Brush! Chamber April Newsletter
- MaKyle Mares
- Apr 25
- 6 min read
Please see below the new look of the Newsletter with a more condensed information delivery. If you are interested in one of the topics below, click on the arrow on the left/section for expanded information.
Annual Banquet - Review
We were excited to hold our Annual Meeting last month. Reviewing last year's successes and bringing in this year's goals for the future. You can review our Annual Report PDF below with an overview of our strategic plan established last year. We would like to thank our members who helped make the year a possibility, and we look forward to what the next year will hold.
Congratulations to our Award winners this year:
Spur of the Year - Heidi Griffith
Business/Organization of the Year - Pam Steiner
Volunteer of the Year - Ronita Rieger
Cinco De Mayo - May 3, 2025
🎉 Brush! Area Chamber of Commerce Cinco de Mayo Celebration 🎉
📅 Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 📍 Downtown Brush!
Join us for a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and fun at the Brush! Area Chamber of Commerce Cinco de Mayo Festival! This lively event will bring the heart of downtown Brush to life with authentic entertainment, delicious food, and festive activities for all ages.
✨ Event Highlights: 🎶 Live Music & Cultural Performances 🛍️ Vendors & Artisan Booths 🍹 Margaritaville 🌮 Food Trucks & Local Eats 🎉 Family Fun & Activities
Don’t miss this unforgettable Cinco de Mayo celebration in downtown Brush! Mark your calendars and come ready to enjoy a day full of music, food, and community spirit. 🇲🇽💃🌯
👉 Follow us for event updates!
Event Forms
Junior Main Street (Intership Program) Launch
Last month at our Annual Meeting we announced the launch of our pilot program this year. With that the Brush! Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Junior Main Street Program aims to connect today's youth with opportunities that nurture them into the entrepreneurs and business leaders of tomorrow. Through strategic partnerships with local businesses, this program provides transitioning students with valuable work experience and supports businesses by partially reimbursing the costs of hiring them.
Program Overview
The program offers a partially paid employment reimbursement opportunity with financial support of up to $2,000 for businesses that hire transitioning students for at least 200 work hours over three months. The primary objective is to facilitate hands-on experience in job roles, fostering a bridge between academic life and the professional world.
Funding Agreement Overview
The Foundation agrees to reimburse approved businesses up to $2,000 for the costs associated with hiring an employee for a guaranteed 200 hours of work over three months. The business must comply with industry-standard wage norms and bear the upfront cost, which will be partially reimbursed upon successful completion of the internship and submission of required documentation in one payment or interim payments based on the needs of the business. NOTE: Program funding is limited, and availability will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Are you a Business Interested in Hiring?
Beyond just the funding, this program aims to connect businesses with local programs for job-shawowing opportunities. So, even if you are just looking for some new workforce, be sure to connect with us to be included in our network of community partners as a job shadowing opportunity.
Downtown Placemaking Project Bulletin
The Brush! Area Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce that we are partnering with the City of Brush! to commence the Downtown Place-making project in downtown Brush. With the expected introduction of string lighting across the 200 block of Clayton Street. In addition to the releveling of Pavers in the majority of downtown Brush, and the completion of brick pavers on the north end of the west 200 block of Clayton Street.
With these major streetscape improvements, there are some expected disruptions to Clayton Street during the duration of the project(s). Project areas are shown, and specific dates will be provided when they become available.
The Festoon lighting initiation project is slated to begin in mid-May.
Event Forms & New Event Vendor Information
We are hitting the ground running this year with event dates planned out. In addition, we have the full slate of event forms available online (including Oktoberfest, 4th of July and more!) on our events page. On the events page, scroll past the community calendar to see forms online in the click-down sections.
Welcome Center Request
As a Chamber of Commerce, we are also a Welcome Center in the community. The Chamber has a display with community information, including flyers, pamphlets, and contact information. In addition, we prepare welcome packets for new community members. With that said, we would like to request new and updated materials from businesses and organizations that are part of the chamber that we have not received in a while, as we are running low on several items. Materials can be dropped off at the Chamber office, or we can be given notice to pick items up by emailing brushchamberexecdir@gmail.com.
