Basalt Chamber of Commerce
September 10, 2015
Weekly Newsletter.
In This Issue
Welcome New Member!
M | Mary J. Hofer
Professional Life Assistant

Mary Hofer specializes in business and life assistance: organizing,
correspondence, transportation, deliveries, pet care and personal shopping. She also provides personal, concierge, courier, waiting and relocation services among other specialties.

(303) 990-1550 
email Mary

Upcoming Events

FEATURED EVENT!
Willits Wine, Beer & Cheese Fest
SAT, Sept 12 2-6pm
Outside Whole Foods 
Sips, Tastings & Music
Cold brews & local tastes

Business After Hours 
& Ribbon Cutting 
THURS, Sept 17, 5:30-7pm
Keating Fine Art
Willits Town Center

ArtWalk/StreetWalk
FRI, Sept 18, 5-7pm
Historic Downtown

Karen White Interior Designs Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
FRI, Sept 18, 5-7pm

Chamber Member Breakfast

WED, Sept 23, 8:30am
Whole Foods at Willits
Seating is Limited
RSVP  to Missy

RECURRING EVENTS &
SOCIAL CONNECTIONS
   
Coffee with Mayor Jacque Whitsitt
Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday
Saxy's in Downtown Basalt
 
Coffee with Eagle County Commissioner Kathy Chandler-Henry
Every 2nd Wed - 8:15 AM
Cafe Bernards  

Quick Links

This morning at breakfast in a crowded Cafe Bernard, owner Bernard Moffroid took a moment to chat. "July and August were the busiest months we've had in 25 years," he reported happily. 

The caboose has been a revolving door this last few weeks with people dropping in to pick up their discount ski vouchers and that's the message we're hearing all around. More people are out on the streets, and increasingly are shopping, dining and enjoying services in Basalt.

There's been a flurry of events around town and more to come, but events alone don't make a town. We're seeing important opportunities and optimism about our community and it's future. Key decisions are ahead and the passion that infuses town meetings and editorial content is, in our opinion at the Chamber, a recognition of not only of the unprecedented number of development proposals before us but our opportunity as citizens to play a profound role in decision-making. 

See the column to the left and below for upcoming community and Chamber networking events. If you're looking for ways to participate, consider attending the Council and other Town meetings or join a Chamber committee. Meanwhile, we'll continue to keep you informed about civic, planning and development issues in this newsletter and welcome your input.

Warm regards,
Robin
Robin Waters
President/CEO

Photo of the Week: The beautiful rainbow image above was captured last week by Cath of Chamber member Gregg and Cath Photographers. Click the rainbow or here to see more great photos.
Super Early Chamber Discount Ski Pass
Deadline: Friday, September 11 (Tomorrow!)
If you ski in our valley, you'll want to take advantage of the Basalt Chamber Discount Ski Pass benefits. Those who work at least 20 hours and make the Roaring Fork Valley their primary home are eligible for substantial discounts off season passes. You must be a member of the Chamber to enjoy this and other valuable benefits.
 
The Super Early Bird discount deadline is this Friday, September 11. Call Missy or Robin today at 927-4031 to see if you qualify and learn about all the many other benefits of being part of your local chamber of commerce.

Aspen Skiing Company has opened a down-valley ticket office at Four Mountain Sports through September 11. Hours: 11am to 7pm
Stop by the Basalt Chamber to pick up your member voucher then buy your Discount Season Pass 
by September 11 for the best rates 
and enjoy up to $490 off standard season passes.
Aspen Skiing Company's letter provides all the detail
Whitewater Park in Basalt?
The possibility of a Roaring Fork River Whitewater Park along Two Rivers Road in Basalt has taken a step forward with a positive review last month by the Basalt Planning and Zoning Commission and conditional development approvals on Tuesday by the Town Council. Much needs to be worked out related to parking, cross walks, access for boat trailers, pedestrian safety, river ramp access, signage, maintenance and the construction process. With opportunities for kayaking, tubing and rafting, a whitewater park promises a fun amenity for recreationalists, students and spectators alike.

