January After Hours
has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 28th from 5-7 p.m. at the Air Up There, 319 Elk Avenue. |
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Member Events & Announcements
Tonight! Girls Night Out- Milky Way will begin their annual Winter Sale, Friday, January 22nd with discounts up to 50% off!!! There will also be other enticing incentives that
you won't want to miss! Sips & dips will be provided to make
your shopping experience more memorable!
TIME: 6:00 p.m. till the fun is over!
LOCATION: 310 Elk Ave.
TALK: 349-2107
January 23rd-GYPSY JAZZ SOCIAL CLUB at LOBAR. Born out of Les Choy's Gypsy Jazz Duets, the GYPSY JAZZ SOCIAL CLUB (GJSC) performs at the Lo Bar on Saturday, January 23rd beginning at 9 p.m. Appearing in this acoustic "four-piece duet" are Roger Sherman and Les Choy "El Chino" on guitars, Drew Murzda, mandolin, and Jeff Reynolds, upright bass. Guests can make dinner reservations to get a table and listen to great music while eating or just come in and grab a seat at the bar. They will start at 8:30 p.m. and play 2 sets. It is $6 per person and 100% of that goes to that band.
January 27th-Sweatshop Union will be performing live at LOBAR, with opening band "3 the Hard Way" from Denver, CO. Tickets on sale now.
Actively Acting-Jamie Stambaugh, a frequent face on the CBMT stage and this year's Best Actress Golden Marmot winner, will be offering acting classes at The Studio Art school starting January 24th, 2010. The course is 6 weeks long with a showcase at the end for parents and friends to see you shine.
-Sunday nights 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. ages 15 - adult
-Tuesdays 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ages 8-14.
Course is $120, 20% discount if you bring a friend. To register, please call Jamie at 970.901.2731
kPd Studios l Kristine Pivarnik Design-Mud season in Crested Butte is rapidly approaching. Prepare to break ground on your long-awaited remodel project. Since now is the time to take advantage of the availability of sub-contractors, kPd Studios is offering 20% off design fees for commercial and residential remodel projects booked prior to March 1. Contact Kristine Pivarnik, NCIDQ #24384 at kPd Studios to start creating the exquisite kitchen, bathroom, basement, den, office or exterior facade you've been waiting for! www.kpdstudios.com or 349-2453.
For a limited time, now until April 1, Certified Folder is offering to give Chamber members double the months contracted for new advertiser, or for a new route with current advertiser (Colorado routes only). For example, if you are a new advertiser with us, and purchase 3 months in a given Colorado route, we will give you 3 more FREE Gratis. If purchasing 6 months you will receive an additional 6 month. If you are a current advertiser with CFDS we will offer the same discount to any new areas in Colorado you'd like to try. Certified offers unparalleled brochure/magazine distribution in routes all over Colorado and throughout the Western US. To find out about our great rates and available routes contact Pam Dansby at 209.8132.
Fete Soups-Tasty soups delivered right to your door!
Soup for January 18th- Portuguese Potato, Kale and Chorizo Soup with Pimenton Dulce Croutons, $12 per quart.For more information contact Ashley at ashley@fetecrestedbutte.com.
Crested Butte Mountain Guides is offering a new winter course-Intro to Backcountry Skiing. In 3 hours, get a basic understanding of skinning techniques, beacon search and rescue procedure, with some powder turns thrown in as well. Offered in conjunction with the Alpineer, participants can get discounted Alpine Touring or telemark rentals for $20 a person for skis with touring bindings, boots, and skins. Cost is $150 for one person, $100 per person for two or more. Offered daily from either 9-12 or 1-4. Participants must register at least 24 hours in advance by calling 349-5430.
EastSide Bistro is now offering a locals 20% discount on dinner menu items Monday- Wednesday. Save the date February 14th for our special Valentines Day menu designed for two. Featuring a 8 course menu filled with various aphrodisiacs for your romantic night out. Wine pairing is also offered. Check out our web page, eastsidebistro.com for more details. For reservations call 970-349-9699.
Arrangements Cooking Classes in January and February- 'Julie and Julia', Completely Gluten Free, Winter Soups & Stews, and Children's Valentine Chocolates. www.arrangementsandevents.com, 349-0956.
Adaptive Ski & Stay Package-The Adaptive Sports Center and Crested Butte Mountain Resort would like to extend a special offer to you and your family. From January 3, 2010 until February 12, 2010 the 4's are all free! Purchase 3 nights of lodging and receive your 4th night of lodging for free. To sweeten it up for those who are travelling by air, buy 3 airline tickets and receive the 4th airline ticket free. Adaptive ski, snowboard and ski bike lessons (includes instruction, lift tickets and equipment) with the ASC are discounted for the first 3 days, with the 4th day free. And finally, with a purchase of 3 days of lift tickets, family members receive their 4th day of skiing at CBMR for free! Must contact the ASC at 866-349-2296 to book.
