Information Regarding The Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce Workers Compensation Plan:
The Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce Workers Compensation Plan - the Board of Directors of the Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce has entered into an agreement with Bradley Insurance Group to offer a group plan to the membership.
Please Read: Click Here to help clarify the operations of the program.
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A Message From Middle Park Agency:
Did you know that Middle Park Agency has been in Granby for over 40 years. Click Here for their letter to the membership.
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Tax Credits Available for Residential and Commercial Improvements
There has never been a better time to make some energy efficient improvements to your home or business. Grand County BEDA and the Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce encourage you to read the attached information sheets to see how you can benefit from the Federal Tax Credit Programs offered for 2010. Many of your local contractors are available to install the improvements and walk you through the process. Click to find Residential and Commercial Energy Efficiency Incentives.
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Town of Fraser Comprehensive Plan Update:
The Town of Fraser Planning Commission has been working diligently to update our Comprehensive Plan over the past twelve months. The Comprehensive Plan provides a vision for the community’s future and serves as a blueprint which guides growth and development for the entire town. A DRAFT version of the plan is available and we are seeking public comment and input! The DRAFT will soon be available on the Town of Fraser’s website www.frasercolorado.com.
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A Word From The Frontline, by Kristyna Nedele
Did you know... the Fraser Valley Partnership for Trails have groomed a trail that begins right from the Chamber parking lot either heading south towards the Winter Park Ski Resort or north towards Rendezvous in Fraser. This is a wonderful experience to suggest to your guests. Have you been on the trail yet? What are you waiting for? Let's go!
The Winter Park Fraser Valley Chamber is on Facebook! Are you a fan? Search for us by entering “Winter Park, Colorado - Chamber of Commerce.” This is another great way to get your name out there Chamber members! Facebook is a great tool to post links, photos, offers, deals and information about your business. It’s quick, easy and fun! Did you know...we are trying to promote the Winter Park & the Fraser Valley area more by having contests on Facebook? Log-on and give it a try.
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Is mid-winter, cabin fever getting the best of you? A note from Michele Murray-Hedland. Remember to keep exercise and healthy nutrition at the top of your list of priorities for successfully navigating the obstacles of a Fraser Valley winter. Click Here to kick the cabin fever follies.
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Update from Trout Unlimited on Moffat Firming project. Denver Water admits in their environmental impact statement that this project will have an economic impact on Grand County, but they propose no mitigation to resolve this.
Interested in writing a letter? We have until March 1,2010 to understand as much as we can and make as many points as we like. For more information, contact phollrah@rkymtnhi.com. For those of you who want some ammunition to use for your letter(s), please Click Here for the link for a suggestions you might want to mention. If you have already written a letter, you can still write another one.
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East Grand School District Update. In an effort of presenting and keeping the community involved and informed regarding the budget shortfall for the 2010-2011 for East Grand School district, EGSD is scheduling town meetings to discuss and present the facts. Click Here for more.
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New Site Dedicated to I-70 Traveler. Skiers, sightseers, residents and mountain travelers of all kinds now have an exciting new way of planning and optimizing their next trip along I-70. GoI70.com is a new website and mobile phone application dedicated to the I-70 traveler. Click for story.
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Grand County BEDA- Working to Retain and Increase Jobs in Grand County.
This recession has hit so many of the local businesses throughout Grand County that it can seem like a daunting task to try to improve the business climate. For the Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Grand County Business Economic Development Association (BEDA), economic development in 2009 and 2010 means helping retain businesses through these tough times. Through education, or as we like to say technical assistance, we have offered classes and seminars in marketing, business plans and social networking just to name a few. Networking sessions like the Fall and Spring events help bring business owners together to build partnerships.
In 2010 a new effort is underway to create or retain jobs through Sustainable Energy practices. Through the visionary work of Becky McBride and Liz McIntyre, Grand and Jackson Counties were awarded a grant from the Governor’s Energy Office for a coordinator who will oversee education, research and funding for programs in our community. Here for full story.
