5th Annual Business Expo October 21 from 4-6:30 at Winter Park Station. Send your front-house staff to familiarize themselves about community businesses. This way they may be better educated about the community for guests this winter. Over 50 businesses are participating! Win a Winter Park Resort Season Pass or $200.00 in prizes!
See membership section for more info.
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Adventure Member! Who in the World is That?
"Adventure Member" is the 2009 guessing game of "Who's Who" in the Chamber membership. All pictures are of current Chamber members who love adventure.
Who is October's Adventure Member?
(Click photo to enlarge image).
Click Here to submit your guess. Name business and owner.
Would you like to be an "Adventure Member?" Only two months left! Submit your adventure picture to mchavez@playwinterpark.com. Scroll thru newsletter to find out who was last month's Adventure Member.
Save the Date:
Chamber Annual Dinner:
Black Magic - A night of spellbinding fun!
Friday, November 13 @ Deno's Mountain Bistro
Create a little of "That Old Black Magic" and be a Sponsor for Annual Dinner! Click Here for Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits. Great way to get your name in front of the membership!
Click Here to RSVP. Limited seating. It's bound to sell out!
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Let's Celebrate!
Congratulations to The Grand BYOB Project for coming in second place in the Colorado Association of Ski Towns Reusable Bag Challenge! Out of 31 competing towns, Basalt came in first place with an average of 48 bags eliminated per person, while Winter Park-Fraser-Granby were right behind with an average of 45 bags per person.
Second place receives $1,000 courtesy of Safeway Stores. The money is being donated to a local community organization or cause that is furthering recycling and green initiatives. Collectively, the Challenge helped to eliminate over 5 million plastic bags! But now that the Challenge is over, please remember to still keep shopping with your reusable bags!!
A HUGE thanks goes out to The Grand BYOB Project committee for all their hard work on this initiative: Cat Petersen, Martha Hut, Michele-Murray Hedlund, Joyce Burford, Tim Hodsdon, Liz McIntyre, Jean Wolter, Chiara Subhas and our bag monster extraordinaire, Eric Van Herwaaden. And to our sponsors: Rendezvous Colorado, Mountain Parks Electric, Winter Park Resort, Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber, McConnell Printing and O2 Creative.
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News from the Front Line: Kristyna Nedele Winter is among us! Keep in mind we promote your business year-round so bring in your brochures for both the summer and winter season. Either stop by with some or call to check if we need a supply at 726-4118.
When it comes to activities and events, let us know so we can update our website and add it to our “What’s Happening." If you have any specials, special off-season hours or will be temporarily closed, keep us posted so we can tell our guests and send business your way.
Did you know...
Grand Adventure Balloon Tours are flying throughout the winter? Be sure to tell your guests! Make your reservations at 887-1340.
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Seven Sisters Clothing Store is moving into Cooper Creek Square? They will open in late October, early November. In the meantime, stop in their Fraser location and check out their Great Pumpkin Sale and receive incredible deals.
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The Lions Club is enhancing their annual Christmas Tree Festival by adding a “business night" on Friday, December 4. Click Here for more and for a testimonial on the event.
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The Colorado Entrepreneurship Market Place ...business starts here. A Project of the Colorado Rural Development Council on Friday, October 9, 2009 | Two Rivers Convention Center | Grand Junction, CO. REGISTER NOW! Click Here for more.
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24th Annual Snowsports Extravaganza/Equipment Sale at West Portal Station at Winter Park Resort
Contact 970.726.1590 | ccenter@skiwinterpark.com.
SKI SWAP HOURS
Friday, October 9 | 5-9pm | $2/individual, $5/family admission
Saturday, October 10 | 9am-7pm | No admission charge
Skiers, snowboarders and year-round outdoor enthusiasts find bargains on a wide selection of new and used equipment and clothing for adults and children. Vendors from around the Rocky Mountain region sell last year's excess inventories at up to 75% off original prices. The swap is one of the primary fundraisers for the Winter Park Competition Center programs and scholarship fund. For more information, contact the Competition Center at 970.726.1590.
