Chamber Events
Summit County Chamber Events
We are excited to offer an array of Chamber events to celebrate businesses right here in Summit! Don’t forget to check out our Community Calendar for other events going on year-round. Also, make sure to attend a mixer to meet other professionals.
Business Excellence Awards: General Information
The Business Excellence Awards were created by the Summit Chamber of Commerce to recognize and reward the imagination, industriousness, innovation and achievements of business owners and operators in Summit County.
These businesses are the backbone of our community and this event provides an opportunity to showcase and celebrate their contribution to the economic vitality of this Rocky Mountain paradise we call home.
To recognize businesses for their work in 2023, this year’s Summit Chamber Business Excellence Awards will honor businesses in THREE different categories with a total of nine awards.
Monthly Chamber Events: Mixers
Mixers are back and better than ever! Mixers are a great way to meet new people, network and learn more about the Chamber and Summit County. Mixers are open to the public and are $5 for members and $20 for non members.
There are a number of ways for businesses to get involved with mixers. Businesses can host in person mixers, co-sponsor a mixer at another business location, provide a door prize for the mixer, or volunteer at a mixer.
To learn more about how you can get involved, please reach out to Cheri Ryan, [email protected]
Upcoming Mixers
- January 2025 - TBD
- February 2025- TBD
- March - Vine Street Social, March 21
- April - TBD
- May - Frisco Inn on Galena, date TBD
- June - Vail Health
- July - TBd
- August - Sauce on the Blue
- September - iFurnish
- October - No mixer this month! Join us at the COO Summit
- November - Breckenridge Backstage Theatre
- December - Beaver Run Holiday Party, Date TBD
July Mixer: Copper Mountain Resort
The Ski Area COO Summit will return in 2024!
For years, the Summit Chamber has joined forces with the local business community to host the “unofficial” kickoff to the ski season each fall. Featuring the Chief Operating Officers of our 5 area ski resorts (Arapahoe Basin, Breckenridge, Copper, Keystone, and Loveland) sharing the improvements made over the summer and plans for the winter season, the event has long been a Summit County favorite.
A sellout crowd of primarily local business owners, community leaders, and elected officials gather to learn what exciting new things are in store and get “stoked” for the winter ahead.
There are two key goals for this event. First, to keep it engaging and informative. And second, to actively grow the out-of-market viewers making it one of the premiere tourism marketing events for Summit County while retaining the laid back vibe locals love.
Marketing has been expanded to target groups that typically could not attend the in-person event, including second homeowners, tourists planning to visit, and national/regional ski clubs. The strategy was successful- adding viewers from over 19 different states. Equally exciting was a larger number of locals who could join in who had previously been unable to attend due to tickets selling out.
In 2020, the decision was made to move forward as a hybrid event, allowing ticket purchasers the choice of how they wanted to enjoy the show – in person or virtually. This was very well received and will continue with this year’s event at the Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center on Friday, October 13, 2023. The event will be held in person as well as available on demand after the event.
Marketing efforts will once again focus on attracting winter recreation enthusiasts across the country. The ever-popular Auction will continue to offer attendees an opportunity to get a jump on their winter fun planning – and businesses a way to market to them.
Check out the opportunities listed here, or reach out to [email protected] to learn more.
Visit the Event Website
Event Marketing Opportunities:
The Auction offers locals and incoming tourists alike a chance to browse and bid on offerings from amazing Summit County businesses.
Many are just plain fun – season passes, dining, lodging, fun things to do around town (tubing, snowshoeing, etc.), spa packages, one-of-a-kind experiences (last year you could buy a package to ski and have lunch with the COOs, for example.) But attendees love practical things too – like marketing and IT support, advertising packages, car washes, gear, and more.
The listing can include pictures, video, and a direct link to your website. Because only ONE bidder will win – but all those who don’t are potential customers to BUY from you.
No cost beyond the value of what you donate to be auctioned.
Physical Goody Bags
- In-person attendees will receive a physical Goody Bag filled with items provided by sponsors. Past items have included Loveland lift tickets, ice packs, ski straps, notepads, gift with purchase coupons, and more (no items are guaranteed.) Offers such as a free drink or appetizer with dinner are also welcome.
- 440 individual items are required
Virtual Goody Bags
- Virtual viewers will receive a “Digital” Goody Bag via email which will include discounts on items meant to make their trip to Summit more pleasurable. Your company can provide a discount, gift with purchase, or an item that they must visit your location to receive.
- Offers must provide a minimum value of $5
One Goody Bag (Physical or Virtual) – $100 | Both Goody Bags – $150
The Discover Summit page of the website is designed to be a resource for tourists watching the show. They are looking for lodging, dining, and experiences to enjoy while they visit Summit County.
This page is ALSO linked directly to the Visitors section of the Summit Chamber of Commerce website and will remain visible on BOTH the Chamber website and the event website from September 2023-June 2024.
$500
All in-person attendees receive a full-color, glossy magazine-style event program that provides information on the agenda, speakers, and sponsors. Advertise your business to this targeted local audience.
- Full page, 5″ Width x 8″ Height – $750
- Half page, 5″ Width x 3.94″ Height – $400
- Quarter page, 2.45″ Width x 3.94″ Height – $200
A small number of commercial breaks will be included at strategic times throughout the show. Get your commercial in front of the entire viewing audience (local and virtual).
If you do not have your own commercial, assistance can be provided at no additional charge. However, the cut-off date for gaining assistance in the creation of your ad is 9/08/23.
$1500/ad
Sponsorship packages are still available.
Please reach out to Angelique Lochridge at [email protected] to learn more about what is available.
Includes:
- Upgraded seating
- Opportunity to place an item in the physical goody bags
- Logo recognition in the event program
- Logo recognition on table
Half table (5 seats) – $600
Full table (10 seats) – $1200
Contact Angelique at [email protected] to secure.