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Action Teams
We've got room for you on an Estes Chamber Action team! These are great ways for you to connect with other members and help the Chamber fulfill it's mission.
Sign into your Member Information Center (MIC) to sign up for a team. In the left hand column, select "Personal Information" then "Groups/Interests," and select the team you want to join. Email admin@esteschamber.org if you need assistance logging into your MIC.
We've got a full slate of events for this year and need team members to help us make it happen! Those who help plan and coordinate major events get to connect with the business community in a meaningful way. It's a win/win for the Chamber and your business.
Board Sponsor: Carissa Strieb, Simply Christmas
Team Lead: Ingrid Bush, The Barrel
Help us promote the Chamber as we serve and promote our businesses. Team members can advise the Chamber on tactics to raise the excellence of our digital and print materials, social media, and event promotions.
Board Sponsor: Open
Team Lead: Skylar Jackson
Join the membership team to welcome new members to the Chamber! Help us assemble welcome kits to share with new members and to assist new members with their online member profile.
Board Sponsors: Bob Fixter and Lars Sage
Team Lead: Open
Industry Member Groups & Councils
The Chamber is the voice of business in the Estes Valley. We cannot be the voice of your industry without your voice. We have member industry groups representing key sectors of industry. Each Industry Group has a leadership council that serves the members to bring to the attention of Chamber staff circumstance where our collective voice can advocate for that industry.
Sign into your Member Information Center (MIC) to sign up for an Industry Group. In the left hand column, select "Personal Information" then "Groups/Interests," and select the industry group you want to join. Email admin@esteschamber.org if you need assistance logging into your MIC or want to talk to staff about representing your industry on the leadership council.
Industry Groups & Council Leadership
Food & Beverage:
Board Sponsor - TBD
Ambassadors: Val Thompson - You Need Pie
Health Services:
Board Sponsor - TBD
Ambassador - Cory Workman, Community Hearing Center
Home Services:
Board Sponsor - Tariq Bhatti, TDS
Ambassador - Dylan Wonnacott, Bulldog Roofing
Lodging:
Board Sponsor - Glenn Malpiede, Estes Legal Services
Ambassador - Nikole Stevenson, Nicky's Resort
Retail:
Board Sponsors: Bob Fixter - Fall River Jewelry, Carissa Streib- Simply Christmas
Ambassador - TBD
Vacation Rentals:
Board Sponsor - Bob Fixter, Fall River Lodge,
Ambassador - Scott Thompson, Vacation Rental Owner
Future Councils:
Professional Services
Real Estate
Recreation
Don't see one for you? Talk to us.
Are we missing an industry focus where you fit? Then there's room for you to take the lead. Contact director@esteschamber.org.
Alliances
Alliances are groups that form intentional partnerships across industries. These exist as a key partner to Chamber leadership in making sure we are representing the voice of business where it impacts business. They also serve as a recruiting tool for key events that impact a certain sector.
Sign into your Member Information Center (MIC) to sign up for an alliance. In the left hand column, select "Personal Information" then "Groups/Interests," and select the alliance you want to join. Email admin@esteschamber.org if you need assistance logging into your MIC.
Ambassadors to the Alliances
Downtown Business:
Board Sponsor: Carissa Streib - Simply Christmas,
Ambassador position open
This alliance represents the interest of businesses along Elkhorn Ave. and Morraine that might include street closures, community improvement projects, downtown development initiatives, etc.
Legislative Alliance:
Board Sponsor: Carl Robicheaux - Elkhorn Law,
Ambassador: Bill Brown, Attorney
Your interest and expertise on legislation that impacts small business and tourism informs the Chamber on areas where our advocacy will have the greatest impact.
Nonprofits:
Board Sponsor: Lars Sage, Art Center of Estes Park,
Ambassador: Cato Kraft, EPNRC
This alliance represents all of the non-profit organizations in the Chamber, identifying ways the Chamber can serve.
Environmental Sustainability:
Board Sponsor: Nick Molle,
Ambassador: Bruce Davies
This action team allies members with an avid interest in environmental sustainability, informing Town and County initiatives.
Hispanic Business Community:
Ambassadors:
Rut Miller - EVICS
Andrea Machado - Visit Estes Park
Luis Guadarrama Avila - Key Bank
This alliance represents business owners and professionals in the hispanic community, to help the Chamber help the Chamber understand how to serve our local workforce. Meeting 1st Thursdays at 3, Inkwell & Brew. We are open to additional meeting times and locations!
Young Professionals:
Ambassador Cato Kraft, EPNRC
This alliance represents all professionals under 40 who desire a leadership development, networking and mentoring environment among others in their age group who are still developing their careers.
Wedding Services Alliance
Ambassador Annaka Hogelin, Cairn Music
This alliance unites members who offer services to wedding parties, from music to high tea to beautiful venues. We created this group to form valuable alliances for our wedding guests between venues and other service providers to raise the success of all of us.
Future alliances:
Women in business, other international segments of the community, be a part of building the future! Let us know what group you want to lead.
Is there a cross section of our community not represented by an Alliance? Then there's room for you to take the lead. Contact director@esteschamber.org to start the conversation.