Events for December 2016

Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce
Dec 1 WTF Network 1st Thursday
Welcome Thursday Friends!
 
The WTF Network is a Fruita Chamber sponsored networking group that meets Thursdays at noon at Fruita area restaurants.
 
Meet your fellow Fruita Chamber members in a relaxed setting. We eat lunch, chat, talk about business, and generally have a good time.
 
If you're not a Fruita Chamber member, you're welcome to attend once or twice to check out the group, but we'd love for you to join the Chamber and become a regular attendee!

If you'd like to be a speaker at one of our lunches, please contact Allie Daniel at 970-639-8165 or call the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce at 970-858-3894.
 
  • Date:
    December 1, 2016
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    Dragon Treasure
    576 Kokopelli Boulevard, Unit A
    Fruita, CO 81521
  • Contact:
    Allie Daniel
  • EMail:
    happytrailscolo@yahoo.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursday every month at noon.
  • Fees/Admission:
    There is no cost but the price of lunch and one hour of your time.
Dec 3 GVWA Wine Into Winter
The Grand Valley Winery Association is proud to host the 3rd annual Wine Into Winter! Includes: *A commemorative Grand Valley Winery Association ornament *A recipe booklet including recipes from each winery with wine suggestions *Wine pairings with hors d’oeuvres at each of the seven wineries *Discount on selected wine purchases at each winery – Stock up for the holidays! *Purchase gifts and wine that your family and friends will love. And, ask wineries about shipping wine to your long distance relatives. Participating wineries: Carlson Vineyards - DeBeque Canyon Winery - Garfield Estates Vineyard & Winery - Grande River Vineyards - Graystone Winery - Plum Creek Cellars - Two Rivers Winery & Chateau
  • Date:
    December 3, 2016
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.tworiverswinery.com/events.cfm
  • Location:
    Seven participating wineries in Grand Valley, Colorado.
  • EMail:
    info@grandvalleywine.com
  • Fees/Admission:
    $35 per person
Dec 5 Business Builders
Learn about our Business Builders groups! Meet other members interested in growing their  businesses.
  • Date:
    December 5, 2016
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    The Nickel
    734 South 7th Street
    Grand Junction, CO
  • Contact:
    Jennifer
  • EMail:
    jennifer@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    12 pm to 1 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Dec 6 Fruita Fall Speaker Series
Local experts from Family Health West and other local businesses will be speaking about current health-related topics Tuesday evenings from 6-7 p.m. from September 28 thru December 13. There will be opportunities to ask questions and to find local resources related to each topic. The series schedule is as follows: November 1: Dr. Troy Griffiths, DPM: Wound Care November 8: Dr. Jonathan Blaha, DC: Low Back Pain Prevention November 15: Dr. Mary Beth Deering, MD: Non-Accidental Trauma: How Can We Protect Our Kids November 29: Ellen Mead, PT, BCB: Sports Performance & Pain Management December 6: Katie Lemas, LCGC: Genetic Counseling December 13: Adrian Johnson, BSN: Self Defense ? Increase your options and learn how to slow down, de-escalate, or interrupt an attack. We ask that attendees kindly RSVP to (970) 858-0360. All presentations will be held at the Fruita Community Center at 324 N Coulson, Fruita CO.
  • Date:
    December 6, 2016
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.fruita.org
  • Location:
    Fruita Community Center
  • Contact:
    Cheri Delaney
  • EMail:
    cdelaney@fruita.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Tuesdays from 6-7 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Dec 9 Ambassador Meeting
Ambassador Meeting
  • Date:
    December 9, 2016
  • Time:
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location:
    @ The Fruita Chamber
  • Contact:
    Sherri Boyce
  • EMail:
    sherri@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Friday December 13, 2014
Dec 10 Parade of Lights 2016
Join in as the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce and Grand Valley Power present the 2016 Fruita Parade of Lights. 

This year’s theme is “Christmas Past: A 20th Century Celebration”. You can pick any decade between 1900 and 1999 and show us your rendition of a Christmas  Past. You will be judged on creativity , appearance, and adherence to  the overall theme. 
  • Date:
    December 10, 2016
  • Time:
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Website:
    http://fruitachamber.org
  • Location:
    Downtown Fruita 
  • Contact:
    Jen Keck
  • EMail:
    jen@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday, December 10th

    Line-up begins at 4:30pm and the parade will begin at 5:30pm.
  • Fees/Admission:
    Parade Entry Fees: 
    ____ Chamber Member (Any Float Size)-$5.00
    ____ Single Vehicle Float-$10.00  
    ____ Multi-Vehicle Float-$20.00 
    You can pay by the Entry Fee by Cash or Check. Checks are made out to Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce. All Proceeds from the parade will go to The Fruita Monument High School Chamber Scholarship Fund.  

     
Dec 12 Business Builders
Learn about our Business Builders groups! Meet other members interested in growing their  businesses.
  • Date:
    December 12, 2016
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    The Nickel
    734 South 7th Street
    Grand Junction, CO
  • Contact:
    Jennifer
  • EMail:
    jennifer@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    12 pm to 1 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Dec 13 Women In Business
The Women In Business Group will have a networking event each month with the location updated and announced each month. Come meet, mingle, and join the fun with other women business owners.
  • Date:
    December 13, 2016
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://fruitachamber.org/women-in-business-networking-group/
  • Location:
    White Elephant Exchange and Ugly Christmas Sweater party hosted by the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce!

