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Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce
 Weekly eBlast 
  November 19, 2009
In This Issue
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
After Hours TONIGHT 
 
Thursday, November 19th at Yoga for Peaceful from 5-7 p.m.
 
Join us to network with fellow business owners and Chamber members over food and refreshments.
 
Special deals and promotions are also being offered at Yoga for the Peaceful!
 
YFTP 
 
Member Events & Announcements
 
FREE BUSINESS CONSULTING:  Western State College's Entrepreneurship class is offering no cost business assistance.  The students have had academic preparation in dealing with small business problems, opportunities, marketing plans, business plans, and feasibility studies.  Start-ups and existing businesses interested in participating in the program should call Cathie Elliott (943-3055) or the Department of Business, Accounting, and Economics (943-2019).
 
Mikey' s Pizza is open all off season! Tuesday - Friday, 11am - 9pm. Saturday, Sunday and Monday 3-9pm. Come check out our new menu items including Burgers, BBQ Brisket Sandwiches, a variety of Chicken Sandwiches and more. Off-Season specials (until November 25th)
 - $16 one topping 16 inch pizza (pick-up only)
 - Buy 2 slices get a free can of soda (pick-up only) Call in your
orders for quicker pick-up. 349-1110. We deliver every night starting at 5pm.
 
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
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 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 2 for 1 entrees for the off season including Ribs, Filet and Alaskan King Crab. (970) 349-6350.

 
 
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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
 
 
Dear Chamber Members,
 
 
These past two weeks have provoked many questions about the future of our community-- as a sustainable economy, a tourist vacation destination, and a ski resort.
Our goal at the Chamber, especially at a time like this, is to uphold our mission to encourage economic prosperity by promoting and protecting the business interests of this community. Accordingly, we released a survey to our members and to the community at large to gauge public opinion. We thank those who used this to voice your opinions. The survey results have, thus far, demonstrated a majority (83%) in favor of the proposed Snodgrass expansion going into the NEPA process. While this data will be sourced as one measure of public opinion, the Chamber remains supportive of every business in the community, regardless of their position on this issue. We encourage every member of the community to continue supporting all businesses and to respect opposing opinions and the right to express them.  A self-sustaining local economy is the foundation for community prosperity!
 
Best,
Kristen
 
 
If you haven't yet taken the Chamber survey, please click here.  The survey will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, November 20th.
 
Survey results are available by clicking here.

Business Ski Passes
 
Nobody likes to wait in line! If you're ready to purchase your Business Ski Passes, why wait until the last minute? Opening Day is Wednesday, November 25th!
 
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!
 
Holiday Butte Bucks are Back...
and we're offering $35,000 this year!
 
We've also extended the dates!Butte Bucks go on sale on Tuesday, December 1st at 9 a.m. 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 23rd. Make sure to register by this date so you're included in the Butte Bucks ads! 
Reindeer
 
Light Up Night with Santa & his Reindeer!
 
Light Up Night is Saturday, December 5th!
 
Break out your costumes and join in the festivities! The parade will start at the 4-way stop at 5 p.m. and proceed down Elk to the Post Office for a tree lighting ceremony. Santa and his reindeer are coming with their sleigh, and there will be carolers, holiday treats, and live music by Tyler Hansen!
 
9am-4pm 14th Annual CBCS Holiday Bazaar
4pm Children's Stories and Arts & Crafts at the Old Rock Library
5pm Parade at Four Way Stop - Wear a Costume!
5:30pm-7pm Meet Santa, Mrs. Claus & the Reindeer, Bell Choir, Caroling, Tree Lighting, Holiday Reading, Seasonal Music from Tyler Hansen- all at the Brick Oven Deck & Post Office parking lot
5pm-7pm $1 Slices & $2 Drafts at the Brick Oven Pizzeria
5pm-8pm Company Store Open House * Visit Santa * Family Pics * Holiday Sales & Specials * Food and refreshments
 
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, why not have a sale to encourage more shopping? 
 
Are you offering holiday treats, a special sale or a Butte Bucks promotion for Light Up Night? Let us know and we'll include it in our schedule of events!
 
Please call Scott at 349.6438 for more information.
 
Business of the Year Awards 
 
Nomination deadline extended to Friday, December 4th! 
 
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!
 
2008 Winners
 
Nomination forms are available at the Chamber or by contacting Kristen@cbchamber.com
 
Nominations must be received by Friday, December 4th.

Chamber Checks
 
As a part of the Think Local First program, the Chamber is implementing a program called Chamber Checks!
 
Chamber Checks are a community gift certificate that can be purchased at the Chamber and redeemed at any partcipating Chamber member business.
 
Don't know what to get Johnny for Christmas? How about a Chamber Check? How about your holiday secret santa gift? Chamber Check!
 
Would you like to be included on the list of participating businesses? To redeem the Check, much like Butte Bucks, submit them to the Chamber for 100% reimbursement.
 
Contact Kristen for details!
 
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