Salida Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - May 2010
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Note from the Director
May in Salida is always a teaser month. It can be warm and sunny one day and a blizzard the next. I guess it just makes June seem that much nicer.
Business people around town are gearing up and sprucing up in preparation for what we hope will be a great summer of fun and prosperity. All indicators point to a busy season.
Don’t forget about the annual Chamber Golf Scramble and Business After Hours on Wednesday, May 12th at the Salida Golf Club. Call the Chamber today to reserve your team tee time. The cost is only $160 per 4 person team and remember your team must have a least one person of the opposite sex. (You do the math) Scott and Greg are pulling out all the stops to provide a great buffet for our munching pleasure so make plans today to join us for this great tradition. Special thanks to Yellowbook for helping sponsor this fun time.
We just got word from the Colorado Division of Insurance that The Chamber has been approved to offer a comprehensive health insurance program to our membership. We are planning to have businesses signed up with an effective date of June 1. Please call The Chamber so we can get you on our list to have an agent contact you with all the gory details. We are truly excited about being able to offer our membership this much needed benefit.
The Chamber is pleased to announce a new feature to get the word out about events, meetings and business info. Each week we will compile the latest happenings and email them to the membership. If you would like to be a part of this program, simply send us a short message with a link to your website and we will include it in the Wednesday edition. Information should be sent directly to announcements@salidachamber.org. Get your info to us and we will get it out to the community.
More good news. The Salida Chamber has joined Facebook at www.facebook.com/salidachamber .We hope everyone will become a fan and follow all the latest and greatest happening at the Chamber. Please post your happenings and help us spread the good word about Salida.
Don’t put your winter duds away just yet and keep your shorts and flip-flops handy. May will challenge your wardrobe, but that’s why we love it here. See you next month.
Best regards,
John Engelbrecht
Executive Director
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Log Cabin Antiques is Business of the Month
Log Cabin Antiques, owned by Darwin and Linda Hibbs at 225 E. U.S. 50, Salida was selected as April Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month.
In business since 1976, the store is a group of five old log cabins, each filled with treasures from the past. “It was an easy choice this month, and long overdue,” John Engelbrecht, chamber executive director, said. “They've been chamber members almost 30 years and a major part of this community. Darwin and Linda are phenomenally civic minded. They make sure they give back to and support the community in many ways.” Darwin was with the Salida Police Department 37 years and was chief for 11 years. He was served on the Salida school board four years.
Linda explained the antiques complex is on the former Otis White ranch.
“He came here in 1864 and established one of the early homesteads. He had a big apple orchard here, too,” she said.
The Hibbs live in the circa 1880 home on the property.
“We deal with all kinds of antiques, but ‘primitives’ are our favorite,” Linda said. “We like the down-home things.”
By Sue Price
New Chamber Member - Snowy Peaks RV Park & Rentals
Snowy Peaks RV Park & Rentals, 30430 N. U.S. 24 in Buena Vista was recently welcomed to Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce in Salida.
Owners Gene and Johanna Farrar have been operating Snowy Peaks since 2005 and continue to expand and improve amenities and activities for guests.
The RV Park is in the heart of the Rockies on the Collegiate Peaks Scenic Byway with breathtaking views of some of the tallest peaks in Colorado.
Within the park, owners visitors should plan to be treated to a quiet atmosphere and, if so inclined, join the camaraderie of the many activities available including pancake breakfasts, crafts and horseshoes.
If you don’t own an RV but would love to explore your options in renting one, Snowy Peaks offers rental of late-model recreational pop up campers and travel trailers.
Learn more about the park or rentals at www.snowypeaksrvpark.com or call Gene or Johanna at 395-8481 or (800) 954-8481.
Chaffee People’s Clinic Public Meetings
Chaffee People’s Clinic invites the community to share their needs and concerns regarding health services for the underinsured at public meetings to be held Monday, May 17, at 5:15 p.m. at Sangre de Cristo Community Room, 29780 Hwy 24 N in Buena Vista, and on Tuesday, May 18, at 5:15 p.m. at the Mt. Shavano Conference Room of the Touber Bldg. (old hospital), 448 East 1st Street in Salida.
The Chaffee People’s Clinic is especially interested in input from our business community. A brief overview of the impact of healthcare reform on Chaffee County will also be presented. Call 530-2596 for more information.
New Chamber Member - KSBV 93.7 FM
Marc Scott, owner and operator of KSBV 93.7 FM, recently joined the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce.
KSBV is the most powerful radio station in the area at 50,000 watts.
The radio station and commercial radio station that streams live at KSBV.net. 93.7 FM is the home of the Colorado Rockies and Colorado College Tigers Hockey.
The “Morning Live Show” with Dan airs from 6-10 a.m. Monday through Friday.
Hosts Marc and Melissa Scott are on throughout the day and evening. Local news is at 9 a.m., noon, and 5 p.m. and “Community Forum” is broadcast from 8:30-9 a.m. Fridays.
The station is at 735 Blake and the office telephone number is 539-9377 or e-mail ksbvradio@bresnan.net. For advertising sales call (314) 640-2959 or e-mail Ben at ben.ksbv@bresnan.net.
New Chamber Member - Buckskin Joe Frontier Town & Railway
Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed George Turner of Buckskin Joe Frontier Town and Railway to membership.
Buckskin Joe Frontier Town and Railway is a family attraction offering western themed entertainment.
Visitors who take a trip with the business have an opportunity to ride the Royal Gorge Scenic Railway, watch a gunfight in the authentic 1860’s frontier town, pan gold, ride a horse-drawn trolley and view the San Isabel Mine among other activities. Western food is available.
More than 20 movies have been filmed at the site with stars including John Wayne, Tom Selleck, Sam Elliot and Goldie Hawn.
The attraction is eight miles west of Cañon City and is family and pet oriented. More information is available at www.buckskinjoe.com or (719) 275-5149.
K9s for a Cause
Salida ArtWorks - "Artportunities"
Junque Sale
Saturday, June 5th Riverside Park 9am-noon
Buy-Sell-Trade
leftover art & craft supplies paint-canvas-paper-frames-sculpting media
used studio equipment tools machinery-electronics
art accessories books and furnishings musical instruments costumes and props Reuse and Recycle
!!An Affordable Showcase for your Art!!
Salida Farmer's Market
ArtWorks has rented a selling site at the Salida Farmer’s Market for the 2010 season. We are offering this space to area artists who wish to display and sell their art one week at a time.
We will supply a 10 x 10 foot tent for you with display grids.
Participants will be responsible for providing their own table, helping to set up the tent, arriving on time to sell (can begin set-up at 6:30AM & ready to sell by 8AM), and being considerate of the other artist sharing the booth the same Saturday.
Participants must be members of the ArtWorks Registry - (to register: see salidaartworks.org)
All art will be your original design (no resale, import, or selling for someone else). No dogs or pets are allowed in the park. No loud music or alcohol/drugs or obnoxious behavior. The Market will operate ‘rain or shine’.
Farmer’s Market 2010 will be at Alpine Park from 6/19-10/09/2010
The ArtWorks booth is available 9weeks of the season.
Salida Studio Tour
Our second annual Salida Studio Tour, provides the community with an opportunity to meet the artists in their studios and observe the creative process. August 27-28, 2010.
Thank you to our renewing members!
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