This week in Logan County, valued Chamber member!!

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9-11 Memorial Ceremony

The Sterling Fire Department will be hosting a memorial ceremony to honor the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The ceremony will take place on Sept.11 at the Logan County Courthouse at 730 a.m. Those who wish to attend are encouraged to bring lawn chairs as seating may be limited.

1510 W. Main St. .................... . Sterling, Colo. ....................... ........ 970-522-0600

Our Business Of The Week

Cooperating Ministry

of Logan County

230 N. 10th Ave. ,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,211,,, (970) 522-6405

When Glenna Phelps- Aurich, Executive Director of Logan County Chamber of Commerce (third from right), presented Shelly Greenwood, Executive Director of the Cooperating Ministry of Logan County(third from left) with the Business of the Week accolade, joining the celebration were Jeri Lopez, Ashton McPhie (Assistant Director), Dawn Richardson and Dean Boeff.

.....Cooperating Ministry of Logan County (CMLC) was established in 1981 and became a local non-profit agency in 1986. CMLC was founded by the Pastors of eight local churches.

.....Goals of the organization were to temporarily assist local families and individuals, as well as offering aid to travelers who were stranded in the area. Aid would come in the form of food, lodging and transportation. CMLC began as a Clothing Exchange and Sales to support the goals of the program and eventually adding a food pantry.

.....The first office of CMLC was located in an upstairs room at 211 W. Main St. courtesy of Centennial Mental Health Center in Sterling. The Clothing Exchange and food pantry were located in the basement at the same location and at the St. Anthony School building. Later the clothing sorting, storage area, and food pantry were moved to 1200 W. Main St. (the site of the old Meadow Gold Milk Distribution Center). The Clothing Exchange was moved to the vacated Knight's of Columbus building at North 4th and Poplar Streets. .In February 1985, all departments were moved to larger quarters at 2006 S. Highway 6.

..... The current building, located at 230 N. 10th Ave. (previously a roller-skating rink) was purchased in July 1989. After a complete remodel it was dedicated on Oct. 1, 1989. The many gifts from grants, individuals, organizations, congregations, and businesses made it possible to be debt free on Jan. 3, 1990. CMLC continues to occupy this location and has grown from the original 8 supporting churches to over 25 supporting churches and congregations.

.....CMLC provides services to Logan County residents through several prevention/intervention programs as well as three monthly food assistance programs, a Thrift Store and a home health care equipment program. CMLC continues to operate as a traveler's aid and specializes in basic need emergency services.

..... Ministry of Logan County is located at 230 N. 10th Ave., 970-522-6405 or can be contracted at www.coopminlc.com, and on Facebook, Cooperating Ministry of Logan County.

Join Us In Congratulating

Cooperating Ministry

of Logan County

Our Business Of The Week

Cooperating Ministry of Logan County .................................................Your Chamber of Commerce

Haxtun Health

235 W. Fletcher Haxtun, CO 80731 (970) 774-6123

Sept. 8, 2021

8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. MT

Lincoln County Fairgrounds,

Ellis Allen Building 33747 County Rd 2W

Hugo, CO 80821

Eastern Colorado Small Business Development Center .................... Your Chamber of Commerce

Northeastern Junior College

100 College Drive Sterling, CO 80751 (970) 521-6600

Logan County Heritage Center ................................................................ National Senior Center Month

Eagle Convenience Stores

930 W. Main St. Sterling, CO 80751 (970) 522-0801

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On Our New Members.

McDonald Toyota

Franky's Carpet Cleaning, LLC

Dawn's Paparazzi Queen Beezness

Melissa's School of Dance & Gymnastics

Kent and Peggy Swedlund

Thank You For Renewing Your Membership

A Richards Rentals llc

DCent Plumbing and Heating llc

Russell Cellular - Verizon Wireless Retailer

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Nichols Tillage Tools Inc.

