Salida Chamber Calendar

Come out for: Fly Tying Night at Tres Litros Beer Co. with the Next Eddy!

Building on the foundation laid in Part 1, 'Crafting Your Unique Identity,' Part 2 of our Brand Pyramid series focuses on 'Communicating Your Brand Story.' This session is designed to help you effectively convey your brand's identity to your audience. We'll dive into strategies for storytelling that resonates, creating compelling messaging, and choosing the right channels for your brand communication. Learn how to weave your core values and mission into every aspect of your marketing, from social media to customer engagement. This workshop is ideal for those who want to deepen their brand's impact and form lasting connections with their audience. Join us to transform your brand's narrative and make a lasting impression in the marketplace. FREE! Register HERE!

Come out for Queer Happy Hour at Tres Litros Beer Co.!

Back by popular demand! Has Chat GPT piqued your curiosity, but you've hesitated to dive in due to apprehensions about its complexity? Join our welcoming 1-hour workshop designed specifically for small business entrepreneurs who are new to the world of AI. You will learn practical applications for elevating (and saving money on) marketing, branding, legal, accounting, customer service, and other areas of your business, as well as how to protect yourself from risk. Please have your laptop or preferred device ready as we will use Chat GPT during the hands on class. FREE! Register HERE!

Come out for Trivia Night at Tres Litros Beer Co.!

Kicking off March Movie Madness the Oscar Nominated Short Films are on the big screen first. These nominated films are considered the best short films from 2023 in each category as chosen by the voting members of the Academy. Tickets: $11.00

Join TAHR Services experts for a FREE WEBINAR on Strategies to Navigate the FLSA Overtime Rule Changes! This webinar will take place on Friday, March 1st, from 9:00-10:30am.  Follow the link here to register. The Department of Labor issued a notice of proposed rule making (NPRM) on August 30, 2023 which impacts the FLSA Overtime Rules and will impact you and your business. TAHR Services Inc wants to ensure you remain educated and informed business owners and leaders. We have prepared this educational free webinar to share with you the proposed changes and what the risk and impact is for you.   About the Presenter: Warren is the President and Chief of HR Advisory Services of TAHR Services Inc and former co-founder of SymbianceHR and SymbianceHiRe. As a business management consultant with specialized subject matter expertise in Human Resources, he continues to provide strategic leadership in both human capital management and business operations. Warren is a human resources management subject matter expert with over 28 years of experience as a strategic human resources business partner, project manager, and people leader across private and public sector organizations. In his current role, he is responsible for all human resources, operations, quality, marketing, service delivery, engagement, and strategic planning for clients across the country. Warren has a proven track record of providing executive coaching and guidance to business leaders and human resource professionals at all levels including the C-Suite of Fortune 100 companies, law firms, professional services organizations, academic institutions, and small business leaders. Warren has severed on DE SHRM Board of Directors and the Golden Gate Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators. Warren holds a B.S. in Human Resource Management, an MBA in Project Management, and a M.S. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Warren is the author of “Applicant Interview Preparation – Practical Coaching for Today” and the co-author of “Leading Your International School.”  

Kicking off March Movie Madness the Oscar Nominated Short Films are on the big screen first. These nominated films are considered the best short films from 2023 in each category as chosen by the voting members of the Academy. Tickets: $11.00

Come out and enjoy free live music at Tres Litros Beer Co. with Earl Nelson & The Company.

*Equipment will be available to rent for free at this event, courtesy of Salida Mountain Sports. Please note: to safely participate in this event, you must be able to comfortably hike 3-5 miles at a time.

Kicking off March Movie Madness the Oscar Nominated Short Films are on the big screen first. These nominated films are considered the best short films from 2023 in each category as chosen by the voting members of the Academy. Tickets: $11.00

Come out and enjoy free live music at Tres Litros Beer Co. with Stray Dogs!

