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Quarterly Member Luncheon - April 3, 2024
4/3/2024
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Travel with the Chamber - GREECE November 2024-April Zoom Informational Meeting
4/3/2024 - 4/3/2024
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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2024 April 4
4/4/2024
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2024 Annual Awards Dinner
4/12/2024 - 4/12/2024
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2024 April Business After Hours
4/16/2024
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Monthly Education - April 17, 2024 - Self Care for business professionals
4/17/2024
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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2024 April 18
4/18/2024
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Chambers of El Paso County Business After Hours
4/18/2024
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Chamber Orientation - April 23, 2024
4/23/2024
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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2024 May 2
5/2/2024
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Monthly Education - May 15, 2024- Leveraging AI for Small Business Success: The Ultimate Growth Stragegy
5/15/2024
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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2024 May 16
5/16/2024
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2024 May Business After Hours
5/21/2024
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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2024 June 6
6/6/2024
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Quarterly Member Luncheon - June 14, 2024
6/14/2024
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2024 June Business After Hours
6/18/2024
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Monthly Education - June 19, 2024 - Social Media Beyond the Basics
6/19/2024
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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2024 June 20
6/20/2024
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4th of July Street Fair - 2024
7/4/2024
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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2024 July 18
7/18/2024
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Monthly Education - July 23, 2024- Making connections that count through networking
7/23/2024
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Chamber Orientation - July 25, 2024
7/25/2024
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Monthly Education - August 2024 - Telling Your Story
8/7/2024
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Quarterly Member Luncheon - September 10, 2024
9/10/2024
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2024 SEPTEMBER 17 Business After Hours Searle Ranch
9/17/2024

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Bines and Brews 2024 Volunteer Vendor sign up
9/21/2024
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Bines and Brews Beer Fest 2024
9/21/2024
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Monthly Education - September 24, 2024- Google Analytics
9/24/2024

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Monthly Education - October 8, 2024 - HR: Are you prepared for the unpleasant?
10/8/2024

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Chamber Orientation - October 23, 2024
10/23/2024
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Quarterly Member Luncheon - November 13, 2024
11/13/2024
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2024 December 10, Speed Networking - Monthly Education
12/10/2024
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Events in the month of July 2023
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Join us for another fun morning of Cars and Coffee! As always, complimentary donuts and coffee as you hangout and talk cars with like-minded enthusiasts.
Saturday, July 1, 2023

Come join Trainwreck in watching the Switchbacks followed by an after party!

Tuesday, July 4, 2023


Participate in a town-wide 4th of July Celebration.
In addition to the street fair, the events attracting over 10,000 participants are a beer garden, a parade, a fun run, and more. 

This registration is for vendors at the Street Fair only. If you are a vendor needing multiple spaces, there are discounts available for your second and third spaces

Vendors must provide their own 10x10 straight leg canopy for their space(s). You must have canopy weights.

Spots are only held for 10 days without payment. A certificate of liability is required from all vendors

We will do our best not to put like businesses next to or near each other. You may keep an eye on the map to see who ends up around you. Hover over space to see vendor.

Early Bird pricing before June 15, 2023. 

Refund policy: All fees must be paid within 10 days of registration to reserve spot. No refunds after June 15, 2023.

This is a Rain or Shine event. 

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor:


Thank you to our Gold Sponsors:
   


 

Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Festival on The Fourth – Home (awakepalmerlake.org)