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A Moment With Maria
Not enough snow for your liking? Don't let it get you down. There is still plenty of things to do up here. May it be taking a nice groomed run, a great trail ski, trip on a snowmobile, stretch at yoga, play at the pool or paint your own pottery. The activities are endless. Don't forget to be an ambassador of the community even if its not an epic powder year. Life is good at 9,000 feet. So remember to spread the feeling of optimism to your neighbor or guest and smile.
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Has the Chamber Helped Your Business? Send your testimonial to be posted on the chamber website to mchavez@playwinterpark.com.
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Use The Chamber as Your Marketing Tool. Click Here to download your copy of "Guide To Your Membership".
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Member Spotlight: Black Tie Ski Rental Delivery of Winter Park
Black Tie Ski Rental Delivery of Winter Park is the newest ski shop in town offering premium brand ski and snowboard equipment including K2, Volkl, Dynastar, Atomic and Ride at very competitive prices. Equipment is delivered and custom fit by a personal ski concierge at the most convenient time and place; complimentary slope side assistance is available to serve every guest's need. At the end of the stay, Black Tie coordinates with the guest to pick up the equipment. Delivery is available from 7am-10pm from Winter Park to Granby. Black Tie can be reached at 970.722.7722 or at BlackTieSkis.com.
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Member Limelight: Western Riviera Lakeside Events Center You and your guests will be mesmerized by the awe-inspiring views of mountain vistas 
reflecting on Grand Lake while watching boats and people along the waterfront.
This finely finished 2,000 sq. ft. interior space accommodates up to 122 guests, and includes a great room, bar and restrooms. The great room and 1,000 sq. ft. outdoor deck space are perfect for casual or formal events, boasting lake views throughout both the great room and deck!
The collaberation between Western Riviera, Destinations West and J.R.'s Grill has made this enchanting event center on the lake come to life. For more information, visit www.westernrivlakesideevents.com or contact motel@westernriv.com, 970.627.3580.
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Did you know…
Trailblazer Snowmobile Tours in Fraser has the largest snowmobile trail system in Colorado and has been in business since 1983. Go to www.trailblazersnowmobile.com to learn more.
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K-CMV 106.3 is giving away a trip to Mexico and is host to Kai Turner's legendary blues show every Wednesday night. Go to www.kcmvradio.com for more.
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You may qualify for a $1500 Federal tax credit and a $25.00 consumer rebate (per shade) on Hunter Douglas Architella Honeycomb Shades? Click here for more information or contact Denise Cook at Paradise Home Solutions at 970.531.0101 or dc_paradise0101@yahoo.com.
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Powder Addictions has a 2 for $500 cat ski deal. Call 726-9247 for your reservation.
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Back Bowl Soup Company serves breakfast, fabulous lunch and serves beer and wine.
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Mountain Moon Yoga has a Jivamukti Yoga Weekend on Saturday, Feb. 20, 5-7 pm, $25. Sunday, Feb. 21, 8-10 am, $25, both days $40. www.mtmoonyoga.com for more.
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490 Steakhouse & Tavern located at Silverado II has live music every Saturday night with Jeremy Farmer. Stop in Sunday Night "Date Night" featuring $29.95 for Two: 6 oz. "490" Sirloin Steak Dinners, Two House Wine, Bud or Coors Light Drafts and One Dessert to Share. Call 970.722.0299 for reservations.
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Bank of The West has several ways you can save money. Click for more.
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RSN TV 18 has partnered with Outside Magazine and will be launching a new station and brand on June 1st, 2010. "Outdoor Television Network". Click for story.
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Special thank you to Trailblazer Snowmobile Tours and Grand Adventures for showing us the beautiful snowmobile trails of Winter Park and Fraser. Both outfitters were very professional giving us the tour of a lifetime. Also thank you Devil's Thumb Ranch for taking us out on the Feeding Sleigh Ride. The animals were so cute! Home James, we are still full from the bagels and cream cheese, thanks.
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What the Tweet? How to use Social Media for Your Business Wednesday, Feb. 17 at Winter Park Town Hall. Two Free 90 Minute Sessions: 11:30am with lunch served and 4:30pm with app's and vino. Exclusive for Chamber Members only!
