The Holladay Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors, would like to sincerely thank you for participating in our Christmas luncheon last Friday. We had a wonderful time mingling and enjoying the all girls singing Skyline Highlights, three local precious singing tots; Marli Clausi, Brook Bowen & CeCe Israelson, local singing instructor Anjie Michelson with AFM Vocal Studio & lovely food by Visconti House. All of this in the beautifully decorated Holladay City Hall Big Cottonwood Room!

We also were able to start off a fun new chamber tradition & raise a nice little sum for the chamber by auctioning off Christmas wreaths and artwork! Many grateful thanks go to the donators of said items:

• @ Home Realty, Char Warr - wreath
• Cafe Madrid, Gabrielle McAfee - wreath
• Cafe Madrid, JC Pino - 3 gorgeous paintings
• Great Basin Financial, Jeff Vincent - wreath
• Mountain America Credit Union, Angie Hansen - wreath
• SL County Council Member District 4, Jani Iwamoto - wreath
• Holladay City Youth Council & Pat Pignanelli - 2 wreaths
• Allison Rosander - wreath

We wish you the Merriest of Christmas Wishes and a Happy New Year!

Different Location for our Monthly Lunch!

Please note that our monthly luncheon is at a

different location for December 11th!

It will be at

Holladay City Hall, 4580 So. 2300 East,

in their Big Cottonwood Room.

Christmas Luncheon at City Hall- Friday Dec. 11

Luncheon at City Hall this month!
We are going to have a fund raiser Wreath Auction! Who doesn't want a Christmas wreath to fill their business with holiday cheer? What a wonderful way to get us all into the spirit of Christmas by decorating & donating a wreath or Buying a beautiful festive wreath and helping out your Chamber!

Lets make this a fun and festive luncheon! Bring associates, friends and family :)

Also, please remember that we are having it at a different location. It will be at:

Holladay City Hall
in the Big Cottonwood room
4580 So. 2300 East
Dec. 11, Friday, 12:00 noon
$25 per person
amazing food from Visconti House & entertainment from

Skyline High School & local youth singers

RSVP to:

Allison Rosander, Santa's Helper

Executive Director

Holladay Chamber of Commerce

801.979.5500

arosander@holladaychamber.org

FBI Speaking at our Luncheon This Friday!

Please join the Holladay Chamber of Commerce
as we welcome FBI agent Jeff Ross, head of internet crimes division.

He will be speaking to our membership about crimes

currently going on in Utah.
When: Friday, November 13, at 12:00 noon

Where: Cottonwood Country Club, 1780 East Lakewood Dr.

Cost: $20 members - $25 guests (sorry, no credit cards now)

RSVP: Please let me know if you can or cannot come, Thanks!

"Agent" Allison Rosander

Executive Director

Holladay Chamber of Commerce

801.979.5500

http://www.holladaychamber.org/

Election Results for Holladay

HOLLADAY MAYOR Total Number of Precincts 30 Precincts Reporting 30 100.0 % Times Counted 5718/17878 32.0 % Total Votes 5654 DENNIS R. WEBB 3337 59.02% E. BARRY TOPHAM 2297 40.63% Write-in Votes 20 0.35%

HOLLADAY CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 Total Number of Precincts 5 Precincts Reporting 5 100.0 % Times Counted 1169/3266 35.8 % Total Votes 1148 SABRINA R. PETERSEN 638 55.57% CAROL SCOTT 504 43.90% Write-in Votes 6 0.52%

HOLLADAY CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 Total Number of Precincts 5 Precincts Reporting 5 100.0 % Times Counted 1021/3279 31.1 % Total Votes 1009 PAT PIGNANELLI 527 52.23% STEVE FOTHERINGHAM 481 47.67% Write-in Votes 1 0.10%

these results were taken from the SL County Clerks election division page at https://secure.slco.org/clerk/elections/results/public/

Kids Fair at The Works on Halloween!