CHILDREN: 
We love our kids AND all are welcome, but please do not leave your young children unattended at the park.  Be sure to check in with our firefighters and police officers for a special gift from each of them.
PETS/ANIMALS
No animals will be allowed except service animals that are specifically trained to aid a disabled person and Phil Long Ford’s dog Maverik
FOOD and VENDORS:
Food trucks and local vendors will be available during the festival to purchase food and other    goodies.
Specifics coming soon
WHAT TO BRING:
You are free to bring a lawn chair so you can relax and enjoy enjoy the event, cold drinks,        and beer and wine and food will be available for sale within the festival area while listening to some wonderful music. 
You should also plan for Colorado weather: Bring sunscreen, a hat, a rain jacket, umbrella,          and possibly a wagon. MOST IMPORTANTLY: BRING YOUR ID! No ID, no admission to beer & wine garden without it.  
WEATHER POLICY: THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT:
As they say, the show must go on, rain or shine. So come prepared for inclement weather; remember, it's Colorado. If in the worst-case scenario, the fireworks are banned due to a fire hazard, by the Fire Marshal, the FESTIVAL with still go on.  There would then be no fee for parking, and we will try to expand the band line up.
MUSIC:
UNITED STATES AIRFORCE ACADEMY BAND  (BLUE DELTA), Pike Peak Highlanders bagpipers, MoJo Filters Band,  DJ
 
Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Come join Trainwreck in watching the Switchbacks followed by an after party!

Thursday, July 6, 2023



Join Us for Breakfast

Jayme Holligan and Jason DeaBueno of Silver Key will be our speakers and provide breakfast.

This networking opportunity allows members to get to know each other at a deeper level. We develop trust and knowledge about
each other's businesses that lead to referrals. It's like having 25 salespeople for your business!

Click below to register! 
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Do you have ideas about how to maintain and improve Fountain Creek? Please attend the Fountain Creek Watershed District Public Forum on July 6, 6:00-7:30pm at the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce Meeting House, 300 Hwy105, Monument, CO, 80132 and let your voice be heard. 

Register here.
Saturday, July 8, 2023
Covered Treasures Bookstore is hosting A.J. Forget on Saturday, July 8 from 1-3 as he signs his cookbook, The Buslife Kitchen:  Cuisine for the Modern Nomad.  AJ lives in a converted bus with his partner and dog and created these recipes for those who love to try new things.  These recipes work well in a regular kitchen as well. We look forward to an interesting afternoon with A.J and our customers.

  
Saturday, July 8, 2023

Come join Trainwreck in watching UFC290!

Sunday, July 9, 2023

The Palmer Lake Historical Society invites you to join Jim Sawatzki, Telly Award Winner two special walking tours of historical Monument and Palmer Lake. Limit 30 guests per hike. We hope you can join us!

Jim was our Palmer Lake Historical Society’s 2022 President and is an award winning director who has produced  many historical videos about the Palmer  Divide such as Star on Sundance, The Life & Times of General William Jackson Palmer and more… and has led many historical tours throughout the years.

Sunday, July 9, 10:00 AM — Historic “Old Railroad Town” of Monument, CO
Easy walking tour just over one mile. We will meet at Limbach Park in Monument next to the bandstand. This will be an easy walk and opportunity to learn about Monument’s history, its old train station, stock yards and hotels.

Saturday, July 15, 10:00 AM — Historic “Old Cemetery” of Palmer Lake, CO   
Moderate hike with some elevation, sand and gravel trail about a 2.5 mile walk in rolling prairie grasslands. Meet at Greenland Open Space parking lot off County Line Road. Visit Kipp’s gravesite with views of the front range.

Please bring plenty of water, sunscreen, hat, closed toe hiking shoes, snacks to eat along the walk and your favorite walking stick. In case of inclement weather (lightening or hail) we will reschedule. We want you to stay safe.
 
We hope you can join us for these tours designed especially for you. FREE and open to the public. Please make your reservations by e-mailing us at plhssecretary01@gmail.com

 
Tuesday, July 11, 2023


We are excited to celebrate Pinnacle Advanced Primary Care's newest location, 595 Chapel  Hills Drive #220, 80920

Join us and the Southern Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, July 11, for Pinnacle's Open House between 5-7 p.m. The Ribbon Cutting is at 5:30 p.m.

Pinnacle Advanced Primary Care is a healthcare delivery model (Direct Primary Care – DPC) in which patients pay a monthly subscription directly to their primary care physician without involving insurance companies or third-party payers. For this fee, patients receive a comprehensive range of primary care services which can cover more than 90% of their basic medical needs, including preventive care, chronic disease management and acute care. Pinnacle is a win-win for businesses and their employees, too. By offering DPC as part of their employee benefits package, employers can save money on healthcare costs while improving health outcomes for employees.

