Chamber Ski Pass Deals

 Chamber Annual Dinner
Click Here to RSVP by November 7

Friday, November 14 | Cocktails 6pm | Dinner 7pm
 $70 per person
Includes: 2 cocktail tix, dinner & wine, disco, funky photo booth photos & Chamber gift.
Pioneer & Citizen of The Year Awards will be presented.



Presented by:
Sky-Hi Daily News

Wine Sponsor:
Millennium Bank 

Dessert Sponsor:
The Roofing Company

Disco Ball Sponsor:
Moutain Parks Electric, Inc. 

DJ Sponsor:
Rudi's Deli

Photos:
Ear2Ear Photo Booth

Cocktail Sponsors:
Epic Mountain Sports | Frank Expressions | Grand County Brochure Delivery | Mountain Timber Furnishings | Paradise Home Solutions | Winter Park Resort | Terra Firma Custom Homes

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"I Spy 1973"


"I Spy 1973" is a guessing game of "Who's Who" in 1973.  All pictures are of long-time locals currently living in the Fraser Valley who are, or have been, active in our Chamber and community.  The first person to guess at least 9 out of 12 pictures correctly in the 2008 newsletters, will win $35.00 at the end of the year. Go to to preview past "I Spy 1973" in archived chamber newsletters at www.playwinterpark.com/about-the-chamber. 

Who is November "I Spy 1973?"  Click Here to submit your guess.

I-70 Coalition Update
 

Grand County Blues Society Food Drive & Tab Benoit Blues Show
Nov 7 Food Drive Starts till Nov. 7-16 
Tab Benoit Blues Show on Nov. 16 - Early Showtime 7pm | Smokin' Moe's - $20

At 7pm that evening, enjoy an early show with Tab Benoit at Smokin' Moe's.  Bring canned goods and nonperishables for $2 off a $20 ticket to get in. We need to feed our kids and their families in time of need.

Go to www.grandblues.org for a list of upcoming blues shows ..now till Februay. 
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Congratulations to the Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce
From the Mountain Family Center

Mountain Family Center Board and Staff have selected the Winter Park-Fraser Chamber of Commerce as the "2008 Organization of the Year!" for all our hard work on "The Grand Give."
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Water Color Classes at Streamside Art

It's a great time of year to enjoy discovering a new talent or brushing up an activity you have enjoyed before.  Come and experience the pleasures of watercolor with Donna Lyons. 

They plan to offer classes in other media in early 2009.  If you have suggestions or ideas, please let them know. Call 970-887-1210 or email info@streamsideart.com to register!

4th Annual Chamber & BWB Business Expo Huge Success!
This past October was the 4th Annual Chamber & BWB Business Expo. We topped numbers & exhibitors at this years expo.  Special thank-you to all who participated and to those who helped set up and break down.  Everyone's hard work was greatly appreciated.

Once again, thank you to our sponsors who helped make this event possible:

• BEDA: Grand County Business Economic Development Association | Becky McBride | 531-2363
• Winter Park Station | Rusty Thompson | 726-8865
• Central Reservations | Ansley Ludwig & Sue Neumann | 726-TOUR
• Sky-Hi Daily News | Kim Burner & Autumn Phillips | 887-3334
• Party Time Rentals | Jason Eakins | 303.935.4545  
• Iron Horse Resort | Kasi Allen | 726-8851

Click Here for a contact list for all the participating exhibitors.
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Member Spotlight:
Untamed Brewhouse and Pub/WildCreek Brewing Company
726-1111 | www.wildcreekbrewingcompany.com
Mon-Thurs 5-9 | Friday 5-10 | Sat/Sun 11- 10pm | Bar open till late

If you have not stopped by the Untamed Brewhouse and Pub lately, put it on your list! New chef Eddie Coulombe is amazing. Bringing to the table creative dishes that are sure to please.

The Brewmaster, Steve Schott has put forth yet another outstanding seasonal beer; Snow Cat Strong Ale. This intense winter warmer, pours almost brown with a deep reddish hue. The bready malt character is rich and sweet, with a slight hint of a dark fruit alcohol warmth. 

Also, welcome aboard to the new General Manager, Luke Gondrezick.

And don’t forger, they also offer the NFL Sunday ticket for all the football fans.  Come on down and see what you have been missing.
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Member Limelight: Mountain Grind
Owner Sue Volk | 726-0999 | Located in Cooper Creek Square
Breakfast and lunch from 9am-3pm daily.  Soup and salad all day until 5pm.

Mountain Grind has homemade cream, butter fudge, gourmet truffles gelato and chocolates is no exception! Also enjoy homemade pastries, pies, cakes and cheesecake are also in high demand.  Buy one pound get a half pound free.  If you are a non-profit, Mountain Grind also seeks to help you with fund raising possibilities.  Fudge has great earning potential for your group.  