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Bistro 28 at Pole Creek Open This Winter
BISTRO 28 will be open this winter hosting special events any time and serving dinner on 
Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights 4:30pm – 9:30pm including Thanksgiving! Kids under 10 eat free before 6pm with purchase of an adult entrée. Ask about our referral program! Every Thursday: Burger & Beer Special. Every Friday: Prime Rib Special.
PLANNING AN EVENT THIS WINTER? We'll help you plan your office parties, Christmas parties, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties or any special event at BISTRO 28. Call 970-887-9797 or email nigel@polecreekgolf.com to book your event or make reservations.
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Update on Fraser Valley Recreation Center
The Fraser Valley Metro Recreation District anticipates the opening of the new Recreation Center in mid-December. Memberships will be available for purchase in late November. For details and rates please visit their website www.fraservalleyrec.org.
The Rec Center will offer:
Aquatics area with 20ft loop slide, spray & play feature, lazy river, zero-depth entry pool and 4 lane lap pool (25yrds) · whirlpool, sauna & steam room, locker rooms & family changing rooms · climbing wall · gymnasium · gymnastic center including a foam & tramp pit · running/walking track · cardio, circuit training & free weight area · aerobic/dance studio room · child watch area with outdoor play area · pool party room · multi-purpose room · beautiful lobby area with fireplace, TV and game tables.
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NRC Broadcasting Presents: Are you getting the greatest possible return on your advertising investments? Let us show you how to reach more potential customers, increase awareness of your business and drive sales while saving you thousands of dollars in advertising costs. Only a 40 minute session!
Located at Star of India in Cooper Creek, Friday, October 9 at 12:30, 2:30 and 4pm. RSVP to aoium@nrcbroadcasting.com | 970.531.8509. Refreshments provided.
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Edward Jones Client & Community Appreciation Open House
Friday, October 9 | 4-7pm at the office in Granby. Contact Jan Knisley at 970.887.8983. Enjoy food, fun & prizes.
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5th Annual Business Expo at Winter Park Station
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 | 4-6:30pm | FREE TO ALL!
This FREE Expo is a great way for the general public to check out local businesses, find job opportunities, get great deals and giveaways including a 2009/2010 Winter Park Season Pass and $200.00 in prizes! Don't have a booth? Bring your business cards and market among the masses. This event gives all local businesses a special opportunity to market to fellow business owners and locals, giving your business that much more exposure in Grand County.
Over 50 businesses participate ranging from different restaurants, retail, services, activities and lodging. Each will display their services and be giving samples of their products and goodies. Looking for a job? This may be the place for you. Various businesses will be looking for employees for the 2009/2010 Winter Season. Stop and see who is hiring!
Thank you to our sponsors: BEDA (Grand County Business Economic Development Association), Winter Park Station, Winter Park Central Reservations,Winter Park Resort Party Time Rentals, Sky Hi Daily News, Iron Horse Resort
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New Business Update: RE/MAX Peak to Peak - DID YOU KNOW...
Lance Gutersohn blessed his future, by moving from southeast Denver to Grand County over 26 years ago? He had been selling real estate for several 
years just after graduating from high school, when the real estate market went south in the early eighties. Lance then worked for Meadow Ridge, the Stampede Night Club and onto Safeway as Night Manager for a number of years. From there he dove into computer food cost control software for 10 years, then in 1996 back to his current real estate career. After working with Century 21 Smith & Company and Century 21 Winter Park Real Estate the past 13 years, Lance is now the new Broker/Owner of a brand new RE/MAX franchise called RE/MAX Peak to Peak. His office will open September 1st on the east side of Boxwell Construction’s building at 72413 Hwy 40 in Tabernash | 887-0890. Keep your eyes open for future chamber mixer date with RE/MAX Peak to Peak.
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New Member Limelight: Absolutely Winter Park presented by DKA Properties, LLC by Darren & Kim Merrell
Fellow members! It is a pleasure to now keep your company. Our business is a privately owned condo located in Trailhead Lodges adjacent to Hideaway Park. We rent year round for both short and long-term rentals. Our condo is seated right on the Fraser River Wetlands, so it has beautiful mountain and water views. It is a two bed/two bath home which sleeps 4-6 guests. Other features include, yet are not limited to: lavish upgrades, a secure keyless entry system and an in unit washer/dryer. An outdoor pool, hot tub and community area are soon to come.