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Mark Dudrow and Martha Shepp, Cello and Piano Music by South American and Spanish Composers  Sunday March 3 Doors open 2:45 Music 3:00 A Church 419 D St, Salida 719.221.1114  ALRIGHTY, more MUSIC! After a two year hiatus since their first Latin music concert series, cello and piano duo Mark Dudrow and Martha Shepp have just completed their set list. Practicing with unbridled passion and purpose, Dudrow has stated that ‘This music is what I was meant to do.” They will be presenting part 2 of a repertoire of contemporary (20th & 21st century) music by Argentinian, Brazilian and Spanish composers. Part 1 was in 2022, back in the Dark Days of Covid.  The days when the human spirit was calling out for community, for unity. For a shared experience that would elevate.  This performance will be that, and more. The music is lush, deep, stirring, restful, awakening all at the same time.   Dudrow has been playing the cello live, in Salida, for at least 20 years and retains the title of one of my favorite musicians to book and listen to. He loves to share the song of the cello with all audiences, from festivals to farmers markets. He collaborates with musicians in many genres, including Chamber Music, Singer-Songwriters, Balkan and Middle-Eastern, Americana, Tango, Blues, Jazz and Rock and Roll. His performances are never to be missed. Martha Shepp preaches the gospel of the power of creativity. A multi-disciplinary artist, her favorite art forms are at those ripe crossover points. She loves to collaborate with the likes of open-minded genre-free artists like Mark, playing life-affirming works that can’t help but spark the innate creativity of listeners like you. In addition to directing a local music concert series through the Questa Creative Council, she works at the best store in Red River, NM, Frye’s Old Town & the Jewelry Lady, is copy editor at the Questa Del Rio News. She is grateful to be living in this enchanted part of the world. Come prepared. Mark and Martha will present a single set. It is short and intense; it will set you on a journey. We are grateful to co-host the show with KHEN. Many thanks to Loyal Duke, our housing sponsor. Mighty Squirrel for help with ticket sales. And for the incredible graciousness of A Church.   Event Website: www.facebook.com/ClarkProductions  Venue Website:www.achurchsalida.org                 Advance Ticket Sales: Live Music | Mighty Squirrel Productions                       Ticket Price: Advance: $20          Day of Show: $22 Cash or check is always appreciated if purchasing tickets at the door. THANKS!!!!!!!

Come out & enjoy free live music at Tres Litros Beer Co. with Bruce Hayes

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A beautiful and moving documentary that tells of Augusto & Paulina's 25-year love story, which is disrupted by his Alzheimer's diagnosis. As a cultural commentator, Augusto tries to hold onto his memories with Paulina's help. Oscar-nominated for Best Documentary Feature and winner of the Grand Jury Prize-World Documentary Feature at 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Spanish with English subtitles. Click HERE for Details & Tickets.

Learn about sustainability in central Colorado.  Join Elements Compost for Green Drinks at Tres Litros on Thursday, March 7th at 6pm to hear from Ark Valley Energy Future about energy generation, transmission and the projects they are working on in rural Colorado.  Plus special guest Rock Bottom will be serving up NA drinks!  The event is FREE and open to the public, we just ask that you please support our hosts by purchasing a beverage or food! Click here for more information! View the Facebook Event here!

By fusing journalistic expose’ with deeply personal stories from those on the front lines of the food movement, COMMON GROUND unveils a dark web of money, power, and politics behind our broken food system. The film reveals how unjust practices forged our current farm system in which farmers of all colors are literally dying to feed us. The film profiles a hopeful and uplifting movement of white, black, and indigenous farmers who are using alternative “regenerative” models of agriculture that could balance the climate, save our health, and stabilize America’s economy – before it’s too late. Presented in association between Guidestone and Arts & Culture Salida. Click HERE for Details & Tickets!

Tony Furtado and Stephanie Schneiderman will be performing Thursday, March 7 at A Church, 419 D St, Salida, CO 81201. Doors open 7:00 Start time: 7:30             Advance Ticket Sales: Live Music | Mighty Squirrel Productions Ticket Price: Advance: $25    Day of Show: $30  Artists’: www.tonyfurtado.com  www.stephanieschneiderman.com            Tony Furtado and Stephanie Schneiderman, both veteran musicians and recording artists, are combining forces for an exciting evening fueled by music from each of their newest releases, Stephanie’s stunning and lush “Crossfire” and Tony’s introspective, banjo centered “Decembering”. Tony Furtado is a Portland OR based Americana/Folk musician with 20 albums to his credit. He is an evocative and soulful singer, a wide-ranging songwriter, a peerless slide guitar master and two-time national banjo champion who mixes and matches sounds and styles with the flair of a master chef. Stephanie Schneiderman is an award winning songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and activist. Whether pursuing her prolific work as a solo artist (9 albums), playing drums for all-star roots pop act Dirty Martini, stepping on the stage in the musical The Full Monty, producing a wildly successful humanitarian concert series for refugees in Uganda (raising over $70k) as well as producing the soundtrack for 3 popular children's DVDs, Schneiderman is hands down one of the most diversely talented artists the NW has to offer. Many thanks to Loyal Duke, our housing sponsor. Promotional help from KHEN Community Radio and our great friends at Mighty Squirrel Productions

Come out for Karaoke Bingo at Tres Litros Beer Co.!

