Holiday Butte Bucks are Back!
We've extended the dates this year!Butte Bucks go on sale on Tuesday, December 1st and can be used starting on Light Up Night, Saturday, December 5th through January 15th.
Businesses wishing to particpate can register at the Chamber until Monday, November 30th. |
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Business Ski Pass Deadline
Nobody likes 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. We will not be open on Thanksgiving or the Friday thereafter.
The Pass deadline is Friday, December 4th. |
Member Events & Announcements
Weatherization Workshop for Women. Gunnison County Electric Association (GCEA) is offering its third Weatherization Workshop for Women this Saturday, Nov. 7th from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Instructor Lena Wilensky will provide hands-on experiences to give participants the skills needed to make their homes more energy efficient. Each participant will receive a gift tote bag filled with supplies valued at more than $60. The class will be held in a GCEA member's home at 16202 CR 730. To register, call GCEA at 970-641-3520.
November 7- Fall Cleanse Workshop with Monica Mesa 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.
The Trailhead Children's Discovery Museum is opening another temporary space this winter! It will be open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the lower level of the Treasury Center in Mt. Crested Butte starting the first week of December. Five month family memberships will be available for $125 and can be purchased at The Trailhead's new location or by contacting Meike Meissner, development coordinator, at 970-901-7591 or meikemeissner@thetrailheadcb.org
The Trailhead also needs $10,000 to purchase the new custom indoor playset as well as a number of smaller exhibits without using funds designated for The Trailhead's new permanent building (which is scheduled to break ground in Crested Butte next spring). Tax-deductible donations may be mailed directly to The Trailhead Children's Discovery Museum at P.O. Box 1508, Crested Butte, CO 81224. Please indicate "Winter Launch Zone" on your check.
10 Cent Tuesday! Gas Cafe has local discount on Tuesday for 10 cents off per gallon of gas on any cash or check purchase.
December is GIFT MAKING month at The Studio Art School. Sign up by December 1, and receive 25% off the cost of your class. Visit www.crestedbuttestudio.com for a complete listing of our children's AND adult gift making classes or call 349-2799 for details.
MILKY WAY is offering "daily discounts" from October 18th thru November 24th. Don't miss out!!! Please stop in and grab a copy of our off-season Calendar of Events now! Open Monday thru Saturday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 349-2107.
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!
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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| 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,
Did you know? A national study reveals that membership in a local chamber of commerce can significantly boost a business's image among consumers, as well as among other businesses. In a scientific survey of 2000 U.S. adults, The Schapiro Group, an Atlanta-based strategic consulting firm, found positive perceptions of chamber members in a number of areas, including overall favorability, consumer awareness and reputation, and likelihood of future patronage.
The study, commissioned by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), IBM, Administaff, Small Business Network, Inc., and Market Street Services, showed that when respondents were told that a particular small business was a member of its local chamber, they were 44 percent more likely to rate it favorably than study respondents who were not told of the chamber affiliation. Respondents were also 63 percent more likely to want to purchase goods or services from a small business that is a chamber member.
We really appreciate your support! Our members make it possible to fulfull our mission.
Please join me in welcoming the newest members of the Chamber Community:
Bed & Breakfasts of Crested Butte
Bogardus & Associates, PC
Custom Property Management
IRWIN Snowcat Skiing
kPd Studios/Kristine Pivarnik Design
The Local's Book
Mountain Colors Painting, Inc.
Name.com
Premier Painting
Rocky Mountain Bride Magazine
Smokin' J's BBQ
Wright Angle Construction
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Light Up Night
The Light Up Night Parade will be Saturday, December 5th at 5pm.
Break out those costumes and join in the festivities! The parade will start at the 4-way stop and proceed down Elk. Santa is coming, and there will be carolers, a tree lighting ceremony, and live music! We would like to encourage businesses to stay open later and serve refreshments. Since Winter Butte Bucks will be valid starting on the 5th as well, then why not have a sale to encourage more shopping?
Please call Scott at 349.6438 for more information.
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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 Monday. | |
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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!
Nomination forms are available at the Chamber or by contacting Kristen@cbchamber.com.
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Think Local First
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.
Partnering with the Chamber's Think Local First program, Kelly Keesee and Liz Courier are producing Local's and Visitor's Coupon Books, wherein all businesses have the opportunity to purchase space for a coupon, discount, promotion, etc. and get people in your doors!
This is a bi-annual direct mail campaign delivered to every post office box, and mail delivery service address in the Gunnison Valley. Additionally the book will be made available to all guests visiting the community through various distribution points including the Chamber of Commerce, Visitors Centers, lodging registrations, property management office.
The goal of the books is to market local goods and services to the immediate consumer base, as well as compelling visitors to support the local economy through various incentives with their limited disposable dollars.
Plus, they're offering a $50 discount to Chamber members!
For more information about the books, call Kelly at 303.947.7307 or email her at kk@name.com.
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