312 HerefordAve. Sterling, CO 80751 (970) 522-8676

Brick and mortar businesses can meet the needs of all

their customers including those who are self-quarantining

through our Virtual Marketplace. Your store will be seen

promoted on the Logan County Chamber's website,

social media sights and through the weekly E-news.

Find The Marketplace Here ....................... ....................... Your Chamber of Commerce

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AirMedCare Network

1-720-595-6463

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Logan County Extension/CSU .................................CSU Extension/Logan County Facebook

Xcel Energy - Sterling

502 S. 8th Ave. Sterling, CO 80751 (970) 521-1800

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Sterling Correctional Facility

12101 Hwy. 61 Sterling, CO 80751 (970) 521-8215

Tornado Siren

Testing On Fridays

Residents are reminded that every Friday until Sept. 24, the Sterling Emergency Communications Center will be testing the tornado sirens at noon and the sirens will be run for a minute duration.

Tornado Sirens................City Of Sterling

'Small Business Now'

“Small Business Now” contains valuable insights from over 1,000 American small business leaders and 1,000 U.S. consumers. It provides a granular look at what trends we are observing in the world of small business, paired with guidance from our own market-ing experts on how business leaders can turn that knowledge into action. The data, and the trends, show a disconnect between what small businesses think their customers want and what consumers are actually looking for. This report outlines the four main areas where that gap is most prominent, and ways small businesses can alter their marketing strategies to start driving more results. Small Business Now .............……… >>>Your Chamber of Commerce

Fleming Fall Festival

Wells Fargo

129 S. 3rd St. Sterling, CO 80751 (970) 521-4120

Sterling Lions Club.

Sterling Regional MedCenter

615 Fairhurst St. Sterling, CO 80751 (970) 522-0122

New Pathways to Wellness and Recovery ...................................Your Chamber of Commerce

On Saturday Enjoy

'For Peetz Sake'

For Peetz Sake

Logan County Extension/CSU .................................CSU Extension/Logan County Facebook

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Or Join The Meeting Via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/97119690536

.CSU Northeast Regional Engagement Center

National Council On Aging .......................... .CSU Northeast Regional Engagement Center

NJC Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

Sat., Oct. 2........... 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Sat., Dec. 4........... 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

NJC Knowles Hall, Room 312 ....................................Cost Is $89

Classes fill up quickly, so be sure to register as soon as you can!)

To Register Contact Tracy Yahn at 521-6708 or tracy.yahn@njc.edu

(Lunch is on your own)

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.NJC EMT . .......................................................NJC

U.S. Chamber of Commerce .............................................. Your Chamber of Commerce

Businesses Struggle To Find Workers

Across all sectors of the economy, many businesses trying to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic are facing yet another challenge: a shortage of workers. According to the latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Statistics (JOLTS) data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were 10.1 million job openings in June and that number continues to escalate. Businesses added over 590,000 more jobs since May, and 3.3 million since the beginning of 2021. With a record number of job openings and increased turnover across several industries, employers are having to change their approach to hiring and workforce retention. . ... .. . . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. .. . .. .A Struggle For Business

10 Reasons Infrastructure/Jobs Act Is Needed

After decades of neglect, the state of American infrastructure is poor. America currently ranks 13th in the world when it comes to the overall quality of our infrastructure and the American Society of Civil Engineer’s 2021 Report Card rated it a C-. It is past time we brought our infrastructure into the 21st century, and that is exactly what the $1.2 trillion bipartisan bill passed in the Senate and now up for consideration in the House does. It is the largest federal investment in both public transit, clean drinking water, and waste water infrastructure in American history. It is the largest investment in passenger rail since the creation of Amtrak and makes the single largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the interstate highway system. .. . .. .. . 10 Reasons

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Businesses Struggle To Find Workers

Do's and Don'ts Of Hiring Remote Employees

Hiring is hard. Hiring remote employees that you’ve never met and may never meet is really hard! During this virtual panel discussion on Thurs., Sept. 30 we’ll talk to hiring experts on how they think about hiring remote employees and some tips they have for doing it effectively.

