Andrea Stewart

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    Carbondale joins Mountain Chamber Alliance

    Carbondale joins Mountain Chamber Alliance thumbnail Stewart, who also serves as the board chair of the Association of Colorado Chambers of Commerce, said, “Whether it's something that our valley is being faced with or another chamber throughout the Alliance, it'd be great to be able to support one another in some capacity.” Courtesy photo

    The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce and four other Roaring Fork and Colorado River Valley chambers (Aspen, Basalt, Colorado River Valley and Glenwood Springs) have joined the Mountain Chamber Alliance (MCA) to strengthen partnerships across the central Rockies region.

    Existing MCA member chambers include: Buena Vista, Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte, Grand… read more →

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    Carbondale Tourism leans into stewardship

    Carbondale Tourism leans into stewardship thumbnail The Roaring Fork + Farm Map, first published in 2020, will be refined to launch again this spring. Art by Sarah Uhl

    For many years, Colorado cities and towns have promoted their qualities to attract visitors. This is becoming exceedingly less necessary as local establishments struggle to keep pace with the demand, exacerbated by the ongoing shortage of service workers. In late March, the governor signed into law House Bill 22-1117, allowing… read more →

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    Workers needed near and far

    Workers needed near and far thumbnail WineTime is among other businesses in Carbondale with reduced hours due to a shortage of labor. Photo by Raleigh Burleigh.

    It’s no secret, there is a deficiency in the labor pool. It is a nation-wide trend and the Roaring Fork Valley is no exception. Walking down Main Street in Carbondale, it’s hard not to notice the “help wanted” signs taped to the windows of popular restaurants.

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    In-person First Fridays return May 7

    In-person First Fridays return May 7 thumbnail

    By Andrea Stewart

    The community spirit of Carbondale abounds for First Fridays monthly celebrations. This Carbondale Chamber of Commerce event was originally founded by Carbondale Arts as a means to drive the arts-based economy and has since spun into one of our best-loved traditions on the community calendar.…

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