Join Chamber Members: The Works, Paul Mitchell the School, & Evolve Salon & Day Spa at the Holladay Center for a

Halloween Day full of

fun activities!

• free Scoliosis screening at The Works by Dr. Dave
• free kids (12 & under) halloween styles for hair, nails, crafts, bake sale, prizes and raffle at Paul Mitchell The School
• free kids haircuts (12 & under) at Evolve Salon & Day Spa
• Trick or Treating at participating stores
• Police will be doing DNA kits
• Fire Department will be doing fire safety
• Face Painting :-)
• Entertainment, Raffles, music & so much MORE!

*Any Donations will be given to the Ronald McDonald House*

11 to 4 at the Holladay Center (near the Holladay Movie Theater),

1961 murray-Holladay Rd.

Ribbon Cutting - October 29th at The Works!

*Craig Cooper w/New York Life, Dr. David Braun flanked by his lovely assistants w/ the Works, Roy Nydegger with Cottonwood Valley Journals, Ron Spratling & son Anders w/ Holladay Bank, & Erika Jorgenson w/ Evolve Salon & Day Spa

* Dr.Braun shows his facilities

*Paul Mitchell the School helps celebrate w/ Dr. Braun

Come join us for a Ribbon Cutting at 5:30 pm!

1961 E. Murray-Holladay Rd. in the Holladay Center

There will be complimentary food: Breakfast from Great Harvest and Einsteins & Brunch by Pawits.

Also, get a FREE Postural Evaluation, Spinal Exam, X-Rays (limit 2).

Call 801.273.7777 for an appointment with the chiropractor,

Dr. David Braun.

Friday October 30th -The Works Stress Evaluation & Reduction!

FREE 30 minute massages and stress evaluations from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Stress can cause: Digestive Issues, Fatigue, Hormone Changes, Muscle Tension, Weight Gain and Sleep Issues so call for your free appointment at 801.273.7777 with

Dr. David Braun Chiropractor at The Works

1961 E. Murray-Holladay Rd in the Holladay Center

Cafe Madrid is helping to sponsor this fundraising event for struggling single mothers of Salt Lake, so please participate and pass on.

Soroptimist International of Salt Lake

Fall Fundraiser and Silent Auction

Market Street Grill - Cottonwood

2985 East Cottonwood Parkway

Thursday, October 15, 2009

6 pm - 9 pm

Light Buffet - Cash Bar

Featuring "Chances" Live Jazz Band

$ 30 per person

http://www.sislc.org/

Shop Holladay During Construction!!!!!

Please support our local Holladay businesses

and give them your business FIRST especially during our

construction beautification!

Thank You for Your Support!

Candidates Luncheon on October 9th!!!!!

Meet the Holladay City Candidates up close and personal!

With the new changes involving the Holladay City area and businesses this forum will give you the business owner the opportunity to ask important questions you have directly to the candidates.

Mayoral: Dennis Webb and Barry Topham

Ditrict 1: Sabrina Peterson and Carol Scott

District 3: Pat Pignanelli and Steve Fotheringham

When: October 9th, Friday at 12:00 NOON

Where: Cottonwood Country Club, 1780 Lakewood Dr.

Cost: $20 for members and $25 for guests/visitors

RSVP: Yes Please! E-mail or call Allison at arosander@holladaychamber.org or 801.979.5500

Bob Marshall's Kick ALS 5K - Sept. 19, 2009

This is the first annual “Kick in the ALS” 5K Run/Walk dedicated to Bob Marshall, a Holladay resident and runner who died in September 2008 after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). All proceeds will be donated to the University of Utah ALS clinic where Bob received treatment. For Registration & other info go to: http://www.bobmarshall5k.com/index.htm

Look at the CBS Evening News video clip of the Boston Marathon on the "About Bob" page.

http://www.bobmarshall5k.com/about_bob.htm

Thank you to Chamber Members; Geppetto's & Great Harvest for your sponsorship!

