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Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce
 Weekly eBlast 
 
March 12, 2010
In This Issue
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 and the ugly!
 
Our next Chamber Chat will be Tuesday,  April 13th from 5-6 p.m. at Maxwells.
April After Hours
 
Thursday, April 8th at Alpine Getaways. 5-7 p.m.
 
As always, After Hours offers great business networking opportunities over food and refreshments.
 2010 Chamber Calendar of Events
 
 
4.8 After Hours at Alpine Getaways, 5-7 pm.
 
4.13 Chamber Chat at Maxwells, 5-6 pm.
 
5.11 Chamber Chat at Maxwells, 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 at Maxwells, 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 at Maxwells, 5-6 pm.
 
7.22 After Hours at Red Mountain Logworks, 5-7 pm.
 
8.10  Chamber Chat at Maxwells, 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 at Maxwells, 5-6 pm.
 
9.16 After Hours at the Mountain Store, 5-7 pm.
 
10.12 Chamber Chat at Maxwells, 5-6 pm.
 
10.21 After Hours at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, 5-7 pm.
 
11.9 Chamber Chat at Maxwells, 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.

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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
 
Tourism Association Board Election Ends tonight at 5PM!
If you haven't voted for the 6 open seats on the TA Board, use this link to access the ballot and cast your votes!
http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22A9XTVVKMV
 
25on25
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.
 
FYI-
The Condominium Seminar scheduleed for April 2 has been postponed. We're sorry for the inconvenience, but will keep you updated on our monthly Professional Development Series.
 
 
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.                                                                    
 
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 
 
Member Events & Annoucements
 
3.16- The Crested Butte Ski Club presents "REFRESH", aLevel One ski movie production, at the Lodge at Mountaineer Square-Grand Ballroom. Two showings, one at 5:00 pm and one at 8:00 pm.  The price is $10 a ticket at the door.  There will be great giveaways and cash bar!!!  All movie proceeds will go to benefit the Crested Butte Ski Club.  For further information, please call 970-275-2254.
 
3.18 AUTUMN TENEYL DESIGNS TRUNK SHOW at Yoga for the Peaceful, 5-8 pm. The much loved eco-fashion designer worn by Shiva Rea, Monica Mesa, and so many others for its sensuous and flattering style is back! Organic cotton, skirts, flowing jackets, spring dresses, and so much more. Tea and treats of course!

 3.20- Jim Sandy and Steve Snyder live at Almont Resort, 7 pm.  Discount cabin rentals, food and drink specials for the night!
 
Mountain Colors Paint & Design is offering a free light bulb consultation and discounts on light bulbs for all businesses. A consultant will stop by your business to determine the wattage and type of light bulb needed in every fixture.  Case orders receive 30% off and individual bulbs are always 20% off.  This visit also includes a free light bulb energy audit - we will help you select the right energy efficient bulb based on your budget and your fixture.  These efficient bulbs will last 10 times longer or more than normal incandescent and halogen bulbs.  That means less time on a ladder changing light bulbs and you can save a ton of money over the life of the bulbs. Check out www.mountaincolorsincb.com for more info or to make an appointment.

 
 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. 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!
 
Arrangements Cooking Classes: 2010 Better Foods, Feast for Saint Patrick, Children's Spring Fling. www.arrangementsandevents.com, 349-0956. 

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.  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.
 
-Crested Butte Music Festival Bluegrass in Paradise! July 9-10. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com
 
-Crested Butte Land Trust Wine & Food Festival, July 22-25. www.crestedbuttewine.com.
 
-11th Annual Living Journeys Summit Hike, August 7th. www.livingjourneys.org.
 
 
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