Hampton Inn and Suites has been awarded The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce November Business of the Month for their community involvement, spacious and clean hotel rooms, and extensive amenities.
The newly Renovated Hampton Inn & Suites Salida offers guests a majestic mountain view, right off Highway 50 in the Heart of the Rockies, Salida, Colorado. Offering an heated indoor pool and hot tub, large event space, pet friendly rooms, and a complimentary hot breakfast, the Hampton Inn and Suites has something for everyone.
The Hampton Inn and Suites is managed by Lodgco Hospitality which is a family owned and operated organization. Logco Hospitality is incredibly supportive in allowing for the Hampton Inn to give back to their community, which they love dearly. The love that the staff of the Hampton Inn feels towards their community is one that they want to share with the guests that come to stay. Staff at the Hampton Inn are always recommending downtown restaurants, shops and the fun events that come to Chaffee County.
Some of the ways that the Hampton Inn supports their local community include donating to and attending many events, such as the Pregnancy Resource Center’s annual fundraiser. When the Highschool drama club needed new linens, the Hampton Inn donated some to the cause. The hotel is highly involved with the chamber, and has donated to countless chamber events, as well as being a VIP sponsorship to the Annual Brewers Rendezvous- a fundraiser for the chamber. The Hampton Inn is a Toys for Tots donation station and hosts a weekly community bridge game that meets in the breakfast lobby on Thursdays. Funds raised from the Salida Bridge Club attendance gets donated to the Highschool Choir. This past year, this money helped pay for 30 choir members to travel to New York to perform at Carnegie Hall.
To learn more about the Hampton Inn and Suites, go to www.salida.hamptonbyhilton.com.
If you would like to see the complete history for Business of the Month, please call the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce at (719) 539-2068.
Salida Chamber Ribbon Cuttings RECAP: November 2024
Get to know the new businesses we’re honored to welcome as chamber members this month. Don’t hesitate to reach out and say hello. After all, connection, community and collaboration are what membership in the Salida Chamber of Commerce is all about!
Western Spirit Alchemy joined the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce and was welcomed into our membership with a ribbon cutting presentation.
Located in Salida, CO, Western Spirit Alchemy offers holistic healing services such as Reiki, Reiki Attunements + Certification, Hypnotherapy, Spiritual Coaching, Herbal Remedies, and more. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, Western Spirit Alchemy approaches healing from the perspective of what you need as a unique individual and provides the modalities and support for you to access the wisdom of your own body and inner strength. Western Spirit Alchemy strongly believes that every woman deserves to feel empowered and in control of their own healing, and their mission is to guide women towards greater fulfillment by fostering an environment of healing, guidance, and encouragement that honors your individual journey.
Owner Natalie Cowden opened Western Spirit Alchemy in January of 2023, and is proud to serve Salida and the greater Valley. She has been teaching and practicing Reiki, Hypnotherapy, Meditation and Mindfulness, as well as chronic illness healing for over 7 years. Learn more at www.westernspiritalchemy.com.
Carbon Kicker is part of the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce and we celebrated their membership with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Sitting on 34 acres of pristine piñon pine forest and pastureland, Blue Coyote Ranch is a peaceful and secluded mountain retreat just minutes away from downtown Salida. Blue Coyote Ranch is a locally owned and operated hospitality property that focuses on providing lodging for groups of 6 to 39 people. This is an ideal place to host weddings, family reunions, corporate retreats and other events.
With multiple gathering areas on the property, Blue Coyote Ranch has many amenities including a 20’ x 20’ stage with electrical hookups and lighting, a communal dining area inside their lodge, an outdoor dining space for up to 64 people, a large propane fire pit, a hot tub, hiking trails to historic homestead cabin ruins, corn hole sets and horseshoe games, and is even dog friendly, for an additional fee. Blue Coyote Ranch holds a special place in the hearts of its owners, Sara and Mike Duffin, who were married on-site in 2022.
To book your next retreat or corporate gathering and experience the magic of stargazing under the Rocky Mountains, call (719) 539-2002.
Quarterly Nonprofit Recognition: Salida Community Center
In Chaffee County, there is an organization devoted to building a stronger, more unified society. The Salida Community Center has been honored as the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit of the Quarter, celebrating its dedicated commitment to humbly serving our community.
The Salida Community Center’s mission is to promote an environment of support and advocacy to adults by fostering opportunities for fellowship, recreation, health and wellness, life-long learning and partnering with other community organizations.
The Salida Community Center is dedicated to addressing the needs of the broader community and those facing hardship. Among its key programs are the CSFP-Senior Food Program, which serves 150 seniors each month, and the TEFAP-Emergency Food Program, providing essential groceries to over 900 low-income individuals, families, and seniors monthly. The Center also runs a backpack program that supplies students with food, and a family support initiative that offers necessities like shampoo, soap, and deodorant.
Beyond these services, the Salida Community Center provides a conveniently located and affordable meeting space for local nonprofits and other groups. The SCC is responsible for the local Flag Program which places flags in town over six holidays. It also hosts some of Salida’s cherished annual events, including the Easter Egg Hunt, Pancake Breakfast, Bingo for Seniors, and Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.
The Thanksgiving dinner is scheduled for November 28th, and the Christmas dinner on December 25th. Both events will run from 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Last year, the Salida Community Center proudly served approximately 900 Thanksgiving meals, with over 400 deliveries to those in need, and over 600 meals for Christmas, including over 300 which were delivered. The traditional holiday menu will feature turkey, ham, dressing, and all the trimmings. These meals are free for all area residents and visitors. For those unable to come to the center, the SCC offers meal deliveries within a five-mile radius of Salida.
The Salida Community Center is funded entirely through grants and donations, with all work done by dedicated, unpaid volunteers. They serve because they see the need, value and sense of unity that comes from helping others. The Salida Community Center believes in the possibility of a brighter future. To learn more about their mission or to find out how you can get involved, contact the SCC at (719) 539-3351.
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