FitForever Weight Loss Competition -$2500 Prize!

FitForever is having a weight loss competition

with a $2500 grand prize.

Click on the Poster (at left) for a summary of the event.

To register or get information stop by FitForever.

801-277-6611, The old Holladay City Offices 4707 south Holladay Blvd. 84117.

Heritage Days Pie Contest Winners!

1st Place Winner -Maylene White

Pecan Pie with Cream Cheese Crust

Pie Filling:

4 eggs

1/4 C melted butter

3/4 C light corn syrup

1 C dark brown sugar

1 tsp vanilla

1 Tbs Molasses

1 1/2 C pecans, chopped

Beat eggs. Then add melted butter, corn syrup and brown sugar, blend well. Stir in molasses and vanilla. Mix in chopped pecans. Pour mixture into unbaked pie shell. Bake in 350 degree oven for 45-60 minutes.

Cream Cheese Crust:

1/2 C cream cheese

1/2 C butter

1 1/2 C flour

Soften cream cheese and butter, mix together incorporating flour a little at a time. Roll out with rolling pin between wax papers. Trasnfer to 9-inch pie plate.

*if baking, prick with fork and bake for about 10 minutes at 350 degrees.

Maylene won a Holladay City 1st Place Pie Dish!

2nd Place Winner - Frank Martinez

Pineapple Cream Cheese Pie

Pie Filling:

Lg can crushed pineapple

1 C sugar

2 Tbs corn starch

splash of vanilla

splach of lemon juice

Mix Altogether and pour into 2 thin pie crusts

Topping:

1 can sweetened condensed milk

1 8 oz pck. cream cheese

splash of vanilla

1 egg

Mix all ingredients, except walnuts, and spread on top of pie filling then sprinkle on walnuts.

Bake at 350 degrees, let set and serve.

Frank won a Holladay City 2nd Place Pie Dish!

Thank You!

We would like to thank all of those who participated in our "mini" Golf Tourney at the Cottonwood Country Club.

Special thanks to our 9 the Hole Sponsorship - sponsored by the committee to re-elect Pat Pignanelli to the Holladay City Council representing District 3. For more information about Pat visit her website patpignanelli.com. Councilwoman Pignanelli can be reached at patriciapignanelli@yahoo.com or 801-455-3535.

Golf and Lunch Friday, September 11th

Come join us at the Cottonwood Country Club for 9- holes of golf starting at 10:00am. Only $25 per person! Friday, September 11 at 1780 Lakewood Dr. For reservations, please call Mark Quinn at 801.424.5277

Prizes will be doled out at our Luncheon immediately following at 12:00 noon.

Jim Olsen with the Utah Jazz will be speaking!

Lunch cost is $20 for members, $25 for guests

RSVP Allison Rosander 801.979.5500

HOLE SPONSORSHIP

The 9th hole is being sponsored by the committee to reelect Pat Pignanelli to the Holladay City Council representing District 3. For more information about Pat visit her website patpignanelli.com. Councilwoman Pignanelli can be reached at patriciapignanelli@yahoo.com or 801-455-3535.

September 10 - Tapestry Performance - for free!

Please join us for a lovely evening of music (for free).

A 20-year reunion concert featuring Tapestry!

Thursday, September 10 at 7:00 pm in the

Big Cottonwood Room at

Holladay City Hall - 4580 South 2300 East.

Tapestry performers are-

Linda Clapier, Elaine Craven, Tori Dimond, Julia Hammond,

Diane Jenson, Julie Pratt & Janice Warner.

Annual Chamber Golf Tournament & Luncheon- September 11th

Come join us at the Cottonwood Country Club for 9- holes of golf starting at 10:00am. Only $25 per person! Friday, September 11 at 1780 Lakewood Dr. For reservations, please call Mark Quinn at 801.424.5277 or e-mail him, mark@walkerquinnlaw.com

Prizes will be doled out at our Luncheon immediately following at 12:00 noon.