See you there.
Thursday, July 13, 2023 - Saturday, July 15, 2023
Come drive and experience the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning!

Pick up some fun giveaways and enter for a chance to win a Mustang Mach-E!

Meet with EV experts to learn more about electric vehicles while enjoying some great food trucks on site. 
Thursday, July 13, 2023
The Children’s Literacy Center is proud to announce "An Evening with Trey Taylor.” Trey is a 24-year-old country music artist/entertainer from Aurora, Colorado. Trey signed with GTR Nashville Records, a major label owned by Dolly Parton’s longtime producer Kent Wells, at the age of 16. As a child, Trey loved walking to his neighborhood library after school to check out new books to read. Reading instilled in him, a desire to pass along that passion to the next generation, as well as becoming an advocate for the importance reading makes in the development of children.



The Children’s Literacy Center provides free one-to-one tutoring to underperforming elementary school readers in the Tri Lakes area. For more information on the program please see our website at www.childrensliteracycenter.org. 
Thursday, July 13, 2023



Whether you are buying a home with design in mind, starting a remodel in your current home, or preparing your home to sell, this is for you!
 

Welcome to the 2023 Home Series class. My name's Rebecca Seedorf. I'm a realtor here in Colorado Springs, the Tri Lakes, and the Denver metro area , and I have partnered with the wonderful interior designer, Jenny Fields from Bella Decor and Design.

We are offering three classes available in July, August, and September of this year that shares everything home and design related. At the studio of Bella Decor and Design, we're going to be holding an evening class from 5:30 to 7:00 with wine and hor d'oeuvres. Every attendee gets a free gift, plus a chance to win raffle prizes, and it's reserved seating, tickets are only $10 because it's an exclusive class of only 15 people per class. You definitely want to hold your spot for these classes, but let's go over what the three classes are.

Our first class is Beginning Your Home Journey, and in this class, whether or not you are a current homeowner who is deciding to take on a design project for the first time or if you're thinking of purchasing a home with design in mind, this class is for you! It is July 13th from 5:30-7:00pm. 

Perhaps you've looked for a home that needs updating, but were scared to take on such a large project. What does that project even look like? Well, we answer all that and more. Our guest speaker Rebecca Carr with Fairway Mortgage will be discussing how to fund your home purchase with renovation loans in 2023, which are a lot easier than in past years. She will also share how to allocate your money properly so after the purchase of the home you have money to purchase furniture, artwork, and design your home. For current homeowners she will share how to fund your remodel by refinancing your home.

Then Jenny Fields, our interior designer here at Bella Decor and Design, is going to go over what it actually looks like to work with an interior designer. A lot of people think that it might be out of their reach to work with a designer, but they actually have general contractors and a team that make your life easier to create your beautiful design.

Then what would you like your design to be? What is your home style? There's lots of styles out there. We're going to go over textures, colors, tiles, everything to kind of help you build a vision board, to help you define your style so that you have that idea to lead with. Beginning Your Home Journey is our class number one.

Watch the video here  bit.ly/3NhSsrj  to learn more about this class and our other two classes and follow these links to register for the other classes as well:

The 2023 Home Series Class #2 Loving Where You Live:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-2023-home-series-class-2-loving-where-you-live-tickets-639608384897?aff=oddtdtcreator

The 2023 Home Series Class #3 Elevating your homes potential for sale:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-2023-home-series-class-3-elevating-your-homes-potential-for-sale-tickets-639613239417?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Friday, July 14, 2023

Come join Trainwreck in watching the Switchbacks followed by an after party!

Saturday, July 15, 2023


We are excited to celebrate the Grand Opening of Anne Holzem Photography on Saturday, July 15.
Please join us between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for the festivities. The ribbon cutting is at 11 a.m.

Hope to see you there.
Saturday, July 15, 2023

First time or repeat home buyers will come away from this class with the knowledge and strategic plan to make their home journey a success.

