Sound Bites from the Executive Director
There is so much going on here at the Chamber that I thought I would send you some quick and dirty updates. Details regarding new programs and events are contained in the newsletter so please read on!
Welcome Our New Team Members!– Diane Ehlert- Marketing /Sales Director, Jeremy Kennell, Program Manager and Sudi Newcomer, Visitor Center Representative. Also, congratulations to Kristyna Nedele on her promotion to Visitor Center Coordinator!
Transworld Snowboarding’s resort poll is now live! Vote for your favorite Park & Pipe and for where you had the best snowboarding vacation. Cast your vote here. This is your chance to let Transworld know you love Winter Park!
Stay Healthy - Visitor your local 9Health Fair this weekend! Go to www.9healthfair.org to find your location this weekend.
2010 Winter Park Jazz Festival- Tickets go on sale April 19 - New Sales opportunities available through Project Manager, Jeremy. Contact him at jkennell@playwinterpark.com. Go to playwinterpark.com/events to check out jazz festival details including new pricing structure.
Summer Events- Planned and proceeding- Sponsorships still available. Please contact Tamara at tdavis@playwinterpark.com. Again, details on the website. Please contact us if you have an event you want listed.
Membership Networking – folks are connecting and learning from, and with, each other at our seminars and social events. RSVP today for Spring Networking Session (Speed Networking) May 19. Click Here for sponsorship opportunties.
Congratulations to the newly elected Government Officials-
Town of Winter Park: Vince Turner, Jimmy Lahrman, Mike Periolat. Katie Rimenscheider and Barb Attwater.
Town of Fraser: Steve Sumrall, Peggy Smith and David Pratt
Last, but certainly not least- Thank You to Senator Mark Udall and Mayor John Hickenlooper for making time to listen to the citizens of Grand County during the past month. The leaders of this community are working hard to have our concerns heard.
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Special Guest Column by Brian Lence-
Economic Development Issues Defined, Food for Productive Conversations Regarding the Community's Future. Click Here for more.
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News From The Frontline, by Kristyna Nedele
Happy spring!!! Come say hello to your new Visitor Center Coordinator, Kristyna Nedele (owner of "Mocos the Snow Dog" - photo by Byron Hetzler).
Summer Brochures Needed - With winter season winding down, we're restocking our summer activity section. Bring by your summer brochures and introduce yourself to the Visitor Center Staff, especially to our new addition Sudi Newcomer. Bring enough brochures to cover us for the off-season and to last us throughout the summer time.
Special Offers? - We would like to keep visitors up-to-date on all new information and any special offers. Let us know your hours of operation and specials.
Chamber Staff Site Visits at Your Business - To better inform your Visitor Center representatives we are more than happy to come and tour your property, service, or activity so we can get people in your doors.
Winter Activities Still Open! - Click Here for a list of winter activity businesses that are still open. Thanks for the great season everyone!
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Free High Altitude Vegetable Garden Workshop. The CSU Extension Office of Grand County, Morales Farms Inc. of Granby, and Grand County Libraries have partnered together to provide you a series of classes on how to grow your own food in Grand County. Click Here for class dates, details and locations.
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The Guide by Sky Hi Daily News - Extended deadline of April 23.
This visitor guide offers Local and Front Range distribution. Distribution: • 40,000 copies annually - 20,000 each issue • 10,000 copies of Summer Guide and Winter Guide will be delivered to Front Range locations • Summer Guide will be delivered to Estes Park locations. For rates, click here and to reserve your space, contact your account manager today 970.887.3334 Laurie ext. 19702 Kim ext.19100.
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Congratulations Guest Guide Publications! The publication of the Official Grand County Relocation and Resource Guide is a finalist for The Western Publishing Association Maggie Awards. The 59th Annual Maggie Awards Banquet Friday evening, May 7 in Los Angeles, CA. Good luck!
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Member Spotlight: Bear Dance Spas 
Bear Dance Spas have the new 2010 Finnleo Saunas. The much publicized Far Infrared Sauna are available for as low as $2,995. Why not enjoy the flexibility that a InfraSauna offers rather than choosing between a traditional or a Infrared. Have you seen a InfraSauna? Stop by and learn the health benefits of sauna ownership. Interested in the new 2010 Hot Spring hot tubs? The Hot Spot Value priced spas that are totally new for 2010. With Hot Tubs starting at $3,995, why not explore the benefits of hot tub ownership today?
