All Entries in the "Chamber of Commerce" Category
State Fair Parade Plans for 2021. Deadline Nearing for Lamar Days Parade Entries
While entries are still being taken for this year’s Lamar Days Parade at the Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, May 15th, the Colorado State Fair will be back with its own parade this year, August 28th at 10am, covering most of downtown Pueblo. The state fair theme is, “Hometown Heroes and Rodeos”, while Lamar’s […]
Lamar Chamber Donut Friday, Take That to the Bank!
This past Friday, board members of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce brought a dozen delectable donuts to TBK Bank SSB at 100 West Pearl Street in Lamar. TBK Bank wants to spread the word that the bank’s lobby is re-opened and ready to assist their clients for residential, commercial and farming banking. […]
Lamar Days Rod Run Celebrates its 25th Anniversary
Founder Ron Cook reflects on how one small event evolved into a community-wide celebration LAMAR, Colorado — In 1995, three Rons—Austin, Mulberry, and Cook—united by their love of the community and older cars and motorcycles, started a car show in their hometown of Lamar, Colorado. They named the event The Lamar Days Rod Run […]
Donut Friday at Edward Jones
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce delivered an assortment of donut goodies to Edward Jones Investments at 800 South Main in Lamar this past Friday. Melissa Bower and Amy Hart are on hand to serve your investment needs Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. Talk to them at 3396-9014 for financial services or […]
Over $400M in Unemployment Scams Prevented by CDLE
(DENVER) — Today the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) announced it has prevented $437.16 million in fraudulent unemployment payments. Identifying and preventing improper and fraudulent payments is a priority for the Department and the entire Unemployment Insurance system nationwide as every state has experienced an unprecedented amount of suspicious activity since the […]
Coloradans for Animal Care Gains New Members
Centennial, Colo. — Coloradans for Animal Care, today announced the addition of four new members to the coalition. The Colorado Egg Producers, Colorado Horse Council, Livestock Marketing Association and the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union have joined the effort to stop Initiative 16, one of the most extreme ballot measures to be filed through Colorado’s initiative process. “These […]
Colorado Employment Situation – March 2021
Household survey data: According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was flat in March, matching the revised February rate of 6.4 percent. During the same period, the national unemployment rate declined two-tenths of a percentage point to 6.0 percent. Other highlights from the household survey: Colorado’s labor force grew by […]
Lamar Council Moves Ahead on Airport Purchase/Upgrades, Main Café Funding
Will recreational marijuana be able to be legally sold in Lamar? A petition may be circulating to determine if there’s sufficient interest among registered voters to have the question placed on the City of Lamar’s November ballot. SoCo, a cannabis retail company with interests in the state, is undertaking the task of circulating […]
Lamar Chamber’s Friday Donuts go to Peterson Payne Agency-Farm Bureau
Members of the Lamar Chamber Board of Directors paid their regular Friday visit (with donuts) to the Peterson Payne Agency-Farm Bureau at 313 South 5th Street this past Friday. Peterson Payne is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm and provides insurance for home, auto and life as well as farm and […]
Lamar Honkers Visit Lamar Nails and Spa
Lamar Nails and Spa is available for various treatments six days a week at 109 West Elm Street in Lamar. Lamar Nails and Spa is open from 9:30am to 6:30pm, Monday through Friday and Saturdays from 9:30am to n54pm. Appointments and walk-ins are welcome and gift certificates are available. Services include several varieties […]
Lamar Chamber Brings Donut Friday to Wallace Gas & Oil
Wallace Gas and Oil, a full-service gas station at 606 North Main Street in Lamar, played host to the several directors from the Lamar Chamber of Commerce, bearing donuts for their weekly visit and treat to various members each Friday. Wallace Gas and Oil has been a mainstay for bulk fuel services in […]
Chamber Directors Take Donut Friday to Golden Plains Insurance
A dozen donuts were served to Golden Plains Insurance this past Friday by members of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce, part of their weekly campaign to become better acquainted with members in the community. Golden Plains Insurance provides coverage for numerous areas in your everyday life including personal possessions, home, care, business and […]
Colorado Employment Situation – February 2021
5,200 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added in February; Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 6.6% Household survey data: According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged in February at 6.6 percent. The national unemployment rate declined one-tenth of a percentage point from January to 6.2 percent. Other highlights from the household […]
Honkers Welcome Sage Wind Apartments
The Lamar Honkers visited with Yvonne Watkins, property manager of Sage Wind Apartments, owned by SGL Enterprises and located on Yucca Street in Lamar. Watkins explained the complex has over three dozen units in 1-2 and 3 bedrooms, all newly renovated with all-new appliances. Sage Wind office hours are Monday through Friday from 8am […]
Lamar Chamber Donut Friday at Willow Creek Pharmacy
Directors from the Lamar Chamber of Commerce brought their weekly gift of donuts this past Friday morning to Willow Creek Pharmacy at 1700 South Main Street. Over the past several months, chamber directors pay a surprise visit to local merchants, bearing a gift of donuts each Friday. Willow Creek Pharmacy is a locally-owned independent […]
