Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce Newsletter January 2022 Chamber Website

Introduction of the 2022 Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors: Linda Burnett Gary Wilkinson Maria Aguilar Augusto Basterrechea Jeff Harmon Jim Clare Ken Hamko Adam Lock Stephanie Schaefer Neil Gatrell New Members: Kay Harmon Jennifer Alonzo

National speaker Jeff Tobe, author of “Coloring outside the lines” is coming to speak in Del Norte  on January 18, 2022 Jeff Tobe speaks of change, communication, management style, problem solving, customer service and much more. He is entertaining and show innovative thinking. Who should attend? Anyone who want to grow, whether you are a business owner, a manager, or an employee. Cost:..........Free (Limited seating up to 150) Dinner:......5:30 - 6:00 pm Program:...6:15 - 7:45 pm Location:...595 Pine Street in Del Norte “Knights of Columbus building” RSVP:........Greg Porter/CFO 719-849-8415 or gregporter@riograndehospital.net For more information, watch Jeff Tobe's invitation online:

Jeff Tobe's Invitation RIO Grande Hospital

2022 Swoop of Cranes The Swoop of the Cranes is a community art project celebrating our Sandhill Cranes and showcasing the extraordinary talent of our local artists. Finished silhouettes will be attached to light posts on either side of Highway 160 between Madison and Broadway, as a brass plaque will be awarded to each creation identifying the Sponsor and the Artist. These Cranes will be on display from March to September, as people will have a chance to vote for their personal favorites! For more information regarding the 2022 Swoop of Cranes, please call the Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce at 719 - 852 - 2731 or email us at chamber@montevistachamber.org. Mountain Film Festival Presented by Hosted by Mountainfilm on Tour – Monte Vista is presented by the Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is partnering once again with San Luis Valley Great Outdoors (SLV GO!) to support their work in the San Luis Valley to provide accessible and inclusive outdoor recreation opportunities for all. Mountainfilm on Tour showcases a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and incredibly inspiring documentary films curated from the annual Mountainfilm festival held in Telluride, Colorado. Click the buttons below for more information about the Monte Vista Mountain Film Festival Mountain Film on Tour Monte Vista Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce

Happenings in January

Southern Rocky Mountain Agriculture Conference - Located at the Ski Hi Regional Event Center beginning February 1 - 3 New Year's Fun Race Day - Located at Wolf Creek Ski Area on Sunday, January 2, from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Trivia Night - Located at Square Peg Brewerks in Alamosa on Wednesday, January 12, starting at 7:00 PM. Rio Frio Ice Fest - Located at the Alamosa Recreation Center from Friday, January 28th - Sunday, January 30th

Questions or seeking information? Click the buttons on the right-hand side to view more information about Monte Vista as well as various local events in the San Luis Valley! Visit Monte Vista Souther Rocky Mountain Agriculture Conference Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce Facebook Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce Instagram

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