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Business Ski Passes
This is the last week to purchase Business Ski Passes!
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! |
December After Hours
Thursday, December 10th. brought to you by the Crested Butte Mountain Theatre at the Mallardi Cabaret from 5-7 p.m.
Join us to network with fellow business owners and Chamber members over food and refreshments.
The CBMT will also be providing seasonal entertainment beginning at 6 p.m.!
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Member Events & Announcements
This Fri-Sun (Nov 27-29) - Fill the Bag Sale at the Alpineer. 20% off all you can fit in a bag. Skis, Boots, Bindings, Avalanche gear 10% off or 15% off 2 or more items.
Make YOUR Giving REAL this Holiday Season. Donate instead of Buy. Less is More. Living Journeys - Community Cancer Support. Local. Real. Needed.
Visit livingjourneys.org or call 349-2777. Let us send your cards telling others that you have given in their name.
Sign up Now for the Wedding Show! Early Bird Registration Ends December 17th.
The 8th Annual Wedding Show is quickly approaching! The Wedding Show will take place on Sunday, January 17th from 2-5 pm at the Lodge at Mountaineer Square.
This is a great opportunity for all types of businesses to showcase their products & services to many current and prospective brides. The Wedding Show is not strictly for wedding related businesses! In fact, there are over 80 weddings per year in Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte, and the typical wedding guest spends an average of four days in the area. This means lodging facilities, restaurants, shops and entertainment businesses are all affected by these weddings, and the Wedding Show will allow you to connect one on one with this target audience.
If you are interested in having a booth at the Wedding Show, please contact one of the following:
Alison White at cowpants1@mindspring.com or 970-349-2089
Rachael Gardner at rachael@crestedbutteevents.com or 970-596-6844
Keli Massey at Misty Mountain Too in Majestic Plaza, 970-349-5249
Especially for the Locals Getaway-Would like to get away this winter , but don't have the time or the money? You need a "Stay"cation at The Ruby! Here's how it works: You, a local of the Gunnison Valley, give us a call the day you want to stay with us. If we have availability that night, any guestroom is available to you for only $121.62 (you pay just the elevation of Mt. Crested Butte). You get a night's stay in one of our finely appointed guest rooms with private bath. You will enjoy complimentary chocolate covered strawberries upon arrival, complimentary Ruby Red cocktails at Django's, and wake up the next morning to a complimentary breakfast in bed. (Once you check in, you may also enter a drawing where one lucky local will win a one hour Deep Tissue massage!)
Call us today 349.1338
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).
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.
Lobar Restaurant & Lounge
Enjoy the freshest sushi in CB,
flown in daily from around the world. For NON sushi eaters + children we have alternative selections such as our Killer baja fish TACOS, our new (BEEF) turf roll, grilled BEEF, CHICKEN options+ and our famous crack fries + a KIDS MENU. Lobar is "the place" for large parties, come in and see why! + small parties and couples enjoy our intimate seating options. On weekends, LOBAR transforms into CB's only nightclub with live music, karaoke, DJ's + more. 303 Elk Ave. Reservations accepted. 970/349.0480. Open EVERY evening at 5:00 PM.
The Secret Stash is open for lunch & dinner everyday-always! now serving continuously starting at 11:30 AM, until late! Come in for lunch or for an early dinner to avoid the crowds. It's winter time again, and now that we are open for lunch, that means no more waiting in the cold!! Come in for an award winning margaritas, grilled asian style wings, or legendary pizza. NO MORE WAITING for Stash pizza, we are now serving the ONLY TAKE & BAKE PIZZA in downtown CB. Take out and delivery are available, and The Stash is open late. (970) 349-6245.
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,
Have a safe and healthy holiday!
From the Chamber of Commerce Staff |
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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.
Use them for the special promotions on Light Up Night, for holiday shopping, or give them as stocking stuffers! Sales will continue daily at the Chamber of Commerce until all $35,000 has been sold.
Purchase Butte Bucks at a 20% discounted rate:
$100 worth of Butte Bucks for only $80
$75 worth of Butte Bucks for only $60
$50 worth of Butte Bucks for only $40
$25 worth of Butte Bucks for only $20
You must pay cash for your Butte Bucks, and the limit is $100/day per person. No more than $5 cash back can be given when using Butte Bucks.
Businesses Accepting Butte Bucks:
The Mountain Store Studio West
The Sunflower Paradox Footwear
The Alpineer Lavish
Donitas Milky Way
CB Management dba Radio Shack dealer
Gas Café- One Stop The Wine House
Marchitelli's Gourmet Noodle
Le Bosquet & Why Cook?!
Mountain Tops Four Eighteen
Shades of Crested Butte
The Studio Art School and Pottery Place
Butte & Co. The Slope
Timberline Restaurant Mikey's Pizza
Yoga for the Peaceful Christy Sports
Wildflower Spa
Center for the Arts Izzy's
Shiatsu Massage/Jessica Frankman
Django's Pfister's Handworks
The Air Up There/Colorado Boarder
Businesses still wishing to particpate can register at the Chamber. |
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-8pm on Light Up Night:
Purchase $10 or more at a local business after 5 pm & present your receipt when buying or redeeming a Crystal Palace Theater ticket at the
Center for the Arts, and get $5 in Butte Bucks FREE!
$1 Slices & $2 Drafts at the Brick Oven Pizzeria
Company Store Open House * Visit Santa * Family Pics * Holiday Sales & Specials * Food and refreshments
The Alpineer-Hot Cider and good cheer. 10% off everything in the store, Plus an extra 10% if you use your Butte Bucks!
Milky Way-Sips & dips and free gift wrap!
Mountain Tops-Cookies and refreshments & 20% off storewide!
Shades of CB-Cookies and refreshments & "buy one pair of goggles or glasses and get 50% off a second pair".
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. | |
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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.
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.
Nominations must be received by Friday, December 4th. |
Think Local First
Congratulations to our members who are thinking Local First:
THINK LOCAL with django's this Black Friday: If you shop at a local business this Friday, django's will give you 10% off your dinner. Just bring a receipt from any local merchant, dated Friday 11/27. We'll give you 10% off your dinner bill, and a big thanks for supporting the local retailers in a tough season.
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, there's a $50 discount for Chamber members!
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