Christie Leonard of RE/MAX Mountain West in Carbondale has been awarded top honors for the RE/MAX Mountain States Region. Christie was presented the award for the No. 2 Top Individual for the Mountain States Region for October, and No. 7 Top Individual for September.

Call Christie at 948-3684 for a free property evaluation or any real estate needs.

Alpine Bank has added the Americas Card to its Loyalty Visa Check Card collection. Alpine Bank and several local nonprofits are partnering together with the new card to help the Latin-American communities in Western Colorado improve their quality of life and learn the importance of helping others.

Each time the card is used, Alpine Bank donates 10 cents on behalf of their customer’s loyalty to local organizations that embrace and support growing Latin-American communities. Nonprofits supporting Latin-Americans on the Western Slope that wish to benefit from Alpine Bank’s Americas Loyalty Check Card may contact Abraham Baeza to learn more about the program and how to participate.

For every five bills you pay online before Dec. 31, U.S. Bank will donate $10 to Toys for Tots. Right now, using U.S. Bank Internet Bill Pay will make the holidays extra special for children in need.

Glenwood Springs Business After Hours is a great way to showcase your business. Sign up now to host a Business After Hours mixer. The chamber is organizing these popular mixers for 2008 now so it can promote them in the best way possible. Partner with two or more businesses, decide on a grand theme, giveaways and appetizers, and the chamber will do the advertising.

Available dates for 2008 are Friday, Feb. 22; Friday, March 14; Friday, July 18; Friday, Aug. 29; and Friday, Nov. 14.

Call Joni at 945-6589, ext. 104, or e-mail joni@glenwoodchamber.com.