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Come out and enjoy free live music by Alternative People at Tres Litros Beer Co.

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Come out and enjoy free live music by The River Arkansas at Tres Litros Beer Co.

Come out for Fly Tying Night with the Next Eddy at Tres Litros Beer Co.!

This is an in-person event in Salida! No hybrid or virtual options available. Business plans transform entrepreneur’s visions into a tangible, actionable roadmap for success. This versatile document maps the foundation of your business. It aligns partners and teams, and helps secure loans and grants. In this in-person workshop, the SBDC team will help you craft your own inspiring business plan in just three hours. This hands-on workshop is for small businesses of all stages - whether you are incubating a new idea, or are already in business and want a refreshed strategy. Light snacks provided. REGISTER HERE!  About Central Mountain Small Business Development Center (SBDC): Our team helps hundreds of businesses across Chaffee, Park, and Lake County launch and grow each year. About the presenter, Kayla Doan: Kayla is a SBDC Business Consultant and Founder of Intentional Ventures. She is an expert in business innovation and has guest lectured at prestigious universities including Boston College, Hult International Business School, and Suffolk University.

Discover the hero’s path to self-mastery that will help you navigate challenges & setbacks with greater ease while increasing your courage, confidence & competency in literally ANY area of your life! When you learn this powerful secret, you’ll be able to master & overcome literally anything that comes your way. Led by Jess Bonasso at no cost. REGISTER HERE!

This is an in-person event in Leadville! No hybrid or virtual options available. Business plans transform entrepreneur’s visions into a tangible, actionable roadmap for success. This versatile document maps the foundation of your business. It aligns partners and teams, and helps secure loans and grants. In this in-person workshop, the SBDC team will help you craft your own inspiring business plan in just three hours. This hands-on workshop is for small businesses of all stages - whether you are incubating a new idea, or are already in business and want a refreshed strategy. Light snacks provided. REGISTER HERE! About Central Mountain Small Business Development Center (SBDC): Our team helps hundreds of businesses across Chaffee, Park, and Lake County launch and grow each year. About the presenter, Kayla Doan: Kayla is a SBDC Business Consultant and Founder of Intentional Ventures. She is an expert in business innovation and has guest lectured at prestigious universities including Boston College, Hult International Business School, and Suffolk University.

At the Chaffee County EDC, we believe that great communities don’t just happen, they’re created with intention by committed leaders aligned to a compelling vision. Here in Chaffee County, major upcoming policy discussions related to housing, childcare, water, broadband and more, will have direct impacts on our businesses and careers for years to come. At our EDC_Forums event on March 13th, you’ll have an opportunity to meet the candidates seeking elected office and hear their positions on business community priorities established in the EDC’s Policy Pillars. More info on those priorities at www.chaffeecountyedc.com/policy. Register now by clicking here.

Presented by local attorney and founder of Principle Law, Nathan Lawrence, this workshop is tailored exclusively for small business owners seeking to fortify their ventures. Join us as we delve into crucial topics, including safeguarding your proprietary information through trade secrets, establishing a distinctive brand identity with trademarks, protecting your creative works with copyrights, and securing innovation through patents. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your business to new heights through the power of intellectual property protection. REGISTER HERE! Speaker(s): Nathan Lawrence is the founder of Principle Law, a boutique law firm providing modern and efficient legal support to startups, small businesses, and individuals. Attorney Nathan Lawrence formed the firm in January of 2020 on the idea that employing modern technologies and lean startup principles will allow the firm to service businesses more economically and efficiently than the traditional firms he practiced under for years. Nathan uses his years of experience as a business owner to help entrepreneurs use the law as a tool to realize their goals. His practice focuses on helping his clients to form and organize their businesses, protect their intellectual property, draft and implement business-to-business and consumer sales agreements, and litigate disputes.

