What's happening in Ridgway

Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce Supporters: Like most of the world, the ongoing impacts incurred from the COVID -19 pandemic have permeated every level of our daily lives and left our business community reeling in the face of ever-evolving messaging and adaptive strategies to ensure our solvency during these challenging times. I feel very fortunate to live in such a tight-knit and supportive community that prioritizes its strength to pull together, share information, and take pride in supporting one another through these uniquely challenging times.

The Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce (RACC) welcomed new board members, Ashley Perkins of Alpine Bank in October and Kane Scheidegger of Kane Scheidegger Gallery in December. Perkins and Scheidegger bring their specialized knowledge from the financial services industry, art world and outdoor recreation to the chamber, to support its marketing activities and understanding of the local business community’s needs.

The Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce and its partners were awarded marketing grants totaling $35,000 from the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) over the last month. One grant for $10,000 will fund a Ouray County Off-Peak Season Marketing Campaign, implemented in collaboration with the Ouray Tourism Office, while the other will fund marketing of the Colorado Creative Corridor by Ridgway and four other towns along a travel route featuring state-certified Creative Districts.