beLocal

Invest in the Heart of Summit County

Every choice you make about where you shop, dine, and play has a direct, powerful impact on the future of Summit County. The beLocal initiative is your year-round commitment to supporting the independent businesses that define our community’s unique character, sustain our economy, and keep our mountain lifestyle vibrant.

Why Your Dollars Matter: The Value of Going Local

When you support a local Summit County business, your money stays right here, creating a virtuous cycle of community growth.

Your $$ Stay Local

When you choose local, your money recirculates within Summit County, generating more tax revenue and supporting essential public services. Over 1/2 of your dollars leave the community when you shop at corporate stores.

Strengthen Our Community

Local businesses are the social fabric of our towns. They donate twice as much money and resources to local charities, nonprofits, and schools as chains do.

Preserve Our Character

Local businesses offer unique products and services and provide jobs that help your neighbors thrive, keeping our home authentic and appealing.

Support the Campaign

Donate to the beLocal Campaign.

Help us continue educating the community about the vital importance of supporting local. Your contribution directly funds the campaigns, resources, and outreach that strengthen our local economy.

Donate to beLocal

Keep the Money Local: Buy a Community Card.

Looking for the perfect gift that supports the beLocal campaign? The Community Gift Card keeps money in the county and supports participating local merchants. It’s an ideal way to say “thank you.”

Buy a Card

Join our local network that accepts the Community Cards!

Become a Participating Business Apply to be part of our local network that accepts Summit County Gift Card and allow customers the convenience of shopping, eating and playing in our beautiful region. Increase visibility to your business and expand your customer base.

Increase visibility to your business & expand your customer base - follow the link below tot the bottom of our Yiftee Page!

Apply to Join

I am a Visitor.

Let us roll out the red carpet for you. While you are here – be Local and eat, play, and enjoy as our Summit County locals do.

The beLocal page is the central destination for quick access to the best of Summit County.

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I am a Local Business.

The Summit Chamber knows how important it is for you, as local businesses, to support the beLocal initiative and keep the local economy thriving.

Head to our beLocal Business Resources

Join Third Thursdays and Help Drive Locals Downtown

The Chamber and ShopBreck, the Breckenridge Retailers Association, invite your business to participate in Third Thursdays, a community-wide initiative designed to bring more locals and visitors downtown while supporting the businesses that make Breckenridge special.

Participating businesses will serve as Bingo Card locations, encouraging customers to shop, dine, explore, and engage with local businesses throughout the season. Together with Breck Create, the Farmers Market, and Backstage Theatre, we're creating a vibrant downtown experience that benefits our entire community. Join us and help showcase everything Breck has to offer while driving new and returning customers through your doors.

Check out these fantastic businesses taking part in Third Thursday's:

Ramblin Ma’am Boutique & Books
FOLCLAND
Off the Slopes
Joy of Sox
Hummingbird Skye Boutique
Wandering Daisy
OUTSIDER
Continental Divide Winery
Twist
Motherloaded Tavern
Molly Jack's
RMU Breckenridge
Mountain Time Escape Rooms

beLocal. Explore Breck. Support Local.

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WHAT IS THIRD THURSDAY AND WHY

EXAMPLES OF APPROVED DISPLAYS

beLocal in Action: Pour, Shop, Dine, Play

The beLocal initiative is about making intentional choices every day across every aspect of your life in Summit County. Here is how your daily decisions make a huge difference:

Pour

POUR INTO SUMMIT: Since Proposition 125 passed in 2023, buying your beer and wine at the grocery store has become too easy. It's important to take the extra few minutes and shop at your local liquor store. They need your support. Choosing independent stores ensures your dollars circulate in the community, directly supporting local owners, craft producers, and specialty products often overlooked by big chains.

Shop

SHOP LOCAL: Shopping locally fuels economic growth and job creation right in your neighborhood. It preserves the unique character of our mountain towns, reduces environmental impact, and guarantees you receive personalized service and curated, unique goods.

Dine

DINE LOCAL: When you dine out, you’re not just buying a meal—you’re investing in the livelihoods of your neighbors and supporting the culinary traditions that make Summit special. Plus, local restaurants often source fresher, higher-quality ingredients.

Play

PLAY LOCAL: Playing local builds a stronger sense of community and connection. By choosing local activities, sports leagues, or attractions, you directly support the organizations and businesses that contribute to the unique vibrancy and vitality of our county.

I am a Local. | I am a Visitor. | I am a Local Business