Clovis Chamber News Release RSS Feed http://www.clovisnm.org/news/rss.php en-us Copyright 2000-2007 Michael White Fri, 09 May 2008 07:04:51 America/New_York Sprink -> RSS v1.0.0 1765 10 Annual Chamber Banquet <p>CLOVIS, NM &ndash; December 17th &ndash; Special year, special people and special ops helped set this year&rsquo;s theme for the 2007 Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce&rsquo;s Annual Banquet.&nbsp; &ldquo;Special Celebration&rdquo; is the theme of the banquet that will be held Friday, January 18th at the Clovis Civic Center, located at... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=91 Leadership Clovis is Underway and has a Whole New Look <p>Leadership Clovis has branched out from its normal routine and has added a whole new division.&nbsp; Thanks to Plains Regional Medical Center&rsquo;s generous donation, the first Youth Leadership Clovis class was introduced to the members of the Leadership Clovis.&nbsp; The class includes eight Clovis High School junior and senior students... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=25 7th and Main Street Might have a New 24FT Neighbor moving in this December Clovis, NM -- A 24 ft Christmas tree could be the newest addition to the downtown district in Clovis.&nbsp; At the Clovis/Curry County Chamber Board luncheon on October 18th, the City of Clovis thanked Mr. Sullivan, Chairman of the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee, for his fundraising efforts... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=24 Joe&#039;s Bootshop Wins VIVA Award <p>Albuquerque, NM &ndash; The VIVA Awards winners were announced this past Thursday night at the annual VIVA awards banquet held in Albuquerque.&nbsp; Joe&rsquo;s Boot Shop was one of the lucky businesses to receive this distinguished award.&nbsp; According to the Association of Commerce and Industry&rsquo;s website, six VIVA awards were presented... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=23 Veteran&#039;s Day Parade is Almost Here!! <p>Clovis, NM &ndash; Floats, horses, veterans groups, scout and youth groups and the Shriners are just a few participants in the annual Veteran&rsquo;s Day Parade beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Hilltop parking lot ending on Main Street. The theme of this year&rsquo;s parade is &ldquo;All Gave... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=32 Five Weeks of Christmas Shopping Bonanza; Who Could Ask for More <p>Clovis, NM &ndash; The Clovis/Curry County Chamber is gearing up for the Christmas Shopping Season with style.&nbsp; To encourage &ldquo;Shop Clovis at Christmas,&rdquo; the Chamber&rsquo;s Retail Committee has organized a 5-week promotion, taking place at local shops all over Clovis.&nbsp; This event starts November 17th and will go through December... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=31 Chamber Membership Breakfast <p>Come help the Chamber kick off the &ldquo;Shop Clovis at Christmas&rdquo; event at the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce membership breakfast hosted by Amanda&rsquo;s Floral.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The breakfast will be held Friday, November 17th at 7 a.m. at Amanda&rsquo;s Floral located at 1514 N. Prince.&nbsp; </p> <p>The breakfast will officially kick off... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=29 Chamber Names L.J. Jenkins as Honorary Ambassador for Clovis and Curry County <p>Clovis, NM &ndash; In today&rsquo;s Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce Board meeting, L.J. Jenkins was named Honorary Ambassador for Clovis and Curry County.&nbsp; L.J., the 19-year-old super star bull rider, just got home from the Professional Bull Riders World Finals in Las Vegas.&nbsp; He came home with a little more... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=26 Shop Clovis at Christmas 5-Week Shopping Bonanza... <p><u>Week 1<br /></u>Nov. 17:&nbsp; Kicks off at 7.a.m, Nov. 17, Amanda&rsquo;s Floral (monthly Chamber<br />Breakfast).&nbsp; Promote opening hearts and businesses by beginning the<br />Holiday season&rsquo;s events.&nbsp; Ask merchants to offer punch &amp; cookies to<br />customers throughout the day.&nbsp; </p> <p>Nov. 17-18:&nbsp; Launch Shop Clovis at Christmas giveaway (during Chamber<br />Breakfast).&nbsp; Entry... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=28 Santa is Coming to Clovis in Style!! <p>Clovis, NM &ndash; The latest report from the North Pole is that Santa Claus will be coming to Clovis on Friday, November 24th.&nbsp; He&rsquo;s scheduled to arrive at Joe&rsquo;s Boot Shop at 9 am.&nbsp; Although it won&rsquo;t be 8 reindeer bringing him to Clovis, the elves from Southwest Med-Evac will... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=30 Reserve Your 2007 Chamber of Commerce Monthly Breakfast Today!! <p>2006 was a great year for the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce.