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New! Chamber Chat
On the 2nd Tuesday of every month, we'll be hosting an informal discussion hour!
We want to hear what you think about the Chamber- the good, the bad or the ugly!
Our next Chamber Chat will be on Tuesday, March 9th from 5-6 p.m. |
March After Hours
Thursday, March 11th at the Trailhead Discoversy Museum, co-hosted by the Adaptive Sports Center. 5-7 p.m. |
Monday is the last day to redeem Butte Bucks!
They can be redeemed at the Chamber until February 15th! |
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2.9 Chamber Chat at Maxwells, 5-6 p.m.
2.11 After Hours at the Inn at Crested Butte, co-hosted by Crested Butte Events, 5-7 pm.
2.12 Think Local First Community Advisory Committee meeting at Maxwells, 3:30-5 pm.
3.9 Chamber Chat, Location TBA, 5-6 pm.
3.11 After Hours at the Trailhead Discovery Museum, 5-7 pm.
4.8 After Hours at Alpine Getaways, 5-7 pm.
4.13 Chamber Chat, Location TBA, 5-6 pm.
5.11 Chamber Chat, Location TBA, 5-6 pm.
5.13 Summer Tourism Forecast, Location TBA, 8-10 a.m.
5.20 After Hours at Alley Hats, 5-7 pm.
5.28-31 Memorial Day Sidewalk Sales
6.8 Chamber Chat, Location TBA, 5-6 pm.
6.10 After Hours at Django's Restaurant & Wine Bar, 5-7 pm.
6.22-27 Fat Tire Bike Week
7.4 Fourth of July Parade & Fireworks
7.13 Chamber Chat, Location TBA, 5-6 pm.
7.22 After Hours at Red Mountain Logworks, 5-7 pm.
8.10 Chamber Chat, Location TBA, 5-6 pm.
8.19 After Hours at Resource Engineering Group, 5-7 pm.
9.3-6 Labor Day Sidewalk Sales
9.11-12 Fall Festival of Beers and Chili Cook-off
9.14 Chamber Chat, Location TBA, 5-6 pm.
9.16 After Hours at the Mountain Store, 5-7 pm.
10.12 Chamber Chat, Location TBA, 5-6 pm.
10.21 After Hours at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, 5-7 pm.
11.9 Chamber Chat, Location TBA, 5-6 pm.
11.11 After Hours at Peak Sports, 5-7 pm.
11.26-12.3 Buy Local Week
12.? Chamber 30th Anniversary Celebration and Annual Membership Meeting. Date, Time & Location TBA. |
| 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,
Don't forget about our Think Local First Community Advisory Committee meeting today! 3:30-5 p.m. at Maxwells.
We can't do this alone. Hope to see you there! |
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You're Invited to attend the 1st Quarterly Think Local First Community Advisory Committe Meeting .
When: Today! Friday, January 12th. 3:30-5 p.m.
Where: Maxwells
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? |
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Nominations for Tourism Association Board due Feb. 15th
The Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism Association is accepting nominations to fill six seats on the organization's eleven member board of directors, three from the north end of the valley and three from the south end.
Nomination forms were emailed to all members of the Gunnison Country Chamber of Commerce and Crested Butte-Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 2 and are due on Feb. 15, 5PM. The person being nominated and the person submitting the nomination both must be Chamber members in good standing.
"The mission of the Tourism Association is to enhance economic vitality by marketing our county as a year-round destination and foster relationships with community partners to ensure a quality guest experience," says Executive Director Jane Chaney. "People who are interested in tourism and the success of our local economy are great candidates for these positions."
The nomination form and more information about the seats available are posted at www.gcbta.com. For more information contact Election Committee Chair, Maggie Dethloff at 641-7992. |
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Business of the Year Award Winners
Join us in congratulating the Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award winners!
Emerging Business of Year: Gothic Mountain Waste Solutions
Small Business of the Year: The Ruby of Crested Butte- A Luxury B&B
Large Business of the Year: Maxwells Steakhouse
Non-Profit of the Year: Center for the Arts
Outstanding Community Sustainability Award: Le Bosquet- 33 years!
Congratulations to all of our winners! |
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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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Member Events & Announcements
Now through Feb. 13 The Diary of Anne Frank at the Crested Butte Mountain Theatre. Reservations, 349-0366.
Tonight! Feb. 12 High Mountain DJ's and DJ Triple L are celebrating our 10year Anniversary of bringing music to the valley with an 80's theme party at the Lobar, 10pm. Come in costume for prizes and a night of great music and fun.
