The Chaffee County Tourism Bureau works to sustainably manage tourism growth and create economic opportunities for our tourism-related businesses that also support jobs and other businesses in our community.
The Chaffee County Visitor's Bureau meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Times and dates are subject to change.
2023 Meeting Dates
Tuesday, January 24, 2023 Salida
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Poncha Springs
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Buena Vista
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 Poncha Springs
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Buena Vista
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 Poncha Springs
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Buena Vista
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 Poncha Springs
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 Buena Vista (**CANCELLED**)
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 Poncha Springs
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Buena Vista
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Poncha Springs
Agendas and Minutes are published at https://chaffeecoco.portal.civicclerk.com/
The Chaffee County Visitors Bureau (CCVB) is a panel authorized under C.R.S. 30-11-107.5(4) to administer Chaffee County's tourism fund and to advertise and market tourism in Chaffee County.
The mission of the Chaffee County Visitors Bureau is to work to sustainably manage tourism growth and create economic opportunities for our tourism-related businesses that also support jobs and other businesses in our community.
CCVB consists of ten voting members. Three of the ten voting include the Executive Director of the Salida Chamber of Commerce, the Executive Director of the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce, and the Executive Director of the Poncha Springs Chamber of Commerce. (If Poncha Springs does not have a Chamber of Commerce, such a person is a representative affiliated with tourism who is recommended by the Town of Poncha Springs). To qualify for the other seven position on the CCVB, an applicant shall be appointed from the tourism industry. One member must be appointed from the lodging industry. Each person is appointed to a three year term.
Board Members:
Lori
Roberts, Director of the Salida Chamber of Commerce
Heather Rupska, Director of the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce
Brian Berger, Poncha
Springs City Administrator
Clay Bidwell, General Manager Rocky Mountain
Adventure Rentals
Betsy Kolomitz, Owner Settings & Event
Rentals
Travis Hochard, General Manager River Runners
Dan Bender, Marketing
Director Monarch Mountain
Dylan Jewell, Buena Vista Best Western
Sarah Briam, Owner Next Eddy
Jamie Billesbach, Center Director Central Mountain Small Business Development Center
Scott
Peterson, Marketing Director Chaffee County Visitors Bureau
Marketing and Media Inquiries, Marketing Director,
Scott Peterson 