&nbsp; Now that the 2006 year is almost over, it is time to start gearing up for 2007, the Clovis&rsquo; centennial year.&nbsp; Because 2007 will be such an exciting year for the Clovis community, the Chamber is asking for... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=17 December 1st: Deadline to Enter the Christmas Lights Parade and Running of the Elves <p>Clovis, NM &ndash; Christmas is just around the corner and twinkle lights, garland, and presents are beginning to pop up all over town.&nbsp; To help start off a great Christmas season, the 2006 Christmas Lights Parade is scheduled for December 2 and parade entry deadlines are coming up soon.</p> <p>The theme... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=27 Kid&#039;s Ornamental Christmas at the North Plains Mall!! <p>Clovis, NM &ndash; Free food, pictures with Santa and goodie bags are just a few reasons the Clovis/Curry County Chamber is asking parents to bring their kids to the Dillard&rsquo;s Court in the North Plains Mall this Saturday, December 9th from 9-10 am.&nbsp; Kids&rsquo; Ornamental Christmas is the name of... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=20 It&#039;s Time for the Annual Awards Nominations The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2006 Annual Awards. The deadline for all nominations is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 29, 2006. The 2006 award nomination form is available on the chamber website &ndash; <a href="/" target="_self">www.clovisnm.org</a> or you can call 505-763-3435 for a faxed... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=5 Mayor Lansford will be giving a Water Update at the Leadership Clovis Lunch <p>This Wednesday, December 13th at 11:30 a.m. Mayor David Lansford will join the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce&rsquo;s Leadership Clovis Class for lunch.&nbsp; Mayor Lansford will be giving a water update to the class.&nbsp; All media is invited to join this event. </p> <p>Leadership Clovis was developed to enhance the leadership... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=21 Flying J Wranglers are Coming to Clovis!! <p>If a parade, 24-foot Community Christmas tree, shopping deals all over town and Santa arriving to Clovis in a helicopter is not enough holiday cheer, the Flying J Wranglers&rsquo; Benefit Christmas Concert should be just enough to hold you over &lsquo;til Christmas.</p> <p>December 16, 7:00 p.m. at the historic Lyceum Theater,... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=19 Chamber Legislative Breakfast Date has Changed to December 21st Please Notice the Date Change - The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to the Legislative Breakfast.&nbsp; Wells Fargo will be hosting this month&#039;s breakfast.&nbsp; The date has been changed to Thursday, December 21st at 7 a.m. at Business Enterprise Center, 105 E. Grand to accommodate the legislators&rsquo;... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=18 Shop Clovis at Christmas 5-Week Event Coming to an End this Week <p>Clovis, NM &ndash; The Clovis/Curry County Chamber Retail Committee&rsquo;s 5-week promotion is coming to an end this weekend.&nbsp; Shop Clovis at Christmas has already counted down 4 great weeks of Holiday fun and savings.&nbsp; From Santa arriving in a helicopter to the giant Christmas tree and Kids&rsquo; Ornamental Christmas, the... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=22 Chamber Banquet Kicks off Centennial Celebration <p>The Clovis/Curry County Chamber Banquet will be the first official 2007 centennial event for 100-year anniversary of Clovis.&nbsp; The banquet will be held on Friday, January 12, 2007 at The Clovis Civic Center located at 801 Schepps Blvd.&nbsp; The festivities will begin with a reception honoring the chamber&rsquo;s past presidents... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=40 Register Now for the Legislative Dinner in Santa Fe <p>The Clovis/Curry County and Portales/Roosevelt County Chambers &amp; Economic Development organizations are having their annual Clovis/Portales Microplex Legislative Activities in Santa Fe on January 28th and 29th.&nbsp;&nbsp; There are expected to be over 100 community leaders from Curry and Roosevelt Counties attending the dinner.&nbsp; To make reservations please call the... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=43 Hank Baskett Jersey Auctioned Off <p>An autographed Hank Baskett jersey was auctioned off last week at the Clovis/Curry County Chamber Banquet.&nbsp;&nbsp;The highest bidders were Tom &amp; Gail Martin of Taco Box who generously donated $3,000 for the coveted #84 Philadelphia Eagles jersey.&nbsp; The proceeds were donated to the Oasis Child Advocacy Center through the Curry... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=34 Come and Get Em! <p>This Friday, February 2nd the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce will begin disbursing, in bulk, their 2007 Chamber Profiles to local Chamber members around Clovis and Curry County.