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COVID-19 Updates & Announcements

Chip in for Your Chamber, Double Your Impact!

CHIP IN FOR YOUR CHAMBER: A Matching Gift Fundraiser to support the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Center Sponsored by Collegiate Peaks Bank Every dollar raised up to $10,000 will be generously matched by Collegiate Peaks Bank We are over halfway to our...

Community Outreach Coordinator – Letter to Business Community

Dear Chaffee County Business Owner, I’m honored to have been named the COVID-19 Community Outreach Coordinator for Chaffee County Public Health (CCPH). I’m reaching out to tell you that I’m here to support you as we navigate a unified response to COVID-19 this fall...

BV Library expands public Wi-Fi to McPhelemy Park

The Buena Vista Public Library announces an expansion of its public Wi-Fi to assist students, residents and guests during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Now, residents may enjoy high speed Internet at McPhelemy Park. As remote working and distance learning increase, the Wi-Fi...

Unlocking Opportunities For Your Business with Future Mapping & Regenerative Innovation

An Interactive Workshop by Adrian Reif and Mansi Kakkar. With the world facing major challenges now, in the short-term, and over the next fifty years, business is poised to solve these challenges, but will it solve them doing business as usual? Regenerative Innovation...

New Grant Opp – GAP & Facts Every PPP Borrower Should Know

BUSINESS RESOURCES & UPDATES For small business support or if have questions call 719.221.0374 or email us at info@centralsbdc.org. Request free one on one consulting click here Facts Every PPP Borrower Should Know We have put together a resource to help PPP...

Public Health Recommends Cautionary Measures for Halloween Festivities

Per the guidance of Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Chaffee County Public Health (CCPH) asks residents to help minimize the spread of COVID-19 while celebrating Halloween. Colorado’s COVID-19...

Guest Column- Current State of COVID-19

October 11, 2020 If you had asked me at the beginning of 2020 what my outlook for the year was, I would have said full of promise and hope. Our county had experienced its fair share of tragedy and stress, and 2020 started off on a positive note. Over the past seven...

Energize Colorado Gap Fund; Round Two applications are open until October 19th

Energize Colorado Gap Fund Round Two applications are open until October 19th The Gap Fund The Energize Colorado Gap Fund will provide more than $25M in small business loans and grants to boost small business enterprises that are the economic engines throughout the...

COVID-19 Testing, Now at Buena Vista Drug!

AZOVA Tests Provide Accurate and Easy COVID Testing. AZOVA'S FDA authorized test have received an Emergency Use Authorization for at home and in office or in pharmacy self-administration. No more painful nasal swabs. The at home COVID-19 Saliva test only needs a spit...

Energize Colorado Gap Fund is Launched Monday, August 31st

Energize Colorado Gap Fund The Application Launches Monday, August 31, 2020 Here’s What You Need to Know: The Energize Colorado Gap Fund will provide more than $25M in small business loans and grants to boost small business enterprises that are the economic engines...

August 21 – Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

PUEBLO, Colo., August 21, 2020 – Today, four districts on the Pike and San Isabel National Forests Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands entered Stage 1 fire restrictions which apply to all public lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service in the Leadville and...

Last Call for Alcohol On-Premise Consumption

Effective 10:00 PM Saturday, August 22, 2020, pursuant to Executive Order D 2020 170 , all on-premises licensees licensed under Articles 3, 4, and 5 of Title 44 of the Colorado Revised Statutes must cease alcohol beverage sales to end consumers for on-premises...

Colorado Statewide Mask Order

Governor Jared Polis announced the Statewide Mask Order directing the public to wear a face covering while inside public, indoor spaces. A public indoor space is defined as any enclosed indoor area that is publicly or privately owned, managed or operated to which...

Public Health Order: Safer at Home and in the Vast, Great Outdoors

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has adopted the Fifth Amended Public Health Order Safer at Home and in the Vast, Great Outdoors, which lasts through June 30, 2020. Below are some frequently asked questions and answers. Should older adults and...

Local Pivot Panels – See how they thrive to survive

Every Tuesday & Thursday catch our filmed video interviews with local business owners from Chaffee, Lake and Park County. Learn how our local business owners have pivoted their businesses to continue to successfully operate during the pandemic. In future...

Adventure Ideas during COVID-19, presented by GARNA

Looking for ways to stay engaged and to get outside during the pandemic? Check out GARNA's COVID-19 Adventure Page for ideas, activities, and information on how to enjoy the outdoors while social distancing. GARNA has put together a list of things you could try! Check...

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Christmas Card Lane – Sign Up To Participate

'tis the season...well almost! It’s hard to believe but our next upcoming events are Christmas Card Lane and Christmas Opening. If you are a local business, keep your eyes on your inbox for information on how to participate in Christmas Card Lane, which will go from...

14er Posters & Canvas Prints Available at the Chamber

James Niehues is a world famous ski resort map artist. He has been painting aerial views since 1986. The first ski map was in 1988, and since then he has created over 350 different views for resorts, tourist bureaus, golf communities and outdoor sports related...