    Join us for a fun night at Kannah Creek Brewery West in Fruita for food, drinks and a lot of fun! Plus get the inside scoop on some BIG Women In Business Announcements! 

    Wear your favorite ugly sweater and bring a gift valued under $15 for the white elephant gift exchange. Call Jen at the Chamber with any questions! 
  • Contact:
    Jen Keck
  • EMail:
    Jen@fruitachamber.org or janet@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Tuesday, December 13th,
    6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free for all Chamber Members
    PLEASE RSVP or Register Online! 
Dec 13 Fruita Fall Speaker Series
Local experts from Family Health West and other local businesses will be speaking about current health-related topics Tuesday evenings from 6-7 p.m. from September 28 thru December 13. There will be opportunities to ask questions and to find local resources related to each topic. The series schedule is as follows: November 1: Dr. Troy Griffiths, DPM: Wound Care November 8: Dr. Jonathan Blaha, DC: Low Back Pain Prevention November 15: Dr. Mary Beth Deering, MD: Non-Accidental Trauma: How Can We Protect Our Kids November 29: Ellen Mead, PT, BCB: Sports Performance & Pain Management December 6: Katie Lemas, LCGC: Genetic Counseling December 13: Adrian Johnson, BSN: Self Defense ? Increase your options and learn how to slow down, de-escalate, or interrupt an attack. We ask that attendees kindly RSVP to (970) 858-0360. All presentations will be held at the Fruita Community Center at 324 N Coulson, Fruita CO.
  • Date:
    December 13, 2016
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.fruita.org
  • Location:
    Fruita Community Center
  • Contact:
    Cheri Delaney
  • EMail:
    cdelaney@fruita.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Tuesdays from 6-7 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Dec 14 Fruita Chamber Board Meeting
General Monthly Board Meeting
  • Date:
    December 14, 2016
  • Time:
    7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location:
    Location varies - if you have something you wish to address with the FACC Board of Directors, please contact kayla@fruitachamber.org
  • Contact:
    Fruita Chamber
  • EMail:
    kayla@fruitachamber.org
Dec 15 Fruita Business After Hours - Alpine Bank
Join us for our December 15th Business After Hours!  We are honored to have Alpine Bank as our host.
  • Date:
    December 15, 2016
  • Time:
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Website:
    http://fruitachamber.org
  • Location:
    Alpine Bank
    125 N Park Sq, 
    Fruita, CO 81521

     
  • Contact:
    Jen Keck
  • EMail:
    Jen@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Members pre-registered $5.00
    Members at Door $10.00
    Non-Members $15.00
Dec 16 Marketing Meetings for 2016
Marketing Meeting
Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Date:
    December 16, 2016
  • Time:
    7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Website:
    http://fruitachamber.org
  • Location:
    Judy's Family Restaurant
    435 Highway 6 & 50, Fruita, CO
  • Contact:
    Janet Brazfield
  • EMail:
    janet@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
    Every Third Friday of Each Month
  • Fees/Admission:
    None
Dec 19 Business Builders
Learn about our Business Builders groups! Meet other members interested in growing their  businesses.
  • Date:
    December 19, 2016
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    The Nickel
    734 South 7th Street
    Grand Junction, CO
  • Contact:
    Jennifer
  • EMail:
    jennifer@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    12 pm to 1 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Dec 20 2016 Fruita Business Toolbox
Fruita Business Toolbox

Speaker:    2016, Marketing Wrap-up
Topic:        Bring Your Ideas - Get Instant Feedback
  • Date:
    December 20, 2016
  • Time:
    7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Website:
    http://fruitachamber.org
  • Location:
    Fruita Business Incubator
    325 E. Aspen Ave.
    Fruita, CO 81521
  • Contact:
    Kathie Fingerson
  • EMail:
    kathie@healersofthevalley.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free for Fruita Area Chamber Members and $5.00 for Non-Members.
Dec 22 WTF Network-4th Thursday
Welcome Thursday Friends!
 
The WTF Network is a Fruita Chamber sponsored networking group that meets Thursdays at noon at Fruita area restaurants.
 
Meet your fellow Fruita Chamber members in a relaxed setting. We eat lunch, chat, talk about business, and generally have a good time.
 
If you're not a Fruita Chamber member, you're welcome to attend once or twice to check out the group, but we'd love for you to join the Chamber and become a regular attendee!

If you'd like to be a speaker at one of our lunches, please contact Allie Daniel at 970-639-8165 or call the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce at 970-858-3894.
  • Date:
    December 22, 2016
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    Rib City Grill
    455 Kokopelli Boulevard
    Fruita, CO 81521
  • Contact:
    Allie Daniel
  • EMail:
    happytrailscolo@yahoo.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursday At Noon
  • Fees/Admission:
    There is no cost but the price of lunch and one hour of your time.
Dec 25 Christmas
  • Date:
    December 25, 2016
Dec 26 Chamber of Commerce Closed in Observance of Christmas
  • Date:
    December 26, 2016
Dec 26 Business Builders
Learn about our Business Builders groups! Meet other members interested in growing their  businesses.
  • Date:
    December 26, 2016
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    The Nickel
    734 South 7th Street
    Grand Junction, CO
  • Contact:
    Jennifer
  • EMail:
    jennifer@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    12 pm to 1 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free