&nbsp; The profiles include information on Clovis&rsquo; history, Cannon Air Force Base, weather, shopping, dining, lodging, education and healthcare just to name a... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=39 Clovis Commemorative Calendars on Sale at the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="COLOR: black"><font color="#000000">To celebrate Clovis&rsquo; 100-year birthday, The Clovis News Journal has distributed commemorative calendars to the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce which are currently on sale for $10.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>These 12-month calendars include pictures from the past and a historical timeline for... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=41 Legislative Dinner is a Big Success in Santa Fe <p>CLOVIS, NM &ndash; January 30th - Lt. Governor Diane Dennish and area legislators, along with over 100 community leaders from Clovis and Portales, attended the annual Clovis/Portales Legislative Dinner and Reception held in Santa Fe this past January 28th and 29th. </p> <p>The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce, Roosevelt County Chamber... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=42 Chamber Membership Breakfast <p>CLOVIS, NM &ndash; January 31st &ndash; It is time to Rise and Shine in 2007!&nbsp; The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us for our first 2007 membership breakfast on Friday, February 9th at 7 am.&nbsp; This month&rsquo;s breakfast is sponsored and hosted by CyberCity, located at... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=33 Madden &#039;07 Best of Eastern New Mexico Tournament at the Clovis Civic Center <p>CLOVIS, NM &ndash; February 9th&nbsp; &ndash; Calling all gamers!! The Clovis Civic Center has partnered up with Hastings, CyberCity, Mix 107.5, Domino&#039;s Pizza, McDonald&#039;s, Taco Box, Papa Murphy&rsquo;s Pizza, Sunglass Source, Lance, and Sports Connection to bring you the Madden &rsquo;07 Best of Eastern New Mexico Tournament.&nbsp; This gaming tournament... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=35 "Believe in Me" Hollywood Movie Premier is coming to Clovis <p>CLOVIS, NM &ndash; February 12th&nbsp; &ndash; The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the first &lsquo;Sneak Preview&rsquo; Hollywood premier screening of the movie &lsquo;Believe in Me&rsquo; that was filmed in and around the Clovis area in the fall of 2004.&nbsp; The Hollywood Premier will be shown at... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=36 Purchase Your Believe in Me &#039;Sneak Peek&#039; Hollywood Movie Premier Tickets this Monday <p>CLOVIS, NM &ndash; February 23rd&nbsp; &ndash; Don&rsquo;t Forget to purchase and pick up your Believe In Me &lsquo;Sneak Peek&rsquo; Hollywood Movie Premier and Red Carpet Reception tickets, this Monday, February 26 at 8:00 a.m. on the first floor of the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce, located at 105 E. Grand.&nbsp;... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=37 A Little Bit More than Dinner and a Movie <p>CLOVIS, NM &ndash; March 7th&nbsp; &ndash; Tinsel Town is coming to Clovis!! Thursday, March 8th the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce and North Plains Mall Cinema 7 Allen Theaters have teamed up to bring a little bit of Hollywood to Clovis.&nbsp; So make sure you have purchased and picked up... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=13 Chamber Membership Breakfast <p>CLOVIS, NM &ndash; March 15th &ndash; It is time to Rise and Shine in March!&nbsp; The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us for our monthly membership breakfast on Friday, March 16th at 7 am.&nbsp; This month&rsquo;s breakfast is sponsored and hosted by the Lighthouse Mission, located... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=14 Believe in Me Memorabilia Now for Sale at the Chamber CLOVIS, NM &ndash; Posters, props, photos, t-shirts and other &lsquo;Believe In Me&rsquo; memorabilia is now for sale at the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce. Following the Movie Premier and Red Carpet Reception there was a high demand from local fans to purchase a small part of the &lsquo;Believe In Me&rsquo;... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=3 Roundhouse Review Breakfast <p>CLOVIS, NM &ndash; April 5th&nbsp; &ndash; Join the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce, Clovis Community College and the Association of Commerce and Industry of New Mexico (ACI) at the Roundhouse Review Breakfast.&nbsp; It will be held in the Commons Area of Clovis Community College located at 801 Schepps Blvd, at... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=9 FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Now Open <p>CLOVIS, NM &ndash; April 9th &ndash;FEMA has officially opened their doors at the Disaster Recovery Center to all Clovis and Curry County disaster victims.