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.
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
Dec 5
Business Builders
Learn about our Business Builders groups! Meet other members interested in growing their businesses.
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.
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Date:
December 6, 2016
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Time:
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Website:
http://www.fruita.org
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Location:
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Contact:
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EMail:
cdelaney@fruita.org
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Dec 9
Ambassador Meeting
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Date:
December 9, 2016
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Time:
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Location:
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Contact:
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EMail:
sherri@fruitachamber.org
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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.
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Date:
December 10, 2016
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Time:
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Website:
http://fruitachamber.org
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Location:
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Contact:
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EMail:
jen@fruitachamber.org
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Date/Time Details:
Saturday, December 10th
Line-up begins at 4:30pm and the parade will begin at 5:30pm.
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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.
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.
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.
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Date:
December 13, 2016
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Time:
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Website:
http://www.fruita.org
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Location:
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Contact:
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EMail:
cdelaney@fruita.org
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Dec 14
Fruita Chamber Board Meeting
General Monthly Board Meeting
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Date:
December 14, 2016
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Time:
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Location:
Location varies - if you have something you wish to address with the FACC Board of Directors, please contact kayla@fruitachamber.org
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Contact:
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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.
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Date:
December 15, 2016
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Time:
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Website:
http://fruitachamber.org
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Location:
Alpine Bank
125 N Park Sq,
Fruita, CO 81521
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Contact:
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EMail:
Jen@fruitachamber.org
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Date/Time Details:
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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
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Date:
December 16, 2016
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Time:
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Website:
http://fruitachamber.org
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Location:
Judy's Family Restaurant
435 Highway 6 & 50, Fruita, CO
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Contact:
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EMail:
janet@fruitachamber.org
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Date/Time Details:
7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
Every Third Friday of Each Month
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Dec 19
Business Builders
Learn about our Business Builders groups! Meet other members interested in growing their businesses.
Dec 20
2016 Fruita Business Toolbox
Fruita Business Toolbox
Speaker: 2016, Marketing Wrap-up
Topic: Bring Your Ideas - Get Instant Feedback
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.
Dec 26
Chamber of Commerce Closed in Observance of Christmas
Dec 26
Business Builders
Learn about our Business Builders groups! Meet other members interested in growing their businesses.