Greater Belen Chamber of Commerce Chamber News OUR MISSION: Dedicated to the Growth and Retention of Commerce Through Committed Partnerships Enhancing Our Quality of Life March 2010 April showers bring May flowers
Belen Chamber of Commerce 2010 Board of Directors Officers President, Terri Young 724-5306 Vice-President, David Renteria 864 5162 First Community Bank BNSF Railway 2nd Vice-President, Teressa Witthoff 864-1133 Treasurer, Rick Gallegos 864-3301 Sandia Self Storage My Bank 2009 President, Michael Vallejos 861-5473 Mike & Ernest Elected Members David Blacher 999-1452 Jennifer Hise 864-1200 Blacher Family Holdings CEMCO Inc Anna Duran 565-8400 Aaron Silva 864-4210 State Employees Credit Union Elite Muscle Tom Greer 864-2233 Rhona Espinosa 864-7238 FastForward Real Estate Baca Auto Vicky Baldonado 363-9995 Sunrise Builders Newly Elected Members for 2010 Vicky Baldonado, Sunrise Builders Rhona Espinoza, Baca Auto Jennifer Hise, CEMCO Honorary Members Luz Chavez Lifetime, Robert Auge 3 year term, Tim Lardner 3 year term Ex-Officio Members Wayne Abraham UNM-VC, Rudy Jaramillo City of Belen, Andrew DiCamillo Economic Development, Richard Tafoya Belen Consolidated Schools Office Staff Leeanáe Griego, Office Manager JoElla Patterson, Administrative Assistant
President s Thoughts 3/26/2010 Greetings, Spring is finally here and the plants and trees are showing signs of life, and after a day filled with discussions and brainstorming sessions at the Economic Summit hosted by our new Mayor, Rudy Jaramillo, Senator Michael Sanchez, and Congressman Jeff Bingaman, it looks like we might see new life in the Greater Belen area as well. There was a nice turnout for the event and lots of good ideas were tossed around. One of the ideas that stood out for me was a four step process that with all of us working together can help us to not only survive in these tough economic times, but to thrive. It starts with COMMUNITY, that is all of getting together to start the process. Next we need to come up with a VISION that we can all get behind. Then we need a PLAN that is measurable and achievable, and finally we need to put that plan into ACTION. Please be watching our newsletter and the News Bulletin for announcements of upcoming meetings for our business community and citizens. We all need to work together to help turn things around and make the Greater Belen Area a thriving, vibrant community again. We hope to start these meetings soon, but there is something that all of us can do right now to improve our economy and that is to SHOP LOCAL! If all of us make a conscious effort to spend our money close to home we can make a huge difference right here, right now. Instead of going to Albuquerque to shop and have lunch this weekend, why not plan on doing that right here in Belen? We have lots of choices right here close to home. I am going to spend my money here and I challenge all of you to do the same. Sincerely, Terri Young Belen Chamber of Commerce President First Community Bank
March Member of the Month Casa de Abo Casa de Abo opened in June of 2004 and now has seven employees and a gallery filled with artwork, sculptures and traditional momentos from over 75 local artists. They have expanded to a coffee house that serves lattés and cappuccinos and a delicious luncheon menu. They have many future goals including a drive through window. Casa de Abo sponsors our community with several gallery shows and local events such as Rio Abajo.
Belen Art League Gallery & Gifts 509 Becker, Belen, N.M. Hours: 12:30 to 3:30 P.M. Wednesday thru Saturday Tel: (505) 861 0217 Find Yourself in the Beauty of Fine Art Enjoy art shows, receptions, demonstrations, refreshments, and so much more! Belen Art League Business Hours: Wednesday thru Saturday 12:30-3:30pm EVENTS: Miniature Art Show April 3, 2010 to April 17, 2010 A youth division is being formed for 7th thru 12th graders. The purpose of the youth division is to develop an interest in art through workshops and dialogue. GET INVOLVED!! For more info call David Mintz:(505) 861-8250 March Chamber Luncheon At Fat Sat s Bar & Grill
Economic Summit, March 19, 2010
Chamber Office Notes Renewed Members Thank you for your continued support! We would like to offer an advertising opportunity to all of our members. There are limited spaces available in our newsletter each month, the rates are $50.00 for a full page, $25.00 for a half page and $12.50 for a quarter page. If you are interested in purchasing an advertising space please contact the Chamber office at 864-8091. Thank you, Leeanáe Griego Office Manager Belen Chamber of Commerce Small Business Computing CEMCO New Mexico Travertine Namaste, Inc. Valencia County Historical Society New Members T & T Trailer Sales Simply The Best Welcome to our Community!
April 2010 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 After Hours at Fat Sat s 5:30 to 7:00 pm 2 Good Friday 3 Easter Egg Hunt 4 Happy Easter! 5 6 7 Disney Institute Business Workshop 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Administrative Professionals Day! Say Thank you. 22 Earth Day 23 Golf Tournament 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 April Events Friday, April 2, 2010. Good Friday. April 3, 2010 to April 17, 2010. Miniature Show at Belen Art League. Saturday, April 3, 2010. Easter Egg Hunt at Eagle Park, 12:00 noon. Sunday, April 4, 2010. Easter Sunday. Wednesday, April 7, 2010, Disney Institute Workshop, Contact www.belenchamber.org for more information. Wednesday, April 14, 2010 Simply the Best Ribbon Cutting, 5:30 pm Wednesday, April 21, 2010. Administrative Professionals Day. Please take the time to say Thank You to the people that help make your office run smoothly. Friday, April 23, 2010. Golf Tournament at Tierra Del Sol Golf Course. Call 864-8091 for more information. Sunday, April 25, 2010. Dia De Los Ninos, Eagle Park
May 2010 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 Chamber Luncheon at La Mirada 7 8 9 Mother s Day 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Memorial Day May Events Thursday, May 7, 2010, Chamber Luncheon at La Mirada, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm Thursday, May 7, 2010, Special Needs Dance, Rec Center Sunday, May 9, 2010, Mother s Day. Friday, May 21, 2010, Special Needs Dance, Rec Center Monday, May 31, 2010, Memorial Day. The Chamber office will be closed.