Jim Olsen with the Utah Jazz will be speaking!

Lunch cost is $20 for members, $25 for guests

RSVP with Allison 801.979.5500

The Sports Loft Labor Day Sale

Sport Loft

"get booted"

Labor Day is only a couple days away and that means one thing… SKI SALES! Now is the time to save big money on great gear from your local ski shop.

Visit our website for more information

thesportloft.com

Please visit us and enjoy 10% discount on your 09-10 Labor Day purchases from our opening on September 5th through September 19th

We have top-quality 08-09 products on sale

20% - 60% off

We also offer orthotics for runners, cyclists, mountaineers and all around general use. Remember, you only get one pair of feet and only one chance to take care of them. Prevention in the form of an orthotic is the best way to protect them.

4678 S. Highland Drive

Holladay Ut. 84117

801-272-3701

FitForever Back to School Special!

FitForever has a

September Back To School Special

(1 Hour)

$35 Massage

call today: 801.277.6611

(Located next to ‘The Store Too’)

We have a NEW Massage Therapist. She has been performing massages for the past couple of years at the Hilton Hotel down town, she is incredible, heals with her hands!

Shop Holladay- Especially During the Construction!

Fedex Office September special

save 25% on binding

Just mention you saw this on the Holladay Chamber website!

*at the 4832 Highland Drive location 801-278-7070*

Shop Holladay- Especially During the Construction!

MONDAY NIGHTS AT GEPETTO’S

Spaghetti, Salad & Garlic Bread $6.99

FOOTBALL ON THE BIG SCREEN

2340 E Murray-Holladay Rd (4670 S), Holladay, UT 84117

Open for lunch and dinner, Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday and Saturday 11am-11pm,

Sunday 3pm-9pm. 801-272-1061

Cruisin' for Fun-draiser!

Holladay Chamber of Commerce
Members-Friends-Family
Cruise to the Mexican Riviera
*Fundraiser*
(Travel Leaders will donate 20% of their commission to The Chamber!)

A great way to get to know your chamber members better and to network! Allison’s family has done this with other Non-Profit agencies nationwide & it has been quite successful as long as we can get groups of 15 or more. So please notify Allison of your interest to see if we can do this as a Chamber Event!
When: October 10, 2009 (7 nights)

Itinerary: Los Angeles, Day at Sea, Day at Sea,
Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Cabo San Lucas,
Day at Sea, Los Angeles

Category Price per Person
Balcony Cabin BF $849.00 + 61.29 taxes and fees
Outside Unobstructed EE $699.00 + 61.29 taxes and fees
Inside Cabin M $599.00 + 61.29 taxes and fees
Price includes cruise, taxes and gov’t fees. Gratuity, air and transfers not included. Other categories and air available

For Reservations call Travel Leaders 1-800-995-0744 or 408-297-6600
Or Joni direct at 408-850-8507

For Chamber Inquiries please call Allison 801.979.5500

Ca Seller 1008900-10

August Luncheon this Friday ! 8/14/09

This is a great opportunity so please come and bring your business neighbors!

Holladay Business Community & Govt. Panel Discussion

The City of Holladay has procured a Business Review addressing Holladay's current business challenges, concerns and/or city govt. oriented impediments of doing business in Holladay based on a survey we as a chamber participated in some months ago along with other business owners in Holladay. "This review also reflects an effort to begin to understand how city govt. can better serve the business community and encourage accelerated economic development and growth." Please see the attached booklet for more insight. We will have printed booklets to those in attendance at the lunch. The panel will consist of our City Manager, Randy Fitts, Community Development and Planning Department Planner/author of review, Rick Whiting, and local business owners.

