You will be seeing more and more deals from the chamber through Live Local, Buy Brighton, Brighton Local Deals and our famous HOT DEALS! There are no more reasons to NOT shop local…Brighton’s got it going on!

How it works: Local businesses offer discounts from 35-90% off their products and services. Also, 12% of the revenue of every deal goes to a local Brighton Charity!

To check out the deals, see the links below:

Deal Launch Date: Thursday March 7th
Local Business: Deer Pants
Deal: Get an $85 Beginner Crochet Class for Only $50!
Purchase Dates: Available to Purchase March 7th -March 14th Amount Available to Buy: Only 8 Available!
Go here to buy: http://YipLocalDeals.com/Go/DP
Supports This Charity: Brighton Boys & Girls Clubs

Deal Launch Date: Friday March 8th
Local Business: MX Paca Pants Ranch
Deal: Get $100 Worth of Premium Worm Castings for Only $65!
Purchase Dates: Available to Purchase March 8th -March 15th Amount Available to Buy: Only 50 Available!
Go here to buy: http://YipLocalDeals.com/Go/MPPR
Supports This Charity: Brighton Shares the Harvest

Deal Launch Date: Saturday March 9th
Local Business: Beyond Basic Health/Dr Jim Campbell
Deal: Get a $95 Initial Chiropractic Treatment for Only $59!
Purchase Dates: Available to Purchase March 9th -March 16th Amount Available to Buy: Only 10 Available!
Go here to buy: http://YipLocalDeals.com/Go/BBH
Supports This Charity: 27J Education Foundation

Deal Launch Date: Sunday March 10th
Local Business: Nails By Dedee
Deal: Get a $50 Voucher for Only $30!
Purchase Dates: Available to Purchase March 10th -March 21st Amount Available to Buy: Only 50 Available!
Go here to buy: http://YipLocalDeals.com/Go/NBD
Supports This Charity: Mutt Haven Pet Rescue

Deal Launch Date: Monday March 11th
Local Business: Gallery On The Go
Deal: Get a $156 (6 Person) Painting Party $99!
Purchase Dates: Available to Purchase March 11th -March 17th Amount Available to Buy: Only 50 Available!
Go here to buy: http://YipLocalDeals.com/Go/GOTG
Supports This Charity: Landing Place Church – Dream Center

Deal Launch Date: Tuesday March 12th
Local Business: Brighton Plumbing Heating and Air Purchase Dates: Available to Purchase March 12th -March 19th Amount Available to Buy: Only 100 Available!
Go here to buy: http://YipLocalDeals.com/Go/BP
Supports This Charity: Brighton Rotary Noon Club

Deal Launch Date: Thursday March 14th
Local Business: Supper Solutions Local Deal
Deal: Get $50 Worth of Meals for Only $32.50!
Purchase Dates: Available to Purchase March 14th -March 21st Amount Available to Buy: Only 100 Available!
Go here to buy: http://YipLocalDeals.com/Go/SS
Supports This Charity: Brighton Shares the Harvest

Please tell your friends about these amazing deals and as always…support your local businesses!

If you are interested in participating in the Brighton Local Deals program next month as a business owner or local charity, please contact Josh Lannan at 720-295-8599. Thanks!

HERE’S THE SKINNY!

What is IMPACT Brighton?

IMPACT Brighton was formed by an ambitious group of professionals involved in the Brighton Chamber of Commerce who were eager to grow their network through unique social events and partnerships, enhance their knowledge base to further develop themselves (personally and professionally) and give back to the community through mentorship and community service.

What types of activities will IMPACT Brighton do?

The opportunities are endless, but here are a few we have planned…

IMPACT Brighton Kick-off Happy Hour                                             Personality Assessments

Clothing Swap                                                                                       Self Defense Training

Colorado Rapids Game                                                                        Entrepreneurship Training

Nostalgic Roller Skating                                                                       Conflict Resolution

Colorado Clays                                                                                      Goal Setting

*Please note that some events and/or trainings may have an additional fees associated with them, but we will do our very best to eliminate any extra costs or keep them as low as possible!

