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October After Hours
is TONIGHT, Thursday October 22nd at Lavish, 234 Elk Ave. from 5-7 p.m.
Support your business community while networking over food and refreshments.
25% all regular priced merchandise and additonal markdowns for Chamber members.
See you there!
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Holiday Butte Bucks are Back!
We've extended the dates this year!$20,000 in Butte Bucks goes on sale on Monday November 23rd and can be used at participating businesses from November 27th- January 15th.
Businesses wishing to particpate can register at the Chamber until Monday, November 16th. |
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2010 Membership Renewals
Renewals & Marketing Partnerships must be received by the Chamber by November 1st to be included in the Vacation Planner, Membership Directory and Relocation Guide!
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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,
Please keep your eyes and ears open for all things Think Local First! In the coming months, as Chamber members, you will receive a free TLF Welcome Kit that includes all sorts of materials that will help get this program off the ground and running.
Think Local First is funded entirely by grants and partnerships and we need your help! If you'd like to learn more about partnership, give us a call.
A huge thank you goes out to Studio West, our very first Local Legend Partner!
Did you know?
A slight shift in spending behavior is likely to create new jobs and yield significant incremental economic activity. According to a study through the 3/50 Project, for every $100 spent in locally owned, independent stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures. Not only will thinking local first support a solid economic foundation for our local business owners, but the trickle down will effect the entirety of our community through increased sales tax dollars used for town projects and services, infrastructure, parks and recreation, schools, etc.
I would also like to extend our thanks to Vince Scola, who created this super saavy Think Local First logo!
Best,
Kristen |
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Social Media Marketing 201
As a follow up to Social Media Marketing 101, we're offering another workshop about the fastest growing web phenomenon!
Whether you are new to Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or an avid user, join Rob Strickland from the Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism Association in a fun and interactive Social Media Marketing seminar. Our focus will be:
1. Best practices for today
2. Case studies from industry giants
3. What's working, what isn't- an interactive Q&A with local businesses
4. The steps to maximizing your time and exposure
Please bring your laptop
Thursday, November 12th, 8:30 a.m. at Maxwells. Complimentary for Chamber members, non-members $10. Reservations required for the seminar and light breakfast. Please RSVP to Kristen by Friday, November 6th. | |
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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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Business Ski Pass Deadline
Nobody like to wait in line! If you're ready to purchase your Business Ski Passes, why wait until the last minute?
We are open from 9-5, M-F to process your passes at the Chamber.
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Member Events & Announcements
- On Friday, October 23rd, owner of Mountain Colors Paint and Design, Kim Raines, will celebrate her third year anniversary as owner while the business celebrates almost 16 years in Gunnison Valley. The store will be open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday to celebrate the anniversary and offer 15% off everything in the store.
- October 31st- KBUT presents the HOWL-O-WEEN FRIGHT PARADE Children of all ages can assemble at 1st and Elk at 4:30 for a parade to the 4-way Stop and trick or treating at local businesses. It'll be a scream!
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November 7- Fall Cleanse Workshop with Monica at Yoga for the Peaceful. This workshop is for those of you who want to lose some weight, clean your system, get energized, and learn postures and food choices to feel your best this fall. Includes the option to use our favorite LifeForce cleansing products to enhance the cleansing process. Sign up before Halloween at Yoga for the Peaceful and get a discount!
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The Studio Art School is offering half price adult art classes during the off-season! Choose from acrylic painting, wheel throwing, watercolor, and oil painting. At half price, 5 weeks of two to three hour classes are a SCREAMING deal, priced between $60 and $75 for the whole session. Session 2 classes start the week of October 19 or October 26, depending on the class. Visit www.crestedbuttestudio.com or call 349-2799 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.
- 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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