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- Water debate gets heated March 4, 2010It wasn’t officially “Water Day” at the state capitol Wednesday, Feb. 24, but it certainly had the feel of it. The day included discussions of several reports on water issues, a debate in the Senate over funding for the Colorado Water Conservation Board, and a well-attended legislative luncheon hosted by the Colorado Foundation for Water Education. […]
- YPD welcomes new officer March 3, 2010The Yuma Police Department's newest member has moved to the high plains from high in the hills. Matt Ross has joined the YPD after spending the four and one-half years working in Eagle County. He was with the Eagle County Sheriff's Office for the past 3-1/2 years, and before that spent one year with the Town of Eagle police department. He […]
- YHS class ring found in Denver park March 3, 2010A 1983 Yuma High School class ring has been found in a Denver park by a man who searches for buried items with a metal detector. Colin O'Hanlon contacted the Pioneer with his story, and pictures showing the class ring. As mentioned above, it is from the Class of 1983, and inside were the initials “L.R.H.” The ring was found in Highlands Park, l […]
- Taylor seeks another term March 3, 2010Assessor Cindy Taylor would like to announce her candidacy for the Republican nomination for her second term as Yuma County Assessor. She was first elected in 2006. Since her election in 2006, Taylor has opened the popular Yuma County records search website to the public. Businesses, residents, and non-residents alike find this as a valuable too […]
- Enough candidates for election March 3, 2010There are enough candidates to hold an election for the Yuma Hospital District Board of Directors, May 4. Four candidates successfully submitted their nominations by last Friday's deadline. Two seats, each carrying four-year terms, are up for election. […]
Start Planning Now…2010 Swap Meet & Car Show
| June 5, 2010 | ||
| 8:00 am | to | 2:00 pm |
Annual CO-NE-KS Swap Meet & Car Show
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Yuma, Colorado Community Center & Lake Yuma
Tri-State Swap Meet & Car Show
“If you don’t need it…Sell it Here
If you’re looking for it…Buy it Here!”
Vendors handling antiques, collectibles, crafts,
artwork, miscellaneous items.
Huge Car Show, Poker Run, Car Bash
Noontime BBQ, Kidzone Activities, Music
Cowpie Bingo, Petting Zoo, Dunking Booth and more!
Contact the Yuma Chamber of Commerce office to reserve
Your space now….Don’t Miss this Fund-Raising Opportunity for your Organization or Chance to Showcase your Business!
Phone: 970-848-2704
E-Mail: director@WestYumaChamber.com
Radio Advertising Workshop…..
| March 15, 2010 | ||
| 6:30 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
How to Make the Most of Your Advertising Dollars using Radio
The seminar will touch on several topics including Basic Marketing, Advertising vs. Marketing, pros and 
cons of common advertising mediums, Radio specific advertising, and delivering an effective message.
Location: Yuma Community Center 421 East 2nd Avenue Yuma
Fee: $20
RSVP: Kristi at 970-867-2303
Wayne Johnson began his radio broadcasting career in 1986 doing play-by-play sports at a Garden City Kansas radio station. He has been an owner operator since 1996, first as a partner with JMS Broadcasting which he sold in 2001 and Media Logic LLC which he formed in 2002. Media Logic purchased KATR and KRDZ in 2002, expanded by purchasing KFTM in 2003 and built KSRX (BOB FM) in 2007. Wayne understands small market radio and believes maintaining a qualified staff is essential to bringing consistent value to all Media Logic customers.
SBDC-Chamber Form Partnership
Business Counseling Services Now Available in Yuma!
The Northeast-East Central Colorado SBDC is excited to announce new service centers in Northeastern Colorado. The West Yuma County Chamber of Commerce has formed a partnership with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to be a counseling center for start-up and existing businesses. The merger between the Greeley/Weld and Fort Morgan SBDC offices earlier this year created an opportunity to expand the SBDC’s involvement in Northeastern Colorado. The SBDC is extending small business services in multiple regions as well as hours in a number of communities including Yuma. Counselors in each location have committed two days per month to the SBDC in 2010 and will focus their hours on counseling small businesses in the community through start-up and growth processes. The Yuma Chamber is excited to be able to offer these services in our community to new and existing businesses.
The SBDC in Fort Morgan provided a day of training for their new counselors on Thursday, Feb. 11th. The Chamber Board of Directors is looking forward to offering counseling services to new and existing businesses. The goal of the SBDC is to help emerging and existing entrepreneurs take control of their business operations by providing individualized business counseling, financing connections, training workshops, business planning tools and research resources. SBDC Director, Richard Pickett accompanied the Yuma Chamber Director in visiting numerous Yuma businesses on Friday, Feb. 12 and visiting many Wray businesses on Feb. 25 to introduce these new services in our county.
New Welcome Signs for Yuma
Yep, Another Chamber Project!
The West Yuma County Chamber of Commerce is in the process of coordinating a project to update the Welcome signs entering our community. The project has involved the skills of several of our Members, consent of several citizens’ to locate the signs on their property, and the support of the Yuma City Council.
Monica King and Dustin Thim have worked together to create a unique design for the signs and we are anxious to get them built. Our vision is re-locate the present wooden signs to Hwy. 59 and build a new sign at both the east and west ends of Hwy. 34.
The cost of each sign is estimated at $2000. At this time, we are in the fund raising stages for the project materials. Can you help?
Please contact the Chamber office if this is a project that you may
be able to support.
Thank you!
Is There a Severe Weather Plan in Your Business??
A Message From
Yuma County Emergency Manager
Roger Brown, the Yuma County Emergency Manager is asking businesses for their assistance in preparing for emergency weather in Yuma. Would you be willing to post instructions for your customers in your business? Would your customers know where to go or what to do in case of a tornado? Can you post instructions by your register or door giving them this much needed information?
For more information on putting together a Severe Weather Plan for your business, call Roger at 970-848-3799.
You may also want to attend the
Severe Weather Spotter Classes
Yuma Ambulance Barn
March 16 6:30 p.m.
Anyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.