Bear Dance Spas also sells spa chemicals, filters, chemical maintainance programs and does on-site service. Stop their Fraser location to check out the Far Infrased Sauna and 2010 Hot Spring Hot Tubs. Call 726-4200 or online at www.BDspas.com.
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Member Limelight: Powder Addiction by Jamie Wolter
Spring storms are making for some great skiing. It's great in the back country. This last week we've received almost 20 inches in new snow! Powder Addiction has an awesome Spring Special! $200 per seat, or $2,000 for a private cat, fantastic end of season party for your employees, full payment required to book a reservation.
Last week we did some product testing with Backpacker Magazine, thanks to Tracy Ross for putting it all together. We tested skis from Black Diamond, Volkl, Scott and Dynafit, just to name a few. We tested the new Marker F-12 tour binding, as well as some clamps from Fritschi and Dynafit. Every tester had a good time and we had a mix of spring conditions on the first day on a hike to ski adventure, followed by 4-6 inches of new snow that night and some nice powder conditions for cat skiing testing the following day. Click Here for recent article in Boulder Weekly. Call 970-726-5442 or visit www.powderaddiction.com.
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Did You Know:
Colorado Adventure's Park has a Local’s Appreciation on this Friday April 9. Bring in a local ID and tube for 1 hour anytime that day.
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Spic and Span Cleaning Company is a family business. Edita Reventiene is a wonderful housekeeper with many references and handyman, Darius Reventas can do anything from floor to ceiling! Chamber members receive a 25% discount on the first cleaning. Estimating the projects is free. Call 887-3692 or 531-7935 to schedule your cleaning today.
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Epic Mountain Sports has all 2010 high performance/demo skis and boards on sale now. They will even throw in a Free edge and wax for next season. Located next to Mirasol where you can get 10% off your entire bill. Click Here for coupon.
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The Seven Sisters has a spring splash special - 25% off everything starting April 10-17. Located in Cooper Creek Square.
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Holden's Hard Drive will take the bugs out of your computer or set up a home or office networking system. Call 531-8673.
Grand Balloon Adventures flying this Spring! What a great way to view the changing seasons from above. Call now for your reservation 887-1340.
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Mountain Moon Yoga has great classes this April. Go to www.MtMoonYoga.com for class schedule.
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Driving Somewhere This Spring? It's a great time to get out and about this season. For a tune up, call Hilly's Hooker Service at 726-5841 or detail your ride with First Class Automotive Centre in Granby at 887-3675. Or maybe you don't want to put miles on your car, so rental one from Avalanche Car Rentals in Granby at 887-3908. Or when and doubt by a new car at Hope Motor Company at 303.669.7721. Need a ride to the airport? call Home James at 726-5060.
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Opportunites to Market Your Business
Become a Local Favorite on homepage of www.PlayWinterPark.com. It's inexpensive AND effective especially during the Ski Free! Really, Truly campaign during now till the end of ski season. Only a $100 per two weeks. Click Here to reserve remaining open spots from now till end of April. Only a few spots are open during the summer so sign up now.
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2010 Visitor Guide Distribution Partner: Mail your brochure to direct leads for only 12 cents per brochure in each 2010 Visitor Guide that is mailed out. Click Here for sign up sheet. Space is limited.
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Doing a mass mailing? Don't forget a part of your membership benefits is to use our bulk mailing permit. Click Here to read Bulk Mail Instructions before you get your mailing printed. For more information, contact Kristyna Nedele at 726-4221 ext 207.
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Google Analytics Seminar Great Success
Early April, the Chamber completed another one of our seminar series for 2010. We appreciate those members who are taking advantage of these seminars that are exclusively for members.
Special thank you for our Beth, Danyel and Elena of AOR for coming up for educating on how to take the mystery out of website traffic. Also, thank you to the Town of Winter Park for allowing us to use their chamber facilities and to Rudi's Deli for sponsoring the event. The delicious sandwiches and appetizer's we greatly enjoyed. We highly suggest checking out Rudi's catering menu at www.winterparkdeli.com.
Stay tuned for future seminars. Have some ideas of a seminar you'd like to attend? Email mchavez@playwinterpark.com.
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Summer Deals Coupon Book - Get Guests in Your Door This summer!
After such great success with this past Winter's Coupon Book, we decided to do it again for the summer. As a reminder, it's a tear-out, one-time use coupon. It's a flat rate of $45 with over 2500 books printed. As we all know, guests are always looking for deal. Why not bait them into your business?
Each of these coupon/deals will be also added to the Chamber's deal page - "WelcomeBackToWP".com. As a reminder, all chamber members can have a free listing on WelcomeBackToWP.com.
