50West Productions

130 W 2nd Street, Suite #11
Salida CO, 81201

phone: 970-209-2034

website: 50westproductions.com
email: dave@50westproductions.com

50West Productions is a video production business in Salida, Colorado, owned by Dave Curtis who has over 20 years of experience filming and creating videos as a camera operator and editor.  David has a background working in concert video production with bands/artists such as Stevie Nicks, Michael Bolton, Wynona Judd, Grateful Dead, Black Crows, and others.  He has also conducted interviews and camera operator with President Jimmy Carter, singer Charlie Daniels, and Georgia Satellites.  For the last 21 years, Curtis has specialized in Destination Videos and tourism videos for Crested Butte, Gunnison, and now, Salida and Buena Vista.  He also loves to build Promotional Videos for companies, businesses, and people to promote their brand or business.

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Alpha-Lit Buena Vista/Salida

website: www.alphalitletters.com/buena-vistasalida
phone: 303-915-0211
email: brigid@alphalitletters.com

You spell it – we Light it Up! At Alpha-Lit Marquee Letters we offer the highest quality marquee letters to customize your event. We are sure to make an impact to WOW you, your guests, and friends without breaking the bank. Our letters are 3′ tall and the letters are 4′ tall. If you have an event, party, wedding, birth announcement, retirement, birthday or any reason to celebrate, we can help you. We service the following mountain counties: Chaffee, Lake, Park, Gunnison, Saguache, and Custer Counties. We are also able to serve the I-70 corridor, if you are in the mountains of Colorado, give me a call.

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Amy Triandiflou Public Relations

phone: 719-352-5394
email: amytriandiflouPR@gmail.com

Amy Triandiflou, owner and principal at ATPR, has been a public relations strategist for more than 20 years. Previously the Director of Brand Communications at Colorado’s largest locally owned advertising and public relations agency, Vladimir Jones, Amy has extensive experience in all facets of communications including strategic communications, media relations, internal relations, government relations, event planning, community relations, social media, and crisis communication among a cross-section of industries including health care, real estate, finance, non-profits, travel and tourism, hospitality, utilities and consumer goods and services.

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Aristata Communications

PO Box 5295
Buena Vista, CO 81211

phone: 719.937.7700 (option 1)

website: https://aristatacommunications.com/
email: Billing@AristataCommunications.com

Aristata Communications, previously Colorado Central Telecom, provides fast, reliable Internet and phone services to nearly 5,000 business and residential customers throughout Chaffee, Lake, Custer, Huerfano and Fremont counties. We are the only locally owned and operated telecom company working to bridge the digital divide in our region.

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Ark Valley Sign Company

Ark Valley Sign Company

phone: 719-270-1087
email: hello@ovierre.com
website: www.arkvalleysigns.com

Hours: Monday-Friday 8
:30am-5pm
With over 15 years of experience, Ark Valley Sign Co. transforms creative visions into stunning realities. Their talented team of graphic designers and sign makers brings unparalleled expertise to every project, ensuring beautiful, durable, and long-lasting signs. Situated in Salida, they are committed to utilizing the best industry practices to craft high-quality signage. Ark Valley Sign Co. is your trusted partner for all your sign production needs, from initial design to final installation.

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Chaffee County Economic Development Corp.

123 G Street
PO Box 1011
Salida, CO 81201

phone: 719-539-2018
website: www.chaffeecountyedc.com
email: info@chaffeecountyedc.com

The mission of the Chaffee County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) is to assure that Chaffee County is Open for Business and to retain, expand, and create jobs in Chaffee County. The CCEDC is comprised of a working board of successful local business people that are deeply rooted and representative of the community and have experience with a wide range of issues.

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Chaffee County Visitors Bureau

website: Get your free visitor guide to Buena Vista & Salida, Colorado.

The Upper Arkansas River Valley is located in the geographic center of Colorado, surrounded by three mountain ranges rising 7,000 feet above the valley floor. There are fifteen 14,000 foot peaks , more than anywhere else in Colorado. More people raft the Arkansas River than anywhere else in Colorado. The 100% natural and odorless hot spring water bubbles out of the ground at 140 degrees.

