Rocky Mountain Power Works to Help Community

From Rocky Mountain Power:

"In these tough times, paying your electric bill can be a challenge. We know how to help. Rocky Mountain Power has a variety of options to help those facing financial hardships:

• working out a plan to spread payments out over a longer period.
• setting us Equal Pay Plan to equalize the amount due each month.
• changing payment due date to a more convenient day for you, if the current monthly due date is a problem
• helping limited-income households find local energy assistance agencies.
• assistance in managing your overall energy use.

Please give us a call at the first sign you may not be able to pay your eclectic bill, while it is still easier to manage. We have trained, highly knowledgeable people who want to help. Look to us for assistance in finding the answers you need.

Call toll-free: 1-888-221-7070 or visit rockymountainpower.net/assistance"

Bill Rancic Named Keynote Speaker at 8th Annual Rural Business Conference

Zermatt Resort Hosts Sen. Bennett’s Rural Business Conference April 14

Bill Rancic, the first winner of Donald Trump’s successful TV show, The Apprentice, will be the lunch keynote speaker for United States Sen. Bob Bennett’s Rural Business Conference to be held at Zermatt Resort in Heber Valley on April 14. Rancic is the author of “Beyond the Lemonade Stand” and “You’re Hired: How to Succeed in Business and Life from the Winner of The Apprentice.” He can also be seen on A&E’s “We Mean Business” Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. For more information on Rancic, go to www.billrancic.com.

The rural business conference will be held in eight locations around the state this year. The Heber Valley is the only venue to have Rancic as its keynote speaker! The conference will begin at 7 a.m. and end at 1:30 p.m. Two breakout sessions and one networking session are scheduled along with lunch keynote speaker Bill Rancic. Sen. Bob Bennett and Utah Rep. Dave Clark, St. George, will address attendees at the morning session.

There is no fee to attend the conference but attendees must register in advance. To register, go to www.ruralutah.com. Zermatt Resort is located at 784 Resort Dr., Midway, Utah. For more information about the resort, go to www.zermattresort.com.

Calling for 2009 Smoot Nominations!

The Senator Reed Smoot Awards recognize outstanding individuals and businesses in the Provo area and south. The event includes dinner, entertainment, and award presentations.
The Award Ceremony will be held May 27, 2009 at 6:00pm.

Nominate Someone You Know!

• Outstanding Citizen of the Year
• Businesswoman of the Year
• Entrepreneur of the Year
• Businessman of the Year
• Home-based Business of the Year
• Business Beautification Award
• Environmental Quality Award
• Outstanding Business-Education Partnership
• Business of the Year
• Small Business of the Year
• Community Service Award
• Chamber Chairman’s Award

Email your nomination in this format:
Nominee (Business or Individual)
Category
Describe why you think this candidate should be considered for this award. Candidates may also be considered for other awards based on this information.

Email this completed nomination form by April 1, 2008 to: ebrereton@thechamber.org.

Business Survival Seminar

Wouldn't it be nice to learn how to create an online marketing strategy for your business? Come listen to Kim Power Stilson's, Social Media Marketer of the Year 2008, Small Business Survival Series Seminar! Learn how to DO IT YOURSELF with marketing and social media strategies in just 24 hours!
MARCH 27 AT OTTAVIOS IN PROVO
11:30 to 1
77 EAST CENTER STREET
Seating is Limited, Discounted lunch provided. Information FREE RSVP: Chad at chad@powerstrategies.tv or call 801-473-9211

2009 Scottish Skirmish

Reserve your spot TODAY for the Provo-Orem Chamber of Commerce's 2009 Scottish Skirmish at Spanish Oaks.