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Employee Ownership Trial Grant

This grant is available to Colorado-headquartered small businesses to pay for the reimbursement of professional technical services required to transition your business to become a Colorado Employee Owned Company. Applications are due Oct. 29.Wo rkshop Details/Trial Grant

COVID UPDATES COLORADO

Governor Polis Discusses The Important Role of Primary Care Providers & Family Doctors

Gov. Polis Gives Colorado COVID Update

Licensed Healthcare Staffs Must Get Vaccine

The State Board of Health has approved emergency rules requiring vaccination for staff in licensed healthcare settings. The Board to implement rules requiring licensed healthcare facilities to mandate their personnel -- including employees, direct contractors, and support staff-- who interact with individuals seeking medical care to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. At this time, approximately 30% of the healthcare workforce remain unvaccinated. With the rise in the delta variant and increased stress on the healthcare system, ensuring that all workers in licensed healthcare facilities are vaccinated is one of the most effective means the state can take to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the most at-risk Coloradans and end this ongoing pandemic. ....................................................Vaccine Requirement

Resources Available To Help

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment has compiled resources to help the business community navigate and recover from the economic impacts of the pandemic as the workforce begins

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Vaccines For More Than COVID Prevention

As students across Colorado head back to school, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) asks parents and guardians to keep vaccine-preventable diseases out of Colorado classrooms and help ensure continued and safe in-person learning. While children 11-years-old and younger are not yet eligible for any of the COVID-19 vaccines, there are other vaccines that protect them from 16 other infectious diseases, including measles, whooping cough, mumps, and varicella (chickenpox). The state is experiencing decreases in vaccination coverage as identified through aggregate, de-identified data self-reported to CDPHE by schools and child care providers for the 2020-2021 school year. With the exception of hepatitis B, immunization rates for school-required vaccines fell among kindergartners -- with coverage for polio and varicella falling below 90%.

.......................... State Agencies ......

Local Vaccines

In Logan County, in addition to the Northeast Colorado Health Department (call 970-522-3741) there are several other locations offering vaccinations. .................................................... Local Vaccine Providers

Northeast Colorado Health Department

Simon

220 Edwards Ave. Sterling, CO 80751 (970) 522-3647

Connect! Engage! Promote!

Joining or renewing your chamber membership is a vital part of our local economy! Members of the Logan County Chamber of Commerce play an important role in the future of our area and gain valuable benefits.

Regardless of whether your business is large, small, new or long-established, you'll find your chamber membership invaluable. The benefits to our members are as unique and individual as their businesses. While some appreciate the connections they make that allow their business to remain strong and grow, others value the opportunity to support the community and give back to the those who have supported their growth.

The bottom-line: We're in business for your business. When you succeed we succeed.Thank you for your membership and continued renewal. We look forward to continuing to work on your behalf.

Chamber membership provides networking and new business contacts to help your business grow.
The Chamber produces publications that feature your business and provide publicity and recognition for your company.
The Chamber takes on the tough issues and opposes new regulations, taxes, fees, assessments, and costs directed at small businesses. It also helps protect the principles of free enterprise and aid businesses in being treated fairly
The Chamber provides a "voice" for Logan County businesses locally, as well as at the State and Federal levels
The Chamber supports the "drivers" of our economy here in Logan County: Agriculture, Tourism, Manufacturing, and Retail
The Chamber has launched a "Shop Locally" program that will keep tax dollars and your shoppers in our community as well as saving jobs and helping fund needed services and attractions.
The Chamber provides several sale opportunities, events and referrals to deliver a return on your investment
Annual Chamber Membership costs less than the average "one time" media buy
Your business listing will remain on the Chamber's website, therefore, search engines will lead potential customers to your business
Your Chamber provides many social media advertising opportunities to get your name out there in so many ways.