&nbsp; The Disaster Recovery Center is located at the Lincoln Jackson Elementary School Gymnasium, 206 Alphon St. and their office hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=10 Time Capsule Ceremony: Unearthing 50 years of Clovis&#039; History <p>CLOVIS, NM &ndash; April 12th &ndash; Artifacts, ideas, and accomplishments of Clovis and Curry County for the past 50 years will be unearthed Friday, April 13 in front of the Clovis Fire Department, located at 321 Mitchell St at 2:00 p.m. The Ceremony is to honor Clovis&rsquo; past 50 years... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=12 Hank Basket III Tee&#039;d off about Child Abuse Benefit Golf Scramble <p>CLOVIS, NM &ndash; April 13th &ndash;The annual golf benefit scramble for the Oasis Children&rsquo;s Advocacy Center will be getting ready to tee-off Saturday, April 28th at 8 a.m. with registration beginning at 7 a.m. at the Chaparral Country Club. This benefit golf scramble is limited to 36 teams.&nbsp; Hank Basket... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=11 Chamber Membership Breakfast <p>CLOVIS, NM &ndash; May 7th &ndash; It is time to rise and shine and go back to school&hellip;Clovis Municipal Schools that is!&nbsp; The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us for our May 2007 membership breakfast on Friday, May 11th at 7 am.&nbsp; This month&rsquo;s breakfast is... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=8 Centennial Coins Now On Sale <span style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: &#039;Tahoma&#039;,&#039;sans-serif&#039;; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: right" align="right"><b><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: &#039;Tahoma&#039;,&#039;sans-serif&#039;"><font size="3">CONTACT: Jenni Gee<br />505-763-3435<br />jenni@clovisnm.org</font></span></b></p> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: right" align="right"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><br /></span></b><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: &#039;Tahoma&#039;,&#039;sans-serif&#039;; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">May 25, 2007</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: &#039;Tahoma&#039;,&#039;sans-serif&#039;; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=45 The PBR Is Coming To Town <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><b>CLOVIS, NM &ndash;<i> May 25<sup>th</sup></i></b> &ndash; <span style="COLOR: black">It&rsquo;s official, the Professional Bull Riding Discovery Tour will be coming to Clovis on September 21-22.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>The ultimate rodeo event will be held at the Mounted Patrol Arena and tickets will go on sale at... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=46 June 7th: Deadline To Enter The 2007 Pioneer Days Parade <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><b>CLOVIS, NM &ndash;<i> June 1<sup>st</sup> </i></b>&ndash; Pioneer Days is just around the corner and that means the deadline to enter the Pioneer Days Parade is coming up soon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>June 7<sup>th</sup> is the final day entries will be accepted for the Pioneer Days Parade.<span... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=47 Southwest Cheese sponsors local MS walk <p>Clovis, NM - April 26th, 2008 - Southwest Cheese is sponsoring a walk to raise money to help with the fight to find a cure for multiple sclerosis. The walk is on April 26 at Clovis Community College. Registration starts at 9 a.m. We would like to encourage people to... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=105 Educational Dairy Exhibit: Ribbon Cutting <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><b>CLOVIS, NM &ndash;<i> June 28<sup>th</sup></i></b>&ndash; In celebration of June as National Dairy Month, the Southwest Dairy Farmers has recently donated a dairy exhibit to the Business Enterprise Center in Clovis and a special ribbon cutting will be held for this educational dairy exhibit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=49 Lighting Up The Sky On The 4th Of July <h1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left"><font size="3"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">CLOVIS, NM &ndash;<i> June 28<sup>th</sup></i></span>&ndash; <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">With Independence Day right around the corner the Chamber of Commerce would like to send a big thanks to all the generous sponsors whose contributions will help make this years&rsquo; Smoke... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=50 1st Ever Dairy Boat Races At Green Acres Lake <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 4.5pt; tab-stops: 0in"><b>CLOVIS, NM &ndash;<i> July 2<sup>nd</sup> </i></b>&ndash; Strap on your cow patterned racing gear , because the Dairy Industry is coming to Green Acres Lake for the 1<sup>st</sup> Ever Dairy Boat Races, this 4<sup>th</sup> of July.