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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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2024 July Business After Hours
7/16/2024
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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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2024 AUGUST 20 - Business After Hours Classic Homes
8/20/2024
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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

Registration has Closed for this event.

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 February 2023
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Join us for night of music and dancing in support of Tri-Lakes Cares as WireWood Station brings a stomping good time to Boot Barn Hall!

All ticket proceeds will go to support the work of Tri-Lakes Cares, your local community resource center for health and human services as well as food pantry serving Monument, Palmer Lake and other parts of northern El Paso County.
 
Thursday, February 2, 2023




Join Us for Breakfast

Heidi Petak of Speak Eagle 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! 
Friday, February 3, 2023
Kids Night Out– Full Moon
Friday, February 3, 5:30-9:00 p.m.
Caregivers, drop off your child (ages 7-12) for an evening spent celebrating the (almost) full “Snow Moon” with a night hike, fun activities, and a craft. Dinner included.
$25/child, $20/member child
Preregistration required at www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com.
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Winter Fun Carnival at Fox Run
Saturday, February 4, 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Join us at Fox Run Regional Park for a celebration of winter’s beauty! Roast hot dogs and marshmallows over a fire, enjoy live music, wagon-drawn hayrides through the park, storytelling, dog costume contest, and parade with prizes for the winners, games, and more! $5 per person includes food and all activities.
All proceeds support a new nature center in Fox Run Regional Park!
Prepaid registration accepted at www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com. Payment on day of event is CASH ONLY!
Thursday, February 9, 2023


If you are a new member, old member, or even a non-member, find out how you can get the most out of a Chamber membership. You are invited to attend one of our quarterly orientations held at the Chamber office. Find out about our programs that cultivate business development, professional excellence, and strategic alliances. We walk you through all the basics, give you an opportunity to meet Chamber members, and provide you with coffee and pastries. 

You will learn about:
  • Events
  • Committees
  • The Board
  • Ambassadors
  • How and when to engage with fellow members
 
Interested in sponsoring this event? Sponsors get microphone time at the orientation and mentioned in all promotions of the event. If you are interested, contact Julie at 719-481-3282 or julie@trilakeschamber.com.
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Do you work with Seniors or Disabled Adults?  If so, then this is a class for you! BENEFICENT CAN PROVIDE INFORMATION ON PROGRAMS THAT PAY FOR CARE AT HOME,OR IN A CARE FACILITY. We help families Access Funds to pay for Long Term Care.  At Beneficent we are dedicated to helping families understand, prepare and qualify for one or more of the programs that cover the high cost of long term care. Let us help you preserve your assets and smoothly transition from private pay into the right program for you. 
Friday, February 10, 2023 - Sunday, February 12, 2023
This. Is. Monster Jam™!  The most action-packed motorsports experience for families in the world today returns to Denver for an adrenaline-charged weekend at Ball Arena.  Monster Jam® features world-class athletes locked in intense competitions of speed and skill. Tickets are available on monsterjam.com.

Denver fans will be on the edge of their seats as world-class drivers show off crazy skills and all-out racing in fierce head-to-head battles for the Event Championship.  Engineered to perfection, the 12,000-pound Monster Jam trucks push all limits in Freestyle, Skills, Donuts and Racing competitions.  The Arena Series West Champion will receive a highly coveted automatic bid to the prestigious Monster Jam World Finals® to compete for the title of World Champion.  The 2023 Monster Jam World Finals will be held in Nashville on July 1.

The Arena Championship Series West features eight skilled athletes fighting for the championship while putting on a spectacle, constantly innovating and always entertaining.  Krysten Anderson in the legendary Grave Digger® aims to repeat as series champion. Earth Shaker®’s Tristan England looks to lock in the championship.  Elvis Lainez grabs the bull by the horns behind the wheel of El Toro Loco®.  Monster Jam rookie Ashley Sanford hopes to take a bite out of the competition in Megalodon®. 
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Saturday Puppet Theatre Matinee
Saturday, February 11, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Our puppet pals have a story to share! Hear all about their adventures at Bear Creek followed by a craft. $2 suggested donation per person.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Valentine's Day is coming up, and we are thrilled to announce a special brunch celebration for our senior clients who might be single, divorced, or widowed! We will have local artist Kris Gideon leading an engaging guided watercolor class. We will also have cocktails and delicious brunch fare available. We are encouraging multiple financial advisors and business owners to join in sending their clients to this gathering of shared enjoyment.  

We will not have any seminars at this event, nor will we be setting up consultations for our firm. We hope that this gathering will be a purely fun and enjoyable way for us to show our appreciation for our community and clients. 
 
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Nature’s Classroom: Winter Adaptations
Tuesday, February 14, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
A puppet show, hike, and interactive stations will highlight the adaptations of local animals in winter. Geared towards grades 1-3.
$4 per person
Prepaid registration required at www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com.
Thursday, February 16, 2023




Join Us for Breakfast

Haley Chapin of Tri-Lakes Cares 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, February 16, 2023
"Awakening Palmer Lake’s Lake" - A Volunteer Success Story
Join the Palmer Lake Historical Society for this lively panel discussion led by Palmer Lake business owners Jeff Hulsmann from historic O’Malley’s Pub and Jeannine Engel famed Rock House Ice Cream. Hear their wonderful story about how to start and maintain a successful grass roots community effort that keep on giving.

