Our MissionTo enhance the economic viability of our community.

Our VisionThe Greeley Area Chamber of Commerce anticipates, collaborates and acts on challenges and opportunities that impact our community’s vitality.

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We achieved all these successes mentioned in our Annual Report through the partnership and engagement of our Chamber Board, Investors, the committees, the Ambassadors, and volunteers – not to mention the Chamber’s outstanding staff, who coordinate all of this activity.

2020 CHAMBERBoard of Directors

CHAMBER STAFFJAIME HENNING President/CEOHEATHER ANDERSONCommunications & Investor Engagement Director IRENE M. DAVILAOperations Director AMY DUGANVisit Greeley Director KIANA MEDINAExecutive Assistant NATYCE PARENT Programs & Events ManagerSARA SCHELLVisit Greeley Associate Director

KEN BALLMartin Marietta Materials, Inc

LEAH BORNSTEINAims Community College

MARK BRADLEYRealtec Commercial Real Estate Services

*BRAD DARBYCintas Corporation

DOUG DENNISONHighPoint Resources

PHIL DEL VECCHIOJBS

JOSH DOLLARDPepsi Beverages Company

*ANDY FEINSTEINUniversity of Northern Colorado

LEVI GAINDoug's Carpet & Upholstery Care

CHRIS GENTLEGreat Western Bank

DALE HALLGreeley City Council

*JUDY HICKSAnderson & Whitney

LISA HUDSONSBDC - UNC Biz Hub

AIMEE HUTSONAunt Helen's Coffee

*BRYCE JACOBSONGreeley Tribune

JASON JONESFirst Advantage

*MARGO KARSTENBanner/NCMC

DEIRDRE PILCHGreeley Evans School District 6

COLLIN RICHARDSONRichmark Companies

*JARED SALASState Farm

MARILYN SCHOCKUCHealth

CHRISTIAN SCHULTEPeters Schulte Odil & Wallshein LLC

*SCOTT WARNERConnecting Point

KEVIN WEIMERColdwell Banker Residential Brokerage

RICH WERNERUpstate Colorado Economic Development

CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

*Indicates Executive Committee

Greeley-EvansWELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 6

FRIENDS OF BUSINESS

CHAIRMAN'S CIRCLE

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YOUR GREELEY CHAMBER

5 Core Pillars”PUTTING CHAMBER INVESTMENT TO WORK”

ADVOCATE FOR BUSINESS WITH GOVERNMENTCommitted to shaping our region by working collaboratively with other organizations to serve as the voice of business to government.

Candidates Academy - Learn campaign fundamentals.Candidate Forums - Learn about the candidates running for public offices and ballot issues. Local Government Business Affairs - Study the issues that impact businesses and quality of life. Communicates Chamber positions to appropriate officials.Northern Colorado Legislative Alliance - Influence the creation of positive economic business climate through state and federal policy, legislation, and regulation. Fix Colorado Roads exists to improve transportation challenges.

CHAMPION A STRONG LOCAL ECONOMYHelp area businesses prosper by providing the information and resources they need to grow and expand. Partner with other community organizations on community initiatives important to job attraction and retention.

Business After Hours - Fourth Thursday of each month 5-7 p.m. (not including holidays)Business Before Hours - Second Wednesday of each month 7-8:30 a.m. Annual Dinner - February 20, Roaring 20's Prairie Dog Classic Golf Tournament - July 27 at the Greeley Country Club.Chamber Leads - Networking and lead sharing for Investors.

PROVIDE BUSINESS REFERRAL AND VISIBILITY OPPORTUNITIESProvide significant opportunities for Investors to promote their business and connect with a diverse range of business professionals.

Be a Local Champion - Shares benefits of shopping locally.Business Preparedness Seminars - Quarterly Investor event to share various business best practices.Community Council on Education - Strategy development for the business community to support educational performance. Ag Industry Roundtable - Educational speaker events on a variety of agricultural topics. Engage | A Young Professionals Network - (Ages 21-39) Meets once a month for networking and professional development.

PROMOTE THE COMMUNITYCreate, in partnership with other entities, a positive image and attitude about our community.

Visit Greeley - Promotes Greeley and maintains an events calendar of entertainment, athletic, and business activities in the area.Greeley Lights the Night Parade - Greeley’s holiday kickoff parade on November 28.Ambassadors - Volunteers who actively promote the Chamber in the business community.Small Business Week - Chamber volunteers and staff thanking hundreds of local businesses for doing business in Greeley.