The Studio Art School is kicking off its 2010 season! Check out our newest edition to kids' art class lineup- Friday Camp Day! Kids K-6th grade, can come after school on Fridays from 3:45 to 5:15pm for art, games, outdoor activities, and more for just $7 per Friday! Plus we have lowered our prices on our regular art classes as well! Visit www.crestedbuttestudio.com to find out about all our 2010 kids' and adult art classes.
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 today 349-1338
10 Cent Tuesday! Gas Cafe has local discount on Tuesday for 10 cents off per gallon of gas on any cash or check purchase.
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Butte Bucks can be redeemed at the Chamber until February 15th! |
| 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,
Join us in congratulating the Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award winners at our awards breakfast!
Friday, February 5th from 8-10 a.m. at the Club at Crested Butte. Breakfast included. RSVP required by February 3rd.
Free for members, non-members $10.
And the Nominees Are...
Emerging Business of Year: Gothic Mountain Waste Solutions, Maxwell's Steakhouse, The Studio Art School & Pottery Place
Small Business of the Year: The Bacchanale, Crested Butte Moutain Guides, Le Bosquet, Old Town Inn, The Ruby of Crested Butte- A Luxury B&B, Ruben's New Mexican Restaurant, Teeny Red Schoolhouse
Non-Profit of the Year: 1% for Open Space, Center for the Arts, High Country Citizen's Alliance, Living Journeys, the Old Rock Library
Stay tuned for information about our Business of the Year Awards Breakfast! |
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You're Invited to attend the 1st Quarterly Think Local First Community Advisory Committe Meeting .
When: Friday, January 12th.
Where: TBD-we need your imput! Is morning or late afternoon best?
We need your help to stimulate our economy. We'll talk about new ways to expand & promote the program, new programs, fundraising etc.
The time commitment is minimal and you can make a difference!
Before you leave town or go online to shop,
stop and ask yourself:
Can I Find What I Need Locally?
Top 10 Reasons to Think Local First
1. Support Yourself: Studies have shown that when you buy from an independent, locally owned business, rather than a nationally owned business, significantly more of your money is used to make purchases from other local businesses, service providers and farms, thus strengthening the economic base of your community.
2. Keep Crested Butte Unique: Where we shop, where we eat and where we have fun is what makes our community our home. One-of-a-kind businesses are an integral part of the character of Crested Butte. They're a major reason why we're here and why tourists come to visit.
3. Enhance Community Well-Being: Locally owned businesses build strong neighborhoods by sustaining communities, linking neighbors and contributing to local causes. Local ownership means that important decisions are made by people who live here and are locally accountable for their decisions.
4. Encourage Local Character and Prosperity: Business owners are your neighbors, families and friends. Most of them live here, shop here and send their children to school here. They are less likely to leave and more invested in your community.
5. Keep Dollars in the Local Economy: Put your tax dollars to good use and see them in action. Of every $100 spent in locally owned independent stores, $68 remains in the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures. An increase in local sales tax means more funding for town projects and services, infrastructure, parks and recreation and education.
6. Sustain the Environment: Crested Butte's stores and services are already here and they're close. Utilizing local resources reduces environmental impact by saving time and gas and reducing air and water pollution.
7. Support Your Community Organizations: Non-profits receive on average three times greater support from smaller, locally owned businesses than they do from larger businesses. Non-profits are a vital part of your community, improving the quality of life for everyone.
8. Receive Better Customer Service: Locals hire locals, who have a better understanding of the products they are selling and take more time to get to know customers and their needs.
9. Promote Better Jobs and Wages: Small local businesses are the largest employer nationally and, in your community, account for the majority of jobs. On average, they provide better wages and benefits than chains.
10. Get What You Need: A multitude of small businesses, each selecting products, not on a national sales plan, but on their own interests and the needs of their local customers, provides a broad range of product choices that fit your needs.
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Visitor Center Advertising
This is a unique opportunity for Chamber members that gives you great exposure and draws visitors to your rack brochures.
10,000 tourists come through our Visitor Centers annually to obtain information for their stay!
Space is limited and placement is first-come, first-serve. Contact Laura, 209-3926 or Vince, 275-9111 for more information. |
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CBMR Flash Report
The Chamber is pleased to share with our members CBMR's Flash Report of expected skier visits, airline passengers, lodging groups and major events. We hope this new information will help you and your business plan the resources needed to provide outstanding service for your visitors. | |
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