passing and dunk” during your application process, the Mesa County Leadership from the Chamber for their efforts. WESTERN SLOPE special for anyone who joins the which will result in a savings Program The task force is currently COLORADO OIL AND GAS Chamber in March. The “passing” of $20.10 off your first year’s in the formative stage and ASSOCIATION consists of passes to Business membership. Green Initiative Task Force members interested in the effort David Ludlam After Hours and Networking @ All of these “specials” come on Formed are being sought to assist with PO Box 89 Noon events so new members top of the other benefits of being In February, the Chamber development of the Grand 970-433-2178 a Chamber member including: Energy can begin building business Board approved an addition to Junction Chamber Initiative. For Did you know that electronic scrap, or New Resident—Come on In! “e-waste” is the fastest growing waste If you are a new resident to the community the Grand stream? So if the New Year also means a Junction Area Chamber invites you to stop by and pick up a New Resident Package. 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