Awake Palmer Lake's Mission: To salvage, restore, and recreate the natural majesty of the namesake of our town Palmer Lake.
This program will center on community volunteerism as the panel presents the mission, accomplishments, and future of the successful campaign to Awake Palmer Lake.
An enlightening evening with Palmer Lake's favorite business leaders. We appreciate all the efforts by Jeff and Jeannine and their volunteers and look forward to hearing their stories. Doors open at 6:30 PM, program starts at 7:00 PM. Light refreshments will be served after the program. FREE and open to the public. We welcome other nonprofits to join us in celebrating and learning about this grass roots effort to save Palmer Lake.

About the Palmer Lake Historical Society

Mission: The mission of the Palmer Lake Historical Society (PLHS) is to preserve, protect, promote, and provide access to historical data, artifacts and other items of significance relating to the Palmer Divide area and make resources available to the public primarily through the Lucretia Vaile Museum and annual programming.

Goals: The primary goals and objectives of the Palmer Lake Historical Society are to assemble, preserve, display (as feasible), and interpret historical objects and printed material pertaining to the Palmer Divide area that includes Palmer Lake, Monument, School District 38, the United States Air Force Academy, and as far east as Table Rock.

Please consider joining the Palmer Lake Historical Society. Various levels of participation available including family and senior memberships. All ages welcome. Newcomers to the area welcome!

 
Thursday, February 16, 2023

We welcome other nonprofits to join us in celebrating and learning about this grass roots effort to save Palmer Lake.

Join the Palmer Lake Historical Society for this lively panel discussion led by Palmer Lake business owners Jeff Hulsmann from historic O’Malley’s  and Jeannine Engel of famed Rock House Ice Cream. Hear their wonderful stories about how to start and maintain a successful grass roots community effort called "Awake the Lake" that keeps on giving. For two years this lake was bone dry, now it is a resource for recreation & beauty.

Awake Palmer Lake's Mission: To salvage, restore, and recreate the natural majesty of the namesake of our town Palmer Lake.
This program will center on community volunteerism as the panel presents the mission, accomplishments, and future of the successful campaign to Awake Palmer Lake. An enlightening evening with Palmer Lake's favorite business leaders. We appreciate all the efforts by Jeff and Jeannine and their volunteers and look forward to hearing their stories. Doors open at 6:30 PM, program starts at 7:00 PM. Light refreshments will be served after the program. FREE and open to the public.

This grass roots non-profit organization called "Awake the Lake" sponsors many fundraisers throughout the year and relies on community involvement. Hear about the history of this amazing restoration project.  Learn about the annual Awake the Lake .5K (Yes “Point” 5) race.The “Awake the Lake Run for Everyone” is a challenging entire ½ kilometer, where competitors are rewarded not only with the unique views of beautiful Palmer Lake, Colorado in autumn, but also a donut in the middle, and a beer/soda waiting at the finish line.

Note: In case of bad weather refer to district 38 weather closures. We want everyone to be safe!

Saturday, February 18, 2023
February Forest Bathing Walk
Saturday, February 18, 1:00-3:30 p.m.
Experience the therapeutic practice of Shinrinyoku and awaken your senses with a slow, mindful walk through the woods and a beautiful tea ceremony.
More info at: www.listeningpines.com
$30/person, $20 per member.
Prepaid registration required at www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com.
Tuesday, February 21, 2023


Join the Tri-Lakes Chamber at our monthly networking mixer!

Thank you to our sponsors this month:




Thank you to our host this month:


These events are a perfect opportunity to meet face to face with other business professionals while enjoying great food and refreshments. 

FREE for Chamber Members
$15 for Non-Members
Free for first time guests

Please register ahead of time.
Thursday, February 23, 2023


Event Name:

Monthly Education Series - Employees: How to get them and keep them

Description:

Whether you are looking to hire your very first employee and don't know where to start or bringing on a new employee and it feels more like the wild wild west, we will teach you how to prepare and effectively hire a new employee. We will also take the next step and look at employee retention - improving loyalty and talent retention. From evaluation of a need to legal and financial considerations to their first week and beyond, join us for this comprehensive workshop to grow as a great employer.

We will provide special bonuses for you including:

• New employee cost projection worksheet

• New hire checklist

• Interview guide template

This is an in-person class.

Facilitated by:

Reanna Werner

Reanna Werner, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
HR Branches


Co-Hosted by:


Sponsored by:

Thanks to a sponsorship by Ent Credit Union, this workshop is free!
Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Join us for lunch as Dr. Mary Kelly, CEO Productive Leaders, discusses FutureNomics: The Economic Snapshot You Need for Your Business for 2023.

BONUS: Each attendee will receive 3 of Mary Kelly's books.

Great Wolf Lodge
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

We will also hear from Terri Hayes, President and CEO of the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Corporation and Visitors Center.

Check-in begins at 10:30 am
You must register in advance for this lunch. Deadline to register is noon, Friday, February 24.

$50 for Members
$60 for Non-Members

Thank you to our State of the Region Luncheon Sponsors: