10-21-2020 Weekly Announcements
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!
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...
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
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...
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
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...
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
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...
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...
10-14-2020 Weekly Announcements
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...
Coronavirus Relief Fund – Nonprofits, Churches, & Businesses Serving Youth Programs
CCCF has partnered with the Town of Buena Vista, the City of Salida, and the County government to unlock federal CARES Act dollars to help support Chaffee nonprofits and businesses. Are you involved or know a nonprofit impacted by COVID? Do you know a business or...
Walk for Freedom 2020
Walk for Freedom 2020. An event to raise awareness and to educate about human trafficking. Registration starts at 10:00 AM, The walk will start at 11:00 AM and be a mile long on the sidewalk next to Hwy 24. Free hat and mask while supplies last. Following the walk,...
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...
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Don’t Miss Sorelle Delicatessen’s Weekly Specials
Stop by Sorelle's any day of the week and try out their special of the day! Meatball Monday: $1 off a meatball sandwich Turkey Tuesday: $4.99 half & $9.99 full turkey & cheese sandwich* Hump (Wednesday) Day Ham: $4.99 half & $9.99 full ham & cheese...
When you don’t know where to turn…because someone drinks too much…
Al-Anon Family Groups can help. Learn more by attending a confidential meeting in our community. 888-4Al-Anon al-anon.org
09-23-2020 Weekly Announcement
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...
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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...
08-26-2020 Weekly Announcements
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
Collegiate Peaks Bank Member Spotlight
Collegiate Peaks Bank 105 Centennial Plaza, Buena Vista (719)395-2472 | www.CollegiatePeaksBank.comCollegiate Peaks Bank 32 years32 yearsHow is your business different? Simply put; Our People Make the difference. Every bank in the world says that. We live it. Come...
BV Storage Member Spotlight
BV Storage Units 602 Cedar Street and 101 Tailwinds Dr., Buena Vista (719)641-7920 | www.BVStorageUnits.comBV Storage Units 4 years4 yearsHow is your business different? We offer all online reservations and payment, new units, and ALL sizes are available from 10 x...
Peace of Mind Medical Care Member Spotlight
Peace of Mind Medical Care 213 Tabor Street, Buena Vista (719) 888-4257 | www.peaceofmindmedicalcare.com Peace of Mind Medical Care 2 years 2 years How is your business different? Peace of Mind Medical Care is BV's small-business solution for healthcare for business...
Foodshed Alliance Member Spotlight
Foodshed Alliance (719) 398-0301 | www.foodshedalliance.comFoodshed Alliance 2007-Salida 2010-BVSince 2007How is your business different? OUR VISION Connects, develops, and promotes a healthy community by strengthening relationships between local producers and...
March 2020 Newsletter
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAMBER TEAM Greetings Chamber Members and Chamber Fans, Can you believe it is March already? We are gearing up for summer at the Chamber! Starting April 1st, we will be highlighting all of our outdoor businesses. Please make sure you submit your...
Bullfrog Pest Management Member Spotlight
Bullfrog Pest Management Buena Vista (719) 733-FROG (3764)Bullfrog Pest Management Opened 8/29/19a couple monthsHow is your business different? Pest Management services that care about the customer care and service than the bottom line. We have 20+ years helping...
Luminessence Photography Member Spotlight
Luminessence Photography (719)221-4997 | www.luminessencephotos.com Luminessence Photography just over 6 years 4 years How is your business different? I love photography and I LOVE people! My studio is the great outdoors and my niche is lifestyle or storytelling...
Biggies Member Spotlight
Biggies 234 US-24, Buena Vista (719) 395-9459 | www.biggiessubs.com Biggies 10 years Under current ownership, 8/18 How is your business different? We provide unique made to order food, with fast friendly service. We want every customer to leave with a full belly and...
Chaffee County Waste Member Spotlight
Chaffee County Waste (719) 395-6656 | tellercountywaste.comChaffee County Waste Celebrating 10+yearsUnknownHow is your business different? Only single stream, residential co-mingle recycler. We are local to BV and family owned. We also just started co-mingle recycle...
Collegiate Peaks Eyecare Member Spotlight
Collegiate Peaks Eyecare 421 US-24, Buena Vista (719) 581-4060 | www.cpeakseye.comCollegiate Peaks Eyecare Since 2014Since 2014How is your business different? We believe in small town service, customized to the needs of each individual patron. Dr. Scott is...
