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Chamber Chat- TONIGHT!
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 and the ugly!
Our next Chamber Chat will be Tonight, March 9th from 5-6 p.m. at Maxwells. |
March After Hours- This Thursday!
Thursday, March 11th at the Treasury Center in Mt. Crested Butte, co-hosted by the Trailhead Discovery Museum and the Adaptive Sports Center. 5-7 p.m.
Bring the kids! Families can play on the playset, dig in the dig pit, make an art masterpiece or create something with the magnet table at the Trailhead.
Adaptive will have their equipment on display and staff on hand to answer questions.
As always, After Hours offers great business networking opportunities over food and refreshments. |
2010 Chamber Calendar of Events
3.9 Chamber Chat at Maxwells, 5-6 pm.
3.11 After Hours at the Trailhead Discovery Museum, 5-7 pm.
4.2 Condominium Seminar, Location TBA, 8-10 a.m.
4.8 After Hours at Alpine Getaways, 5-7 pm.
4.13 Chamber Cha at Maxwells, 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,
This eBlast follows my return from the CORE Sustainability Summit in Denver. I was enlightened by the subject matter focusing on the environment and sustainable practices, but what I took to be most profound was the call to action to local and regional governments and communities to make a difference.
Now is the time- to make sustainable business choices without being required to do so by the government. These choices and trends are leading communities in economic development and creating competitive models for economic success.
The choice is ours- to support our community and make sound, sustainable choices for our economy, environment and society.
I was shocked to learn that there isn't a specific definition of sustainability; that many corporations are marketing the notion without considering its true range and meaning. Let's make our own definition of sustainability by being on the forefront of proactive thinking and, most importantly acting.
Below you'll find another way that you can Think Local First. We have partnered with the Crested Butte News for 25on25, a program to boost the local economy through specific, intentional spending.
Make your choices specific and intentional: Shop. Eat. Live. Think Local.
Best, Kristen
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Think Local First with 25on25
25on25: Help ignite local economy
The idea is simple: let's help our local economy. On March 25, locals and tourists alike are being asked to spend $25 locally. It's the 25on25 event sponsored by the Crested Butte News and the Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce Think Local First campaign.
Spend your $25 locally instead of online or out of town. Money spent in town stays in town. A strong economy starts at home!
Promotional ads will be printed in the Crested Butte News on Thursday, March 25 advertising the special sales and promotions of area businesses. So get your paper that morning to see what the deals of the day are and help ignite the local economy!
The goal is to get people spending their money locally. This money can add up and make a difference. For more information on the Think Local First program, visit www.cbthinklocalfirst.com. To place a coupon ad, please call Faith or Kimberly at the Crested Butte News at 349-0500. |
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You're Invited!
Condominium Seminar on April 2.
In light of the nationwide housing recession that has been most severe amongst condominiums, FNMA has revised financing guidelines that will have a significant impact on the marketability of condominiums in our community.
Join the Chamber in a seminar co-hosted by Bank of American Home Loans to discuss:
1) FHA changes to condos regarding Presale, Concentration, Insurance Requirements, DELRAP vs. HRAP, Temporary vs. Permanent guidelines, Occupancy, ineligible property types including Condotels, Fannie Mae changes to condominiums, Approval Types
2) Warrantee
3) Borrowers Protection Plan
4) Energy Credit
Friday, April 2nd, 8-10 a.m. Location TBA.
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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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Tax Credits Available
Are you aware of the federal tax incentives for hiring veterans? The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit offering an incentive for private sector businesses to hire individuals from groups that have consistently faced significant barriers to employment, including veterans. Veterans can help meet your workforce needs and there is no limit to the number of new hires eligible for the credit. The credit ranges from $2,400 to $4,800 per hire. For more information on how to apply go to
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Member Events & Annoucements
Tonight! GIRLS' NIGHT OUT, March 9. Going to the ballet is a special experience. It's like walking into a world of possibility and dreams coming true. We are transported through the combination of dance, grace and beauty with power, strength and athleticism. Ballet perfectly embodies dance and sometimes infuses other styles like jazz, modern movement and swing. Aspen Santa Fe Ballet returns to the Center March 9 and 10 bringing the best in dance from Aspen and Santa Fe.
The Crested Butte Farmers Market is launching a new Eat Local Guide to Crested Butte. The full-color, glossy magazine will focus on sustainable agriculture and local foods with feature articles, farm, ranch and restaurant profiles. Net proceeds of the advertising sales will go to benefit the market's WIC program which provides WIC-recipients residing in the north end of the valley with vouchers redeemable for fresh foods at the Crested Butte Farmers Market. To be included in the guide please or for more information call the Crested Butte Farmers Market at 970.901.0711 or by email at info@cbfarmersmarket.com.
AN EXTRAORDINARY OFFER FROM CRESTED BUTTE MOUNTAIN THEATRE- Crested Butte Mountain Theatre is announcing a special ticket purchasing scheme that will continue through April 4, 2010. (Easter Sunday). Anyone purchasing two full-price $25, tickets to the big summer musical, BYE BYE BIRDIE, will receive one FREE admission to any play performed in the Mallardi Cabaret Theatre during 2010.
The Sign Guys & Gal! have perforated window graphics on sale through the month of March. Transform your storefront or vehicle windows into a moving a billboard. Here at the Signs Guys we like to help your business image fresh and looking its best. For the next month we are running a special on perforated window graphics to make your vehicle or store front windows stand out from all the rest. Come by and get $5 off per square foot on all perforated window graphics now through the end of March. Give us a call at 970-641-0688 or come by the shop at 612 S 9th Street, here in Gunnison. Have a great day!
Chair Massage at Rumors with Escape-Every Monday in March (1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th), Escape Bodywork Boutique will offer chair massage by donation from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Stop in for a bodywork consultation while you have your back, neck, shoulders, and scalp massaged. Afterwards, stay awhile and treat yourself to a soothing cup of hot tea and other delectable goodies. Of course, if a 10 minute massage just isn't enough, you can book an hour appointment and use your Chamber Member discount to get 25% off. Call (970) 765-8065 to make an appointment today.
Le Bosquet is offering all entrees available in 1/2 portions for 1/2 the price!
Donita's Cantina has installed a Web Cam! Go to www.donitascantina.com to see views of Elk Avenue and the surrounding mountains. The CantinaCam refreshes every three seconds so people can see the current weather and downtown business district in real time. Donita's is offering weekly coupon specials and gift certificate purchases on their newly designed website.
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 by the end of March. 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.
Ninth Annual Sam Boyd/Mountaineer Athletic Association Crab Feed, Auction Dinner and Casino Night, presented by Varra Companies and United Companies. The annual event will be Saturday, March 27 at the Fred Field Western Heritage Center in Gunnison. Tickets are $40 and include a meal of fresh Dungeness crab prepared by Wayne Brown. The ticket also includes the opportunity to bid on a number of items at the auction and then take part in casino games after the dinner. Tickets can be reserved by calling the Western State athletic office at (970) 943-2079 during standard business hours.
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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