Brush! Chamber February Newsletter
- MaKyle Mares
- Feb 25
- 4 min read
It is a new year and a new look. 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, be sure to click on the arrow on the left/section for expanded information.
Annual Banquet Poll & Nominations - Mark 27th
We’re gearing up for our Annual Banquet on March 27th, and we want YOUR input! Help us shape this event and ensure we’re serving you better by taking our quick poll. Your feedback is invaluable!
Additionally, don’t forget to nominate outstanding individuals and businesses for our three annual awards:
Agro-Scholarships - Deadline March 21st
We are happy to announce that our Ag Appreciation event was a great success last month. With the introduction of a silent auction, we are happy to announce that we have raised a little over $3,000, allowing us to award up to (3) $1,000 scholarships for students around the county. Please review the scholarship application for more information. The Deadline for applications is March 21st. The application is available on the Foundation page of our website at https://www.brushchamberofcommerce.org/foundation.
Ag Appreciation 2025 Recap
We had a wonderful time last month at our Ag Appreciation event. We want to thank everyone that was in attendance, in addition to all of our sponsors, and silent auction donors.
Congratulations to our Agriculturalist of the Year who was announced at the event, the late Kyle Scott.
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 items 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
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 tangent 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, connect with us further.
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!
Member Appreciation!
Thank you for your continued support from University Auto Parts. University Auto Parts was founded in 2006 with the goal of being the most trusted supplier for auto and truck parts in the communities we serve. Since that time, we have grown significantly and are happy to call some wonderful communities across Northern Colorado home.
Thank you for your continued support from Media Logic Radio. Media Logic Radio operates four FM and three AM signals blanketing all of Northeast Colorado, and into Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming.
Thank you for your continued support from ElektraFi. Elektrafi is here to tackle the rural broadband problem with quick deployments of our next generation fixed wireless technology. Allowing us to build out to areas in need much faster than fiber and provide gigabit speeds to everyone with out network congestion.
Thank you for your continued support from Wolf Waste Removal. Wolf Waste is a US Army Disabled Veteran-owned small business. We are dedicated to providing responsible waste disposal and exceptional service to the communities we serve.
For more information on our members from the Chamber, be sure to check out our chamber directory page.
SBDC Events
If you are interested in attending SBDC's 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.
Below is a webinar recording from a previous training to review BOI reporting. Please note, BOI (Beneficary Owner Information) has been reinstated, deadline is March 21, 2025.
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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