About The Summit Chamber

About Us

Within close proximity of five major ski resorts, and home to six unique towns, Summit County, CO and the Summit Chamber is committed to balancing the needs and unique circumstances that each of our mountain communities face.

Join The Summit Chamber today to strengthen your business, and to help strengthen the community

Mission and Vision

Summit County boasts some of the best year-round recreation in Colorado and with it, a thriving business community.

Our vision is to be the driving force behind the success of all Summit County businesses.

The Summit Chamber’s mission is to ensure business success for our members and to foster community-wide economic vitality by providing resources, educational opportunities, and business connections. We lead with a clear vision of the future. We unite key stakeholders and support collaborative efforts throughout the community.

Summit County Businesses = Innovation + Success

Businesses are the lifeblood of a community and perhaps the ultimate public private partnership. Local businesses provide jobs, sales tax revenue to support important public infrastructure and capital projects, they provide support to our local nonprofits, schools and sports teams, and create a sense of place that people, from all corners of the world, want to visit.

Without the business community and the commerce that they provide, government would not be able to provide public safety, health care or housing services, or have the ability to protect and maintain our outstanding recreational opportunities.

The business community is born out of identifying gaps and needs in a market and finding creative, innovative ways to fill those needs. Innovation breeds success.

Annual Report

2023 Annual Report

2024 Annual Report

Financials

2020 Financials
2019 Financials

Agendas

March 2025
February 2025
January 2025
December 2024
November 2024
October 2024
September 2024
August 2024
July 2024
June 2024

Minutes

Summit County Chamber Staff, Executive Officers + Board

Staff

Alex Capel

Administration

Jennifer Vogler

Membership Coordinator

Cheri Ryan

Executive Director

Leah Rybak

Marketing Consultant

Angelique Lochridge

Sponsorship and Events

Executive Officers

Nell Wareham

Past President

Ian Donovan

President

Allen Bacher

Treasurer

Lori Gleason

Secretary

Corry Mihm

Chapter Liason

Peter Siegel

President Elect

Board

Paul Clukies

Lindsey Cotton

Tim Applegate

Del Bush

Bruce Horii

Athena Damianos

Matt Loutherback

Catherine Schaaf

Tanecia Spagnolia

Tony Pestello

Vanessa Agee

Peyton Rogers

Maja Russer

Diplomats

Lori Gleason

Secretary

Gwen Ballard

Hillstar Management

Jackie Christiansen

Starting Hearts

Elizabeth ‘EBeth’ Miller

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Make Business Connections

The Summit County Chamber of Commerce is committed to providing members with the best opportunities to connect with other businesses. Our network of members and partners ensures that you have access to the resources and connections to help your business succeed. With the help of our members and partners, you can make connections to help open up new opportunities and grow your business.

Enjoy Member Benefits

We provide our members with exclusive benefits to help them succeed. From discounts on products and services to exclusive access to networking events, our members can take advantage of these benefits to help their business. We also offer a range of promotional opportunities to help our members market their products and services. With the help of our member benefits, you can save money and increase visibility for your business.

Contribute to Community-Wide Economic Vitality

As a member of the Summit County Chamber of Commerce, you will be contributing to the community-wide economic vitality. By joining our network, you will be helping to support local businesses and foster economic development in the area. With your help, we can ensure that our community is strong and thriving.

Chamber Chapters & Business Roundtables

Breckenridge Chair:

We are currently looking for a Breckenridge Chair person. If interested in a leadership position, please reach out to:

Cheri Ryan, Director
[email protected]

Exit 205 Chair:

Lori Gleason
[email protected]

Under the Summit Chamber umbrella, we have created chapters within each of our communities. These chapters are committed to identifying and addressing the needs of their particular communities while simultaneously working together to unite our organization and county. This structure enables each Chapter to support events and activities that are right for their unique community. It also gives a stronger, more focused voice within each governmental entity.

The Chamber currently supports the Breckenridge, Exit 205 (Dillon and Silverthorne), Frisco, Copper Mountain Resort, Keystone Neighbourhood Company, and Summit Independent Business Alliance Chapters.

A portion of your dues will be allocated to the Chapter where your business is located. If you prefer to designate a different affiliation, please contact Cheri at [email protected].

Attend a Meeting

When: Meets quarterly on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Meeting locations will vary within the Exit 205 area.

This Chapter is not currently meeting.

If interested in participating, please email [email protected].

This Chapter is not currently meeting.

If interested in participating, please email [email protected].

Chapter Committees

Government/Town Representatives (1+ person*)

Connecting and reporting back to Chapter with updates of town events, government updates and local information. Town Representative to report to the chapter each month with updates.

Legislative Affairs Representative (1 member)

Each Chapter will supply one member to serve on the Summit Chamber Legislative Affairs Committee. This representative will serve as a liaison between the Chapter and the Legislative Affairs Committee, ensuring that proper advocacy and oversight is happening at the local level.

Leads Group (1 member)

Connects chapter members with tools and lead opportunities. Meets once a month and may be limited to one person from each business category. Chairperson to report to the chapter each month with updates.

Scholarship Committee (3+ members)

Coordinate, select, distribute and follow up with scholarship awards for Summit High School Students. Chairperson to report to the chapter each month with updates.

Membership and New Business / Diplomats (2 – 3 members)

Reach out to new businesses on behalf of the Chamber.

Volunteer Opportunities/Events (5 – 6 members)

Volunteer Lead – Present volunteer opportunities to the chapter, organize volunteers, and execute volunteer activities. Chairperson to report to the chapter each month with updates.
Mixer Lead – Each Chapter will be responsible for planning one to two mixers, or other business related activities, in coordination with Chamber staff, to insure that the calendar of events does not overlap, and that events can be effectively and successfully executed.

Local Business and Ribbon Cuttings (5-6 members)

Connect with new businesses to become chamber members, execute ribbon cuttings for members, outreach for existing businesses and provide feedback and support where needed. Chair person to report to the chapter each month with updates.