But it’s not all about dessert!  This little shop is well known for their affordable, fast and fresh breakfasts and lunches.  Their homemade quiche is on a signature pine nut crust and features locally grown and seasonal produce.  Salads vary from curried chicken with nectarines to spinach with stone fruits and peach vinaigrette. Homemade bread plays host for the delicious sandwich options.  The homemade soup and chili also give a nod to seasonal bounty, you'll find homemade New England Clam Chowder to Beet with Fennel and Ginger Puree to Black Bean with Cilantro Lime Sauce.  This is a great stop for a quick and tasty breakfast or lunch. 

If it’s catering you’re looking for, Mountain Grind will help you plan and cater your next party, providing a host of options including homemade pies or cakes.. Boxed lunches and breakfasts, coffee  meetings, business meetings, picnics, take and bake options, dessert trays, ice cream and gelato parties – it’s all possible.

by Joyce Burford

Sign-up now for 2009 "Local Favorites" on playwinterpark.com

The clock is ticking!  Get additional exposure for your business by being a "Local Favorite" on our home page in 2009.   The cost is only $100 for each two-week period.   Sign up for the whole year, and you'll receive a 20% discount!   Advertisers are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis.  

CLICK HERE to download the sign-up form.

Opportunities to Expose Your Business - Passport & Lifestylez College Week
November will find the Sales Council staff - Cindy and Sara - working on several projects.

First off is the community “Passport” which will be a booklet of special offers given to the large groups visiting Winter Park Resort this ski season. It is provided to encourage guests to go forth and visit the retail, restaurant and service businesses participating and gather stamps. Upon gathering a minimum of 50% of the stamps, the guest is invited to drop the Passport off at the Visitor Center to be entered in a free vacation drawing that will be announced in April. Please call the Chamber immediately if you are interested, we need materials by November 5; space is limited and the cost is a minimal $45.

Next is the Lifestylez-promoted College Ski Week that will be hosted by the Town of Winter Park and Winter Park Ski Resort, January 5-10, 2009. There will be over 1000 students staying in town and an additional 700 students at the base properties. We encourage businesses to be ready for their arrival and schedule something fun as it’s a mid-week stay and right after the holidays. Let’s show them Winter Park knows how to have a good time! Lifestylez is also hosting additional college-based groups December 14-19 and January 10-15. Thank you to this promoter for bringing their business to Winter Park! If you would like to participate in sponsoring an event or special offer, please contact Sara or Cindy at the Chamber.
 
Thank you for your support!

Sara Sable, Sales Council Administration
Cindy Harder, Sales Council Director
726-4221 ext. 207 | sales@playwinterpark.com

Special Event Update by T Davis

Events in November

Verso Cellars Chamber Mixer

www.rewinterpark.com 

Breakout those platform shoes and mountain style retro gear for the Chamber Annual Dinner - Disco at Deno's.Come celebrate 35 Years of Success at Deno's Moutain Bistro.  Deno's (Orginally named: Swiss House of Fondue & Coachman Tavern) is one of Winter Park's original restaurants and the only restaurant who is currently under the original ownership.
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Arapaho Chiropractic Business Mixer
Wednesday, Nov. 19 @ 5:30-6:30
Contact: Dr. Craig Kozak & Dr. Susan Ha | 726-8150 | arapahochiropractic@mac.com | www.arapahochiro.com

That date may sound familiar ....  It’s opening day for Winter Park Resort!  So come to the first apres ski party of the year.  Meet your friends and network with some new ones, do a little business, and enjoy wine from Winter Park Winery and hors d’oeuvres from Wild Horse Catering.  Open to all WPFV Chamber & BWB members alike!
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Epic Mountain Sports Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening
Friday, Nov 21 @ 5-7pm
Contact: Owner Katherine Mowery | 726-2868

Come celebrate the grand opening with food, beer & wine.  Free Epic gear and discounts for tuning and waxing.

Epic Mountain Sports is Winter Park’s newest ski and snowboard rental shop.  We are locally owned and have over 15 combined years of experience.   The best customer service is what we are all about and we care about making sure each customer has a great experience in Winter Park.

Epic Mountain has a large fleet of new rental skis and snowboards for all abilities.  We have really focused our energies on a diverse demo ski and snowboard program, with over 10 different brands represented and a ski/board to fit every condition and terrain.  The shop also carries goggle, hats, gloves, helmets socks and other winter sports accessories.  We also rent clothing and snowshoes.
For extra pampering, we also have Epic Ski Delivery service.  We will deliver your equipment and fit it in the comfort of your lodging.  We also have on-line reservations offering discounted rentals.

Epic Mountain has a full service tune shop that provides overnight tuning featuring very experienced techs.
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Silverado Steakhouse & Grille Chamber Mixer
Wednesday, December 10 @ 5-7pm
Enjoy happy hour drinks and samples of the fabulous menu.
RSVP visitorcenter@playwinterpark.com.

Chamber Holiday Mixer @ Wildhorse Inn
December 18 @ 5-7pm
RSVP to visitorcenter@playwinterpark.com
Chamber Holiday Mixer hosted by Wildhorse Inn with delicious foods catered by Wildhorse Catering.