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Chaffee Printing Center

342 East 13th St.
Salida, CO 81201

phone: 719-539-3439

email: chaffeeprinting@gmail.com
find us on facebook: www.facebook.com/chaffeeprintingco
instagram: www.instagram.com/chaffeeprintingco
website: chaffee-printing.com

We are a quality full-service digital and offset printing company. Just email a pdf file to chaffeeprinting@gmail.com or bring by a scan disk or CD with pdf file to print. We specialize in full color event posters and large format construction documents, posters and art prints.  Print one color to full color, business cards, brochures, newsletters, rack cards, punch cards, business form, stationary and envelopes. Design and layout are also offered as well.

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Classical KCME 88.7 & Jazz 93.5

1921 North Weber Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907

phone: 719-578-5263

website: www.kcme.org
email: gm@kcme.org
email: Robyn@kcme.org
website: www.jazz935.org

89.5 KCME is an independent, public radio station that was founded in 1979. KCME broadcasts classical music, 24-hours a day with programming that appeals to adults as well as younger listeners. Programs include ”KCME Culture Zone,” “Live from the Metropolitan Opera,” and “Classics for Kids,”– introducing young listeners to classical music.

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Colorado Central Magazine

Phone: 719-203-1994

email: coloradocentralmag@gmail.com
website: www.coloradocentralmagazine.com

Colorado Central Magazine is a regional monthly magazine founded in Salida, Colorado in 1994. Our goal is to publish an interesting and informative magazine which helps to build a sense of place, a regional community, and a local culture in Central Colorado and the San Luis Valley. Our subscribers live throughout Colorado, New Mexico, the U.S., and even overseas. Colorado Central is available by subscription and at retailers throughout Colorado. You can also subscribe online!

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Elk Raven Photography

120 W 1st St.
Salida, CO 81201

phone: 719-660-1691

email: elkravenphotography@gmail.com
website: www.elkravenphotography.com

We, Chris Kassar & Ryan Kempfer, live in the peaceful mountain town of Salida, Colorado with our canine adventure buddy, Nala. Filled with unceasing energy and the passion to create change, we are committed to producing images that capture the awe and gratitude we feel with each moment spent in Nature. We hope our photos inspire you to explore—whether it be your own backyard or an exotic far-flung destination—with a sense of wonder and respect. And, we hope our images inspire you to pause for a moment and express gratitude for this incredible planet.

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Emerald Real Estate Media

Emerald Real Estate Media

222 1/2 F. Street
Salida, CO 81201

website: emeraldrealestatemedia.com
email: doug@emeraldrealestatemedia.com

My name is Doug Gritzmacher and I live in Salida, Colorado, with my wife and stepdaughters. I am an award-winning filmmaker and photographer who has created imagery for businesses like Google, Charles Schwab, and Coca-Cola, as well as video for feature documentary films and broadcast television, including home improvement shows for HGTV and Discovery. I started creating media for real estate in 2016 for commercial clients like CBRE and residential luxury homes. I am excited to be providing media and photography for realtors in the community. I am a licensed FAA Part 107 drone pilot and fully insured. You can find me at my office in downtown Salida.

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Emily Marquis

134 F Street, Suite #209
Salida, CO 81201

phone: 720-862-4756

website: emilymarquis.com
email: emily@emilymarquis.com

Emily Marquis is a Certified Clinical Health and Wellness Coach, Yoga Instructor and Mindfulness Consultant. Offering services of health and wellness to those with chronic illness, stress, sleep, life changes and transitions, and anyone looking to create sustainable lifestyle changes to improve their overall health and wellness. Partnering with practitioners to support clients and patients in their well-being. Work with employers to support or develop employee wellness. Offers coaching in person in Salida, phone or video. Host workshops, training, practitioner education and group coaching sessions.

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Envision Web Designers

phone: 719-626-1044
email: envisionwebdesigners@gmail.com
website: www.envisionwebdesigners.com

I create custom website designs that scale with your business. I have been managing internal and external websites for high traffic corporate organizations for 8 years. Prior to that I managed Operations and am certified in Lean & Six Sigma – both of which lend into my process-minded design approach. I created Envision Web Designers after helping friends and colleagues achieve their website goals, and seeing the fun and great energy in solo & small business.

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Go To Guide – Names and Numbers

1000 N. Main, Suite B
Gunnison, CO 81230

phone: 970-641-5029

website: www.gotoguide.com
email: lily@gotoguide.com

The Go To Guide telephone directory began with the mission to create an extremely personalized phone book that focuses on providing specific local information, in a well organized, fast and easy-to-read format for the communities we serve. This type of attention to detail often gets bypassed in directories produced by large corporations based in other parts of the country.