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>The 15 pre-registered teams will... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=48 The Great Race Is Coming To Town <p class="MsoBodyText" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.25in"><span lang="EN" style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><strong>CLOVIS, NM &ndash;<i> July 5<sup>th</sup></i></strong></span><i><span lang="EN" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"> </span></i><span lang="EN"><strong>&ndash; </strong></span><span lang="EN" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: &#039;Times New Roman&#039;,&#039;serif&#039;; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Clovis is gearing up for the arrival of The Great Race on Monday July 9.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>The overnight... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=51 The High Plains Junior Rodeo Finals Are Heading To Clovis <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><b>CLOVIS, NM &ndash;<i> July 12<sup>th</sup> &ndash;</i></b> <span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce is getting geared up for the 2007 High Plains Junior Rodeo Finals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce has sponsored this event for 13 years and is looking forward... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=54 The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce is Ranked Third in the State for Fastest Growing Chamber Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce was announced to be the 3rd fastest growing Chamber and 5th in size in the state of New Mexico, according to the New Mexico Business Weekly.&nbsp; During the Week of January the 11th, The New Mexico Business Weekly announced the top 25 Chambers in the... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=4 Representative Anna Crook Partners With The Office Depot Foundation, Distributes Hundres Of Backpacks To Local Children In Need <p>(CLOVIS, NM) &ndash; Representative Anna Crook (Republican-Clovis) and The Office Depot Foundation are pleased to announce that Parkview Elementary, Highland Elementary, Hartley House has been chosen to receive backpacks containing essential school supplies as part of the Foundation&rsquo;s 7th Annual National Backpack Program in partnership with the National Foundation for... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=52 Clovis Wins 2007 Telly Award <p>CLOVIS, NM &ndash; August 21st &ndash; The 28th Annual Telly Awards were given out and together the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce and Production Outfitters, out of Albuquerque, received the Bronze 2007 Telly Award for the category of Local, Regional, or Cable Television Programs, Segments, or Promotional Pieces.&nbsp; &lsquo;Welcome to... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=55 Cannon Appreciation Day <p>CLOVIS, NM &ndash; August 21st &ndash; The annual Cannon Appreciation Day will be held on August 24th at 11:30 a.m. at the Unity Park, adjacent to the visitor center right inside the main gate.&nbsp; The event is open to all Cannon Air Force Base employees and families, both military and... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=56 Roundhouse Review Breakfast CLOVIS, NM &ndash; August 27th &ndash; Join the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce and the Association of Commerce and Industry of New Mexico (ACI) for the ACI Breakfast.&nbsp; It will be held at the Clovis Civic Center, located at 801 Schepps Blvd, at 7:00 a.m. on Friday September 14th. The... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=57 Rock N Roll Your Way To The Chamber To Purchase Your 2007 Music Festival Tickets! <p>CLOVIS, NM &ndash; August 31st &ndash; Put on your favorite Elvis tune and roll-up the sleeves of your old white t-shirt, because the 1950&rsquo;s are coming to Clovis!! This coming September 6, 7 and 8 the Clovis Music Festival will be rockin&rsquo; your socks off at the Clovis Civic Center.&nbsp;... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=58 The Professional Bull Riders Ride The Rage Into Clovis NM <p>CLOVIS, NM &ndash; September 19th &not;&ndash; Hang on tight Clovis, because the Professional Bull Riders are taking the Curry County Fairgrounds by storm on Friday, September 21st and Saturday, September 22nd 2007. 45 of the world&rsquo;s toughest athletes are coming to town, followed by the men who dare to ride... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=59 Be Part of the 2008 Chamber of Commerce <p>CLOVIS, NM &ndash; September 26th &not;&ndash; The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce is proud to present an advertising opportunity for the 2008 Community Magazine and Membership Guide for all Chamber members. The Community Magazine is the official resource for visitors and newcomers relocating to Clovis and Curry County, as well... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=64 Non-Profits Organizations and Leadership Clovis Class Partner up for the 2007 Non-Profit Agency Fair <p>CLOVIS, NM &ndash; October 2 &ndash; The 2007 Non-Profit Agency Fair will be held October 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Common&rsquo;s Area at Clovis Community College, highlighting Non-Profit Agencies in the Clovis/Curry County area.&nbsp; This will be the 3rd year that the Leadership Clovis Class has partnered... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=62 Clovis High School and Leadership Clovis Partner Up For The 2008 Youth Leadership Clovis Class <p>CLOVIS, NM &ndash; October 4th &not;&ndash; This will be the 2nd year that Leadership Clovis has branched out from its normal class size and has added a Youth Leadership Clovis Class.&nbsp; Thanks to Plains Regional Medical Center&rsquo;s generous donation, Youth Leadership Clovis class will be introduced to the members of... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=65 Ribbon Cutting - Herb Mignery Bronze Sculpture <p>The City of Clovis is pleased to announce the unveiling of a bronze statue at a ribbon cutting scheduled for 8:30 a.m., Friday, October 5th 2007 at the Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Boulevard, Clovis.&nbsp; The piece, entitled &ldquo;Dusty Winds/Dainty Lace&rdquo;, is of a Pioneer Woman and was created in... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=66 Clovis Nabs Economic Award <p>CLOVIS, NM &ndash; October 8th &ndash; Teamwork among local entities is the main factor that led to Clovis being awarded an economic development award from the governor, said Greg Williams, economic development director for the Eastern Plains Council of Government. </p> <p>The new award was announced during the Governor&rsquo;s Economic Development... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=67 Cummins Natural Gas Engines Wins Viva Award <p>CLOVIS, NM &ndash; October 24th &ndash; The 2007 VIVA Awards winners were announced Tuesday night, October 23rd at the annual VIVA awards banquet held in Albuquerque.&nbsp; Cummins Natural Gas Engines was one of the honored businesses to receive this distinguished award.&nbsp; According to the Association of Commerce and Industry&rsquo;s website,... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=68 Chamber Membership Breakfast: Juanito <p>CLOVIS, NM &ndash; November 8th &not;&ndash; Come celebrate with Juanito&rsquo;s Restaurant and the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce for the November membership breakfast on Friday, November 9th at 7 am.&nbsp; This month&rsquo;s breakfast is sponsored and hosted by Juanito&rsquo;s Restaurant, located at 1608 Mabry Drive.</p> <p>The membership breakfasts are monthly events... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=79 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony <p>The lighting of the Christmas tree and holiday lights located at the Curry County Courthouse will take place at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 20th, 2007.&nbsp;&nbsp; The Clovis High School Chamber Choir will be performing Christmas Carols and cookies and hot chocolate will be served.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Representatives from Curry County, City of... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=80 Christmas Lights Parade is Almost Here <p align="left">CLOVIS, NM &ndash; November 13th &not;&ndash; Christmas is just around the corner and twinkle lights, garland, and presents are beginning to pop up all over town.&nbsp; To help start off a great Christmas season, the 2007 Christmas Lights Parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 8 and parade entry deadlines... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=78 Murder Mystery Dinner Has Been Postponed <p>CLOVIS, NM - The scheduled Leadership Clovis &amp; Family and Children Court Services (FCCS)&nbsp; Murder Mystery Dinner on December 1st&nbsp; upstairs at the Main Street Crafters Mall has been postponed to February 8th at the Clovis Civic Center.&nbsp; <br /></p> <p>Any individuals who purchased tickets can collect their full reimbursement at... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=83 Annual Awards Nomination <p>The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2007 Annual Awards.&nbsp; The deadline for all nominations is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 21, 2007.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <p>The annual awards include 2007 Citizen of the Year, 2007 Chamber Volunteer of the Year and the 2007 Heart Award.&nbsp; The award recipients... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=81 Flying J Wranglers are coming to Clovis <p>CLOVIS, NM - The Flying J Wranglers&rsquo; Benefit Christmas Concert is coming to town.