In addition, according to Pitkin County which has submitted the proposal, the project will enable an important element of river protection and management. Development of the park will allow the county to maintain associated water rights, manage calls, enhance stream flow, alleviate a stressed river segment and improve riparian habitat.

A public hearing and second reading is scheduled for September 22.

Basalt News, Reviews and Kudos
  • Rocky Mountain Institute is still on schedule for end-of-year completion of the Innovation Center on Two Rivers Road.
  • The Roaring Fork Regional Planning Commission met September 3rd to continue review of the Tree Farm PUD application for up to 400 residences and 135,000 s.f. of commercial space totalling as much as 585,474 s.f. of additional development in the mid-valley across from Willits Town Center. Citizens interested in learning more are encouraged to  visit the Eagle County Planning Department's Active Land Use Applications webpage. While both the RFRP and Eagle County Commissioners welcome community comment, their decisions must be based on considerations related to established land use regulations, housing guidelines and the existing comprehensive plan. See also the Mid-Valley Area Community Plan in order to consider how this project conforms to or diverges from the principles and values laid out in these documents.
  • Town Council passed a resolution supporting the Roaring Fork School District and Mayor Jacque Whitsitt recognized a new age of collaboration.

Congratulations to Leticia Guzman, an English Language Learners teacher at Basalt High School,  for being selected as one three finalists for the Colorado Department of Education's 2016 Teacher of the Year Award. Ticia exemplifies the passion, creativity, proficiency and dedication that we believe makes our Basalt schools exceptional. The final decision will be announced in October. 

Events at Your Doorstep
With new businesses opening around Basalt it seems that we're having one ribbon cutting after another. Basalt Chamber members and guests are invited to join our upcoming networking events and we hope to see everyone at these special community happenings.
  • Passport to Willits. Tour the new Element by Westin hotel and get the latest news, today from 4:30 to 6:30. 
  • Willits Wine, Beer & Cheese Fest on September 12
  • Basalt Chamber's September Business After Hours & Ribbon Cutting for the newly (re)opened Keating Fine Art on September 17.
  • Historic Downtown's bi-monthly ArtWalk/Streetwalk next Friday with a special Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting at Karen White Interior Designs. See below for a Grand Opening invitation and check back next week for ArtWalk details.
  • And our Chamber Member Breakfast & Orientation on September 23rd generously hosted by Whole Foods
  • Last few weeks of the Basalt Sunday Market. Don't miss all the wonderful treats and assorted gift items.
Mid-September to mid-October is the perfect time for annual "leaf peeping." Visit the Basalt Chamber webpage for tips on where to go and when.
September Business After Hours & Ribbon Cutting ~ Keating Fine Art BAH

Please join us for a Business After 
Hours & Ribbon Cutting 
Thursday, September 17, 5:30 - 7PM 
Hosted by Keating Fine Art 

In the Willits Town Center (across from Whole Foods next to Kitchen Collage)

A Basalt Chamber Member Benefit.
Members & 1st-time guests attend free
Non-members: $15 
Basalt Chamber Member Breakfast Breakfast
Wednesday, September 23 at Whole Foods

Are you getting the most out of your Basalt Chamber membership? 

Please join us from 8:30 to 10:00 am at Whole Foods and discover new ways to maximize your member benefits including:
  • Free & discounted advertising
  • Discounted ski vouchers & member-to-member benefits
  • How to use and optimize your web profile on the Chamber website
  • Networking and other business-development events
  • Meet the Basalt Chamber Ambassadors & other business leaders 
Pastries, fruit, coffee & tea compliments of Whole Foods.
Reservations are required. As seating is limited, we ask that just one representative per business attend. For details, call 927-4031
"Police Academy" Comes to Basalt
Have you been wondering how our men in blue spend their days? Now you can find out.