Organization Name Discount Offered Contact Number AAA New Mexico Save $20.00 on New AAA Membership 291-6710 Able & Willie s 10% off any order over $50.00 Bill or Charles, 864-3188 A.C.E. Firearms Training, Inc. 10% Discount on all training. 861-1436 A Higher Class of Carpet Cleaning Free fabric protector on all cleanings 720-2530 Artistic Nails 10% Discount Cheryl, 861-0061 Auge s Discounts available depending on service 864-4482 Bar Y Pet Hotel 14 day care for the cost of 13 days Bobbie, 864-2251 Belen Computers and Design 20% discount. 859-7822 BNT Preschool 10% discount - 1st months tuition. 864-2687 Boardwalk Gymnastics Discounts available depending on service 861-1226 Bright Ideas Promotional Products 10% discount on any order 866-5133 Galore! Chavez Estate Banquet Facility 10% off rent & or catering 315-7729 Costanza Orchard 10% discount on Honey and Bee Pollen & Apples 864-1621 D.L. Blair Photography 10% discount not with any other specials/ coupons 859-6753 or website Damian Bates Computers 10% Discount 620-7245 E Marketing Systems 5% Discount 861-1045 Elite Muscle Gym and Fitness Discounts vary by products and services 864-4210 Fat Sat s Bar and Grill 10% member Discount 864-7715 First Community Bank 20% off standard checks and reorders Belen only! 861-1900 Gemini Business Performance Solutions 25% Discount on open-forum workshops. 508-3644 G&K Glass and Mirror Discounts available depending on service 864-6501 Graphic Arts Station 10% to Belen Chamber members 864-7889 Hair Innovations Discounts available depending on service 864-4337 His Hands Healing Massage 10% off on services 459-5607 Inn of the Phoenix 10% discount. Valid any time 861-2007 Jazzercise No joining Fee For Members 864-6692 Jeff s Grounds Keeping 10% off services 864-3688 Key Decision Alternatives 10% off all magnetic and other natural health and Dottye, 861-0126I wellness products Kokopelli Acres Discounts vary with size and location of land. 803-750-7554 Park La Mirada Hotel 10% off all lengths of stay up to seven days 864-1900 La Mirada Wedding & Event Center 10% off all business or personal booked events 864-1900 La Mirada RV Park 10% off all daily or weekly stays 864-1900 Long John Silver s Discounts available depending on service 864-4481 Long Saddlery 10% Discount 864-8934 Marty s Muffler Shop Inc. 10% Discount on all repairs. 864-8033 Mike & Ernest Welding Supplies Every Chamber Buck worth $1 864-5473 MyBank FREE checks, MyBank style only, for personal accounts and 50% off standard business check orders for life of the account. 864-3301 New Mexico Business Journal 15% off regular fee for 1 Year 830-2043 One Blind Mans Paper Shredding Discount depending on service, 861-5563 Paradigm Physical Therapy Belen 10% Discount on One Month Gym Membership, 861-1200
Organization Name Discount Offered Contact Number Parkside Child Development 10% Discount 864-6131 PG Enterprises 10% Discount to Chamber Members 873-9593 Po Boys Smoke Shack Professional Development Group LLC 10% Discount off your meal excludes catering 864-8110 No tax, we pay the tax! 861-2200 Rutilio's Discounts available depending on service 864-0093 Sandia Self Storage Self Defense New Mexico Sew What?! 10% off monthly storage fee for duration of lease and 10% off Penske truck rental 1st month free and 10% off members & family Get 3 items altered and the 4th is free; or 20% off leather work. 864-1133 315-9743 565-2677 Sheroz Jewelers Inc 10% Discount 861-7117 Simply Travel Free Vacation Consultation to Chamber Members 869-9200 Small Business Computing 10% off Bench Labor 864-7179 Subway Sandwiches 10% discount to chamber members 861-0953 The Porch Discounts available depending on service 864-7903 Techniques Painting 10% discount 907-2099 Through the Flower Discounts available depending on service 864-4080 Tire Crafters 10% Discount (excluding rubber) on any auto service repair Trails End Framing/Gallery 20% Discount on all items 864-6722 Trend One 15% Discount 861-0551 V2K Window Décor & More 25% discount 864-8887 Valencia Animal Clinic 10% off annual vaccinations 864-4075 Valencia County News-Bulletin 40% ad discount on monthly Chamber Page 864-4472 Wright Choice Learning Center Discounts available depending on service 864-2530 Yucca Self Storage 1st month free and a free lock. 861-0382 Tim Medina, 864-6798
Greater Belen Chamber of Commerce Benefit Golf Tournament Proceeds to Benefit: Greater Belen Educational Assistance Foundation Belen High School Scholarships Program Greater Belen Chamber of Commerce Friday, April 23, 2010 11:30 Registration 1:00 pm Shot Gun Scramble Tierra del Sol Country Club 1000 Golf Course Rd. Belen, NM 87002 Contact Leeanáe at 864-8091 for more information Belen Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center 712 Dalies Avenue Belen, New Mexico 87002 Office 505-864-8091 Fax 505-864-7461