This is an in-person event in Buena Vista! No hybrid or virtual options available. Business plans transform entrepreneur’s visions into a tangible, actionable roadmap for success. This versatile document maps the foundation of your business. It aligns partners and teams, and helps secure loans and grants. In this in-person workshop, the SBDC team will help you craft your own inspiring business plan in just three hours. This hands-on workshop is for small businesses of all stages - whether you are incubating a new idea, or are already in business and want a refreshed strategy. Light snacks provided. REGISTER HERE! About Central Mountain Small Business Development Center (SBDC): Our team helps hundreds of businesses across Chaffee, Park, and Lake County launch and grow each year. About the presenter, Kayla Doan: Kayla is a SBDC Business Consultant and Founder of Intentional Ventures. She is an expert in business innovation and has guest lectured at prestigious universities including Boston College, Hult International Business School, and Suffolk University.

Come out and enjoy free live music by Cousin Curtiss at Tres Litros Beer Co.

Expectant families join us for free giveaways, raffles, light refreshments, resources, and more. Children up to age 4 can sign up for and receive free books from Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Saturday, March 16 1-3pm at Salida Elks Lodge 808 at 148 E 2nd St. RSVP: Call or text Lana at 719-207-2626 or email: gaalaaslana@gmail.com

Come out and enjoy free live music by Floodgate Operators at Tres Litros Beer Co.

Come out and enjoy free live music by Goatwhisker (Andrea Coen, Bill Hussey, and Bruce Warren) at Tres Litros Beer Co. This trio made up of Andrea Coen, Bill Hussey and Bruce Warren is coming together to put on an Irish folk music show for us. We’ve had some iteration of Bruce Warren bands on our stage for the last two St. Patrick’s Days and they’ve both been loads of fun. Nothing pairs better with a Snow Moon Dry Irish Stout than a night full of string music from these three talented local musicians. Sláinte!!

Dive into the heart of business brilliance with Finance Sense: Profit Hacks. This transformative workshop is more than just numbers; it's a journey into the art of scaling sales, supercharging products, and mastering projections with Proformas. Empowering entrepreneurs with financial wisdom, this workshop sparks innovation and unlocks the potential for exponential growth. Join us on this inspiring adventure where your dreams and financial success converge, illuminating the path to a thriving and profitable future. Free! Register Here! Speaker(s): Candace Bryans is a former chemistry and biology educator and was most recently an owner and the creator of The Cellar on Railroad Wine & Tapas concept. After selling The Cellar on Railroad this summer, she purchased the bvcowork in Buena Vista, Colorado, and launched her own consulting company, CB Wine Consulting. She is currently a Budget Analyst for CDHS, a Certified Sommelier, and the Treasurer for the Women’s Wine Guild of Colorado. Candace has a Master’s in Education and an MBA in Finance from the University of Central Arkansas. When she’s not training for ultra-marathons, Candace enjoys spending time with her husband Grant, and their two Weimaraners - Jasper and Althea. She also enjoys working with new business owners and entrepreneurs to develop solid business plans and pro forma financial statements.

Spring Snow Awareness Join us March 19th, 2024 from 6:00-7:30pm, for the grand finale of this season's Trailhead Tuesday community snow talks, presented by The Trailhead gear store and Buena Vista Mountain Adventures. Open to all backcountry enthusiasts – skiers, splitboarders, snowmobilers, snowshoers, and cross-country skiers. As winter gives way to spring, we explore the unique challenges and opportunities of this transition in the stunning Colorado mountains. Dive into wet snow avalanche concerns and spring trip planning with expert BVMA speakers. Connect with like-minded adventurers, gather valuable insights, and ensure your spring backcountry experiences are both safe and unforgettable. Don't miss Trailhead Tuesday, the ultimate winter-to-spring transition event! View more information here!

Conflict in the workplace is not something we want to deal with, but it is likely something you will encounter at some point. Otisa Eads, HR & Systems Strategist Consultant, has created this session for employers and employees to learn about conflict management styles, frameworks, and understanding the difference between healthy and unhealthy conflict in the workplace. There will be activities, group discussions, and allocated time for Q&A. Bring your questions and get ready to learn! Free! Register Here! Speaker(s): Otisa Eads (she/her) is an HR & Systems Strategist Consultant to help established business owners create systems that optimize their business for growth and expansion. In addition, Otisa loves creating strategies with start-ups, non-profits, and business owners who want to expand their choices with new aligned, and effective solutions to the problems in their business. In her HR expertise, she specializes in creating strategies, onboarding systems, and leadership development training & coaching. She enjoys planning and executing employee engagement activities for her clients. Otisa is passionate about organizational culture and DEIJ (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice) when she is working with clients and speaking at events. Otisa holds a Bachelor of Science and Business and a Bachelor of Arts from Murray State University. She is originally from Westport, KY. Now, she currently lives in Colorado for the past 8 years.

