Last Call for Butte Bucks
Some Summer Butte Bucks are still unredeemed! Please submit them to the Chamber of Commerce as soon as possible, as they will no longer be valid after 10/31. |
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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. Hurry-There are only a few spots left!
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2010 Membership Renewals
Renewals & Marketing Partnerships are due back to the Chamber on October 15th. 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. |
The Town Council of the Town of Mt.Crested Butte is asking for Mt. Crested Butte voters to support ballot initatives 2A, 2B and 2C. These three measures will continue to provide needed financial support for town operations and maintenance.
Ballot Issue 2A seeks to increase the sales tax levied by the Town by one per cent, which would fund the general fund of the Town and enable the Town to ensure the continued level of services provided by the Town in the fields of recreation programs offered by the Town, continued seasonal landscaping, and snow removal from streets and sidewalks within the Town.
Ballot Issue 2B seeks to continue the existing four per cent excise tax on the price paid for admission to public events; the revenue generated by said tax is restricted to use in transportation, such as the continued operation of the Mountain Express bus service upon which both local residents and visitors to our area have come to depend, and for marketing efforts to enhance the tourist economy which is vital to the continued prosperity of the Town.
Ballot Issue 2C would authorize the Town to retain and spend the full amount of revenue generated by the previously approved 5.37 mill levy for capital improvement projects which would provide the Town with revenue to address the repair and replacement of roads and streets within the Town which have deteriorated and not been repaired or replaced due to lack of funds. |
| 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,
I hope that you're managing to stay dry out there! This must be a predecesor to all of the snow we're going to get this winter...
Don't forget that our Winter Tourism Forecast is tomorrow morning at 8 a.m. in the Alpine Club at WestWall Lodge! Everyone interested in learning about tourism and booking numbers for this upcoming season is encouraged to attend. Al Smith from Camp 4 is providing breakfast and coffee.
I would also like to encourage you to submit a nomination for the Chamber Business of the Year Awards. More information about this follows.
Best,
Kristen |
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Winter Tourism Forecast Tomorrow Morning
As a follow-up to the great response we had to our Summer Tourism Forecast, we are holding a Winter Tourism Forecast tomorrow, 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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Business of the Year Awards
Ballot time is here again! If you know of a business or non-profit that has improved the Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte Community, make sure to cast your vote for the Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Awards.
The Business of the Year Awards provide a chance to recognize businesses and non-profits in the Crested Butte area that have demonstrated excellence in business or organizational practice.
All businesses and non-profits that are members of the Chamber are eligible for nomination, and anyone can submit nominations.
Nomination categories are as follows: Small Business of the Year, Large Business of the Year (20+ employees), Emerging Business of the Year and Non-Profit Organization of the Year. We also recognize a business celbrating a Milestone Anniversary.
Our 2008 Winners were:
Small Business of the Year- Rocky Mountain Trees & Landscaping
Large Business of the Year- Lobar
Emerging Business of the Year- Big Al's Bicycle Heaven
Non-Profit Organization of the Year- KBUT Community Radio
Business Celebrating a Milestone- Rijks Family Gallery, 40 Years!
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Town Proclamation Designates October 18-24, 2009 Teen Read Week
Whereas, the ability to read and process information is a basic survival skill in our global information society; and
Whereas, the reading proficiency of teens has remained stagnant over the last thirty years; and
Whereas, the number of students who can read but choose not to do so is increasing; and
Whereas, the most effective way to improve reading skills is to read regularly and often; and
Whereas, too few teens think reading is a valuable tool for enjoyment and relaxation as well as for schoolwork; and
Whereas, regular daily reading for the fun of it creates the reading habit for life; and
Whereas, parents, teachers, librarians, and all concerned adults can serve as role models by reading for fun themselves;
Now ,Therefore, I, Alan Bernholtz, Mayor of the Town of Crested Butte hereby proclaim October 18-24, 2009, Teen Read Week in Crested Butte, Colorado and encourage teens to read for the fun of it. |
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Member Events & Announcements
- October 17- High Country Citizens' Alliance (HCCA) will host the 10th annual Sustainable Communities Symposium on October 17 at the Aspinall Wilson Center in Gunnison, CO from 1 - 4 p.m. HCCA is inviting all community members and interested persons to join us in celebrating the 10th anniversary of this important annual event - free of charge. Attendees will enjoy stimulating panel presentations from 1 - 4 p.m., after which refreshments and networking opportunities await in the lobby. Each year the Symposium addresses a timely and important sustainability related issue - this year we'll examine Transitioning to build community resilience in response to the challenges of peak oil, climate change and the economic crisis, identifying ways for our community to transition to a more fulfilling, equitable, prosperous, self-reliant and sustainable lifestyle. For complete Sustainable Communities Symposium information, please visit www.hccaonline.org or contact Chris Menges at (970) 349-7104 or chris@hccaonline.org.
- The Elizabeth Anne Bed and Breakfast is open during the shoulder season, offering queen rooms for $79.00 and king rooms for $89.00. No breakfast will be served during this time. We resume our regular season on November 25. 970-349-0147.
- 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? (970) 349-7340.
- The Wooden Nickel is offering a line -up of nightly specials for the off season including Ribs, Filet and Alaskan King Crab. (970) 349-6350.
Do you want your event or announcement included in an eBlast? Email me!
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