Go to: www.AsphaltPreservation.com


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"I Spy 1973"

"I Spy 1973" is a guessing game of "Who's Who" in 1973.  All pictures are of long-time locals currently living in the Fraser Valley who are, or have been, active in our Chamber and community.  The first person to guess at least 9 out of 12 pictures correctly in the 2008 newsletters, will win $35.00 at the end of the year.

Who are the two people in the photo for April 1973?

Click on image to enlarge.  Then Click Here to submit your guess.

Winter Park Jazz Festival to be Held July 26 – 27 in Hideaway Park

The Winter Park Jazz Festival will return to Downtown Winter Park on July 26 and 27 of 2008. The annual event will host national musicians and Front Range favorites including Hazel Miller. A complete line up and ticket prices will be available next week.

Please watch the website at www.playwinterpark.com for the latest information.

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Hideaway Park – Creating a Vital Downtown Attraction

If you haven’t noticed, there are big changes happening in Hideaway Park. The Winter Park Town Council is investing a generous amount of funds into the improvements in the park. The Grand County Blues Society and the Chamber will be using the venue to host great events all summer.

Blues From the Top, the first event in the park, will kick off a series of music events including Jazz Festival and the Thursday Night High Note Series. Fraser River Days, Grand County Arts Week and the Grand County Parade of Homes will be hosted from the park and extend throughout the valley into Fraser. The Salute to American Veterans Rally will use the park to honor the brave soldiers who have sacrificed for our freedom.
A new entry, climbing walls and fire pits will improve the everyday amenities in the park all year round.  Keep an eye on the ever-changing look of Hideaway Park. It will be an asset for the entire community.

Speaking of Town Parks… We say Good Luck to Michael Stovall!

Michael Stovall has moved on to work with the Town of Winter Park as the new Parks and Open Space Supervisor. Michael has served the community well during his time with the Chamber. We will be working with him on a regular basis but still miss him all the same.

From The Front Desk:

Spring is Here!

Member Check List for Visitor Center:

1. Bring in all your summer brochures.
2. Bring in off - season coupons to promote your business.
3. Tell us your new business hours. 
4. Stop by the Visitor Center and tell us about your business so we can better educate our guests about it.

Comments?  Questions?  Call the Visitor Center at 726-4118 or visitorcenter@playwinterpark.com.
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Give Your Business More Exposure In The Visitor Center

Tne Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber works closely with the Chamber Enhancement Group to keep the Winter Park Visitor Center looking fresh with an up-to-date look.  If you buy advertising space with Chamber Enhancement, you'll be one of the few member businesses featured with high quality, 17 x 11 inch, full color, and professionally produced displays.

Click Here for More information or call Call David Cotton @ 719.209.8133.
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Congratulations to Mark Johnson
Recipient of "Service Above Self Award" - WPFV Rotary Club

Each year the WPFV Rotary Club presents this award to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the Winter Park-Fraser Valley community that exemplifies the “Service Above Self” motto of Rotary International.

This year the award will be presented to Mark Johnson in recognition of his significant and ongoing support of the National Sports Center for the Disabled. Mark is president of Beaver Management Group, Inc., and together Mark and his company have provided sponsorship, food and lodging to a multitude of NSCD participants and programs over many years.

Come join the WPFV Rotary Club as they present the "Service Above Self Award" to Mark Johnson on Saturday, April 12, 2008, at 6:30pm at Beaver Village Lodge in Winter Park.  Tickets are $30 at the door, and include a buffet dinner, two drink tickets and entertainment provided by Mike Music. This dinner and celebration is open to the public. Tickets may be reserved by calling Mark Lund or Will Arduino at Grand Mountain Bank at 970-887-1221 or Click Here for more details.

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Citizens’ Advisory Committee Volunteers Needed!

Department of Planning and Zoning

Grand County will be updating the Master Plan and is seeking representatives to sit on the Citizens’ Advisory Committee (CAC).  The CAC will serve as the in-house County representatives and experts, acting as a sounding board for the planning team.  Members will be relied upon for their knowledge of the County’s resources and understanding of the unique issues the County faces.

The list of committee members will be finalized by April 18, so if you are interested, or know of someone who might be interested in serving on this committee, please let us know as soon as possible.  Please contact Lori Clement at: 970-887-7244 or lclement@co.grand.co.us for further information.
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Blues From The Top VI – June 28 & 29

Get your early bird tickets for only $20.00! Now until May 8 then prices go up!

Go to: www.grandblues.org for line-up and to purchase tickets.

Interested in being a sponsor of the Blues Festival?  Click Here for year-round sponsorship opportunities.  

Wanna volunteer for the festival?  Like to be on the board of the Grand County Blues Society? 

Call John Catt at 531-1641 or Tim Hubbard at 531-2691 on how to get involved.