Join us for What’s Up Salida?!, a free networking event, which is open to the public! This event will take place Thursday, March 21st, from 8:30-9:30am, at the Community Center. Hear what is happening from: Downtown & Uptown businesses Elected Officials Chaffee County and the City of Salida The Heart of the Rockies Chamber, Salida – Chaffee County Q & A time and discussion opportunities. Coffee will be provided. Please bring your reusable mug!

When we all do our part, we keep forest healthy, protect our parks, keep wildlife strong and ensure everyone is welcomed to enjoy these remarkable places together. Join the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) and the Salida Regional Library for a three-part naturalist education series to train the public on how to be effective naturalists and stewards of our public lands. Come join us to learn! Each program is stand alone, so attend one, or attend all. The program meets at 5:30pm at the Library in the Tolkien Room. The program is free but limited to 30 people. Registration is open for the 21 program. March 21 – Ten Essentials and Trip Preparedness HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR APRIL. STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION, May 23 – Navigation (registration opens April 23) For information and to sign up, click here!

Come out and enjoy free live music by Strangebyrds at Tres Litros Beer Co.!

Chaffee County Early Childhood Council is proud to announce this month's Conscious Discipline Virtual Parent Night event on Thursday, March 21st, from 7PM to 8PM.  The session will cover "Language that Guides Children in a Positive Direction." Please scan the QR code on the flyer to register, or follow the link here!

The Longfellow Parent's Association will be presenting a March Movie Night showing "Troll's Band Together" at the Steamplant Theatre on March 22nd at 5pm. Ticket Link is: LPA March Movie Night Tickets

Come out and enjoy free live music by Lord Nelson at Tres Litros Beer Co!

The Lodge at Poncha Springs will be hosting an intimate concert on March 22nd at the Lodge in the Hunger Shack dining room featuring a soulful South by Southwest band, The Acoustic Minds, for an evening of melody and song. The AM are from Portland, Oregon and the band describes their music as "Moody Twinned Soul Pop".  These two musical and identical twins by birth performed at the Lodge last year to an enthusiastic audience, and this year's show is looking to be just as good. The concrete is FREE!  It begins at 7pm and goes until the musical twins play.  Come and enjoy some great artists with us at the Lodge!

Come out for free live music by Easy Jim at Tres Litros Beer Co.!

3 DJ's 7:00 Tix suggested donation $10 Featuring DJ Andrew "Blue-Ray" Juskaitis Vinyl DJ sets by Greg Arguello& Zach White

Come out for Fly Tying Night with the Next Eddy at Tres Litros Beer Co.!

Come out for Queer Happy Hour at Tres Litros Beer Co.

Come out for Trivia Night at Tres Litros Beer Co.!

Stop by for some of our tasty vino paired with a square or two of Grandma Pizza. A great night to get out with friends & family and enjoy some classic pizza in our cozy tasting room. $2 square / $1 wine club members.

"Chasing Grace" will be a fundraiser performance on March 30th at the SteamPlant. Doors open at 6:30pm, and the show will start at 7pm. In honor of International Women's Month, twenty-two local women are donating their time and talent to present an evening of dance, poetry, live painting, comedy, aerial and song in support of 'Girls With Books.' GWB is a Colorado non profit that supports girls education in South Sudan. Since 2008, Colorado TINTS, Salida Circus and local individuals have supported their efforts through fundraisers, donation drives and by arranging presentations at Chaffee County schools, community centers, churches, etc. (At this moment, one one our performers, River Tribe director Donna Lester, is in South Sudan teaching the young women of GWB how to use IPads!) All proceeds from our March 30th show "Chasing Grace" will go to Girls With Books. Production costs are approximately $525 (Steam Plant rent is $225; advertising costs approximately $300). If you would like to help us cover production costs, you make make a tax deductible donation here, or email Coloradotints@gmail.com. All donors will be listed as a sponsor. You can learn more about the inspiring work of Girls With Books here.  

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