&nbsp; Dec 22, 7 PM at the historic Lyceum Theater, Flying J Wrangles will be performing to help raise money for the Miss NM, Pioneer Days Rodeo Pageants and scholarship funds.&nbsp; The concert is sponsored by Joe&rsquo;s... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=82 Chamber Legislative Breakfast <p>CLOVIS, NM &ndash; Help the Chamber wrap up the centennial year&rsquo;s success at the Chamber Legislative Breakfast.&nbsp; The breakfast will be held on Friday, December 14th at 7 AM at Business Enterprise Center, located at 105 E Grand Ave. and everyone is encouraged to attend. <br />&nbsp;<br />The Legislative Breakfast... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=84 Miss Rodeo NM Is Headed To Vegas To Try Her Luck!! CLOVIS, NM &ndash; November 19th &not;&ndash; Clovis, New Mexico Native, Ashlee Stallings, is headed to the Las Vegas, Nevada to compete in the Miss Rodeo America Pageant this coming December.&nbsp; Ashlee will represent the State of New Mexico in horsemanship, appearance, personality and speech competitions during the week-long pageant at... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=85 Wildcats Need No Comeback This Time <p>LAS CRUCES &mdash; Only one team has reached the Class 5A state football title game more times than the Clovis Wildcats in the last seven years &mdash; the team they&rsquo;ll face in this year&rsquo;s finals, two-time defending state champion Mayfield. </p> <p>Clovis reached its third 5A final in four years and... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=86 Christmas Tree Conveys Community <p>Portales ~ During the Christmas Season we take time to count our blessings and we make a wish for blessings to come to others, especially those in need. <br />United Way of Eastern New Mexico asks you to join us on the Square in Portales Wednesday, December 5th and put... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=87 Chamber Legislative Breakfast <p>CLOVIS, NM &ndash; December 10th &ndash; The Chamber Legislative Breakfast will be held on Friday, December 14th at 7 AM at Norman &amp; Vi Petty Rock N Roll Museum, located at 105 E. Grand Avenue and all Chamber members are encouraged to attend. <br />&nbsp;<br />Wells Fargo Bank will sponsor... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=88 Centennial Holiday Open House <p>CLOVIS, NM &ndash; December 17th &ndash; As the final celebration of Clovis&rsquo; 100th Anniversary, the Clovis Centennial Committee, City of Clovis, Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce and Clovis Industrial Development Corporation cordially invite the community to celebrate the Holiday Open House of the Business Enterprise Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The event will be... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=89 Ag 50 Member is Recognized for Distinguished Service Award <p>CLOVIS, NM &ndash; December 17th &ndash; AG 50 member, Pat Woods was the recipient of the 2007 Distinguished Service to Agriculture award, from the State&rsquo;s largest agricultural organization at the 90th annual meeting of the New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau held in Albuquerque.</p> <p>According to the New Mexico Farm-Livestock Bureau... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=90 Annual Chamber Banquet <p>CLOVIS, NM &ndash; December 17th &ndash; Special year, special people, special times and Special Ops helped set this year&rsquo;s theme for the 2008 Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce&rsquo;s Annual Banquet.&nbsp; &ldquo;A Special Celebration&rdquo; is the theme of the banquet that will be held Friday, January 18th at the Clovis Civic... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=92 February Chamber Membership Breakfast: Hosted by Matt 25 Hope Center <p>CLOVIS, NM &ndash; January 25th &not;&ndash; Come celebrate with Matt 25 Hope Center and the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce for the February membership breakfast on Friday, February 8th at 7 am.&nbsp; This month&rsquo;s breakfast is sponsored and hosted by the Matt 25 Hope Center, located at 1200 N Thornton... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=95 Legislative Dinner: A Big Success <p>CLOVIS, NM &ndash; January 25th - CLOVIS, NM &ndash; January 25th - Area legislators were greeted by approximately 150 community leaders from the Clovis and Portales area at the annual Clovis/Portales Legislative Dinner in Santa Fe on January 21st.&nbsp;&nbsp; The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce, Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=96 Friends of Cannon Application <p>Clovis, NM &ndash; January 25th - Col. Tim Leahy, Commander of Cannon&rsquo;s 27th Special Operations Wing, announced a new program at the Committee of Fifty breakfast:&nbsp; &ldquo;The Friends of Cannon.