The Steamboat Pilot & Today

Resort officials hope last-minute booking trend holds true

Thursday, July 2, 2009

The lodging barometer compiled by the Steamboat Springs Chamber anticipates 9,600 people will spend Saturday night in guest lodging — enough to occupy 69 percent of Steamboat’s 17,281 guest pillows. Read story.

Business File: TIC founder McKenzie retiring from company

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Ron McKenzie, chairman and founder of Steamboat Springs-based TIC Holdings, is retiring from the company. His last day is Tuesday. Mc­­Ken­­zie founded the heavy industrial contractor in 1974.

Chamber urges hospitality

Spurs on Service summer deadline looms; group launches Triple Crown program

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Steamboat’s Chamber is amping up its hospitality and service programs, though the group’s top official isn’t sure how they’ll measure success. The Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association is taking on members for its Spurs on Service program.

Nearly 6,000 people expected this weekend

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Steamboat Springs’ lodging is forecast to be about 43 percent full this weekend, according to the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association's weekly lodging barometer. Lodging was 61 percent full June 28, 2008. Read story.

Frontier cuts YVRA service

Tentative flight schedule reflects 12 percent drop in capacity

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Denver-based airline Frontier won’t fly to Yampa Valley Regional Airport this winter, spokesman Steve Snyder confirmed Wednesday. Snyder said Frontier could return for future ski seasons. Read story.

Frontier's return uncertain

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Ski Corp. official Andy Wirth said it was unlikely that Frontier would be back at YVRA for a second ski season. Read story.

Business File: Jake’s Drafting workers earn LEED certification

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Jake’s Drafting workers earn LEED certification

2008-09 skier numbers show decline from 2007-08

Steamboat’s downward trend consistent with reported decreases statewide

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Steamboat Ski Area’s numbers were consistent with a statewide decline, said Andy Wirth, Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp.’s senior vice president of marketing.

Businesses learn about going green to save green

Sustainability luncheon addresses money-saving measures

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Businesses interested in stepping toward sustainability would do well to start with water conservation, Lyn Halliday told a group this month.

Green group starts Zero Waste Initiative

Yampa Valley Sustainability Council plans waste-free Family Fun Fest this weekend

Thursday, June 18, 2009

The concept, to launch Saturday during the Family Fun Fest, is that people should recycle or compost as much as possible to cut down on landfill trash, said Liz Wahl, a director on the sustainability council. Read story.

Farmers Market started Saturday with 36 booths

Sunday, June 14, 2009

TheMainstreet Steamboat Springs Farmers Market is in its fifth year, and it started with more vendors than ever, Mainstreet Manager Tracy Barnett said. On Saturday, people meandered to and fro, peeking into tents and buying kebabs, cheese, bread, produce and clothing.

Sweet Pea plans produce stand near Ace

Owners to begin operations in July on west end of town if they win city approval

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Sweet Pea Market plans to make a stand on the western end of town.

Hypnotherapist, naturopath help address problems

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Several Steamboat Springs residents are creating a guide to holistic health businesses, compiling information about those who serve the mind, body and spirit.
Read story.

Business File: Steamboat Flyfisher opens at new location

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Steamboat Flyfisher opens at new location

Colorado skier visits down 5.5 percent last season

Guest numbers drop to 11.85 million in 2008-09 season, during struggling economy

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Colorado Ski Country USA says skier visits to Colorado resorts last season fell 5.5 percent to 11.85 million amid a slump in the travel industry, the Associated Press reported Thursday. Read story.