What are the benefits of getting involved?

We know you are busy and want IMPACT Brighton to be an exciting and rewarding piece of your jam packed schedule. By joining this dynamic group you will receive the following…

Exclusive invitation to IMPACT Brighton Events                             Receive a quarterly education email

An amazing (and high quality!) nametag                                          Listing on www.brightonchamber.com

Access to our peer support group and blog                                   Exclusive marketing opportunities for your biz

The Details…

Now that you are on the edge of your seat all you have to do is sign-up! There are just a few small details before you are good to go!

1. Contact us for an application.
2. Pay the small annual fee—$50 (Chamber Members) OR $80 (Non-Members)—fees are pro-rated quarterly
3. Begin taking advantage of this new and exciting network!

*Do you feel like you need a little more info? Please join us for one of our upcoming events and checkout what we are all about—your first event is on us and then we will harass you to join in on the IMPACT Brighton fun!

For more information please contact 303-659-0223 or email kreygers@brightonchamber.com

1. THE UPS STORE: .35 Cent Color Copies, .05 Cent BW Copies, 5% off Shipping, 15% off Packaging
2. QUICKLANE TIRE AND AUTO CENTER: 25% off an oil and filter change
3. ABC FARMS: 10% off every purchase

Click here for the complete list of participating businesses!

Are you interested in promoting your business with a Member-2-Member discount? Please contact us to get started today!

 October 19, 2012—Brighton, CO— The Brighton Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce two exciting events open to local businesses and community members during the week of October 22.

The first event, a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for ABC Farm, to be held on Monday, October 22, 2012 at Historic City Hall located at 22 S. 4^th Avenue in Brighton from 4-6 pm. Guests will have the opportunity to sample products created by ABC Farm including soaps, honey, candy, lotions and more. A ribbon cutting will take place at approximately 4:30 pm to welcome ABC Farm to the Chamber and community. This event will provide a great networking opportunity and wonderful refreshments.

The second event, “Being A Brighton Chamber Member Is Yummy” Business After Hours, to be held on Thursday, October 25, 2012 from 5-7 pm at Eagle View Adult Center at 1150 Prairie Center Parkway in Brighton. This event will offer guests an opportunity to meet Chamber Ambassadors who have partnered with 12 local restaurants to allow guests to taste the difference in Brighton. Each participating restaurant will be offering samples of their delicious eats. Guests will have the opportunity to network and enter to win prizes including a Keurig Coffee Maker, charging station and a flat screen TV.  This event is possible due to the hard work and dedication of the Chamber Ambassador team who are focused on the growth and development of business in Brighton.  The event is FREE and anyone interested in learning more about the Brighton Chamber of Commerce, business in Brighton and local restaurants is invited to attend.

Please contact the Brighton Chamber of Commerce at 303-659-0223 or kwelch@brightonchamber.com with questions.

Business of the Year: Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo is an extremely integral part of our community. Everywhere and anywhere you look, you will see them involved.  Not only does Wells Fargo make substantial donations to local organizations, they follow-up their support with deep-rooted community involvement. Many employees of Wells Fargo sit on boards and volunteer with various organizations throughout the community. The employees never seize to amaze with their willingness to give and follow through. The best word to describe Wells Fargo is WHOLE-HEARTED.

Small Business of the Year: Joonbugz Kid’s Boutique

For the Second Year In A Row Joonbugz Kid’s Boutique has won the prestigious AList award…this year as best Children’s Clothing Store In Colorado. Her presence on Main Street is helping raise the awareness and contribute to the economic vitality of the Brighton Downtown business community while attracting shoppers from not only Brighton but the surrounding communities which in turn helps raise the consciousness that Brighton is a destination to come to for their families needs. In addition to supporting many local organizations Joni serves on the Brighton Urban Renewal Authority Board and is extremely active in the Downtown Partnership. The enthusiasm, passion and positivity that comes from Joonbugz is absolutely incredible. The word that best describes Joonbugz is…FUN!