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Good Business Colorado

PO Box 1964
Wheat Ridge, CO 80034

phone: 720-917-4900

email: yrichard@goodbusinessco.org
website: https://goodbusinesscolorado.org/

Good Business Colorado is a grassroots organization of values-driven business owners challenging the lines of partisanship and advocating for a prosperous economy, equitable communities, and a sustainable environment.  Our members believe that business success cannot be measured by profit alone and that business plays a key role in ensuring our planet, communities, and bottom lines are all thriving.

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Hickory Grove Pictures

Hickory Grove Pictures provides photography and videography services for weddings, elopements and engagements, as well as full production services for marketing and real estate.

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Integrity Tattoo

225 Summitview Lane
Poncha Springs, CO  81201

phone: 719-530-1084

email: info@integritytattoo.rocks
website: www.integritytattoo.rocks

Integrity Tattoo provides consultation, design, and custom tattoo services. A complete stock of aftercare and apparel is also available. Our tattoo artists only use one time use needles and disposable tubes to eliminate cross contamination. We serve local residents as well as those from surrounding towns who are looking for a clean and reputable artist without the 4-hour round trip drive. In addition to the local community, Integrity Tattoo is available to the annual 100,000+ tourists that travel to Chaffee county.

If you are a business looking for promotional products or design assistance, contact designer Jason James of Integrity Tattoo.

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Jon Resnick Photography

phone: 215-779-5123
email: jresnick215@gmail.com
website: www.jresnick215.com

I am a commercial photographer with experience shooting action, landscape, portrait, concerts, events, small businesses, food, weddings, and more. When booked for 3+ full days, I offer a free half day at a non-profit of your choice. I also offer a discount for all non-profits. My photos have been featured in many publications including: The Washington Post, Outside Magazine, Town & Country, and the Wall Street Journal. I am an avid outdoorsman, and also enjoy traveling and spending time with friends, family, my lovely girlfriend, and our sweet dogs.

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KHEN-LP Radio

123 E. 3rd St.
Salida, CO 81201

phone: 719-539-1069

website: www.khen.org
email: info@khen.org

KHEN 106.9fm is a volunteer-supported community-based, low-power, FM radio station locally owned by Tenderfoot Transmitting, Inc., a Colorado non-profit organization.  KHEN’s mission:  KHEN is committed to building community through programming, education and outreach.  Community Radio… you belong. If you are a non-profit, 501(C)(3) KHEN accepts PSAs. Click HERE to submit one.

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Mile High Outdoor Advertising

email: nick@milehighoutdoor.com
email: jaclyn@milehighoutdoor.com
phone: 303-783-4800
fax: 303-783-4801
website: www.milehighoutdoor.com

Mile High Outdoor Advertising, established in 1996, is Denver’s premier local, independently owned outdoor media advertising company. Including the addition of a new digital screen on the east end of Highway 50 in Salida, we operate over 400 billboard advertising displays in the Denver Metro market, in addition to highway billboards targeting Fort Collins, Sterling, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Grand Junction.

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MTN CFO

website: themtncfo.com
email: bryce@themtncfo.com
tel: 630-742-9046

We offer contract CFO and strategy services to organizations primarily in the environmental, conservation, and outdoor industries (among others). We specialize in organizational strategy and alignment – utilizing our accounting background to enhance your strategic plans with the data needed to achieve your ambitious goals. We work with both nonprofit and for profit entities across Colorado, the US and Canada.

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Phreckles Photography

phone: 719-203-1994

email: phrecklesphoto@gmail.com
website: www.phrecklesphoto.com

Cailey McDermott, owner of Phreckles Photography, specializes in documenting weddings, events, and families. With a degree in Photojournalism, Cailey prefers to observe her subjects and capture moments organically. If you’re freckled, that’s an added bonus and you might just get a discount. Cailey is always ready with a few jokes and a plethora of dance moves to ease your nerves.

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Rice Tutoring/Working English

phone: 913-328-2396
email: lindsayrice@hotmail.com and lindsayarice2@gmail.com
website: Rice Tutoring
Lindsays’s Linked In Profile
Lindsay’s FaceBook Page

My professional experience includes tutoring for middle and high school students focusing on academic and creative writing, reading comprehension and standardized test prep. I also teach English as a second language to adults, and I am an editor and writing coach for scholarly and creative work.

