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Salida Chamber Calendar


Central Mountain SBDC Workshop: Finance Sense: Creating and Sticking to Your Business Budget

Virtual

What You'll Learn: Join us for an in-depth workshop designed to equip business owners and financial managers with the essential skills to create, implement, and maintain effective budgets. "Finance Sense: Deep Dive into Creating + Sticking to a Budget for Businesses" will guide participants through the process of developing comprehensive budgets tailored to their unique business needs. Attendees will learn practical strategies for forecasting, allocating resources, and monitoring financial performance. Additionally, the workshop will cover techniques for overcoming common budgeting challenges and ensuring long-term adherence to budgetary plans. Enhance your financial acumen and drive your business toward sustainable growth with expert insights and hands-on exercises. REGISTER HERE! Presented by Candace Bryans, Budget Analyst and Entrepreneur: Candace 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.

Youth Outreach Drop-In Event at the Fun Street Family Arcade

Fun Street Family Arcade 243 F Street, Salida, CO, United States

Join the Chaffee County Family Youth Initiatives program for a fun evening at the Fun Street Family Arcade on October 23rd, from 4:30-7pm. Pizza, snacks, drinks, and quarters for games will be provided! This evening is made possible by the Rural Collaboration grant that Chaffee receives provides funding for monthly drop-in events like this one which focuses on promoting youth housing stability. The goal is to connect youth experiencing housing instability to resources that Chaffee County has available. 

Build-a-Bouquet Class Series offered by Phytology Flowers (Pumpkin Floral Arrangements)

Learn how to decorate for the holidays or make a beautiful gift! Build-a Bouquet Classes are offered by Phytology Flowers on October 24 (Pumpkin Floral Arrangements), November 15 (Fall Floral Centerpiece), and December 5 (Wreath Making Class). All classes will be in the evening around 6-8pm at Salida Garden Supply. Click HERE to see the details!

Interlaken Post-Fire Restoration Workday #2

Interlaken Post-Fire Restoration Workday #2 Friday, October 25. 9am-2:30pm Volunteer to help prevent further erosion in the area affected by the Interlaken Fire in June. Join GARNA, the Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative, and partners to create natural barriers with rocks and felled trees to slow the velocity and mass of sediment flowing down drainages into Twin Lakes.  More details and sign up to join at https://tinyurl.com/2cyb9khe

Community Sewing Circle at A Church

A Church

Community Sewing Circle come work on projects, start new projects and learn from creative experts. All are welcome! Kids are encouraged to learn a fun and timeless art from. Refreshments provided feel free to bring snacks to share. For more information contact Molly at mbischoff@chaffeecounty.org

FLOATING PUMPKIN PATCH at the Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center

Salida Aquatic Center

FLOATING PUMPKIN PATCH on OCTOBER 25 from 5-7pm at the Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center! Halloween fun in the pool - pick a pumpkin to take home, arts & crafts in the lobby, and enjoy refreshments with the whole family!