When: Friday, August 14, at 12:00 noon

Where: Cottonwood Country Club, 1780 East Lakewood Dr.
Cost: $20 member & $25 non-members/guests

Holladay Heroes

We, as a chamber, love to recognize local businesses and residents who have become (or are) a hero to anyone here in Holladay. We will have a full page dedicated to our "Hero's" next week. If you know of someone or a business you would like to nominate please notify Allison at 801-979-5500. Thank You and here are a few photos of our latest heroes... residents Bob & Mary Lou Brown with friends and family (top 2 photos) and Mrs. & Mr. Bill Leslie of Leslie's French Pastries (bottom photo)- remember to read more about their accomplishments next week on our "Hero" page!

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10 Year Anniversary for The Wellington!

The Wellington celebrated their 10 year Anniversary yesterday! Mayor Peter Corroon spoke as well as the Director, Eric Collett, thanking the many wonderful residents and employees who have made The Wellington the great senior residence that it is. Congratulations!

July 10th Luncheon

Andrea Wolcott,
Vice President & Branch Manager of the Salt Lake Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
will be addressing current economic issues!

Please join us this July Lunch!

When: Friday, July 10, at 12:00 noon
Where: Cottonwood Country Club, 1780 East Lakewood Dr.
Cost: $20 member & $25 non-members/guests
RSVP: Please let me know if you can or cannot come, Thanks!

Allison Rosander
Executive Director
Holladay Chamber of Commerce
801.979.5500
www.holladaychamber.org

Celebrate America's Birthday in Holladay!

4th of JULY FIREWORKS FESTIVAL
4580 SOUTH 2300 EAST - BEHIND CITY HALL
7:00 PM -11:00 PM


ENTERTAINMENT TO INCLUDE:
7:00 - 8:45 pm CRASH PONTIACS & the HUBCAPS Perform
9:00 - 9:45 pm SALT LAKE SYMPHONY
9:45 - 10:00 pm CITY WELCOME - Mayor Webb

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & NATIONAL ANTHEM - 12 year old soloist
Taylor Dunn

10:10 pm FIREWORK FESTIVAL ! ! !

There will also be vendors selling: shaved ice, water, soft drinks, nachos, cotton candy, chips, popcorn, candy and Italian Ice.

Father's Day - Shop Holladay !

Please remember that all of our local Holladay businesses are open during the construction, so come and support our community!!!

FitForever Father's Day Special

They are offering $35 1-hour massages this month for Father's Day! Call 801-277-6611. They are located at 4707 South Holladay Blvd. (in our old City Hall Bldg).

Holladay Arts Festival

Thanks to all of you who ventured out to the Arts Fest on a cloudy Saturday. It was a great success up until we were literally stormed out of there. The Chamber thanks those who came to Allison's rescue on the fly away tent!

Holladay Arts Festival- Saturday, June 13th

SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 10 AM - 8 PM

HOLLADAY ARTS FESTIVAL 2009
HOLLADAY CITY HALL GROUNDS, BIG COTTONWOOD ROOM AND GARDEN LEVEL
FREE

This year ‘Summerfest’ has changed its name to the Holladay Arts Festival! We have added a showing of youth art from the students at local schools to our ever-popular quilt exhibit. This year there will be two stages, and continuous live music from noon to 8:00! Local artists will be displaying their work for sale from 10 am until 8 pm. As always, there will be art projects available for children to do at a minimal cost and inflatable slides and bouncers. Come get some tasty food, enjoy the free music, and see what’s up in the arts in our community!

The Chamber will have a booth there as well promoting our businesses!Members - bring your promo items, flyers, cards to Allison at Fridays' lunch or at the Arts Fest!

Visconti House Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Friday, June 12th at 5:00 pm !!!

Our member Bill Lang is finally opening his doors for well known local chef, Alessandro Visconti, with Visconti House on Friday, June 12th! Please join them for some amazing Italian cuisine! All day from 11:00 am until 10:00 pm. We will have a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 5:00 pm as well! So please show our amazing Holladay Hospitality and come join in on the fun!

