The Hotchkiss Community Chamber of Commerce

North Fork Valley Project Coordinator Position
  
Part-time (20-25 hours per week) Project Coordinator to lead and implement Orton Family Foundation Heart & Soul Community Planning process in the North Fork Valley reporting to a Community Advisory Team.  Applicants must be residents of the North Fork Valley area and have experience including but not limited to project management, meetings/events coordination, communications and evaluation.   Send inquiries and  resumes with a cover letter to northforkvision2020@gmail.com by  February 6, 2012. 
 
A full Job Description may be viewed at 

 

Local Business Meets Local Government----
North Fork Valley Joint Chambers' Business Symposium
was held Saturday, January 21, 2012
at Hotchkiss Memorial Hall.


A panel discussion and break out groups allowed businesses to interact with local government representatives on a range of topics, including the local and county Master Plan processes.  



 
A special presentation by Oxbow Mining on the Oak Mesa Coal Mine plans rounded out the event.


Above right:  Delta County breakout group.
Right:  North Fork 2020 and Orton Grant breakout group


Mark your calendars for these upcoming Hotchkiss Chamber Members' Events----and Enjoy!


3rd Annual Art, Chocolate & Wine Lovers Extravaganza
Fri, February 10, 6pm – 8pm
Creamery Arts Center, 165 W Bridge St, Hotchkiss
 
Margauex's Valentines Cake Decorating Day
Saturday, Feb 11, 2012,  11am to 3:30pm
Hanson Mesa Bed and Breakfast, 10752 3500 Rd, above Hotchkiss
  
Wine, Buffalo & Chocolate Lover's Trail
Sat, February 11, 11am – 5pm
Leroux Creek Vineyards, Liliputian Winery, Woody Creek and High Wire Ranch
  
Historical Society Annual Meeting
Sun, February 26, 2pm – 4pm
Crawford Town Hall
David Primus on Blue Mesa Reservoir before the dam---many old photo of the towns, ranches and railroad.
  
5th Annual Antiques Show
Friday Feb 24, 9am to 4pm, and Saturday, Feb 25, 9am to 4pm
Heritage Hall, Delta County Fairgrounds, Hotchkiss

 
Regular Meeting January 4, 2012
The membership elected the slate of officers and approved the proposed By-Laws.
Please go to our Member Information pages and our Contact page for links.
 


The Hotchkiss Community Chamber of Commerce provides local businesses an opportunity to tap into essential connections:
 

  • To business peers;
  • To vital ideas;
  • To its home community.

Our work is broad in approach, but focused in mission---- to promote a healthy business climate in the North Fork Valley and to enhance the overall quality of life in our community.

We undertake this work in a spirit of collaboration---often working cooperatively with other local civic and business organizations.
The North Fork Valley website, created jointly by the Hotchkiss and Paonia Chambers of Commerce, demonstrates that the fruits of working together often surpass individual efforts.
Together, we continually work to assure that the website is a dynamic and indispensable resource, not only to the visitor to the North Fork Valley, but to the local business community and the residents of our beautiful and unique valley.

The Hotchkiss Chamber is a body of about 90 local community-minded business men and women. Our governing body is elected and all-volunteer, without a paid staff or physical office, which means we are as effective as the involvement of our members.
 
Our core resources, tasks and activities throughout the year include:
  • This informational website;
  • The well-stocked Visitor Kiosk on the east end of Town;
  • Three event sign-boards at each Town entrance;
  • Hosting networking Business After Hours events;
  • Collaboration with other local Chambers on periodic North Fork Valley Business Symposium;
  • The November Holiday Arts, Crafts, and Business Fair;
  • Promotional support for the annual Antique Fair and Hotchkiss Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials;
  • Publication of Hotchkiss postcards, available from Hotchkiss merchants;
  • Regular email communications with members and friends about community events;
  • Responding to volumes of inquiries from the public;
  • Facilitating visits from out-of-area organizations such as The Colorado Grand & Ride the Rockies.

In the Membership Information area of this website you may review our bylaws and policies, print out a membership application, search our dynamic database of member businesses, and more. 
Please contact the Chamber if you would like to become involved in our organization or if you feel we could provide you assistance.