I am also an in-house corporate language trainer, available to professionally enhance individuals’ English speaking skills and business-oriented writing projects in a corporate setting. I am also available online to work with clients across the globe.

I have a passion for researching and bringing unique and customized educational services to individuals and companies.

Formerly, I worked as an assistant language teacher in public schools in Kanagawa, Japan. I also served as a writer-in-residence for a private preparatory school.

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Rooster Pie Printing

129 W Sackett Ave
Salida, CO 81201

phone: 719-239-1841
email: dolan@roosterpie.com
website: www.roosterpie.com

Rooster Pie is a local business that was started in 2022 by Salida Native Dolan Potts. Rooster Pie Printing started off small, mostly tinkering and experimenting with screen printing in the garage. However, upon seeing the need and enjoying the process it expanded quickly to include graphic design & Giclee printing. As a result, Rooster Pie Printing offers many different services. They can provide artists with prints of their original works, as well as designing custom products for your business, event or family. Rooster Pie Printing also produces their own artwork and designs various types of media.

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Salida Signs

7747 CR 150
Salida, CO  81201

phone: 719-221-3171
email: salida.colorado.signs@gmail.com
website: www.salidasigns.com

Formerly Ovierre Industries, Salida Signs serves the Arkansas River Valley, and is owned and operated by locals Josh and Jess Smith. Josh has 10+ years of experience designing, producing, and installing commercial signage, and Jess has worked in print and digital marketing and design for nine years.

Salida Signs can design and produce a wide variety of marketing tools for brands big and small

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The Rev Radio Show

The Rev Radio Show

email: therev208@gmail.com
website: therevshow.org
phone: 719-221-0799

Rev. Jim Mundy is a passionate pastor and advocate for those struggling in the community. He’s also a seasoned musician and experienced radio DJ with more than 25 years in ministry, nearly 60 years as a musician, and 15 years behind the radio mic. As founder of “The Rev Radio Show”, he combines his love for the gospel and rock ‘n roll to spread a powerful message of faith through inspiring and lively internet radio broadcasts. Previously leading the local classic rock station, the Rev now brings his quirky and unique energy and message of inclusivity to Salida and the Arkansas Valley’s first internet radio station dedicated to making church easy and accessible for all walks of life all over the world.

Welcome to THE REV RADIO SHOW—Arkansas valley’s first internet radio station spreading the gospel thru four countries through rock &roll. Whether your a life long believer, just curious or just want to listen to good radio, great music with a great message. Everybody is welcome here. Tune in to THE REV RADIO SHOW for friendly, exciting broadcasts that makes church made easy. We at the rev radio are on board to help the community with psa’s, helping business’s, non- profits and the community in any way we can. So join the Rev. as he shares a great musical line up with faith and community in a vibrant uplifting way with great music and a great positive message. Contact us at therev208@gmail.com 

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Truth Has a Voice Foundation dba Ark Valley Voice

101 N. F Street Suite 201
Salida, CO 81201

phone: 719-398-1890

email: jan@arkvalleyvoice.com
website: www.arkvalleyvoice.com

Ark Valley Voice is a free, online news media platform and content provider, covering news and information of interest to residents and businesses in Chaffee County and the Upper Arkansas Valley.

It seeks to write news of the county through coverage that crosses municipal boundaries, with a mission that is four words long: “Truth has a Voice.”

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Western Recreation Industries Inc

10955 CR 128
Poncha Springs, CO 81242

phone: 719-539-1295
Toll Free: 800-525-1181

website: shopwri.com/rm_store.cgi
email: stan@wribiz.net

Western Recreation is a 4th generation family business located at the intersection of Hwy 50 & 285 in Poncha Springs at the Colorado Outpost. Our roots are deep into the archery industry as a manufacturer and distributor of archery products to large chain stores and small pro shops all across North America. Our retail location offers a huge selection of archery, firearms, hunting, ammo, black powder, optics, hiking, fishing, ice fishing, camping, skiing, winter gear, water sports, books, maps, gifts, foot wear, clothing, outdoor gear, souvenirs, rain wear, drink ware, metal detectors, gold panning, optics, pickle ball, toys, pet supplies, snacks, socks, sun glasses and everything outdoors. We are also a good source for local information and knowledge about all the recreational opportunities in the area.
WRI is also home to one of the largest printing operations in southern Colorado. We have three large format printers which are kept busy printing archery targets. Having these large printers allows us to print signs, banners and decals for local businesses very affordably.

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