Feb. 13 Don't miss the Crested Butte premiere of "Unbeaten," an inspirational story that chronicles the exploits of 31 paraplegics for six days, as they make their way in wheelchairs and hand cycles in what is known as the toughest road race in the world, "Sadler's Alaska Challenge." Presented by the Adaptive Sports Center at the Mountaineer Square Ballroom at 6 p.m. Entrance is $5 at the door and include a bidder number for the Go Adaptive Silent Auction. For more information, call the ASC at 970-349-5075. Bid on over 200 items in Adaptive Sports annual 2-day Go Adaptive Silent Auction, including outdoor gear, gift certificates, massages, out of town trips, art, wine, and more. Auction opens in Mountaineer Square at 9 am on Saturday, Feb 13 and closes at 5 pm on Sunday, Feb 14. If you are interested in donating an item/service, or would like more information, please contact Heidi at 349-5075 ext. 105.
Feb. 13 Still trying to figure out what to do with that special someone for Valentine's Day? Join us for Paradise Place's "Have a Heart & Bid for Our Kids" Winter Fundraiser! Annual Live & Silent Auction Dinner Enjoy an elegant evening on Saturday, February 13, 20010 - 5:30pm At the Crested Butte Country Club $45 per person with Cash Bar. Call 349-2149 for tickets or come by Paradise Place.
Feb. 14 Crested Butte Mountain Guides will be hosting a Beacon Clinic on February 14th from 12-4pm in the Town Park by the Center for the Arts. Do your friends a favor and refresh your beacon search skills with our AMGA (American Mountain Guide Association) trained and certified guides. We'll cover marking for multiple burials, the newest in 3 antennae beacons, deep burial search skills and much more. For $10, it's the most important 3 hours in the park you can spend before heading into the backcountry. Call 349-5430 for more details or to sign up.
CELEBRATE VALENTINE'S DAY AND PRESIDENT'S WEEKEND at the Wooden Nickel. From Friday, February 12th-Tuesday February 16th with a Special Combo- 8 oz filet mignon with an 8 oz lobster tail (includes hours salad) for only $39.95. Also enjoy any bottle of wine from our select list at a 25% discount.
Valentines Day Partner Yoga at Yoga for the Peaceful. Sunday, Feb. 14, 6:30-8 Join Monica and Andrew for a combo of partner yoga, massage, and a little Tantra. This class will put you in a romantic mood and set the stage for a wonderful end to Valentines day! Special discount for a local restaurant included! $27/couple. Must pre-register by friday, limited space. For more information, please visit www.yogaforthepeaceful.org.
MILKY WAY is spreading the LOVE with a 10% off discount between 2/1 - 2/14 when you shop for your Valentine (or yourself)! We will apply the discount with mention of the Chamber e-blast!
Feb. 16 Mardi Gras Parade and Post Parade "Gumbo Cook-off"! Immediately following the parade there will be a "Gumbo Cook-off" competition upstairs in the Old Town Hall in the Mallardi Cabaret Theatre. Entrants must bring TWO GALLONS of their gumbo to the Theatre - bring crock-pots to keep it hot and a serving ladle. (Each entrant will get a coupon for a free drink). Participants will pay $5 at the door for a bowl and a spoon and they will taste and vote for the best gumbo.
To cool down the spice, tasty drinks will be offered at the Mountain Theatre bar. Enjoy beer, Hurricanes, Cajun Mojitos and more!
Feb. 18 TheCrested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum is having an "Illumination Slide Show" on Thursday Feb 18 at 7 p.m. at the Museum. This is a collection of Black and White slides from the 1880's to 1920's. This show is being given again by popular demand since we were maxed out last time and many people missed it. Info cal 9-1880. It is free but a $5 donation is suggested.
The Vagina Monologues-February 19 & 20, 8 PM at the Center for the Arts.Join us for an evening you won't soon forget! Eve Ensler's award-winning play "The Vagina Monologues" comes to the Center's stage with 18 fabulous local ladies retelling these touching, funny, gracious, emotional anecdotes about the vagina. The performance is a fundraiser for Jubilee House and WSC's Sexual Assault Prevent Advocates in their work to support woman and girls who are victims of violence. Doors open at 7 PM with hors d'ouvres and a chance to meet the people behind these organizations. Tickets: $20 on sale now!
Timberline Restaurant is now serving brunch! Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Offering benedicts, huevos, pancakes , French toast, starting at $8.
Alpine Orthopaedics is open 7 days a week and 24/7 for urgent care! Urgent care phone number is 970-596-4786. 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.
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: 'Julie and Julia', Completely Gluten Free, Winter Soups & Stews, Children's Valentine Chocolates, 2010 Better Foods, and Costa Rica Jungle Fusion. www.arrangementsandevents.com, 349-0956.
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.
Save the Date:
- The swamp party is coming back! June 26th and 27th.
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