Calendar of Events - Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce


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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2025 January 16
01/16/25
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2025 JANUARY Business After Hours
01/21/25
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Chamber Orientation - January 23, 2025
01/23/25
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Monthly Education - January 2025- Are you making money? (Understanding Your Finances)
01/28/25
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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2025 February 6
02/06/25
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2025 February Business After Hours
02/18/25
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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2025 February 20
02/20/25
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Monthly Education - February 25, 2025 - Employees: How to get them and keep them
02/25/25
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2025 State of the Tri-Lakes Region and Economic Update
02/26/25
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Education Series - March 2025 - Branding
03/11/25
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Quarterly Member Luncheon - March 12, 2025
03/12/25

Registration has Closed for this event.

2025 March Business After Hours
03/18/25

Registration has Closed for this event.

Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2025 March 20
03/20/25
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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2025 March 6
03/20/25
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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2025 April 3
04/03/25
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Monthly Education - April 2025 - Burnout
04/08/25

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Chamber Orientation - April 9, 2025
04/09/25
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2025 April Business After Hours
04/15/25

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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2025 April 17
04/17/25
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2025 Annual Awards Dinner
04/25/25 - 4/25/2025

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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2025 May 1
05/01/25
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Monthly Education - May 7, 2025- Leveraging AI for Small Business Success: The Ultimate Growth Strategy
05/07/25
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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2025 May 15
05/15/25
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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2025 June 5
06/05/25
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2025 June Business After Hours - Colorado Pinball Pub
06/17/25

Registration has Closed for this event.

Monthly Education - June 18, 2025 - Social Media Beyond the Basics
06/18/25

Registration has Closed for this event.

Quarterly Member Luncheon - June 26, 2025
06/26/25

Registration has Closed for this event.

4th of July Street Fair - 2025
07/04/25

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TEST: 4th of July Street Fair - 2025
07/04/25
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2025 July Business After Hours - Western Museum of Mining and Industry
07/15/25

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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2025 July 17
07/17/25
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Monthly Education - July 22, 2025 - Elevator Pitch and Networking for Business
07/22/25

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Chamber Orientation - July 24, 2025
07/24/25
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Quarterly Member Luncheon - December 5, 2025
08/05/25
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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2025 August 7
08/07/25
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2025 AUGUST 19 - Business After Hours Classic Homes
08/19/25

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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2025 August 21
08/21/25
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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2025 September 4
09/04/25
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Quarterly Member Luncheon - September 9, 2025
09/09/25

Registration has Closed for this event.

2025 SEPTEMBER 16 Business After Hours Searle Ranch
09/16/25

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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2024 September 18
09/18/25

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Bines and Brews 2025 Volunteer Vendor sign up
09/20/25

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Bines and Brews Beer Fest 2025
09/20/25

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Bines and Brews Beer Fest 2025 Sponsors
09/20/25
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Monthly Education - September 23, 2025 - Google Analytics
09/23/25

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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2024 October 2
10/02/25

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Community and Business Expo 2025
10/15/25

Registration is Full for this event

Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2024 October 16
10/16/25

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Chamber Orientation - October 28, 2025
10/28/25
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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2024 November 6
11/06/25
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Monthly Education - November 12, 2025- Bookkeeping and Tax Tips
11/12/25
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2025 December 9, Speed Networking - Monthly Education
12/09/25
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Events in the month of December 2024
DateEvent
12/3/2024
Estate Planning Dinner Seminar


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12/3/2024
Come Join the Fun


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12/4/2024
Ribbon Cutting: Silver Key Apartments at Murray



Silver Key Apartments at Murray
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Openhouse Celebrating New Apartments: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Ribbon Cutting at 9:30 a.m.

1575 S. Murray Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80916

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12/4/2024
Quarterly Member Luncheon - December 4, 2024



Excited to return to Hearth House and have Picnic Basket Catering Collective cater our lunch. 

This is your opportunity to meet our newest members as well as catch up with those you may not have seen for a while. 
And we will enjoy a great lunch!

We will have a speaker at each luncheon who provides us with relevant take-aways and enhances our time together. 

Each luncheon, we have a speaker who provides relevant take-aways and inspiration. Get ready to unlock LinkedIn’s full potential with Kevin Knebl, CMEC, an internationally recognized speaker, coach, and best-selling author of The Social Media Sales Revolution. Known for his humor, actionable insights, and inspiring delivery, Kevin has trained professionals worldwide on how to grow their networks, build meaningful connections, and increase business success through social selling. 


Presentation Title:
High Tech + High Touch = Much Higher Success!

Presentation description:
At the end of the day, long term business success has always been and always will be about relationships. Whether online or offline, people are the same, only the technology changes. This fast-paced and humorous presentation will equip you with an understanding of some great strategies and methodologies which can be used to leverage online business networking combined with time tested and proven interpersonal and relationship building skills which lead to huge client acquisition and referral creation success!