Chip in for Your Chamber, Double Your Impact!

Community Outreach Coordinator – Letter to Business Community

Comanche Drive In Movie Info – The Nightmare Before Christmas and Free Halloween Movie

The Comanche will remain open, showing on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays as weather permits. Please watch for info on Facebook and www.comanchedrivein.com Dates & Schedules will vary! **Showing Friday, Saturday, & Sunday** October 23rd, 24th, & 25th The...

BV Beautification Advisory Board Scarecrow Contest

Scarecrow Hide & Seek! Fall Fun begins this week as all ages are invited to join in a "Scarecrow Hide & Seek" contest being sponsored by the Town of Buena Vista Beautification Advisory Board. Homes and businesses in the 81211 zip code are invited to create a...

First Colorado Land Office Pumpkin Giveaway

Join Us For Our 20th Annual Pumpkin Giveaway When: Saturday October 24th, 9am- until the pumpkins are gone Where: 306 E Main Street, Buena Vista Bring your ghosts and goblins to get a FREE pumpkin and a goodie bag. *Please follow all Covid-19 and social distancing...

BV Library expands public Wi-Fi to McPhelemy Park

Make and Appointment at Valley-Wide Today!

Valley-Wide Buena Vista is now open and accepting new patients! At Valley-Wide we are dedicated to providing patients of all ages with quality, comprehensive primary and preventive health care that includes family medicine and dental services with the addition of...

Friday Night Bingo

American Legion post 55, Friday night bingo will restart on Oct.16th at 7pm. Doors open at 6pm play starts at 7pm until 9:30pm. Covid-19 rules will be followed. No dinner served, but should have popcorn and drinks. This takes place at 338 N. Railroad St., Buena Vista....

Buena Vista Middle & High School Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The Buena Vista School District expresses its gratitude to the community for supporting this project as well as the state of Colorado BEST Grant. Please join us for our official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Ribbon Cutting Ceremony November 2, 2020 11:00a 559 Railroad...

Happy Fall!

Hello and Happy Fall to you! Here at April Showers, The Essential Store we are ready for fall. If you like Pumpkin Spice, we have candles, tea lights, lotion, body butter, hand cream, bath fizzies and of course beautiful soap. We make all different kinds of candles,...

Unlocking Opportunities For Your Business with Future Mapping & Regenerative Innovation

Pick Up Your Copy of the Ute Country News

Pick Up Your Copy of the Ute Country News READ: • Uplifting stories • Good news about mountain living • Informative and helpful articles in these challenging times ADVERTISE: In the Paper That Actually Gets Read! • Averages 95% pick-up rate • Readers will see your...

League of Women Voters Offers Voter Resources

The League of Women Voters of Chaffee County (LWVCC) is getting information to voters via 2020 Colorado pamphlets, candidate forums and Vote 411. The Pro-Con Ballot Issue pamphlets—in English or Spanish—are available at local libraries, numerous businesses, and on the...

New Grant Opp – GAP & Facts Every PPP Borrower Should Know

Public Health Recommends Cautionary Measures for Halloween Festivities

Cash Flow Essentials: 8-session, self-paced, webinar series

Did you know that 7 out of 10 reasons businesses fail are related to inadequate cash flow? In a world where cash is king, cash flow is the lifeblood of every business. Register here Learn how to leverage cash flow as a financial planning tool and start making better...

Spacious 5 Bedroom Home

Rare 5 bedroom / 3 bathroom home with unfinished basement and amazing views. Only 5 minutes to downtown! Easy open floor plan, gas fireplace in the living room and a huge primary suite & bath. The 1,782 sqft of unfinished basement & storage lends itself to...

Public Open House-Homes Starting at $257,000

27436 County Road 313 Join us for a public open house to see these 4 homes. Located in the newly developed High Country Village. Saturday, October 24th 2020 10am - 2pm. Presented by: Jan Erchul of First Colorado Land Office-BV

Custom Mountain Home – $705,000

Amazing Custom Home on 2.86 acres fully fenced on a cul-de-sac road with very little traffic, just 5 minutes from town. Natural Gas is a big plus. 2 large blue spruce trees, aspens trees, pinion trees and landscaped with bushes and flowers surrounding the home. Stucco...

Stunning Lot in the Reserve

Stunning Lot very conveniently located near the entrance of The Reserve, a low traffic area, Perfect for walk out lower level on the South side with amazing location to the trout ponds just steps away from the property boundary. The Reserve at Cottonwood Creek is a...

Upcoming events in BV

During the COVID-19 outbreak, all events are subject to cancellation or rescheduling. Please contact the event organizer for more information.

Date/Time	Event
09/01/2020 - 10/31/2020 12:00 am	Cash Flow Essentials: 8-session, self-paced, webinar series ,
09/21/2020 - 12/31/2020 All Day	Cash Flow Essentials: 8-session, self-paced, webinar series ,
10/27/2020 All Day	BVPL Storywalk Downtown Buena Vista, Buena Vista CO
10/28/2020 All Day	BVPL Storywalk Downtown Buena Vista, Buena Vista CO