We are very excited about becoming a member of your business community. Wish to arrange some type of cross-marketing? Please feel free to let us know. We want your business to succeed, just as we want our own to succeed. Likewise, any referrals would greatly be appreciated.
Darren and Kim Merrill | 303.931.6052 | dkaproperties@qwest.net | www.vrbo.com/222913
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Spotlight: Channel 17-Mountain TV
Channel 17-Mountain TV is proud to announce the 4th Annual 2009-2010 ski season edition of “Discover Downtown Winter Park." For only $125/month, your business can be featured in this successful and highly watched program! Did you know that Zephyr Mountain Lodge’s training manuals ask housekeepers to tune all TV’s into Channel 17-Mountain TV? Reach visitors (and locals) and support downtown Winter Park businesses! Call Jody Mintken today at 970.531.1225. Channel 17 also has ski season and holiday advertising specials, so call today! Visit us at www.grandcounty17.com or watch our videos at www.youtube.com/user/mountaintv.com.
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2010 Visitor Guide - Why Haven't You Taken Advantage of Our Formatted Listings?
Dear Members,
We introduced the new formatted listings this year to give members an inexpensive way to get something more than a regular listing without having to pay for an ad. The new formatted listings are only $200, which includes your logo and/or photo and 20 words.
Your formatted listing will stand out among all the other listings in your category. CLICK HERE for an example. Because we want you to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity, we have extended the deadline to October 14 for both formatted and standard ads! Even if you've already submitted your listing info, we can easily upgrade you to a formatted listing.
Circulation: 75,000 -- prices have never been lower!
Simply CLICK HERE and follow the instructions for submitting your ad.
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Be A Visitor Guide Distribution Partner
Have your rack card stapled in with every Visitor Guide we mail out for only .12 cents per piece. Four partners (or pieces) is the limit. We have slots open for this winter season. Average number of Visitor Guides mailed per month is about 3,000+. Call or email me asap if you're interested. jburford@playwinterpark.com or 970.726.4221 ext. 203
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Opportunities For Your Business
“Winter Deals” Coupon Book: Get Guests in Your Door this Winter! Similar to last year’s PASSPORT savings book, we’re creating a coupon book valid for the '09-'10 Ski Season for incoming groups and individuals. It's a tear-out, one-time use coupon. Print quantity will be approximately 4,000. Get your offer in the coupon books for only $45.00! CLICK HERE for details. Deadline extended to Friday, October 9 (payment & offer due).
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September's Adventure Member Answer:
Roger Hedlund of Home James Transportation Services
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Fall Event Season is in The Air!
2nd Annual Scarecrow Scare-Off: 
Help make Towns festive for the Fall by placing your scarecrows outside your business! See the attached form to sign up to compete for the ultimate 1st Place prize. Extended! Submit your application by October 9.
Winter Rack Card Info Needed: Please email tdavis@playwinterpark.com by October 15 with all of your winter events so it may be added to the Chamber winter events rack card.
Event Evaluation: We are currently evaluating all of the Summer 2009 events. Email tdavis@playwinterpark.com with any suggestions on how to make the events better or new suggestions for next year. Please email comments on how you thought the events went, good or bad.
Our events are on the website at www.playwinterpark.com for everyone to view for more information. If you don’t see your events on there, email Kristyna at chamber@playwinterpark.com all of the details and she will add it.
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9th Annual Trick or Treat Street & Haunted House! Saturday, October 31 Halloween! | 4-7:30 pm | Cooper Creek Square. Come prepared to SCREAM!!!!
Trick or treating throughout mall (and it's not just sweets) • Haunted House (for kids 6 and older) and Spooky Graveyard • Phantom Photo Booth (free photos to take home) • Free Spooky Supper at Moe's for kids 12 & under • Costume contest for kids, adults and pets! • Scarecrow Scare-Off contest winner announced at 7pm • Dinner Specials at CCS restaurants.
The best, safest place in town to celebrate Halloween. For more information, call 726-8891 or visit www.coopercreeksquare.com.
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Dress Your Dog Halloween Contest
Thursday, Oct. 29, 6-7:30 p.m.