$25 for Members 
$35 for Non-Members


You MUST purchase tickets prior to 9 a.m. on Monday, December 2.

Check-in starts at 11 a.m.
Lunch and program begin at 11:30.

Thank you to our Location Sponsor: Hearth House


Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor: Force Broadband


Thank you to our Gold Sponsor: Air Academy Credit Union


Thank you to our Silver Sponsors: Mountain View Electric Associaion, Inc. and Picnic Basket Catering Collective
     

Thank you to our Media Sponsor: The Gazette

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12/4/2024
Constitution Live Class

Constitution Alive class
 
Dates: 11/06, 11/13, 11/20, 12/04, 12/11, & 12/18
 
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
 

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12/5/2024
Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2024 December 5





Join Us for Breakfast

Kim Searles from Beneficent will speak and provide breakfast. Beneficent connects seniors and disabled individuals to funds that pay for the high-quality care our industry partners provide. We have 100% application success rate for the programs covering the costs of assisted living, adult day care, non-medical home care, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities.  Beneficent has been privileged to successfully assist thousands of families and individuals through asset preservation while coping with long-term care costs. We serve the whole state of Colorado.
 

This networking opportunity allows members to get to know each other at a deeper level. We develop trust and knowledge about

each other's businesses that lead to referrals. It's like having 40 salespeople for your business!

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12/5/2024
Cruise Night with Riverside Cruise Line

Traveling on the rivers of Europe make it easy to see multiple countries without repacking.  Visit Germany, France and Switzerland on this luxury river cruise and then add an optional rail tour of Switzerland, which can be personalized to the number of days you want.  More information below.   

Join us for food and drinks and to learn more about this fantastic tr

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12/5/2024
Estate Planning Dinner Seminar


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12/6/2024
PJs with Santa at Spruce Mountain Ranch


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12/7/2024
North Pole Craft Fair


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12/7/2024
Small Town Christmas Book Signings at Covered Treasures Bookstore







Downtown Monument's annual Small Town Christmas event is Saturday, December 7, from 10-3 with the town's tree lighting ceremony at 5.  Covered Treasures has been a partner in this event since the beginning. We host authors for the day.  This year, we have local author Karen Koepcke Morgan coming by the store from 11-1 to sign her book, Are You Stronger Than An Ant? and cookbook author, Nicole Hampton will be at the store from 1-3 signing her two cookbooks, High-Altitude Breakfast and Sugar High.  As you shop downtown for your holiday gifts, please stop by the bookstore to meet our authors.  

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12/7/2024
Anytime Fitness Monument Toy Drive

Join us for the Anytime Fitness Monument Toy Drive! Bring a new, unwrapped toy on December 7th at 11:00 am and enjoy a FREE Team Workout class. Let’s make the season brighter for local kids in need! Plus, enjoy Exclusive Deals if you sign up for a membership!
Donations accepted through December 18th. 📍 1737 Lake Woodmoor Drive 📞 (719) 374-5821

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12/10/2024
2024 December 10, Speed Networking - Monthly Education



 

Looking to grow your network and boost your referral base—quickly and effectively? Join us for an exciting speed networking event, designed to help business professionals like you make valuable connections in just a couple of hours!

Why Attend?
This event offers the perfect platform to meet 18 fellow professionals one-on-one in rapid, focused conversations. With 2 minutes to present your business and 2 minutes to learn about your partner, you’ll walk away with a pocket full of fresh contacts, referrals, and opportunities.

Agenda Highlights:
📅 Event Time: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. (Speed Networking)
🍷 Open Networking: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. (Enjoy beer, wine, and light bites)

Maximize Your Experience:

  • Be ready with your elevator pitch—introduce yourself and your business succinctly.
  • Bring plenty of business cards and a name tag (if you have one).
  • Respect the 2-minute timer—every conversation counts!

Important Details:
Limited Spots! Secure your seat early to guarantee participation.
🚫 One person per business—we want to maximize diversity and opportunity.
Pre-registration only—no walk-ins allowed!

Don't miss out on this fun, fast-paced networking experience! Connect, share, and grow your business—all while enjoying great conversations and refreshments. See you there!

Sponsored by: Jeremy Holmes at ActionCOACH Business Coaching

 


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12/10/2024
Estate Planning Dinner Seminar


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12/11/2024
Pennies to Prosperity


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12/11/2024
Constitution Live Class

Constitution Alive class
 
Dates: 11/06, 11/13, 11/20, 12/04, 12/11, & 12/18
 
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
 

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12/14/2024
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Wine Tasting with The Wine Seller

Join us at The Wine Seller every Saturday afternoon from 1pm to 4pm to taste and experience unique wines from around the world.