Like to get into the coupon book or have a deal posted for free on the website? Click Here for the "2010 Summer's Deals" sign up sheet for both the coupon book and WelcomeBackToWP.com site.
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Get People In Your Door This Summer: NEW Opportunities
The summer calendar with music has been announced. If you do not see your events on this calendar, email Jeremy Kennell right away at jkennell@playwinterpark.com. We will add all events to the website when we receive your information. For the summer event schedule, go to www.playwinterpark.com or click here to download a printable calendar version.
Hosting an event for Jazz Festival weekend? Notify Jeremy Kennell at jkennell@playwinterpark.com to be added to the Winter Park Jazz Festival event website and facebook page. We want to know what you are up to. This applies to all weekend events and music events that you are hosting throughout the summer.
Sponsorship and vendor packets and information have been sent out. Click here to download vendor and 2010 sponsorship information or contact Tamara Davis at tdavis@playwinterpark.com. The Chamber is working closely with several radio stations to gain great exposure to Winter Park and the Fraser Valley, this is a great opportunity to get your name out there.
Attention all Lodging and Restaurants:
• Lodging Properties: Click Here for NEW affordable lodging sponsorships (inkind trade for rooms) for Jazz Festival.
• Restaurants: April 13 at 1 pm, the WPFVCC is holding a meeting for local restaurant vendors to discuss the possibility of a shared food/beverage concession at our summer events. Click Here for details. Your input is needed!
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April 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 Jeremy at jkennell@playwinterpark.com with your event(s).
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April Chamber Board Meeting: Wednesday, April 14 at the Chamber Building at 9:15am.
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Weekend Events for April 9-12. Click here for event schedule.
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Grand County Blues Society Events & Updates
• Blues Festival Kick-Off Party April 13 from 5- 8pm for all Front Desk, Sales and Reservations staff to the Blues Festival Kick-Off Party at the Winter Park Winery (in Fraser). This is a free event and wine and appetizers will be served as well as some great door prizes. RSVP to tim@winterparkdeli.com. Courtesty of the Grand County Blues Society.
• Blues From The Top 8th Annual Music Festival is June 25-27. Like to volunteer? Email info@grandblues.org. For festival line-up and to buy early bird tickets visit www.GrandBlues.org.
• Next Blues Show: Thursday, April 15 at Smokin' Moe's featuring Rick Estrin and the Nightcats with Kid Anderson. Come out for a booty shakin' good time. This 21 and up show is only $10.
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Winter Park Resort's Coca-Cola® Spring Splash Sunday, April 18. It's the oldest tradition of its kind and on its 42nd year. Athletes begin at 12pm as spectators watch skiers and riders struggle through obstacles on the Larry Sale trail race course and attempt to skim across an icy pond to reach the finish line and post a time. Live music sets the tone for a closing day party that is fun for everyone! For more details, call the Guest Information Hotline at 970.726.1564.
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Cheeky Monk Hosts All Saints Beer Dinner Pairing Thursday, April 15 at 6pm.
Tickets are $35 per person – Seating is limited – Purchase tickets online at www.thecheekymonk.com. Mark Your Calender: Music by American Idiots at the Monk April 17 at 9pm.
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BWB Networking Mixer, co-sponsored by DAPCPA and The Law Office of Trude Kleess on April 21 at 5;30-7pm in Suite 317, Cooper Creek Square. Catered by Mountain Grind. Mix, mingle, make connections. Bring business cards and your updates.
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Business Morning Mixer with BWB at the Winter Park Visitor Center - Wednesday, May 5 from 8:30-9:30am. Mix, mingle and drink coffee with fellow businesses. Bring business cards and your updates.
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5th Annual Speed Networking Event - Start to Get Your 30-Second Commercial Ready!
May 19 | 4:30pm @ Fontenot's Seafood & Grill | FREE
Hosted by WPFV Chamber & Businesses Without Borders. Presented by BEDA.
What is Speed Networking?
The concept of "Speed Networking" is very similar to "Speed Dating", but instead of meeting your future potential, you'll be meeting potential business clients! - All in 30-seconds. Click Here for details on how it works.
What You Should Bring:
Business Cards - bring plenty for a business card exchange. And have your 30-second elevator speech ready.
RSVP REQUIRED! Click Here to RSVP by Monday, May 17. Limited seating available.
Be A Speed Networking Sponsor for only $50-$100! Click Here for benefits & sign up sheet.
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