The Town of Basalt Police Department is offering their first citizen's "police academy" free to the Basalt Area community, from Blue Lake to Old Snowmass. The academy offers citizens an opportunity through six classes to learn what their law enforcement officers do and why. Participants will do simulated traffic stops and CSI finger printing, interact with social services, experience defensive tactics and weapons management at the Basalt firing range and more. This will be a fun, personal and interactive experience. A certificate will be awarded at the end of completion. Classes will be held in English and Spanish from September 21 to October 21. For information and to register, email Sgt. Joe Gasper or call (970) 927-1316.
Download Poster in English Download Poster in Spanish
Thank You August Renewing Members!
4 Corners Fencing
Alliance Financial
Alpine Design & Planning
Amwork Systems
ARC Solutions
Aspen Carpet Services
Aspen Hair Company
Aspen Private Chef 
Authorized Credit Card Systems
Basalt Kitchen & Bath
B-B Bookkeeping
Chudy Tile & Carpentry
Cocina del Valle
Coldwell Banker Mason Morse
Creative Catering
Downing Consulting
Eco Ventures
El Jebeverage
Fiori Dell Amore
Gateway Real Estate Investment
Great Fit Personal Training
Gregg Adams Photography
I D Interiors
Intermountain Waste & Recycling
IOMounts LLC
Iris Hope Fine Art
Irish Jewel Development Corp
Just For You Consulting
K and W Concrete
KB Solutions
Lamiroult Advertising & Design
Larson Design & Development
Linda DeSoto Hospitality
Lynne Feigenbaum LCSW
Ma'ayantamar Mountain Kids
McShane & Calvin
Moran Consultants
Mountain Greenery Garden Shop
N&S LLC
Norks Builders
Pat Degelo Seamstress/Tailoring
Patrick, Miller & Noto
PE 101
Phillybrook CO
PRO Solutions
RetroHardware
River Co Works
RJT Enterprises
Roaring Fork Dental Associates
Roaring Fork Dental Associates
Scherer Properties
Schonewill International
Sezanne Arlitt aka Tener
Shane Aspen Real Estate
Shannon Murphy Landscape Architect
Silich Construction
Stanton Consulting
Summit 54
Sure Thing Burger
Trijay Real Estate & Property Management
Two Rivers Chiropractic
UPS Store
Valley Appraisals
WEB Capital LLC
Well Hung Cabinetry
West by Southwest
WIN Health Institute
Woody Creek Tavern
World Access International
ZG Real Estate

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For a full list of Basalt Chamber Business Members, click   here .
VoteVote Basalt! 2nd Round ~ CO Best Outdoor Hotspot 
Click the image to vote
Thanks to all Basalt fans, our Town won the first round of Elevation Outdoors magazine's 2015 3rd Annual Top Adventure Towns Contest  highlighting  Colorado's 3 Best Outdoor Hotspots.  Round Two is underway. Please go to this link and VOTE BASALT. Middle column, 2nd box down. It takes just a few seconds, then share the post to your Facebook page and invite your friends and family to vote. The second round voting ends at noon on September 17. Help our town move to the semi-finals and get some well-deserved kudos!
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Updates, Events & Special Offers
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Major Events Coming UpPassport

New Hours ~ Sunday Brunch ~ Bottomless Drinks
For more info visit Vimana Yoga
For more info visit The Aspen Clinic
Basalt Chamber 1st Annual Mega-Prize Drawing
Download the Poster Here & Get Your Tickets at the Caboose Raffle
A mountain of thanks to our generous gift donors!
About the Basalt Area Chamber of Commerce

www.BasaltChamber.com
Red Caboose in Lions Park
PO Box 514
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 927-4031
The Basalt Area Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)6 membership organization dedicated to supporting the healthy and vibrant development of Basalt's businesses and community. Members enjoy lively networking events, educational programs, peer support, member-to-member discounts, and complimentary and discounted advertising, club memberships, ski vouchers and more.

Memberships are affordable and offer high value. To inquire about the rate for your business to join, please call (970) 927-4031.
To submit and online application, click here.