New Member Spotlight:

Arapaho Chiropractic Center in Fraser has re-opened! 
New Owners Drs. Craig  Kozak and Susan Ha  (husband-wife team)

Dr. Kozak was born and raised in the Chicago area but after a ski trip to Winter Park in the early 1990s, he couldn’t imagine living anywhere else.  Finally, after finishing a kinesiology undergraduate program, the chiropractic program at National University of Health Sciences, and a 3-year residency in orthopedics and rehabilitation near Los Angeles, he made it back to Colorado. Dr. Ha is a California native finding her legs here in Colorado.  She blends chiropractic and acupuncture for unique, personalized treatment.  Dr. Ha will start patient care full time in May.

Both Drs. Kozak and Ha are excited to provide a team-based treatment approach with the patient at the center.  They will provide personalized chiropractic, rehabilitation, and acupuncture for spine problems, sports injuries, and other orthopedic problems causing your aches and pains from head to toe.  When needed, they have extensive experience collaborating with other doctors and providers.  On a more personal level, they look forward to becoming a part of the vibrant community that has been so welcoming to them.

Arapaho Chiropractic Center is located in downtown Fraser at 218 E.  Eisenhower Drive (behind Conoco).  You can reach them at 726-8150.  
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Member Limelight:  Destination's West
Concierge Service Expanded

Destination West, Grand County’s premier property management company has expanded their concierge services by adding lifestyle management to their portfolio.  This enhancement allows guests, locals and second homeowners to reclaim leisure time and rebalance their lives.

Services include grocery shopping, itinerary planning, personal chef services and much, much more.  You can rely on us to leave nothing to chance.  Our team has high standards and works diligently to understand each guest.  We have insider knowledge to properly organize activities such as spa treatments, dining and tee times at the area golf courses to private dinners and fun cocktail parties.

Additionally, Destinations West will be hosting two Murder Mystery Weekends for locals and vacationers to the valley. The Memorial Day production will be a couples event while Labor Day will be a western themed family event. Check back to Destination’s West at www.mtnlodging.com for more details to come.

Contact Destinations West at 800-545-9378 or activities@mtnlodging.com.
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New Benefit for Your Employees

The Wells Fargo Membership Program

Powerful benefits for your employees AND your business.  Your employees are your most valuable asset. With the Wells Fargo Membership program, you can easily expand their financial benefits with significant savings and services — at no cost to you!

As a Wells Fargo business customer, you can offer this FREE program and allow Wells Fargo to work for your employees — providing them with a range of special benefits, discounts, conveniences and services.

It’s also an effective way to expand your benefits package and make your company more attractive, which can help your business recruit and retain employees.

Click Here for info on the "Reward Points" & more information contact Aneta Williams Business Relationship Manager at  970.722.2051 or aneta.c.williams@wellsfargo.com.

SUMMER GIVEAWAY PACKAGES: Radio, Web & More
We Need Your Help!
by Joyce Burford

Every year, the Chamber asks our member businesses to partner with us in our summer giveaways.  We collect offers from our members and then put them together to create giveaway packages to create awareness of our community as well as the participating member businesses.   Word-of-mouth is one of the strongest marketing tools there is, and the guests who win the giveaways and have a great time when they visit us are going to be sure and tell their friends!

I am looking for partners who will work with me throughout our marketing campaign this summer to provide offers that I can put into giveaway packages.  Radio listeners, web site visitors, and people who read our various print ads will be given the chance to register to win a free getaway to Winter Park & The Fraser Valley.  In exchange for your generosity, we will publish your name, logo and web link in all our promotional materials where possible that is associated with each campaign.

In order for these packages to be successful, I will need lodging, activities and meal(s) for two people. Please CLICK HERE to download a form in .pdf format that you can fill out and fax or mail back to the Chamber.  The success of these promotions will depend on the number of getaways we can put together, so the more members who participate and sign-up the better!  Please feel free to call me if you have any questions at 726-4221, ext. 3 or send email to jburford@playwinterpark.com. Thank you very much for your support!

Sales Council Update:

Wheatridge Cyclery Partnership:    Sales Council is partnering with Wheatridge Cyclery in Denver to promote mountain biking in the Winter Park & The Fraser Valley. This is also an excellent partnership to help brand the valley as Mountain Bike Capital USA™ and to get people from the Front Range to come up here and spend their dollars.

New Sales Council Director:  Thank you to Heather Lopez for all her work for the Sales Council.  We wish her the best in future endeavors.  We are currently searching for a new sales council director.  If you know anyone who is interested, please contact Catherine Ross at 726-4221 x 201 or cross@playwinterpark.com.  For a full job description, visit our web site at http://playwinterpark.com/about/index.aspx?pageID=118 .

ATTENTION SUMMER FESTIVAL VENDORS!

