Program of Work

Building a Strong Local Economy

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Building a Strong Local Economy

  • The over-arching goal of the Glenwood Springs Tourism Board and its stewardship of the Tourism Promotion Fund, derived from accommodations tax on short-term lodging, is to attract new visitors and tourism business to Glenwood Springs and to maintain the core, loyal visitor base, growing the base with more frequent visits and longer stays. Tourism represents 30% of the economic base in Glenwood Springs. The Tourism Board works in partnership with Kate Collins, VP of Tourism Marketing, on the annual destination marketing plan strategy.

Engaging in Political Action

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Engaging in Political Action

  • Timely Legislative Updates provide information
  • Legislative Alerts provide links to contacting representatives immediately
  • Chamber lobbies at state, local and national level on workers’ comp, health care, transportation and water issues
  • Chamber sponsors annual Issues & Answers legislative debates
  • Chamber conducts regular Zoomerang polls to gauge member interests and concerns and reports results to legislators and the public

Networking & Business Development

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Networking & Business Development

  • Biz-Opoly Trade Fair with over 500 attendees
  • Business Women’s Network
  • Roaring Fork Young Professionals Committee
  • Business After Hours Mixers
  • Ribbon-cutting ceremonies
  • Annual Ball and Auction with over 250 attendees
  • Annual Awards Gala with over 200 attendees
  • Economic data published in quarterly TRENDS newsletter
  • Workers’ Compensation Safety Program & Seminars
  • FREE "Eye on the Economy" education series

Promoting the Community

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Promoting the Community

  • Produced the Annual Strawberry Days Celebration for more than a century
  • Secured funding for 2Rivers Art Project
  • Introduced Friday Night Flicks
  • Supplied printing for Downtown Market and Downtown Partnership events
  • Presented Citizen of the Year & Large & Small Business of Year Awards
  • Initiated and presents Bosco Tourism Business of the Year Award
  • ATHENA Award Presentation
  • Top Brass Awards to outstanding businesses
  • Launched “Soak it all in” brand for Glenwood Springs

Representing the Interests of Business with Government

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Representing the Interests of Business with Government

  • Successfully lobbied for completion of river bike trail in Glenwood Springs
  • Supported Rio Grande bike trail, which opened in 2007
  • Successfully lobbied for funding for Whitewater Park
  • Actively working on transit-oriented development, health care, green initiatives and other valley solutions
  • Completion of several City projects from chamber‑initiated street improvement tax

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