Are you befuddled by FaceBook, terrified by Twitter, or balking at Blogging? On February 17, AOR, the Chamber's advertising agency, will present hands-on tips, tricks, and easy how-to’s for implementing today’s new social media tools to build your business. In this 90 minute session, you'll learn how to set up and use Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn social media as tools for your business. We'll cover what they are, how they work, as well as the pros and cons of each to help you decide whether it makes sense for your company, and if so, how to do it well—even if you are already pressed for time.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Any business owner, home-based business, retail store owner, outfitter, restaurant owner, event planner, professional services such as CPAs and lawyers, organization leaders, directors of non-profit organizations, every type of entrepreneur, marketing manager or decision maker. If you are in any type of business, management, or leadership role and want your business to take advantage of every opportunity to grow, this session is for you.
RSVP's Required by February 16 at noon to visitorcenter@playwinterpark.com. Questions? Call Maria at 726-4221 ext. 206.
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Marketing Update
The Marketing/Sales Council is now meeting on a monthly basis. The meetings have been a good way for Chamber staff to keep informed about the local trends.
Spring Ski Free Promotion April 1- 18. The Chamber staff and Winter Park Resort partners have been strategizing for the next group of advertising and promotions for a Spring Ski Free Promotion. The campaign will be offered April 1- 18. Details for sign up are forthcoming!
Summer 2010 campaign: Negotiations and planning are in the final stages for the Summer 2010 campaign. The details and coop opportunities will be presented later this month. AOR is working hard to stretch our dollars.
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Sales Update: Have sales questions or feedback? Contact Sales Coordinator, Sara Sable at sales@playwinterpark.com or 970.726.4221 ext 207.
Two Group Sales Opportunities - Get Them Into Your Door. Offer a special deal to the following incoming groups. Contact each group coordinator directly with your special.
2010 NASTAR National Championships March 24-28. Over 1,200 Nature Valley NASTAR qualifiers from across the country will be at Winter Park Resort for three days of competition, exciting events and world-class skiing and riding. This marquee event will be in Winter Park for the next three years. NASTAR Contact: Bill Madsen - Director of Operations at 970.923.6278, bmadsen@NASTAR.com. Suggested dates to offer a NASTAR special are March 20 - 31. Visit www.Nastar.com for more.
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Mini Cooper Car Club "Minis in the Mountains" August 12-15. Expected attendance of 450. Group will receive Great Deal Coupon book. Mini Cooper Contact: Chuck Maybee, President Mini5280 Car Club at camaybee@yahoo.com. Visit www.MINI5280.org for more details.
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Summer Sales Opportunities:
Be on the lookout for the 2010 Summer Deals Coupon Book opportunity. (Similar to the Winter Deals Coupon Book.) Still time! Add your winter "Deal" to the www.WelcomeBacktoWP.com website. It's FREE to have as many listings as you like (Winter and Summer). Click Here for form.
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Large Groups Coming to Town!
These groups are hosted by Winter Park Resort. Have a large group you'd like to welcome? Email Sara with group information.
Feb 7: Denver University - 300 attendees.
Feb. 24-26: Wells Fargo Bank Cup - 1000 attendees.
Feb. 27-March 6: National Brotherhood of Skiers -700 attendees.
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Summer is Around The Corner! Keep your eye on your mailbox for the list of the 2010 Summer Sponsorship Opportunites. Four new events to bring business to your door!
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Another Fantastic 70 Years Winter Park! During Winter Carnival, over 400 guests were there to watch the best Lighted Parade yet along with snow-lit fireworks at Hideaway Park. Dog Days at Grand Park was exhiliarating! From the Dog Disc Agility Show, to the Rocky Mountain Sled Dog Races with skijoring racers competing along side. It was quite an event to witness.
Thank You sponsors making it a successful weekend:
• Summit Legend/Trailhead Lodge
• The Winter Park Resort
• Town of Winter Park
• Town of Fraser
• 490 Steakhouse
• Guest Guide Publications
• Grand County Tourism Board
• Grand Park
• Grand Foundation
• Cornerstone Community Foundation Fund
• RSN Winter Park TV 18
• Channel 17 Mountain TV
• Safeway
• Rocky Mountain Sled Dog Club
• Thank you Todd and the East Grand Fire District for the colorful fireworks!
