August 21, 2024 Newsletter

Tricia Muehlbauer, Executive Director

 PO Box 7585 Colorado Springs, CO 80933-7585
Telephone: 719-291-5545; Fax: 719-213-2693
Email: director@csea.biz
Website: www.csea.biz

The information herein is privileged and is furnished by and for the members of the Colorado Springs Executives
Association. Any claim of damage resulting from others having access hereto is the sole responsibility of the
members or firm permitting such and is not the responsibility of the Association. Information in the newsletter has
been obtained and listed with care from sources deemed reliable, but its correctness is not guaranteed.

Current Board of Directors:John Gatto (President); Chris Waldron (Past President); Kevin Holt (Vice President); Carissa Smith (Secretary); Mark Peniston (Treasurer); Diane Ingolia; Michael Garrow; Jesse Carillo and Brooke McKenzie

 

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August 28, 2024

 Gayle Sturdivant, City of Colorado Springs

WHAT IS 2C?

The 2C Road Improvement Program Is a voter-approved sales tax that pays for repaving and improving existing roads owned and maintained by the City of Colorado Springs. Colorado Springs has the largest roadway infrastructure in the state of Colorado with more than 6,000 lane miles and growing. The current 2C sales tax ends in 2025. A voter-approved renewal is needed to extend this program and keep Colorado Springs’ road improvements moving in a positive and proactive direction.

Without raising taxes, Mayor Yemi has asked the City Council to place the 2C initiative on the November 2024 ballot with a 10-year renewal at the current rate of 5.7 cents per $10 purchase.

Come hear from Gayle and get questions/concerns addressed at the end of her presentation.

 

Greeter-TBD

 

August 21, 2024

Thank you to Bernard Sandoval for today’s presentation where he talked briefly about his business, Sandia Advertising and then his love of painting.  Bernard is a talented artist!  Check out his beautiful work and support the arts at bernardsandoval.com.  And for your advertising needs, sandiaadvertising.com.  

Sandia serves businesses and organizations who know they need a different approach to drive revenue — but can’t waste time and budget on typical agency dog-and-pony shows. Their collaborative approach lets them do in weeks what takes months at other agencies. They will quickly create clarity, confidence and effective campaign work to solve your most urgent business problems.

 

Notes from your executive director:

Who do you know that is best in class for the categories below?  Please bring them as a guest to see if they are interested in joining Execs!  When you sponsor someone, you are ‘vouching’ for that person/company!  We are looking for best in class, always, and competition is highly encouraged!  

Florist

Brewery

Appliance Repair Company

Coffee Shop

Chiropractor

Physical Therapist

Physician Group

Funeral Home

Credit Card Processor

Home Computer Service/Repair

 

BUSINESS CHANGE:

1. None

BUSINESS INFORMATION (information pertaining to members’ businesses):

1. It’s entry mat season season! Fall brings rain and snow. Protect your company’s floors; trap the water and grit at the door. CSCS sells high quality rubber (not vinyl) backed mats. Several patterns and lots of colors. Throw out those old, cheap, worn-out Home Depot mats. Replace those mats with our WaterHog beautiful mats. Call me for a visit to see samples. 719-502-6075 (DAVID HORWITZ) 

2. Do you know someone who purchased a home last year? Send them my way to discuss the possibility of refinancing. (KODY MILLER)

3. If you or anyone know is thinking about relocating in the fall and winter, now is a good time to start planning. (MAT LAFLEUR)

4. CSEA Members (and their teams) get exclusive discounts at The Broadmoor World Arena & Pikes Peak Center! Visit BroadmoorWorldArena.com/SuperGroup and scroll to the event you’d like to attend. Use promo code COMMUNITY24 for events with a SUPER GROUPS button. If you have a group of 10+ or if you have any questions, please call 719-477-2102.  THIS WEEK! Comic Con, August 23-25, The Broadmoor World Arena – 10% discount (plus save on fees) Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert, September 5, Pikes Peak Center – 15% discount (plus save on fees)38 Special, September 13, Pikes Peak Center – 20% discount (plus save on fees) Celtic Thunder, September 30, Pikes Peak Center – 15% discount (plus save on fees)  (JEFF LAPSANSKY)

CALL BOARD:

1. None

COMMUNITY EVENTS:

1. Yoga on the Pitch is this Saturday at Weidner Field, 9am-10am. $25 ticket includes entrance to the Switchbacks match that night. Call me if interested! (JON TAYLOR)

DIRECT LEADS (when you yourself do business w/ a member or someone you referred to a member does business with that member…closed business because of your membership in Execs!) AND REFERRALS:

1. Direct lead to Matt LaFleur with Arrow Moving and Storage. (EDDIE HURT)

2. Direct lead to Brightway Insurance. (EDDIE HURT)

3. Direct lead to Sally Avent with ADDA. (SEBASTIAN ERTELT)

4. Direct lead to Candy Vandenberg. Thanks for the great service! (JOE WILSON)

5. Direct lead to Adam and Son. (DIANE INGOLIA)

6. Direct lead to City Glass. (DIANE INGOLIA)

7. Direct lead to Buffalo Gals Catering. (DIANE INGOLIA)

8. Direct lead to Ash at Brightway Insurance. (ANGIE PETERS)

9. Direct lead to C&H Asphalt. We need a quote for our office. (DOUG LESKEE)

10. Direct lead to Ent. I’d love to transfer our savings and checking to you. :) (DOUG LESKEE)

11. Direct lead to Coaltrain. (SPENCER SWANN)

12. Direct lead to Wendy’s. (MIKE ESCHLER)

13. Direct lead to Infront Webworks. (MIKE ESCHLER)

14. Direct lead to JP West. (TODD MATIA)

15. Direct lead to Diana Thate. (MARK PENISTON)

16. Direct lead to Mike and Garden of the Gods Club. Great lunch. (MIKE EDDE)

17. Direct lead to Dr. Joe. (JIM SMITH)

18. Direct lead to Brightway Insurance. I sent a prospect the link you shared with me. (DIANA THATE)

19. Direct lead to Mike Edde. I sent my friend Sarah your way. (KODY MILLER)

20. Direct lead to Ash Burden at Brightway…Ashley Reed. (KODY MILLER)

EMPLOYMENT:

1. None

KUDOS:

1. None          

MEMBER-TO-MEMBER THANKS:

1. Thank you Todd Matia for the opportunity. (EDDIE HURT)

2. Thank you Diane at Focus on the Family for your business. (ANGIE PETERS)

3. Thank you to The Gazette for a great presentation last week and help with our business! (DOUG LESKEE)

4. Thanks to Spencer. (TERRENCE VANSANT)

5. Thank you to everyone who took advantage of Ent’s CD special. (CANDY VANDENBERG)

6. Thank you Todd Matia for your support for Syntrak’s workshop on Sept 12-13. (TIM BETSCH)

7. Thank you for the referral, Eddie! (JP WEST)

8. Thank you City Glass. (MIKE ESCHLER)

9. Thank you to Chris for my business cards! (STEVE HAVARD)

10. Thank you to Mike Edde, Climate Design, for the referral. (PILAR CHAVARRIA)

11. Thank you Candy for taking good care of me with my CD renewal. (BRENDA SPEER)

12. Thank you Jenn for answering my insurance questions! (BRENDA SPEER)

13. Eddie and Michelle, thanks for letting us participate in your benefit fundraiser. We are loving the peaches! (TODD MATIA)

14. Jenn, JP and Ash, thanks for ongoing info on insurance. (TODD MATIA)

15. Thank you for the referral, Mark Peniston. (DIANA THATE)

16. Thank you Bernard for your continued support. (DIANA THATE)

17. Thank you Kody for sending leads. (ASH BURDEN)

18. Thank you to those who have trusted us to take care of your personal insurance needs. (ASH BURDEN)

19. Thanks Eddie Hurt for the lead out in Woodland Park. (MAT LAFLEUR)

MESSAGING SERVICE:

1. Greg Swartz, thinking about you and I hope every day is getting better for you. (ANGIE PETERS)

2. Happy Birthday Execs. (TERRENCE VANSANT)

3. Happy Bday Mark, Bernard, Mark R and John G! (SPENCER SWANN)

4. Pilar, I need your plumbing services at my house. (JP WEST)

5. TECC Painting, we are almost ready to stucco and paint. I’ll reach out soon. (JP WEST)

6. Brenda…coffee? 719-235-7441 (JEFF TARBERT)

7. Welcome Travis Burson to Exes. (PILAR CHAVARRIA)

8. Tim B, I’m excited for your upcoming workshop! Other Execs might be interested. (TODD MATIA)

9. Trevor, wishing your family rest as your wife continues to fight. Let us know if we can support you. (TODD MATIA)

10. Greg S, please let us know if there are other ways to help out behind food. Need help around the house? (TODD MATIA)

MISCELLANEOUS:

1. Is there anyone in Execs that would be willing to help me try to sell my 1987 grand national Buick? You can contact me at 719-338-6545 or email me at danandalice@hotmail.com.   (ALICE ROBINSON)

2. Colorado peaches and all Colorado produce is at the height of the season. Spencers is open Monday through Saturday 9 to 5 and Sundays 10 to 4. 1430 S. Tejon.  (ALICE ROBINSON)

3. Quesadilla Day is September 7 from 10 to 2. That’s the day when we give free samples of all the different kinds of peppers on quesadillas. We will also be celebrating my dad, Nobel Spencer junior’s, 96th birthday. It’s free. Come hungry.  (ALICE ROBINSON)        

NEW BUSINESS:

1. None

PROGRAM COMMENTS:

1. Well done, Bernard! Thank you for sharing so much of yourself today. (SEBASTIAN ERTELT)

2. Beautiful presentation Bernard! (DIANE INGOLIA)

3. Great program. Love your artwork Bernard! (ANGIE PETERS)

4. Great program Bernard and congrats on your recent award. (TERRENCE VANSANT)

5. Congrats on your award Bernard. (SPENCER SWANN)

6. Thank you Bernard! (TIM BETSCH)

7. Great presentation, Bernard! Very talented. (JP WEST)

8. I enjoyed learning more about you Bernard, through your presentation. Thank you! And thank you for introducing and sponsoring me into Execs in 2020! (BRENDA SPEER)

9. Thanks Bernard for an interesting and informative presentation! (JIM SMITH)

10. What a wonderful presentation, Bernard! You are very skilled. (DIANA THATE)

11. Congrats Bernard on your Legacy Award for Lifetime Achievement with the Colorado Springs Hispanic Chamber. (JEFF LAPSANSKY)