Citizen of the Year: Valerie Escatel

Valerie has contributed so very much to the Brighton community over the years! She currently serves as the President of the Pennock Center board of directors and the chair of their event committee. She has worked tirelessly on the annual Healing Hearts Benefit helping make it a successful fundraiser the past two years. Val also serves on a committee with the Boys & Girls Club locally and has been very involved in the planning and implementation of their special events. Val demonstrates a commitment to treating others she works with in her job and in her volunteer work with respect. Val really cares and has a strong commitment to helping others! She feels helping others is just what we all should do. The word that best describe Valerie is Commitment.

Community Organization of the Year: Brighton Youth Commission

Since their inception in 2005, The Brighton Youth Commission (BYC) has been extremely dedicated to volunteerism and philanthropy. The BYC is a municipal commission of 22 youth and 4 adults that promotes youth civic engagement and works to give the youth of Brighton a voice. With this goal they have achieved many different levels of success.  One of these key approaches is through forming youth –adult partnerships.  These partnerships are key in continuing to make Brighton a better community- as youth have many innovative, fresh ideas and, in many cases adults have experience in executing that youth may not have. The Brighton Youth Commission has had a profound impact on both volunteerism and philanthropy in the Brighton community. Throughout the year the BYC participates in many volunteer activities throughout the community. They have participated in Habitat for Humanity, created a Green Team that promotes recycling at Brighton’s community events, and provided child care at homebuyers fair so that parents can receive education without attending to the need of their children. One of our most recent and greatest accomplishments was our S.P.E.A.K. (Suicide Prevention Awareness and Knowledge) Week. In November 2012, Joshua Dillon, a senior at Brighton High School took his own life. The Youth Commission worked diligently to collaborate with our local high schools, businesses, non-profits, service organizations, counseling centers and citizens to have activities take place everyday within the schools. More than 150 members of the Brighton community either volunteered or walked at our S.P.E.A.K. Week Walk. Through walk registrations, sponsorships and donations raised just over $7,000. Approximately $1,000 was used to support the activities that were carried out during the week. The Brighton Youth commission voted to donate the remaining $6,000 to the Carson J. Spencer Foundation, in order to bring The FIRE Within Program to Brighton Schools. The word that best describes the Youth Commission is = Indynovative= Inspiring+dynamic+innovative.

Ambassador of the Year: MaryAnn Blood

This Year’s Ambassador of the Year has gone above and beyond to support the Brighton Chamber. She spent over 50 hours helping to paint and decorate the Brighton Chamber’s new offices and launch the community resource and visitors center. She has chaired the Ambassador committee for the past year and is always the first person to volunteer to help with anything that needs to be done. We can say with confidence that the Chamber would not be nearly as colorful (check out our lime green walls) without the support of this Ambassador.

A BIG THANK YOU to our 2012 Sponsors: Wells Fargo, United Power, SOS Employment Group, Platte Valley Medical Center and The City of Brighton.

Thank you also to our 2012 Live Auction Donors: A Nu Do, Banner Press, Beyond Basic Health, Brighton Auto Body, Brighton Fire Rescue District, Brighton Ford, Buffalo Run, Candy Bouquet, City of Brighton, Colorado Clays, Colorado Rapids, Comcast, Dodge Signs, Front Range Auto, Griffimages, Guaranty Bank, HALO, Hampton Inn, Hertz Rental Car, Holiday Inn Express, Heritage Todd Creek, Inner Bliss Body Work, Joonbugz Kid’s Boutique, LauerKrauts, Lickety Split Car Wash, Lindt Chocolate, Mahnke Auto Body, Milagros, Nails By Dedee, Pinochios, Platte Valley Medical Center, Riverdale Golf Course, Saddleback Golf Course, Special Times Limousine, Supper Solutions, The Banner Press, The Brighton Buzz, The Brighton Standard Blade, The Ranch Country Club, The Wild Animal Sanctuary, United Power, Valhalla Bijou, Walters Insurance Agency

The event was a success with record attendance and participation:

SOLD OUT Great Duck Race (first time ever sold out!)