Winners of the "Old School" On Parade:
1st Place
Winter Park Ski Patrol
2nd Place
Town of Winter Park
3rd Place
Fly Fisher/Grand County Fishing Company
Best dressed “old school” style
Epic Mountain Sports
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February Community Events: CLICK HERE for a the 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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February Chamber Board Meeting: Wednesday, February 10 at the Chamber Building at 9:15am.
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Weekend Events for February 6-7. Click here for event schedule.
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Mardi Gras! February 12-16
Friday February 12
• 4:30-7pm – Winter Park Salon Grand Opening (See Membership Event Section for details).
• 7pm - Java Mic Night at Mountain Grind at Cooper Creek Square - $5.00
• 7pm - The Winter Park-Fraser Valley Rotary Club Presents Comedy Night with Comedy Works Entertainment at Winter Park Resort - $20.00 in advance.
Saturday February 13
• 1-4pm - Chamber Mardi Gras Festival at Hideaway Park with games and prizes with free lunch and jumpy castles.
• Free Beginner Interpretive Snowshoe Hike at Hideaway Park at 1pm.
• 8:30am-8pm - Mardi Gras SnowFest at SolVista Basin
• 12-5pm - The Village at Winter Park Mardi Gras Festival
• 5pm - Fire & Ice Celebration Series at Cooper Creek Square
• 5pm - Beer pairing and Grand Lake Brewery at Wild Horse Gourmet at Cooper Creek Square
• 7-11pm - Evening Mardi Gras Festival at West Portal Station
Sunday February 14
• Valentine’s Day 2 for 1 Trail Passes at Grand Lake Nordic Center
• Valentine’s Day Dinner at the Lodge at Sunspot at the Winter Park Resort, Brickhouse 40, Deno's Mountain Bistro and Back Country Grill.
FAT Tuesday February 16
• 6:30-8:30pm - Mardi Gras Parade at Cooper Creek Square: Come in costume and participate in Fat Tuesday (Winter Park style) in the shortest, craziest, coldest Mardi Gras Parade on Earth!
• Seven Sisters Mardi Gras Sale. 20% off everything in store.
• 9pm - The Grand County Blues Society presents Trampled Under Foot w/Samantha Fish at Smokin’ Moe’s. Tickets $20.00
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Grand County Blues Society Hosts Blues Band From India, Soulmate. Soulmate has made its way across the world to play in Grand County. Come to Smokin' Moe's Feb. 10 at 9pm for the special show for only $10.00. For a list of upcoming shows including: Trampled Under Foot Mardi Gras show, Tab Benoit and 2010 Blues From The Top lineup, visit to www.GrandBlues.org.
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Winter Park Salon Grand Opening on Friday, Feb. 12 from 4:30pm-7pm. Ribbon cutting is at 4:45pm. Come in and see Fraser Valley’s latest hair salon. Lots of samples, giveaways and tasty treats. This is your exclusive invitation chamber members.
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What the Tweet!? Social Networking Seminar Wednesday, Feb 17. Exclusive for members only. See Marketing Section for details.
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Ziggy's Donuts Grand Opening at Ribbon Cutting Feb. 23 from 8:30am-9:30pm. Ribbon Cutting at 8:45am. Stop by to sample Grand County's best "baked" donuts. Located next to Fontenot's in Kings Crossing in Winter Park.
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Winter Park Dental Appreciation Open House on Tuesday, February 23 from 4-6:30pm. Proudly cleaning Grand County since 1988. Prizes and appetizer's! Click Here for more.
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Mike Wirsing Bon Voyage Party on Feb 25 from 4:30-6:30pm at the Allegiant Property Mgmt. Clock Tower. Come celebrate the retirement of Mike Wirsing. Mike has been in the Valley since 1982 and setting sail to Florida. Stop by mingle "Gilligan's Island style" with fellow members and friends while enjoying delicious foods by Wild Horse Catering.
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Mark Your Calendar
5th Annual Speed Networking Wednesday, May 19. Click Here for more.
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