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The Chamber is Celebrating it’s 25th Year Anniversary. We will be honoring the seven past presidents and Mr. Porter the statutory agent of 25 years. An honorary plaque will be |
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CHAMBER CHATTER
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Welcome New Members:All Women’s Medical Center AZ Tourist News C&J Going Postal Dave Kreitel Dennis Emry
Golden Valley Cable Golden Valley Enterprise Golden Valley R.V. Park Harry Drew Henry Peairs Mohave Websites Monson Chiropratic
Realty Executives River City Shuttle Rose Marie Anderson Rowbottom Team Realty
RPM Marketing Inc. Salvador Comenech
SH Wilkes
Silver Sage Properties
Tink Art Tridecon Inc. Westside Disposal Windy River Institute
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Golden Valley Chamber of Commerce 3395 N. Verde Rd. Golden Valley, AZ 86413 (928)565-3311 Fax (928)565-3133 www.goldenvalleychamber.com info@goldenvalleychamber.com |
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placed inside the Chamber office to commemorate the past presidents and their boards. Mr. Porter states “he is delighted at the honor and the fact that for 25 years there has never been a lawsuit served against the Chamber of Commerce that he has had to represent”. |
Preview the New Websitewww.goldenvalleychamber.com |
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The website has gone through lots of growing pains. Hopefully you have been patient with us. Now it’s time for you to view the website and give us your comments.
First, determine if the information about your business is correct. Check your name, phone numbers, email addresses and website addresses.
Your website is important to your business and we have created a link for the browser (visitors to the site). Included in this newsletter is a report of the website traffic. It identifies what key words the browser used to find the chamber. It also identifies what search engine was used. Most importantly, it gives us a |
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number of browsers that visited the site. This will create an opportunity for the browser to view your business information through the Chambers’ website.
An important part of website traffic is to keep the information current and interesting. There are several avenues that are currently being reviewed as points of interest. A “Member Comments” section would be a perfect way to get your name, photo and story on the front page of the website. If you have an interesting comment or story, please forward that information to the website administrator. |
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Summer Internship Program We have had two and it has worked out well. A great way to learn a sense of civic pride.
Need a Place to Meet? Consider the Chamber Office. Call for minimal fee information.
Computers Needed Before you discard your old computers, consider donating them. To make a donation, call (928) 208-8889
Chamber Vote Thanks to everyone who sent in a ballot during the last election. Your vote does count. Chris Crow was re-elected as president, Nicky Granniss and Nichole Jenks were elected as members @ large. Pat Randolph was re-appointed as Secretary/Treasurer.
Chris Crow As many of you know our President Chris Crow’s husband Paul has been very ill. On September 18, 2007 Paul passed away. Any condolences or sympathy cards can be sent to: Chris Crow @ 3637 Esculla Rd. in Golden Valley, AZ 86413. In lieu of flowers, contributions towards the family’s memorial service would be appreciated. Please keep her and their family in your thoughts and prayers while they go through this difficult time.
Great Patch Job! A big thanks to Mr. Cone and Mr. Osborn. They did a great patch job on the roof. Now the raindrops won’t be falling on our heads! Thanks a bunch!
Appreciation for Volunteers Thanks to all the office volunteers who have been working to upgrade the chamber and it’s services. A new website, filing system and |
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information packets are just some of the positive changes that should assist the chamber in becoming more efficient in presenting your business and the surrounding area.
GV Map Update The Golden Valley Map is completed and available at the office. We take our hats off to Dave Krietel and the gals who accomplished the sales and development of the map.
You can pick up your copy of the map at the chamber office from 9-12 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays. Member price is $1.00 each or $1.50 for non-members.
Member Survey As we continue to upgrade the services that the Chamber provides, we would value your opinion. Enclosed you will find a survey on the backside of the Website statistics for your consideration or any comments can be sent by email to: admin@goldenvalleychamber.,com
Business Directory Deadline Mark this date on your calendar. October 15th is the deadline to submit your Directory Applications and Ads to the Chamber Office. You can find the application on the Website if you don’t already have one.
Membership Dues Chamber membership fees are due on October 1st. That date has been extended without penalty to Individual and Business Members to October 15th. Late fees will be assessed after that date. $5.00 for Individual Members $10.00 for Business Members. Avoid any penalties and drop your fees and/or application at the Chamber office. |
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The Chamber is sponsoring a Photo Contest. The proposed rules and application have been included in this newsletter. Whether photography is your passion, your hobby, or just an occasional pastime, we invite all to participate. Promotion and entry forms for the contest will be provided during Golden Valley Days this October 6th 2007.
Final Entry: Monday, May 4, 2008 Semi Finalist will be posted on the Chambers’ Website for public vote: Friday June 1, 2008 Awards will be presented for the winners during the October 2008 Golden Valley Days.
Winning photos will be displayed at the Chamber office and the Website for public viewing. Contact the website administrator for comments or additional information: linda@goldenvalleychamber.com |
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Community Yard Sale It’s a community wide yard sale. Have your own sale in your own yard on the same day. When: Saturday, November 3, 2007 Your address will be added to a map that will be posted in the Kingman Daily Miner and the GV Gazette.
For more information please contact Kathy by October 10th at (928) 565-3692
New Business Know of a new business in town? Contact the Chamber so that we can welcome them to the valley. Ribbon Cuttings and Welcome Wagons are available to all new businesses.
If you would like to add your promotional advertisement to the Welcome Wagon Goodie Bag, contact the Chamber to make arrangements (i.e. pens, key chain’s, business cards or coupons) |
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Golden Valley Days Highlights The first event starts on October 5th at 4pm with Miss Golden Valley Day Pageant. Dinner is from 4pm to 6pm. The Street Dance begins at 6pm until ?
On Saturday, Pancake Breakfast starts off the day at 7am. The line up for the Parade will begin at 8am followed by the Parade at 9am. Fun and entertainment all day long until ? Go to the Chamber Website for further details.
Hoover Dam Road conditions and up-to-date restrictions are available on the Internet for motorist, at az511.com
September 11th Vote The vote to incorporate on September 11, 2007 was defeated by 170 votes. Thank you to all who voted. |
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Melannie De Bo of the Windy River Institute, Overlook Gardens and Designer of the Colorado River ARCANA Project has been working with the following businesses to help establish a more professional image for the Chamber and the surrounding areas. The project has been on a timeline for completion by the 25th Anniversary Celebration on October 6, 2007.
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All Women’s Medical Clinic Arizona Furniture Arizona Real Estate AZ Makes it EZ Real Estate Culligan Water Dorado Dunlaps Farmers Credit Union Future Steel Buildings Golden Valley Sign Island Palms Nursery Kettles Antiques Kingman Furniture KTH Consulting & Construction Mohave State Bank Mohave Websites National Bank Pleasure Palace Pinnacle Grading Rhodes Secret Pass Builders True Value Walmart (Kingman & Bullhead City) Windy River Institute
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