Plans are well underway for the first Ridgway Old West Fest to be held October 11-13, 2019 in Ridgway, Colorado. The festival, which will become an annual event, is intended to highlight the town's film, ranching and railroad heritage and to celebrate all things Western.
Please tell us about the business’s owners.
Joe Ryan (father) and Kelly Ryan (daughter) are the owners of San Juan Hut Systems (SJHS). Joe is originally from Kansas City but has spent all of his adult life wandering the West's mountains. Kelly has always considered this area home as her father has lived here her whole life and the San Juans call to her.
Read more: February 2019 RACC Business of the Month: San Juan Hut Systems
Read more: January 2019 RACC Business of the Month: Stacie's Apothecary Shoppe
The Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Town of Ridgway, secured a $15,000 Colorado Tourism Office grant to redesign the Ridgway Visitor Center and Heritage Park. This grant, announced in January, was the second awarded to the Ridgway Chamber in the last six months, bringing local tourism grant funding to a total of $30,000.
Read more: Ridgway secures $15,000 state tourism grant for Visitor Center redesign
The 2018 Annual Report from the Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce is 17 pages packed with accomplishments in promoting business and tourism over the past year, with leads on what is coming up in 2019. Last year, the Chamber continued improving marketing resources and member benefits that were updated or established in 2017.
Volunteer and community service are often requirements for scholarships, college entrance and other goals of students. In fact, National Honor Society members are required to volunteer 10 hours per semester. However, it can be difficult or confusing for youth to know which nonprofits need volunteers and how and when to volunteer.
The Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce (RACC) and the Ouray Tourism Office (OTO) are pleased to announce their recent award of a $10,000 marketing grant from the Colorado Tourism Office to promote countywide, off-peak season visitation and tourism-driven economic opportunities. Ridgway and Ouray recognize that summer tourism visitation is at or near maximum capacity. In contrast, local businesses struggle to keep a consistent cash flow during the shoulder seasons of October through April.
Read more: Ridgway and Ouray Receive State Grant to Promote Off-Peak Season Tourism
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATE & TIME OF THE FAIR.
On Monday, May 13, 2019, the Ridgway Secondary School is hosting a Career Experience Fair to connect middle and high school students to nonprofit volunteer opportunities and to introduce high school students to part-time work opportunities in our community.
Plans are well underway for the first Ridgway Old West Fest to be held October 11-13, 2019 in Ridgway, Colorado. The festival, which will become an annual event, is intended to highlight the town's film, ranching and railroad heritage and to celebrate all things Western.
Volunteer and community service are often requirements for scholarships, college entrance and other goals of students. In fact, National Honor Society members are required to volunteer 10 hours per semester. However, it can be difficult or confusing for youth to know which nonprofits need volunteers and how and when to volunteer.