Vino Salida Wine Cellars Member Spotlight
Vino Salida Wine Cellars 10495 CR 120, Poncha Springs (719) 539-6299 | www.vinosalida.comVino Salida Wine Cellars 10 years5+ yearsHow is your business different? Vino Salida offers lovingly crafted wine and mead that reflect the local spirit of community, innovation...
Balcomb & Green, P.C. Member Spotlight
Balcomb & Green, P.C. 109 E Main St, Buena Vista (719) 395-9280 | www.balcombgreen.comBalcomb & Green, P.C. Since 19532+ yearsHow is your business different? We are a full service law firm of 14 attorneys and 5 support staff counseling clients from Buena...
Farmers Insurance – The Rory Loebig Agency Member Spotlight
Farmers Insurance - The Rory Loebig Agency 211 US Hwy 24 N Suite D, Buena Vista (719) 395-8787 | agents.farmers.com/co/buena-vista/rory-loebigFarmers Insurance - The Rory Loebig Agency The Rory Loebig Agency was established 3 years ago.3 yearsHow is your business...
Lakeside Boutique Motel Member Spotlight
Lakeside Boutique Motel. This incredible business opportunity provides a profitable business with Location, Reputation & Established Clientele. Lakeside has been family owned & operated since 1986. Families truly enjoy the convenience of this location. A...
February 2020 Newsletter
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAMBER TEAM Greetings Chamber Members and Chamber Fans, January was a busy month for the Buena Vista Welcome Center and Chamber of Commerce. We are excited for this new year and all of the events we have planned! We are 1/3 of the way done with our...
Arkansas Valley Digital Imaging Member Spotlight
Arkansas Valley Digital Imaging 317 E Main St, Buena Vista 719-395-4749 | www.arkvalleydigital.comArkansas Valley Digital Imaging 18 yearsSeveral YearsHow is your business different? We are a full service photography studio with a store front and art gallery on...
Heart of the Rockies Radio & Media Group Member Spotlight
Heart of the Rockies Radio & Media Group 7600 CR-120, Salida 719-539-2575 | www.heartoftherockiesradio.com/Heart of the Rockies Radio & Media Group Since September 1971AlwaysHow is your business different? We are the area’s most powerful radio and media...
Sorelle Delicatessen Member Spotlight
Sorelle Delicatessen 303 Highway 24 N, BV 719-395-8417 | www.sorelledelicatessen.comSorelle Delicatessen Opened September 2018September 2018How is your business different? We pride ourselves on serving only all natural meats and cheeses as well as a wide variety of...
Buena Vista Dance Studio Member Spotlight
Buena Vista Dance Studio 111 Mill Ave, BV 719-239-4733 | www.dancesalida.com Buena Vista Dance Studio 9 months Just a few months! How is your business different? We hope to provide opportunities for everyone to get out and move! We offer several dance classes to...
Salida Stove & Spa Members Spotlight
Come in and check out our new selection of all natural bath bombs!
Buena Vista Recreation Member Spotlight
Buena Vista Recreation Department 715 East Main Street, BV 719-8643 | www.buenavistarec.com Buena Vista Recreation 50 years2 yearsHow is your business different? The Buena Vista Recreation Department’s vision is to serve the local community by facilitating...
Buena Vista Public Library Member Spotlight
Buena Vista Public Library 131 Linderman Ave., BV 719-395-8700 | www.buenavistalibrary.org Buena Vista Public Library 50+ years A long time How is your business different? Free public services for the community. Library, internet, printing... What is your...
Empower Yoga Member Spotlight
Empower Yoga Morgan Ballinger and Michelle Pollick, Owners 301 E. Main Street, Unit 235, BV 720-471-2109 | www.empoweryogabv.comEmpower Yoga Since September 29th, 2019Since September 2019How is your business different? Empower Yoga offers the unique and life...
January 2020 Newsletter
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAMBER TEAM Greetings Chamber Members and Chamber Fans, Happy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season! We hope in this new year, all your dreams turn into reality and all your efforts into great achievements. And remember, we are here...
This Weeks Member Spotlight
Ridgeline Signs Member Spotlight
Ridgeline Signs, Inc. Ryan Martin, Owner 518 Antero Circle, BV 719-395-1982 | ridgelinesigns.coRidgeline Signs, Inc. 2 1/2 yearsSince 2017How is your business different? largest grand format printer in the Valley, vinyl lamination, specialize in vehicle...
Lakehouse Member Spotlight
Lakehouse Debi Temmer, Owner 121 N. Gunnison Ave, BV 719-966-5150Lakehouse Since 1979 in ColoradoSince 1979How is your business different? The Lakehouse makes several jewelry designs in house. We work with several Colorado jewelry designers or southwestern...