BUILD COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMSDevelop emerging leaders and encourage their community involvement to ensure that future leaders will have a vision for building Greeley, Weld County, and Northern Colorado.

Leadership Weld County - Dedicated to ensuring continuity of knowledge for effective future leaders (September–May).Leadership Northern Colorado - A joint initiative of the Greeley, Fort Collins, and Loveland Chambers of Commerce, the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado, and the Community Foundation Serving Greeley and Weld County focused on regional and leadership issues (January–June).Leadership Weld County Alumni - Provides continued community engagement opportunities.

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THANK YOU TO OUR 2019 CATERERS OF THE MONTH

Ka-Ko Jo’sCintas CorporationRegional Business After HoursUNC Monfort College of BusinessMoxi TheaterFirst FarmBankIsland Grove Events CenterBrad Inhulsen @ Sears Real EstateCellular PlusWeld County Garage

Bank of ColoradoGourmet Grub Scratch KitchenBrix Brewery & Taphouse/ Right Coast

PizzaGreeley StampedeServPro of Greeley Windsor/Dent de

Lion CateringGreeley Stampede & Greeley Blues JamGourmet Grub Scratch KitchenThe Dog Pawlour & MarketplaceJohn Elway Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram

North American Title CompanyTower56 DistillingLuna’s Tacos & TequilaCommunity Grief CenterUNC AthleticsCrabtree BrewingHigh Plains Library DistrictBank of ColoradoSanta Cops Volunteer OpportunityGreeley Rec Center

Meadow View Assisted Living, Assisted Living Locators, SENIORS Helping SENIORS

DoubleTree by Hilton @ Lincoln ParkAmerican Legion Post 18Aims Community CollegeBrix Brewery & TaphouseColorado Model Railroad Museum/Aunt Helen’s Coffee HouseLonesome Buck Brewing Co.

Chili’s Bar & GrillAunt Helen’s Coffee HouseGourmet Grub Scratch KitchenDickey’s Barbeque PitKenny’s Steak HouseLucky Fins Grill, LLC

Contemporary CookRudy’sWing ShackCowgirl CateringDent De Lion CateringCables Pub & Grill

2020 BUSINESS

THANK YOU TO OUR 2019 BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS, AFTER HOURS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONAL HOSTS

Building EventsBusiness Before Hours | 7 - 8:30 am Business After Hours | 5 - 7 pm

January 8 Weld Family Clinic of Chiropractic 1713 61st Ave., Suite 102

9 Regional Business After Hours | Budweiser Events Center 23 Weld Food Bank | 1108 H. St.

February 12 Greeley Village 1090 43rd Ave.

20 Annual Dinner Island Grove Events Center - 425 N. 15th Ave.

March 11 Lincoln Park Emporium featuring Miss Mary’s Kitchen 822 8th St.

26 Homewood Suites by Hilton 2510 46th Ave.

April 8 Great Western Bank 5202 W. 20th St.

23 Poudre Learning Center 8313 W. F St.

May 13 Flood and Peterson 4687 W. 18th St .

28 Greeley Stampede & Greeley Blues Jam 600 N. 14th Ave.

June 10 Allnutt Funeral Services 6521 W. 20th St.

18 Sears Real Estate 2021 Clubhouse Dr., Suite 100

July 8 Candlewood Suites 3530 W. 29th St.

23 Gateway Place Apartments 3750 W. 24th St.

August 12 The Bridge at Greeley & Weld Community Credit Union 4750 25th St.

27 University of Northern Colorado Athletics 17th Ave. and Reservoir Rd.

September 9 Security Service Federal Credit Union 1220 9th Ave.

24 Doubletree by Hilton Greeley featuring Meekers: A Colorado Kitchen 919 7th St.

October 14 Assistance League of Greeley 1706 9th St.

22 Doug’s Carpet & Upholstery Care/State Armory Events Center 614 8th Ave.

November 11 Greeley-Evans School Dist. 6 1025 9th Ave.

19 Greeley Tribune Location TBD

December 9 RC Auto Detail and Carpet Cleaning 2015 2nd Ave., Unit K

17 Aunt Helen’s Coffee House & Tower 56 Distilling 800 8th Ave., Suite 101

Thank you for being our Business After Hours Music Provider

Engage | A Young Professional Network – (ages 21-39) Meets the first Thursday of every month for networking and professional development. Expect fun and exciting things to happen in 2020! Check out the YPN

events at greeleychamber.com > events > chamber calendar. YPN Sponsored by UCHealth, Weld County Garage, High County Beverage & Alphagraphics