If you haven’t received a mailing in the last week offering vendor opportunities for summer events, it’s not too late to join in.  Showcasing your business at one of the summer events is a great way to meet potential customers personally at a very reasonable cost and Chamber members receive a discount on booth fees!  Many events have booth opportunities.  Click here for vendor application.
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PARADE OF HOMES OPPORTUNITIES STILL AVAILABLE

The Grand County Parade of Homes is coming together with over 20 homes already signed up.  Only 4 builder slots are available – call today!  You can also participate as an event, awards party or supporting sponsor.  Call to see how you can gain exposure for your company through the Parade of Homes.

For more info, contact Gina Hallisey at 970.726.4221 x 2 or ghallisey@playwinterpark.com
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ATTENTION GRAND COUNTY WEDDING SERVICE PROVIDERS!
Rocky Mountain Wedding Showcase
May 31 and June 1, 2008

Rocky Mountain Wedding Showcase exhibitor space is NOW ON SALE.  Limited availability, sold on a first come basis.  Join us to promote your business to destination brides and network with other local wedding service providers.  Opportunities available for caterers, wine, florists, photographers, venue/reception sites, musicians, etc.  Contact Gina at 970.726.4221 x 2 or ghallisey@playwinterpark.com to sign up. 

Events & Meetings in April

CLICK HERE for a the complete calendar and details of community events. 

Is your event not listed on the web site and you would like it to be?  If so, please email Tamara Davis at tdavis@playwinterpark.com with your event.
 

09:  Chamber Board Meeting: 9:15am

10:  The Fraser Film Series presents The Commitments (1991) 

12:  The WPFV Rotary Club Annual Dinner 

13:  Spring Splash at WPR.  Resort closes for winter season. 

13:  Devil's Thumb Ranch Trails Close

15:  Winter Park Town Council Meeting: 8am

16:  Fraser Town Board: 6:30pm

16:  Businesses Without Borders Mixer Kings Crossing 5:30pm  

17: Community Wilfire Protection Plan to discuss beetles, red trees etc. at Fraser Library 6pm.

19:  Fraser Valley Library 10th Anniversary Party

22:  Earth Day

25:  Grand County Concert Series presents the Aries Brass Quintet

29:  Rec District Meeting: 5:30pm
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Cooper Creek Square 2008 Event schedule:
Click Here for CCS schedule of events & music line-up.

Mark You Calendars!
Important Membership Event Dates:
For more information or questions on these events, email Maria Chavez at mchavez@playwinterpark.com.

May 22: 
Spring Networking with Chamber & BWB at Fontenot’s Seafood & Grill

This is a speed networking event.  Get to know other businesses and share yours within 30 seconds. 

Stay tuned for May e-newsletter for more details.
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June 19:
Chamber "Grand Give" Appreciation Party
BBQ, live music & good times!

“Sneak-a-Peek” at the new Hideaway Park & Rendezvous Moose on the Chamber corner & celebrate the "Grand Give". 

What is the Member Appreciation "GRAND GIVE"?
 
How do you show your members your appreciation for their membership?  This year, the WPFVCC is challenging its members to give back.  They have chosen the Mountain Family Center as the recipient of the "Grand Give". 

The Mountain Family Center will bring to the chamber a "wish list" of items it needs to service its clients in Grand County.  The Chamber is taking out a one page ad in the Sky-Hi Newspaper calling to action its members to give big. 

If you are not aware of Oprah's "Big Give" which airs on Sunday nights on ABC, Oprah has called to action 10 contestants to give big around the country. Each week the contestants are given new challenges to help others in need.  The contestants are challenged to raise money by asking neighboring businesses to match donations, donate merchandise, volunteer time or give whatever they can. 

The WPFVCC is bringing this spirit of giving to Grand County, hence the "Grand Give".  We want you all to take the next 6 weeks to find ways to give big, and bring all that you have collected to our Annual Membership Appreciation Party at the Winter Park Visitors Center on June 19.  We will be presenting all that you have donated to the Mountain Family Center, and we will be giving extra prize packages to the top 3 givers!

Will you rise to the occasion? Contact Danielle Longano for more details at dlongano@playwinterpark.com.

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June 25:
Chamber Mixer: Chamber Night In Grand Lake
Come out for dinner, drinks and theatre.
 
Laugh with Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre’s production of URINETOWN.  One of the most uproariously funny musicals in recent years, URINETOWN is a hilarious tale of greed, corruption, love, and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold.  Special thank you to the theatre for giving chamber members a 20% discount on tickets - - $20.00 instead of the usual $25.00 - -  first time ever!
 
Also, come to either The Bear’s Den Restaurant & Bar or The Grand Lake Brewing Company before or after the show and enjoy dinner and drinks.  Each restaurant is doing a special discount for Chamber members.  The Bear’s Den is doing 2-4-1 drink specials and there will be special deals (TBA) at The GL Brewing Company.
 
Purchase your theatre tickets now!!  The event is bound to sell out, so contact the RMRT and get your tickets at 627-3421.

This is a great way to help support fellow chamber members in Grand Lake!