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12/14/2024
Saturday Book Signing at Covered Treasures Bookstore

Covered Treasures Bookstore continues its Saturday signings for the holidays.  We try to have a variety of titles to meet everyone's interests. On Saturday, December 14 from 1-3, please stop by the store to meet author Randi Samuelson- Brown as she signs her two titles, The Western Horse and Bad Old Days of Colorado.  We look forward to having Randi at our store. Please stop by to give her a warm Tri-Lakes welcome.

     

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12/14/2024
Addition to our Book Signing on December 14 at Covered Treasures Bookstore

We will be hosting Rebecca Boyle along with author Randi Samuelson-Brown on Saturday, December 14 from 1-3.  Rebecca has written and will sign her book, Our Moon: How Earth's Celestial Companion Transformed the Planet, Guided Evolution and Made Us Who We Are.  She will join Randi as she signs her two books, The Western Horse and The Bad Old Days of ColoradoPlease stop by the store to enjoy an afternoon with our authors.  

          
 

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12/15/2024
Children's Author Readings and Book Signings at Covered Treasures Bookstore

Sunday with Santa is on Sunday, December 15, from 10-3 at Ann Holzem Photography Shop near the Love Shop. Besides Santa, there will be the annual Reindeer Scavenger Hunt at participating shops (we are one of the shops).  Covered Treasures Bookstore is hosting authors from 1-3.  Nancy Jurka (Bright Star of Palmer Lake and Magic on the Mountainside) and Susan Permut (The Christmas Camel) will read from their books and their favorites from 1-2 and then will be available to sign their books from 2-3.  Jamie Siebrase (Exploring Colorado with Kids) and Heigi Wigand-Nicely (Energy at Sacred Sites) will, also, be at the store from 1-3 signing their various titles.  The store will be filled with talented authors. Please stop by to welcome them.  

 

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12/17/2024
2024 December Business After Hours


Join the Tri-Lakes Chamber at our monthly networking mixer!

Thank you to our host this month: Community Banks of Colorado 


Parking is limited. Please do not park across the street in the Park 'N Ride, as construction has made crossing the road more hazardous. There is an overflow parking lot available on the east side of the bank. You can park there and walk down stairs to the entrance.

These events are a perfect opportunity to meet face to face with other business professionals while enjoying great appetizers and refreshments. A signature adult beverage will be available courtesy of 3Hundred Days of Shine

FREE for Chamber Members
$20 for Non-Members
Free for first time guests

Please register ahead of time.

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12/19/2024
Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2024 December 19





Join Us for Breakfast

RF Smith from Monument Hill Kiwanis will speak and provide breakfast. The Monument Hill Service Club has been serving the Tri-Lakes communities and northern El Paso County for 50 years. Since 2010, they have bee affiliated with Kiwanis International, with service focused on today’s youth. The Monument Hill Club is 120+ men and women, giving back through a comprehensive program of service and granting—Making a Positive Difference for Youth and Our Community—and we have fun! Come and hear what we do—you can be a part of this great organization.

This networking opportunity allows members to get to know each other at a deeper level. We develop trust and knowledge about

each other's businesses that lead to referrals. It's like having 40 salespeople for your business!

Click below to register!

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12/19/2024
6 Steps to a Better Business


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12/19/2024
Best Of Party

You voted for them. Now come celebrate with them - the BEST at the "BEST OF" Party.
Hosted by the Colorado Springs Independent.
When: Dec. 19, 2024
Time: 5:00p - 9:00p
Where: The Mining Exchange - Downtown Colorado Springs

Sponsored by:
The Colorado Springs Independent            Venu Holding Company
Alpine Essentials                                         Gaddie Electric
Black Sheep                                                Gold Hill Mesa
Cerberus Brewing                                        King Restaurant
Distillery 1350                                              Next Gen Windows and Doors
Finanacial Talent Group                               Tony's

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12/19/2024
Believe - Inspired by the Polar Express


A Time To Dance, Monument's Premiere Ballet Studio, presents Believe!



Tickets are on sale NOW for Believe!
A magical Christmas story based on the Polar Express.
SOLD OUT in December, 2023!

December 19, 6:30pm
Ent Center for the Arts

Come along with all of us at A Time To Dance as we follow the main character, Krysten, on her journey to find the first gift of Christmas. It is a classic Christmas tale with a twist, and it will be a whimsical holiday experience you won’t want to miss!

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12/19/2024
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A Christmas Carol (Palmer Lake)

Funky brings back their six person cast adaptation of A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Palmer Lake for a second year. A funny, family friendly take on the holiday classic. 

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12/21/2024
Wine Tasting with The Wine Seller

Join us at The Wine Seller every Saturday afternoon from 1pm to 4pm to taste and experience unique wines from around the world.

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12/28/2024
Wine Tasting with The Wine Seller

Join us at The Wine Seller every Saturday afternoon from 1pm to 4pm to taste and experience unique wines from around the world.

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