Salida Chamber Calendar

Ark Valley Indivisible presents the film "The Last Class" Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich might be famous for his public service, best-selling books, and viral social media posts, but he always considered teaching his true calling. The Last Class captures a master educator wrestling with the dual realities of his own aging and his students inheriting a world out of balance. Reich confronts the impending finality with unflinching candor, humor, introspection, and a rawness of emotion he has never shared publicly before. One thousand students fill the biggest lecture hall on campus—the last class to receive Reich’s wisdom and exhortations not to accept that society has to stay the way it is. His final assignment: Who will be the teachers of tomorrow?

Salida Mountain Trails will host its annual Member Appreciation Party on Thursday, October 23rd, from 5:30–9:00 p.m. at the Fun Street Family Arcade, inviting everyone to celebrate Salida’s trail community. Admission is an SMT membership, starting at a suggested $40, with all proceeds supporting trail building, maintenance, and stewardship. The event will feature over $10,000 in auction items—including a Pivot Shadowcat mountain bike and a trip to Belize—plus free food from Pizza Rio, drinks from Soulcraft and Elevation Beer Co., family-friendly fun, and previews of upcoming projects. The auction is online and open to all through October 23rd at 8 p.m., with more details available at salidamountaintrails.org.

In this session, we’ll explore how to create a brand personality that customers connect with and love. We’ll start by defining “brand character”—the tone, voice, and traits that tell your story and build trust. Then, we’ll dive into the 12 brand archetypes, from the Hero to the Rebel, showing how each creates a unique emotional connection.  Hosted by the Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) serving the Central Mountain Region Virtual event register with the link or email molly@centralsbdc.org

Most entrepreneurs put themselves at the end of the line financially—often at the expense of their own well-being. In this session, you’ll discover how to apply the Profit First method to pay yourself first, reduce financial stress, and build a stronger, more sustainable business. Chris will share practical strategies you can put into place right away. Hosted by the Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) serving the Central Mountain Region Virtual event register with the link or email molly@centralsbdc.org