Glenwood Springs, Colorado – May 13, 2022 – Chambers of commerce in the Roaring Fork and Colorado River Valleys including Aspen Chamber Resort Association, Basalt Chamber of Commerce, Carbondale Chamber of Commerce, Colorado River Valley Chamber and Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association are proud to join the Mountain Chamber Alliance (MCA), a partnership across the central Rockies region that also includes Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce, Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce, Grand Lake Chamber of Commerce, Gunnison Chamber of Commerce, Gypsum Chamber of Commerce, Salida Chamber of Commerce, Steamboat Springs Chamber, Summit Chamber of Commerce and Vail Valley Partnership.
The organization was created to help advance public policy goals that enhance economic vitality and oppose those that negatively impact the communities and businesses across the mountain region.
“A regional collaboration allows us to better represent local business needs on a state level,” said ACRA President & CEO, Debbie Braun. “Counties across the central Rockies are facing similar challenges, and working collaboratively to support our communities makes all of us stronger.”
The mission of the MCA is to apply the collaborative impact of the chambers of commerce across the central Rockies, including the thousands of businesses and employees they represent, to ensure the mountain communities have a voice on regional and state issues of importance.
The MCA has identified key priority items that are common themes impacting the mountain region. These include workforce housing, transportation, early childcare, tourism funding and destination management, short term rentals, workforce development, broadband, and healthcare.
“We are excited to collaborate with our fellow chambers of commerce in the mountain region, as we all work to solve similar challenges. By working together, we can share ideas and resources, and ultimately amplify the voice of our businesses and communities,” shared Angie Anderson, MCA Chair and Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association President & CEO.
For more information on the Mountain Chamber Alliance, contact Angie Anderson at (970) 945-0784 or angie@glenwoodchamber.com.
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About the Mountain Chamber Alliance
The Mountain Chamber Alliance (MCA) serves to advance public policy goals that enhance economic vitality and oppose those that negatively impact the communities and businesses across the mountain region.
About the Colorado River Valley Chamber
The Colorado River Valley Chamber is a 501 c (6), and an association of businesses, political entities, organizations and individuals dedicated to strengthening the business environment of Western Garfield County. Through our resources, leadership, partnerships and programing, we will offer tangible opportunities that make a difference in your business and promote a sustainable, fiscally-responsible economy.
About the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association
The mission of the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association is to help your business thrive. Its vision is making Glenwood Springs an ideal mountain community. The Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association is a 501 c (6), and in 2017 the Glenwood Springs Chamber Foundation, a 501 c (3), was created to promote and help execute the chamber’s mission and goals.
About the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce
The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce is a 501 c (6) that is committed to working together with business and the community to provide leadership, education, and support for our members in order to make the Carbondale area a more vital and dynamic place to live, work, and visit.
About the Basalt Chamber of Commerce
The Basalt Area Chamber of Commerce is a 501 c (6) association based in Basalt, CO, representing over 400 businesses and non-profit organizations in the mid-Roaring Fork Valley and beyond. The Basalt Chamber strives to build a strong community through the promotion of sustainable economic growth and commerce, making Basalt a thriving place where new and existing businesses live, work and play.
For more information, contact the Basalt Chamber of Commerce at (970) 927-4031, or visit www.basaltchamber.org.
About the Aspen Chamber Resort Association
Aspen Chamber Resort Association (ACRA) is a 501 c (6) that functions as a hybrid chamber of commerce and destination marketing organization. ACRA is dedicated to creating an environment for Aspen to thrive.