Are you curious about:

Buying a home in todays real estate market?

What the market is really doing in Colorado?

What loans & programs are available?

What is the best advice for homeowners insurance?

What do you need to look out for during your home inspections?

What is title insurance & why do you need it?

Creating a buying strategy that works for you?

Our panel of experts cover everything from A-Z regarding home ownership and put you on the correct path for your home buying strategy.

Join us for Muffins & Mimosas and enter to win raffle prizes !

Register here  **** bit.ly/3IRnX95***** today and save your spot for the class.

If you have any questions call 720-618-0334 or email rebecca@dtpropertiesco.com.
 

Saturday, July 15, 2023

Come see the powerful Yellow Jacket Stamp Mill in action! Feel the power as the entire building seems to come alive to crush ore in search of gold. Watch the 1920’s Osgood Steam Shovel (made famous by Mike Mulligan’s beloved children’s book, “Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel”) as it revs its gears plus other equipment used in mining operations. This family friendly event will feature special exhibitors to include the Monument Fire District,  Tavatek Engineering, and more. Hop on a hayride to the blacksmith shop or try your hand at panning with expert direction from the Gold Prospectors of Colorado.

Bring a picnic lunch or better  yet, purchase some delicious food from Smokey the Pig’s Barbeque Truck.

Admission for Family Day Industry includes all outside activities and demonstrations for just $5 per car! Separate admission for the museum exhibits and tours.

Saturday, July 15, 2023
Come by Covered Treasures Bookstore, 105 Second Street on Saturday, July 15 from 10-4 to help us celebrate 30 years in the Tri-Lakes area.  Tommie Plank, the sole owner of this amazing, independent bookstore started with partner Leona Lacroix in one room in the historic Chapala Building.  Over the years, the configuration of the store has changed and expanded numerous times.  The store is a general bookstore with a section of used books, unique greeting cards, puzzles and journals.  We are excited to celebrate with you on Saturday, July 15, from 10-4.     

Tuesday, July 18, 2023


Join the Tri-Lakes Chamber at our July 18 networking mixer at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry.

This event is a perfect opportunity to meet face to face with other business professionals while enjoying great appetizers and refreshments. 

Thank you to our hosts this month:

 

FREE for Chamber Members
$15 for Non-Members

Please register ahead of time.
Wednesday, July 19, 2023


A Daugherty and Associates LLC:
​An American Family Agency

​July 19, 2023
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Event 3 - 6 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting at 4 p.m.

755 Hwy 105, Unit H, Palmer Lake
Thursday, July 20, 2023



Join Us for Breakfast

Stacy Jones of Warrior Insurance and Services Group LLC will be our speaker and provide breakfast.

This networking opportunity allows members to get to know each other at a deeper level. We develop trust and knowledge about
each other's businesses that lead to referrals. It's like having 50 salespeople for your business!

Click below to register!
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Covered Treasures Bookstore is hosting three authors for its July 20 Art Hop in downtown Monument.   Downtown will be hopping with music, food trucks, specials at participating shops and, of course, art!!!  Come by to meet local Al Andersen as he signs Trail Tips. Stewart Green and Susan Joy Paul have another hiking book, Trails to the Top:  50 Colorado Front Range Mountain Hikes. This book includes our own Mount Herman and Chautauqua Mountain.  Come downtown on Thursday, July 20 from 5-8 p.m.  We look forward to a fun evening with you and our guest authors.  
Thursday, July 20, 2023


Join the Tri-Lakes Chamber at the CHAMBERS of Colorado Springs Business After Hours on Thursday, July 20, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Production Point, 11674 Ridgeline Drive. This Co-Chamber event is hosted by the Colorado Springs Hispanic Business Council - The Hispanic Chamber.

$10 for Chamber Members
$25 for Non-Members

Please register ahead of time. No walk-ins accepted.
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Initially created as a quiz entitled, What is Your Spiritual Archetype?  with correlating guidebooks, the Spiritual Archetypes captivated audiences and has been taken and downloaded over 1 million times worldwide since its release! 