47 Business Ducks Raced (New race for 2012)

114 Participants in the Great Duck Hunt (345+ businesses visited)

13 local non-profit partners receiving donations

35+ prizes given away valued at over $4000

The 2012 Great Duck Race winners include:

Grand Prize-$700 Cash-Rob Brown

1^st Prize-$350 Cash-Noah Kildow

2^nd Prize-$175 Cash-Colorado Credit Union

3^rd Prize-2 Hours Limo Ride From Special Times Limousine-Jac Cuney

4^th Prize-4-some to the Dunes at Riverdale Golf Course-Colorado Credit Union

5^th Prize-One night stay from Holiday Inn Express in Brighton-Keller Brown

6^th Prize- 60 minute massage from Platte Valley Medical Center-Eyvonne Dallas

7^th Prize- Acupuncture session from Modern Traditions Medicine-Lisa Sneider

8^th Prize- $50 Visa Gift Card from Valley Bank and Trust-Leisha Choka

9^th Prize- Monthly tanning package from A Nu Do-Steve Armontrout

10^th Prize- Hair color package from A Nu Do-Kathi Williams

11^th Prize-$50 gift certificate to Lonestar Steakhouse-Lois Lesser

12^th Prize-10-punch pass to Brighton Oasis Aquatic Park from City of Brighton-Dodge Signs

13^th Prize-A Candy Bouquet from Candy Bouquet-Julie Robert

14^th Prize-Oil Change from Brighton Ford-Jill-Ellen Straus

15^th Prize-Pedicure from A Nu Do-Larry Klee

16^th Prize-Haircut from A Nu Do-Veronica Armijo

17^th Prize-$30 Supper Solutions Gift Certificate-Jake Atchinson

18^th Prize-$30 Supper Solutions Gift Certificate-Carla Jordan

19^th Prize-$30 Mile High Glass Certificate-Samantha Rose

20^th Prize-$30 Mile High Glass Certificate-Lori Fielding

21^st Prize-$30 Village Inn Certificate-Linda Young

22^nd Prize-$25 IHOP Gift Certificate-Monica Rehm

23^rd Prize-$25 Balance Healing Massage Gift Certificate-Dawn Homa

24^th Prize-$25 Silver Aspen Bistro Gift Card from Platte Valley Medical Center-Wayne Dodge

25^th Prize-$25 Just Between Friends Broomfield and Brighton Gift Certificate-Lisa Sneider

1^st Annual Quacktastic Business Race winners include:

1^st Prize-2-night stay at a cabin in Grand Mesa from Dodge Signs-Modern Traditions Medicine

2^nd Prize-1/4 page advertisement in 2012-2012 Chamber Guide-Wells Fargo

3^rd Prize-One year banner ad on www.brightonchamber.com – American Pride Co-op

1^st Annual Non-Profit Race winners include:

1^st Prize-$250 donation-Almost Home

2^nd Prize-$100 donation-Harmony Angels

3^rd Prize-1/4 page advertisement in 2012-2013 Chamber Guide-Brighton Shares The Harvest

2^nd Annual Great Duck Hunt winners include:

1^st Prize-22” Flat screen television-Rosalie Marquez

2^nd Prize-One night stay at Holiday Inn Express Brighton-Blake and Lynn Luna

3^rd Prize-Acupuncture session from Modern Traditions Medicine-Brittney Williams

4^th Prize-A Flock of Ducks in the Great Duck Race-Alyssa

5^th Prize-A Quack Pack of Ducks in the Great Duck Race-Debbie Myer

6^th Prize- A Sun and Fun gift pack from Valley Bank and Trust-Jacey Carlson

7^th Prize-A Sun and Fun gift pack from Valley Bank and Trust- Addison Lewis

The 15^th Annual Great Duck Race would not be possible without the support of our sponsors Colorado Credit Union, Brighton Oasis Aquatic Park, Wells Fargo, Dodge Signs and Banners, United Power, Front Range Auto, Valley Bank and Trust, First Bank, Platte Valley Medical Center, Just Between Friends, Verizon Wireless, American Pride Co-Op, Holiday Inn Express, Your Neighbor Magazine and Prairie Center.

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