09-16-2020 Weekly Announcements
Join the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors!
The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce will have 3 open board seats to fill this October! If you want to be a part of the growth of Buena Vista's Chamber of Commerce, then now is the time to make an impact! Beginning on October 21st we will have 3 open seats available on...
BV Public Library Take & Make Kit
Pick up kits. Make cool stuff. Show it off. For more information or to sign up call 719-395-8700 or email jmakowski@buenavistalibrary.org September 2020 Pre- K: Bugs & Insects 9/8: Caterpillar Project 9/14: Coffee Filter Butterflies 9/21: Clothespin Bugs 9/28:...
Turner Farm Apples: Pick your own apples through September 20
Pick your own apples though Sept 20th Suggested Donation $5 per bag $15 half bushel $25 bushel There are currently bushels of picked apples for sale as well Call Judy Hassell at 719.207.1175 or Buena Vista Heritage at 395-8458 to set up an appointment. Brought to...
Innovate the Future with Tech Business Opportunities LEARN HOW
Technology innovation—it's how we tip disruption in your favor and energize our rural community. The Central Mountain SBDC is hosting a regional webinar focusing on the Colorado SBDC TechSource: Commercialization program offering many small business support...
Music & Memories at Turner Farm – September 18th
”Friday at the Farm Concerts” will feature Kevin Cardinal Friday , September 18. Music starts at 5:30 at Turner Farm, 829 West Main, BV. Admission by donation to Buena Vista Heritage. Bring your chair, picnic dinner and wear your mask and practice social...
Comanche Drive In Movie Info -Minions
MINIONS 2015 Animated Comedy Rated PG With the voices of Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, & Michael Keaton “Minions Stuart, Kevin, and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world.”...
Free Concerts in the Park – McPhelemy Park every Thursday
FREE Thursday Concerts in the Park showcase local and regional performers at the beautiful McPhelemy Park right on the Buena Vista Town Pond. Gather your family, pack a picnic, grab your beach chair, and come enjoy the atmosphere of our free Concerts in the Park! A...
The Book Nook is still open Wednesday through Saturday
Yep, THE BOOK NOOK is still open Wed-Sat from 10-3. NED'S NOOK is featuring Hunting & Fishing, DIY projects, Railroads, Cooking, Airplanes, Other neat Stuff. Comments can be directed to Ned Hobbit when he bothers to show up for work at THE BOOK NOOK!!!
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...
Chaffee County Community Foundation is Seeking Talented, Community-Minded Individuals
CHAFFEE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS GROWING! ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) is looking for self-motivated and community-minded individual to join its team as an Administrative Coordinator. This remote position will...
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Chaffee County Present…Boots & Bolos
Boys & Girls Clubs of Chaffee County Present... The 7th Annual Boots & Bolos at the Comanche Drive-In Theater Boots & Bolos Online Auction and Movie Event at the Comanche Drive-in Online Auction: September 13-23 True Grit at the Comanche: September 20...
Sandy Horrocks at AVDI in September
Sandy Horrocks at AVDI in September Photography by Sandy Horrocks will be on display on the Chaffee Arts Wall at Arkansas Valley Digital Imaging (AVDI) Gallery for the month of September. Sandy's works feature images of the Arkansas Valley in magnificent detail. ...
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...
11th ANNUAL EVENT Conservation From Your Car: A Night At The Drive-In With The Conservancy
Join us at the drive-in for an exciting night of good fun, delicious local food, and an inspiring documentary film about the Conservancy! September 30th, 2020 at 6:30pm • Comanche Drive-In • Buena Vista, CO BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE This year, the Conservancy’s Annual...
Sept Online Tools – Starting Today – To Help You Innovate for Success
Sept Online Tools to Help You Innovate for Success - Click Here For small business help or if have questions call 719.221.0374 or email us at info@centralsbdc.org Sept 16 - Your Critical Rural Entrepreneurial Business Update Calls - Western Slope 1:00pm and East...
Collegiate Peaks Forum Series: Ben Ehrenreich on “The End of Time?”
The Collegiate Peaks Forum Series will present The End of Time?, a lecture with Ben Ehrenreich, journalist, novelist, and columnist for The Nation, via Zoom video conferencing at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, 17 September 2020. For information on participating in the lecture...
Stunning Lot in Game Trail
Stunning lot in Game Trail. This is one of the Best building lots in Game Trail. Very nicely treed 1.87 acres with really nice views of the Collegiate Peaks. It is on a nice road that does not have as much traffic as other roads. It offers nice privacy. Property is...
Two Residences in One! Riverfront Property on 44 Acres.
View, view, views! Nearly 1,000 feet of Arkansas River frontage for your Rocky Mountain lifestyle! This mountain chalet on 44 acres with river frontage ownership, to deepest channel of river, fenced, treed area, horses or other livestock facilities. Two full 3/2...
09-09-2020 Weekly Announcements
Chip in for Your Chamber, Sponsored by Collegiate Peaks Bank
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 As many of us suffer the...
09-02-2020 Weekly Announcements
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...
