The OVBA Invites Members and Local Businesses to Learn about Member Benefits and Enter Prize Drawings

Local business owners are invited along with members to the next OVBA meeting on Thursday, August 21st, at noon at the Ogden Valley Branch of the Weber County Library in Huntsville.  The cost is $5 for OVBA members and $10 for non-OVBA members, which includes lunch served by the Valley Market Deli.  Please RSVP to terry @ ovba.org by August 19th to ensure lunch availability.

OVBA Webmaster Pamela Mitchell will briefly explain at least 15 member benefits as a refresher to busy business owners.  She will also provide detailed instruction on the two most powerful benefits for business to get the word out about their offerings, specials and events.  And just for fun, attendees may enter a drawing for a chance to win one of two $150.00 credits toward membership dues or any of OVBA’s customer list services.

The mission of The Ogden Valley Business Association is to promote and support member businesses of Ogden Valley and Ogden Canyon by providing opportunities for improving commerce, to be an economic resource for the betterment of our community and its visitors, and by fostering a robust economic climate, through the promotion of our natural and cultural resources.  For more information visit www.ovba.org

OVBA General Meeting, Nov. 21, 2013 Business Evening Social Event at Harley & Buck’s

Local business owners are invited along with members to a OVBA evening social on Thursday, November 21st from 5 – 7 pm at Harley & Buck’s in Eden.  The cost is $5 for OVBA members and $10 for non-OVBA members, which includes appetizers served by Harley and Buck’s.  Please RSVP to terry @ ovba.org by November 18th.

The OVBA Business Social Event, provides the opportunity for professionals to connect one-on-one with other professionals. One of the most effective ways to get more customers is through referrals from your colleagues. Plan on bringing business cards and brochures to share with other business.

The mission of The Ogden Valley Business Association is to promote and support member businesses of Ogden Valley and Ogden Canyon by providing opportunities for improving commerce, to be an economic resource for the betterment of our community and its visitors, and by fostering a robust economic climate, through the promotion of our natural and cultural resources.

For more information visit www.ovba.org

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OVBA General Meeting, Oct 17 - What does Affordable Care Act mean to small businesses?

The Marketplace opens for enrollment in all states on October 1, 2013 and offers individuals and small business owners an online portal to find and compare private health insurance options.  In Utah there are two marketplaces, one for small business and one for individuals to enroll. Join Suzan Yoshimura, with the Small Business Administration, Utah District Office to find out about your options for insurance. 

Local business owners are invited along with members to the next OVBA meeting on Thursday, October 17th at Noon at the Huntsville library.  The cost is $5 for OVBA members and $10 for non-OVBA members, which includes lunched served by Gray Cliff Lodge Restaurant.  Please RSVP to terry @ ovba.org by October 14th.

The mission of The Ogden Valley Business Association is to promote and support member businesses of Ogden Valley and Ogden Canyon by providing opportunities for improving commerce, to be an economic resource for the betterment of our community and its visitors, and by fostering a robust economic climate, through the promotion of our natural and cultural resources.

For more information visit www.ovba.org

OVBA General Meeting, Sept. 19 - How to make sense of your merchant processing statement and reduce costs

Local business owners are invited along with members to the next OVBA meeting on Thursday, Sept 19th at Noon at the Huntsville library.  The cost is $5 for OVBA members and $10 for non-OVBA members, which includes lunched served by Jackson Fork Inn.  Please RSVP to terry @ ovba.org by September 16th.

Join Larry Julian, who has been in the merchant processing industry for 14 years with many certifications and over 300 hours of training.  The information that will be covered incudes: What are junk fees and where are they hidden? What is PCI compliance and should I be paying for it? How do I correctly run cards to ensure the lowest rate? How does the Durbin Amendment affect your business? What are surcharges and why am I paying them?
 
The mission of The Ogden Valley Business Association is to promote and support member businesses of Ogden Valley and Ogden Canyon by providing opportunities for improving commerce, to be an economic resource for the betterment of our community and its visitors, and by fostering a robust economic climate, through the promotion of our natural and cultural resources.

For more information visit www.ovba.org. For Ogden Valley Tourism, visit www. visitogdenvalley.com/

The Ogden Valley Business Association Invites Local Businesses to attend "How effective is your social media?"

Local business owners are invited along with members to the next OVBA meeting on Thursday, August 15th at Noon at the Huntsville library.  The cost is $5 for OVBA members and $10 for non-OVBA members, which includes appetizers served by Alpine Pizza and Pasta.  Please RSVP to terry @ ovba.org by August 12th.

Join Jo McNurlan from the Small Business Development Center as she presents techniques in improving traffic to your business social media accounts, using search engine techniques.

This interactive presentation will include analysis of several OVBA members’ websites and social media. If you are interested in having your social media analyzed by Jo, please contact me by August 1st at terry @ ovba.org.

The mission of The Ogden Valley Business Association is to promote and support member businesses of Ogden Valley and Ogden Canyon by providing opportunities for improving commerce, to be an economic resource for the betterment of our community and its visitors, and by fostering a robust economic climate, through the promotion of our natural and cultural resources.

Amazing Valley Biz Quiz

Win a Basket of Prizes from Local Businesses with the Amazing Valley Biz Quiz at the Amazing Raise Event

The Ogden Valley Business Association presents the Amazing Valley Biz Quiz in support of the Amazing Raise on September 7, 2013.  CLICK HERE TO SEE PRIZES and PRINT ENTRY FORM.  Enter to win the prize basket of items valued at more than $700.00.  Visit these ten local businesses to answer the listed questions, and bring completed entry form to the Amazing Raise Event.

Alpine Pizza & Pasta
Chic Style Clothing
Elkridge Copy Center
Gray Cliff Lodge
Huntsville BBQ
Iverson Dental
Jackson Fork Inn
Joyful Smiles Dentistry
Snowbasin Resort
Weller Allstate Insurance

Entries with 100% correct answers are entered into the drawing.  Find the OVBA Booth to drop off your entry between 4 PM and 5 PM at Wolf Mountain on September 7th.   Winner to be announced between 6 PM and 7 PM during the Dance Party before the Codi Jordan Concert.   Must be present to win.  Join us for the fun!