Fraud Alert

Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler is notifying Colorado businesses of another possibly deceptive solicitation issued by “Compliance Services.” The entity has mailed solicitations titled “Annual Minutes Requirement Statement Directors and Shareholders” to businesses in Colorado. These solicitations offer to prepare documents to satisfy the annual minutes requirement for a $125.00 fee. Though most corporations are required to keep records of annual minutes, they are not required to file these records with any third party.

Although the solicitations contain disclaimers stating that “The preparation of minutes of annual meetings does not satisfy the requirement to file the Periodic Report required by COLORADO REVISED STATUTES Section 7-90-501,” the solicitation is creating confusion. Please be aware, the minutes of annual meetings are not required to be filed with the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office or any other government agency or third party. In addition, records of annual meetings are separate from the annual report filing with the Secretary of State’s Office, which for most businesses is just a $10 fee, online at www.sos.state.co.us.

If you have any questions please contact us directly at 303-894-2200, then press 2, or emailbusiness@sos.state.co.us.

Veterans Workshop

Maximize Your Veteran Status
Free Workshop for Veteran Entrepreneurs
Friday, November 30, 2012

Depot, 610 State Avenue, Alamosa

Noon – 2:00 p.m.

Presented by

Andra Hardgrave

Please RSVP to 589-3682

Refreshments Provided

Create Your Own Website Workshop

Create Your Own Website Workshop

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. November 29, 2012

Saguache Visitor Center

404 Fourth Street, Saguache

Please bring your laptop if you have one.

Cost of the workshop is $20 for non-chamber members

 $15.00 for chamber members

Refreshments will be provided.

RSVP to Donna Wehe at 589-3682

 or donna@slv-sbdc.com

Photopgraphy Business Relocates in Alamosa

Mario Nicolas loves capturing magical moments in people’s lives by telling a story with their pictures.  He has a professional approach and unique technique which has become his life and his passion.  Whether the event is a wedding, high school photos, or a Quinceanera, Mario's approach is personable and relaxing.  He has spent hundreds of hours on his wedding videos to make them awesome and memorable. He is celebrating his third year anniversary of opening Kariz Productions, formerly located on State Avenue in Alamosa.  

Mario has been using the services of the Small Business Development Center (589-3682) to help him get started and grow his business.  He uses the counselors as a sounding board for business advice as his business has grown and really taken off this past year.  When asked about the photography versus the video, he said the photography is in much more demand but the video services are more unique.  "I don't have as much competition when it comes to the video production side of the business.  I enjoy doing both types, as they each challenge my creativity and skills in different ways."

"We used Mario for our wedding and we are so pleased with his prices and quality of photos," remarked several satisfied customers.  Mario first got into photography as a young boy as a hobby.  He worked all summer to save for his first camera and began by taking pictures of his family and friends.  He realized he was really good at it when he landed his first job, a Quinceanera.  "My equipment was much simpler back then.  I've come a long way."  His favorite events are weddings, Quinceaneras and senior portraits because of the reward of developing a relationship with his clients during such an intimate time in their lives. He is able to provide photography and video shoots for all types of events and wants everyone to know that he has relocated his business to his home studio and can be reached at (719) 580-7758. 

Call me for photo or video needs at (719) 580-7758

Learn how to use Facebook to promote your event or business

Taught by Devin Cornwall

FREE to all businesses in Alamosa County

5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 8, 2012

 Bistro Rialto Restaurant, Alamosa

      RSVP to donna@slv-sbdc.com or 589-3682

New heating and air conditioning business opens in Alamosa

John Imre began his HVAC/R career as a US Air Force Missile Maintenance Technician and received professional training at Chanute AFB, IL with further technical training at F.E. Warren AFB, WY. 

In his eight years of active duty service, he has worked on heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment at missile silos, missile launch facilities, missile transporters and portable equipment. After his active duty service, John continued his career as a civilian in Denver and then Alamosa, working in commercial HVAC/R equipment. 

In his 12 years in Alamosa, he widened his experiences in servicing many types of HVAC/R equipment ranging from small residential furnaces and boilers to agricultural warehouse refrigeration for potatoes and large air handling equipment such as in the local colleges and medical facilities, while serving as a US Air Force Reservist and starting his family with his wife Regina.

In 2012, with the help of the SLV Small Business Center (589-3682), John founded Apex Repair Service to provide quality residential service to the people of the San Luis Valley.  He looks forward to helping maintain the commercial equipment that keeps our local economy strong.  He felt that using the free and confidential counseling services of the SBDC helped him through the transition of working for a company to running his own business.

Apex Repair Service offers over 20 years of experience in repair, service, troubleshooting, upgrade and replacement of all residential, commercial and agricultural heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and appliance needs.  John may be contacted at 719-480-3388.

QuickBooks for Payroll User Workshop

Donielle VanGieson is a Certificed QuickBooks Pro Advisor

QuickBooks for Payroll Users
Thursday, October 4, 3-6 p.m.
at the Depot
$25
Please RSVP to Donna at donna@slv-sbdc.com
or 719-589-3612