
Join Us for Breakfast
Cari LaMere and Elise Blakemore from The LaMere Team Home Loans will be our speaker and provide breakfast.
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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 40 salespeople for your business!
Huge thanks to Pete Oldmixon of Peace of Mind Limited for sponsoring our coffee -- proudly featuring Serranos’ Monument Hill BlendClick below to register!
Interested in vendor opportunities? Please reach out to Rands@thesportscorp.org
The Cottage
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Grand Opening Celebration: 12-1 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting at 12:00 p.m.
284 Washington Street, Monument
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Monthly Education Series - Hiring & Keeping Local Talent in a Changing Workplace
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Discover practical strategies for attracting and retaining quality employees in the Tri-Lakes area, including how AI is reshaping hiring, screening, and retention practices. Learn what matters most to today’s workforce—and how to stand out as an employer of choice without losing the human touch.
Desired Outcomes & Goals
Participants will:
- Learn effective ways to attract candidates locally despite competition from surrounding cities.
- Understand how AI tools are being used in hiring and how small businesses can leverage them ethically.
- Gain ideas for low-cost retention strategies that boost engagement and reduce turnover.
- Leave with a simple action plan for improving their hiring and retention process.
This is an in-person class.
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Mark your calendar for Thursday, February 12 from 3:30 to 5:30 PM for an evening filled with valuable networking opportunities and AI insights.
You will have the opportunity to connect with fellow business leaders, exchange ideas, explore potential collaborations that propel success.
Join the Tri-Lakes Chamber at our monthly networking mixer!
Thank you to our sponsors this month: Mind Quest Puzzles and Games
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
$20 for Non-Members
Free for first time guests
Please register ahead of time.

Join Us for Breakfast
Nathan Johnson from Mutual of Omaha will be our speaker and provide breakfast.
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Description:
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 40 salespeople for your business!
Huge thanks to Pete Oldmixon of Peace of Mind Limited for sponsoring our coffee -- proudly featuring Serranos’ Monument Hill BlendClick below to register!
Palmer Lake Historical Society presents: ANNIE BERLEMANN “Cherokee Trail Artifacts Across the Palmer Divide: History, Culture and Discoveries Unearthed”
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Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent Street, Palmer Lake, 80133Event Description
Annie Berlemann is a dedicated scientist, amateur historian, and longtime resident of the Palmer Divide region in Colorado. Her deep connection to the land and its history led to the discovery of fantastic artifacts linked to the Cherokee Trail on her property. Passionate about preserving cultural heritage, Annie has worked to document and share these findings while highlighting the significance of the Cherokee Trail in regional history.
In this engaging presentation, Annie Berlemann shares the remarkable story of uncovering the trail artifacts on her property in the scenic Palmer Divide area. Learn about the trail’s historical significance as a migration and trade route, the artifacts found, and the steps taken to preserve this cultural heritage.
Join Annie as she delves into these discoveries, offering a unique glimpse into the lives of those who traveled the Cherokee Trail. FREE and open to the public. All ages welcome. The Palmer Lake Historical Society is an educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the Palmer Divide area since 1956.
Doors open at 6:30 PM. In case of inclement weather follow School District 38 for closures, we want everyone to be safe.
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Palmer Lake Historical Society