&rdquo;&nbsp; This program will offer increased opportunities for both professional and social exchanges between the airmen, families of Cannon AFB and... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=97 Chamber Banquet: A Special Event <p>January 18, 2008 was truly a special night for the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce as hundreds gathered at the Clovis Civic Center for the chamber&rsquo;s annual awards banquet.<br /><br />Chamber members and their guests were greeted by the Chamber Chicks at the Clovis Civic Center and ushered to their... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=98 Memorabilia & Artifacts Being Sought <p>The architectural plans for the Norman and Vi Rock &lsquo;n&rsquo; Roll Museum are nearing finalization and the Grand Opening of the museum is on track to kick off this year&rsquo;s Clovis Music Festival, Sept. 3-6, 2008. Memorabilia and artifacts are still being sought by the Chamber, and specifically items that... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=99 Chamber plans new membership luncheon <p>CLOVIS, NM - February, 5, 2008&nbsp; - The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a new member orientation luncheon at noon Feb. 7 at the Chamber office located at 105 E. Grand Ave.</p> <p>The luncheon is open to new members and existing members who would like to learn how to... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=101 Clovis Only New Mexico Stop for Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall <p><strong>Clovis, NM-February 22nd</strong> - Clovis High School Advanced Placement English teacher Renie Smith assigns a project every year to her students: to honor a Vietnam Veteran whose name appears on the Memorial Wall.&nbsp; Realizing that most of her students would never have the opportunity to visit the wall in Washington,... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=102 Leadership Clovis is "All In" With Class Project <p><strong><em>CLOVIS, NM &ndash; April 5th, 2008</em></strong> &ndash; The 2008 Leadership Clovis Class invites you to put on your poker face on in an effort to raise money for local charities by participating in the first ever Clovis Hold&rsquo;em Poker Tournament.&nbsp; The Clovis Hold&rsquo;em event will take place on April 5th... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=103 Leadership Clovis: Golf Tournament <p><strong><em>CLOVIS, NM &ndash; March 29th, 2008</em></strong>&nbsp;- The 2007-2008 Leadership Clovis Class&rsquo; annual Benefit Golf Tournament will be held at Chaparral Country Club, Saturday March 29th with registration beginning at 8:30 am and a shotgun start at 9 am. This 4-person scramble is $75 per person or $300 per team. Teams... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=100 Smoke on the Water, July 4th donations needed <p>The Clovis Chamber is starting its campaign to raise the money needed to put on the annual July 4th, Smoke on the Water fireworks.</p> <p>Chamber members can look for a sponsorship form in the mail soon. All donations, no matter how small, are gratefully accepted. Please send your contribution to Smoke... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=109 Chamber Receives Top Honors <p><strong><em>The Clovis Industrial Development Corporation and the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce received top honors at the Rural Economic Development Forum</em></strong> in Truth or Consequences last week. These awards are recognized statewide as the premier awards for outstanding achievement in New Mexico, given to encourage and recognize excellence in materials,... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=115 Chamber honors Southwest Cheese with Reception <p><em>Southwest Cheese receives gold award</em></p> <p>The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce celebrated Southwest Cheese&#039; recent world award with a reception and presentation, May 8, 2008. </p> <p>One of the largest cheese manufacturer&rsquo;s in the United States, Southwest Cheese earned impressive Gold and Bronze medals at the prestigious 2008 World Championship Cheese Contest... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=117 Mothers Day Brunch at the Clovis Civic Center <p>Treat Mom to a special Mother&#039;s Day Brunch at the Clovis Civic Center on May 11th. The brunch will be available 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and will feature an elegant buffet menu prepared by the Center&#039;s award winning chef.</p> <p>The buffet will consist of: Apricot French toast, Scrambled eggs, Quiche,... http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=108 Pioneer Week Brochures now available The Pioneer Week schedule of events is available in brochure form at the Clovis Chamber. Stop by 105 E. Grand to pick up your copy. Pioneer Parade applications are also ready. Pioneer Days Week is June 2-7, 2008. http://www.clovisnm.org/news/release-detail.php?story_id=116