Updated and expanded, The Spiritual Archetypes takes readers on a journey into the twenty-two most prominent paths people explore in their spiritual pursuits to God through myths, stories, folklore, history, and unique symbolism. Whether new to the path or a seasoned seeker,  The Spiritual Archetypes will expand new levels of consciousness, understanding, and realization for those looking for the most authentic, aligned, and rewarding quest. 


 
Friday, July 21, 2023


We are a team of passionate, expert leaders. We say expert leaders and not leadership experts because we have leadership dirt under our fingernails. Our team is a mix of current leaders throughout a wide variety of industries ranging from military, to the corporate world, to the board room, and everywhere in between. To say that you are in good hands would be a dramatic understatement.

TRANSFORMATION:
We will equip you with the tools you need to transform yourself, your teams, and your organizations.

HOLISTICALLY HEALTHY LEADERSHIP:
We will provide the tools and teach tangible ways to take on the storms we all face, as leaders. We educate on evidence based, tried and true techniques to overcome adversity, create habits of mindfulness, and ensure physically, as leaders, we are able to work through every storm we face.

ENHANCED PERFORMANCE AND GROWTH MINDSET:
Your brain is an amazing piece of equipment. Awareness, focus, learning, and resiliency are the key components to developing a growth mindset with defined, clear goals. You will learn how to push your minds to outer limits, think outside the box, break through the ‘fear zone’, and develop solutions that are unique. We provide the tools of what the 1% do and why 99% of others aren’t willing to do what the 1% are.

KEEP MOVING THROUGH THE STORM:
Our Herd will never leave another buffalo behind. We are here for you, beyond the Buffalo Conference. We will equip you and your team with the resources needed to thrive through the leadership storms that, as leaders, will inevitably face for years to come. Welcome to the HERD!
 
Friday, July 21, 2023


True North Health Center

July 21, 2023
Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting Event 4 - 7 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting at 5 p.m.

13860 Gleneagle Drive, 80921
Friday, July 21, 2023
This exciting community event is perfect for all dance enthusiasts💃 Get ready for a fun and free dance performance and free dance classes to get you moving and grooving! Plus, we've got party favors and prizes in store for you! And if you've been considering joining our dance studio, here's your chance! We're waiving the registration fee for new students at the event. It's the perfect opportunity to embrace your passion for dance and become part of our vibrant community!❤️
Saturday, July 22, 2023


Wag N' Wash

July 22, 2023
Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting
Ribbon Cutting at 10 a.m.

1150 W Baptist Road
Monday, July 24, 2023


We are excited to celebrate the New Fishing Pier at Monument Lake.

Join us on Monday, July 24. The Ribbon Cutting is at 2:30 p.m.

Hope to see you there.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023


Event Name:

Monthly Education Series - Leveraging AI for Small Business Success: The Ultimate Growth Strategy


Description:

Are you a small business owner ready to revolutionize your operations and stimulate growth? Join us for this 1.5-hour workshop where we unravel the complexities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and illustrate how you can leverage AI technologies like ChatGPT, machine learning, predictive analysis, and more. Explore how these advanced tools can automate diverse aspects of your business, from customer service to lead generation, marketing strategies, and decision-making processes. They can save you valuable time and resources, and ultimately drive business growth. Worried about not having a tech background? We've got you covered! We will guide you step-by-step, demonstrating how to incorporate AI into your business strategy seamlessly. Embrace the power of AI, elevate your productivity, and propel your business into a prosperous future!

This class will be IN PERSON at the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce in Monument.

Facilitator:
Audrey Kerchner, Chief Marketing Strategist, Inkyma 

 
Co-Hosted by:


 
Friday, July 28, 2023


You are invited to join us Friday, July 28, to celebrate the Grand Opening of KeyBank, 27 Spectrum Loop, 80921.

The Ribbon Cutting at 11:15 a.m.

Hope to see you! Stop by and meet this great team and check out this new location.
Saturday, July 29, 2023

OutPaws Sweet Home Sanctuary
July 29, 2023
​Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Event 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting at 12:30 p.m.