Join us for our second annual Doggie Halloween Contest! Dress your favorite pooch and come by the Urban Community Meeting Room at the Fraser Library to win a prize for best costume. This is a fun event for adults and children, but please keep dogs on a leash. Click Here for October library events.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS IN OCTOBER. CLICK HERE for a complete calendar and details of community events. Is your event not listed on the web site and you would like it to be? If so, email Kristyna Nedele at chamber@playwinterpark.com with your event(s).
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Destination Bridal Showcase
October 10 | 11am - 4pm at Western Riviera Lakeside Events, 1007 Lake Avenue, Grand Lake.
Come to the Destination Bridal Showcase where you will experience the sites, tastes and sounds of a Grand Lake, Colorado Destination Wedding. See our beautiful lakeside venue and lodging, taste the delicious food prepared by our on-site caterers, sample wedding cake, meet our florists, musicians, photographers, and our team who is ready to make your special day a dream come true.
Contact: Western Riviera Lakeside Events | 970.627.3580 | jtompkins@rkymtnhi.com | www.westernrivlakesideevents.com | RSVP: Please call 970.62703580 to RSVP so we know how much food to prepare.
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Home Decorating Holiday Decor & Showcase
October 10 | 2-6pm | Caroline's Cuisine in Grand Lake
Workshops with Design Progessionals! Showcases for products and services from: Interior Design, Window Treatments, Faux Finisher, Floral Designer, Custom Fabricator, Kitchen Design. Contact Denise Cook 970.531.0101 for more info.
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Warren Miller's movie "Dynasty" at Silver Screen Cinema on Wednesday, October 28 | 6pm showing and 9pm showing.
Pre-sale tickets may be purchased at Silver Screen Cinema or www.warrenmiller.com. Win two free tickets at Arapaho Chiropractic Center's open house - new location. See luncheon/mixer section of this newsletter for details.
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Wednesday, Oct 14
“End of Recession Mixer” with L.D. Watkins Construction & Firebird Design Works
Wednesday, October 14 | 4:30 - 6:00 pm | Granby Centennial Building - 70 East Agate Ave., Granby, (parking on 1st St.)
Enjoy Wines of the Colorado River: Starting at our very own Winter Park Winery’s Headwaters to the Grand Junction Vineyards. Light hors d’oeuvres to complement the wine selection. Contact L.D. Watkins 887.3044 | Firebird DesignWorks 887.1181
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Thursday, Oct 15
Crooked Creek Eatery Chamber Mixer & Ribbon Cutting | 5-7pm
Come celebrate the opening of the newly remodeled Crooked Creek Eatery aka The Crooked Creek Saloon. Enjoy free appetizers from their new menu, drink specials and live music with Joe Rooyakkers. RSVP HERE. Ribbon cutting at 5pm.
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Oct 21
5th Annual Business Expo 4:00 - 6:30pm - Details in membership section of newsletter
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Oct 27
Arapaho Chiropractic Open House 5-7pm | Ribbon Cutting starts at 5pm - NEW LOCATION at Fraser Marketplace next to Safeway! Come celebrate the Grand Opening and ribbon cutting for Arapaho Chiropractic Center's new location in the Fraser 
Marketplace. PLUS: Open house for all health-related Fraser Marketplace offices: Fraser Medical Clinic, Winter Park Optical, Arapaho Chiropractic Center, and Curves. Meet your Fraser resources to help you stay happy and healthy.
Other great reasons to come: Refreshments provided. Raffle for 2 pairs of tickets to the new Warren Miller movie "Dynasty" for the following night.
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Mark Your Calendar
Wednesday, November 4 | 5:30 -7pm
Everything you wanted to know about Worker’s Compensation but were afraid to ask: Presented by Middle Park Agency and Kirk G. Arnold 5:30-7pm
Learn about: Purpose of worker’s compensation, classifications, experience modifications, claims management, premium development, audit procedures, general questions. Refreshments will be provided by Gabe’s Bar-B-Que of Granby, including pulled pork sandwiches, chips and sodas!!! Please RSVP HERE so we know how much food to prepare.
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Chamber Annual Dinner November 13. See director report in newsletter for details.
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Winter Park Resort Opens November 18
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