Visconti House
2340 Phylden Dr.
Holladay, Utah 84117
801.277.6006

Holladay Community Guide & Directory is Here!

The long awaited for Holladay Directory has finally been mailed out to our Holladay businesses and residents. An amazing amount of volunteer hours went into this publication and to those we are truly grateful. (I'll list them all at the bottom)

Our intention for this directory was to be a small yet comprehensive guide to our beautiful city that you can keep in your car or purse. Please take a moment to peruse the pages and you'll read about our cities history, our local events, a restaurant guide(with a quick look at the meals they serve, i.e. breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert), coupons, and advertisements from our wonderful chamber & local businesses.

We also may have a few corrections that we will add to our website a bit later! That way you can fix them in your own copy.

Special thanks to:
Judy Gallagher & Allison Rosander
Holladay Chamber of Commerce
Holladay City Council
Holladay City Hall
Holladay City Youth Council
M. Sherwood Design, Inc. - Marci & Jamie Omer

June 12th Luncheon

Jim Boylen, the Runnin' Utes head basketball coach will be our guest speaker this month! We hear he is a charismatic speaker and are excited to hear from him.

A few Stats:
Named 2009 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), District 17, Coach of the Year. Led the Utes to the Mountain West Conference Tournament championship.
Brought Utah back to the NCAA Tournament and into the national top 25 for the first time since 2005!

When: Friday, June 12, at 12:00 noon
Where: Cottonwood Country Club, 1780 E. Lakewood Dr.
Cost: $20 for members - $25 for guests
RSVP: Please let me know if you can or cannot come, Thanks!

Allison Rosander
Executive Director
Holladay Chamber of Commerce
801.979.5500

Smile! It's Spring Break!

Get your Honey Bunny Buns at Great Harvest for your Easter Sunday Dinner.

The Easter Bunny is Coming To Town

Your Childs portrait with the Easter Bunny will be taken at Newman Photography Sat April 4 and Sat April 11 (by appointment). No Sitting Fee.

Packages starting at $9.95

Call today to reserve your appointment - 801-272-8221

Utah State Legislative Luncheon

Report of the latest Legislature and interim committees preceding the next session by Senators Pat Jones & Karen Morgan and Representatives Phil Riesen, Carol Spackman Moss, & Lynn Hemingway.

Hear directly from your representatives and join in an open panel discussion on the issues.

We invite ALL MEMBERS to come and pose questions to our State Representatives. We have several new members! Please come and welcome them!

The luncheon will be $20.00 for members and $25.00 for guests

March Luncheon

The last chamber luncheon was great. We remembered the great season for the Utes with Kyle Whittingham and had great food. We look forward to the next chamber luncheon in April.

The Chamber Welcomes New Members

The Holladay Chamber of Commerce is very pleased to welcome the following new members for the Chamber:
FitForever • 4707 S. Holladay Blvd. • 801-808-4041
Lang Appraisal Service • 2350 Phylden Dr. • 801-273-1444
Mountain Valley Dental • 1949 E. 5600 S. • 801-277-8395
ImageWise Productions • 4527 S. 2300 E. #104 • 801-272-4100
Millcreek Laser Cosmetic Center • 4698 S. Highland Dr. # 100 • 801-930-8007
Jason's Deli & Catering • 184 E Winchester St. • 801-739-3185

The Chamber’s March Business Luncheon

Our special guest speaker is Kyle Whittingham. In four years as Utah's head coach, Kyle Whittingham has won 73-percent of his games, gone 4-0 in bowl games, led Utah to its best season in 115 years of football and engineered the biggest win in school history.

To date, Whittingham has sent 22 players to the NFL--12 as draft picks and 10 as free agents. Please send your RSVP's to Allison Rosander via e-mail by Wednesday, March 4th.

The luncheon will be $20.00 for members and $25.00 for guests