Funding Opportunities: Business Incentives (Brush! C.A.R.E.S. & Fort Morgan Programs)
The City of Brush! seeks to enhance the investment in our local businesses and business infrastructure in partnership with community organizations to further build our local economy through the City of Brush! Commercial Asset Reinvestment & Enhancement Solution (C.A.R.E.S.).
Also, in tandem with the Historic Preservation Board (CLG), the Chamber can partner with private business owners on State Historical Fund Grant Programming and connect owners with other resources for building rehabilitation. If you are interested in learning more, contact us.
Fort Morgan-based businesses can apply for the City's Facade and fire Sprinkler System Design Program. Information can be found here.
Board Vacancy (Letters of Interest Request)
We are looking to fill the Vacancy on our Board of Directors. At this time, we are requesting letters of interest for the Vacancy. Please note, that the selected nominee would fill the remaining term of the vacant seat. Please send your letter of interest to brushchamberexecdir@gmail.com or drop it off at the Chamber office at 218 Clayton St. Please include a little info about yourself and why you are interested in being on the board of directors. Information for review of the Chamber organization is below and there for reference for your consideration. Thank you for your interest and consideration.
Chamber Event/Meeting Dates
See the below document for Event/Meeting Dates for the 2025 Calendar Year
Training Reimbursement Program
The Brush Chamber Foundation seeks to ensure equitable access to educational opportunities to all businesses interested in improving their operations, functions, and possibilities. The Training Reimbursement program was created in 2023 to allow business owners to choose the opportunities that best suit them and have the cost (up to $150 per business per calendar year) of the opportunity paid for by the Foundation. Refer to the application form below and have your educational opportunity paid for!
Adopt a Pot Forms (Due May 2nd)
Adopt a pot is back. Be sure to check out the form below for information!
Member Appreciation!
Welcome to the Chamber Hi-Plains Self Storage. Discover the ultimate storage solution at Hi-Plains Self Storage, located at 718 Industrial Park Rd, Brush, CO. Serving Hillrose, Brush, Fort Morgan, and Wiggins, our facility is easily accessible from I-76 and US Highway 71.
Thank you for your continued support from Homefield Sports Exchange. Their goal is to provide kids sports equipment for free, either new or used. We are going to rely on our community giving and sharing to make this happen. We will also be taking donations in order to help make payments for programs and for new equipment or supplies.
Welcome our new member Great Plains Glass Company. Great Plains Glass Company offers Auto Glass Replacement (Mobile/Pickup&Delivery), Residential/Commercial Glass, Shower doors & much more! Get them with them for your Free Estimates.
Thank you for your continued support from Sheila's Hair Place. Sheila's Hair Place offers whole family service without breaking the bank! You don’t even need an appointment here! Stop on by today to let me get you lookin’ fresh again. With over 15 years of experience I’ve got what it takes to refresh your whole family!
For more information on our members from the Chamber, be sure to check out our chamber directory page.
Ribbon Cuttings
Business Seminars & Learning Opportunities
If you are interested in attending business events/info sessions, check the link below. Note, the Brush! Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation can cover up to $150 of direct learning session fees for members through our Training Reimbursement Program. Simply go to the training and fill out our reimbursement application here: LINK Note, funding is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Member Flyers
How do I get items included in this newsletter?
Contact the chamber director at executivedirector@brushchamber.org with information.
How to get an event on the Brush! Area Chamber Calendar?
Bring in event information to the Chamber or email event info to Office Administrator, Natalie, at brushchamberexecdir@gmail.com
How do I get involved with Chamber events/programs?
Contact the Brush! Area Chamber of Commerce at 970-842-2666 or email us at brushexecdir@gmail.com for more information.
Looking for Business Incentives in Brush?
Visit the Brush C.A.R.E.S. Program for Business Incentives through the City of Brush!
https://www.brushchamberofcommerce.org/foundation#brushcares
Do you have an educational opportunity you need funding for?
Check out our Scholarship/Training Reimbursement Program through our Foundation for Chamber Members https://www.brushchamberofcommerce.org/foundation#scholarship
Are you a Small Business in need of no-cost training?
Check out some free training from Small Business Development Corporations (SBDC's).
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