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2010 After Hours
We are currently in the process of scheduling the 2010 After Hours lineup. If you're interested in hosting, contact Kristen at the Chamber.
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2010 Membership Renewals
It's Membership Renewal Time! Check your PO Boxes for your 2010 Membership Renewal and Business Ski Pass Program information. Please check your business' listing and contact information on www.cbchamber.com
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On the Ballot
Local Marketing District Tax
What is the LMD anyway?
The LMD stands for the Local Marketing District. This district was established by a vote of Gunnison County residents in 2002 to collect a special 4% tax on overnight lodging, which in turn makes it possible to market our county on a year-round basis. The Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism Association is the official marketing organization for Gunnison County.
Where does the money come from?
Visitors who rent rooms in our hotels, motels, inns, B&B's, cabins, vacation homes, condos and lodges, pay a tax on that lodging, which in turn funds the marketing of Gunnison County to attract more visitors. No money comes out of locals' pockets.
How much money are we talking about?
In 2008, the LMD collected $1,031,915. This is up over 30% from 2003, the first year the tax was collected. In other words ... it's working! The more marketing we do, the more visitors come and stay here. The majority of growth we have seen in visitors is in our summer and shoulder seasons.
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On the Ballot
The "EnergySmart" referendum - County Ballot Issue 1 A - asks the voters on November 3rd to permit the County to create a "Clean Energy Local Improvement District".
This would enable the creation of an EnergySmart Loan Program in order to make energy-efficiency and renewable energy loans to individual home and business owners. The loans would be repaid through an increase on the owner's property taxes over 15-20 years. It is not a general tax increase; no one would be impacted other than the individuals taking out the "Energy Smart" loans. For more information, visit www.energysmartgunnison.org. To volunteer, contribute, donate or get involved, email yeson1a@gmail.com. This Program is voluntary and would only financially impact citizens who decide to participate. |
| Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce
601 Elk Avenue
PO Box 1288
Crested Butte, CO 81224
T: 970.349-6438
F: 970.349-1023
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Dear Chamber Members,
Please join me in welcoming the newest members of the Chamber Community:
Alpine Property Management, LLC
Crossroads Construction & Inspection, Inc.
Gunnison Vitamin & Healthfood Store
High Mountain Concepts LLC
Holiday Inn Express Gunnison
VS Designs
Our members are the core of our organization-we're happy to have you!
Best,
Kristen |
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Winter Tourism Forecast
As a follow-up to the great response we had to our Summer Tourism Forecast, we are holding a Winter Tourism Forecast on Thursday, October 15th at 8:00 a.m. in the Alpine Club at WestWall Lodge. Join us for a preview of winter tourism and booking numbers in a panel discussion format with presenters including Daren Cole from CBMR, Keith Bauer from the Nordic Council, Scott Truex from the RTA and Matt MacDonald from Crested Butte Lodging. Light breakfast to be provided by Camp4 Coffee. Everyone is welcome, please RSVP.
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Chamber Health Plan Discussion
Please join us for an informal discussion about the Chamber Health Plan and how it can benefit you, your business, and your employees. Local insurance agent, Gary Shondeck as well as Van Gilder Vice President, Brad O'Neill will lead the discussion and Q&A opportunity.
Tuesday, October 13th, 8:00 a.m. at the Mallardi Cabaret at 2nd & Elk.
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Member Events & Announcements
- October 10- Gunnison County Electric Association (GCEA) and the Gunnison Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) are providing free weatherization workshops for women. The purpose of the workshops is to educate women about energy loss in their homes and to provide hands-on learning experiences for making weatherization and energy efficiency improvements. The class is free, but registration is required due to size limitations. All participants will be given a Weatherization Kit to take home and try out their new skills. Call GCEA's Energy Use Specialist, Vicki Spencer, at 1-800-726-3523 or 970-241-3520 for details.
- Visit the Wildflower Spa this fall and receive discounts on your favorite spa treatments! 30-minute massage for only $50. Two 60-minute massage punch card for $140, a 25% savings! 15% off all spa packages. Save an additional 5% when you make your appointment online.
- Eastside Bistro is offering an off-season deal! $25 or less on all entrees.
- Lobar is open every night all off-season at 5:30
- AWESOME KIDS DEALS. Children eat FREE until Halloween at lobar. DRINK, MEAL + DESSERT. With a $20 purchase per adult. (games + cartoons for the kids)
-Lobar is extending happy hour!!! Mon-Fri from 5:30 - 7:30.(50% off nigiri) (50% off sashimi) (50% maki rolls) $5.00 Ginger martinis!
-FOR ALL YOU NON SUSHI EATERS - We have our Killer baja fish TACOS (only 9.99 for 3), handmade burgers, beef tenderloin, nightly cooked fish specials!!! !
-We will have KARAOKE all off season on Thursdays Nights @ 10PM. Free Sake while on stage!
-HUGE Halloween party coming up on the 31st!
- The Secret Stash is open for lunch & dinner everyday-always! Starting at 11:30 am.
-NO MORE WAITING FOR PIZZA!!! Now serving the ONLY TAKE + BAKE PIZZA in downtown Crested Butte. Available in 16 inch only. Preheat your oven, pick it up or have it delivered, you'll be eating fresh STASH pizza in no time at all.
- Rocky Mountain Bride Magazine is offering a discount on individual ads to all Wedding Council and Crested Butte Chamber members. The magazine is distributed online as well as across Colorado & surrounding states to inquiring Brides. The Basic Listing Combo is being offered at 50% off which translates to $400.00 for a year of advertising versus the list price of $400.00 for 6 months. Ad deadline is October 16! Please contact Juli Rathke at Rocky Mountain Bride for questions, jrathke@rockymountainbride.com or 970-306-4364.
- Red Mountain Logworks has our FAMOUS outdoor line ON SALE at our off season prices. We are offering 20% off our Double and Single Adirondacks as well as our footstools and cocktail tables. And...if you don't want to store them through the winter you can purchase them now and we will be happy to store them until spring, or have them ready for a Christmas gift for those sunny winter days on the deck! President Carter, Kenny Chesney and Lee Ann Womack all have our chairs why not YOU?
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