Platte Canyon Chamber Update November 11, 2025

Our November meeting brought together business owners, community leaders and non-profit partners for a full morning of updates, announcements and upcoming opportunities. Thanks to all who joined in—your participation keeps our community moving forward.

Chamber & Community Announcements

New Board of Directors are being elected; please consider stepping up or nominating someone.
Individual (non-business) membership is now available: $50 annually.

Cowboy Christmas – Friday, December 6, starting at Noon

Parade at dusk – floats and volunteers needed. Register your float or volunteer via the “2024 Cowboy Christmas” link.
A special “dog float” category: dress your dog in its best holiday collar, meet at the Brewery for staging.
Kids’ activities: face painting, crafts, pictures with Santa.
Live bluegrass music.
Heated Holiday Market tent – only one vendor space remains.

Member & Business Updates

SAPC – Cards, Carols and Cookies today (Nov 15) from 1-3 PM at Shawnee Community Center.
Chimney Doctors: stove & installation sale – 10% off for all; 25% off for Veterans.
Bailey Bounty – corrected dates: November 28–29. Every dollar spent at participating local businesses enters you in the drawing for a sizable gift basket (last year’s worth: several thousand dollars).
FAB: Developing a new instructional video on chainsaw safety.
Salvation Army: Seeking volunteer bell ringers for the holiday season.
Mountain Mama Goods (Kristen Bullock): Offering Thanksgiving dinner packages in various sizes. Order by phone: 559-579-7787 or purchase via website.
Debeeze Honey: Announcing special sales during Bailey Bounty.
Off the Rails Coffee: Donation station established for Peace Works. Peace Works is also auctioning an opportunity to attend The Masters in Augusta, Georgia.
Turkey Trot at Tomahawk Ranch – Saturday, November 22, 2025
1K Kids Walk/Run (ages 11 & under): 9 :00 AM – 12 :00 PM
5K Run/Walk: 9 :10 AM – 12 :00 PM
10K Run/Walk: 9 :10 AM – 12 :00 PM
Virtual 5K Division: flexible timing – must register by Nov 21.
Craft Mountain Brewery: Offering discounted use of their downtown Bailey LED sign.

Non-profit & Institutional Presentations

Glen Isle Resort – Mary Ruth & Greg Vincent

Located in Bailey since 1895 (built 1895-1972). Nestled with 17 cabins, a Main Lodge and the historic Kiva building. The owners have donated more than $10,000 to local events and charities, and even hosted winners of The Price Is Right.

Lifebridge Food Pantry – John Obrecht

Thanksgiving Food & Donation Drive: $60 donation buys a full Thanksgiving meal for a family. Donations of frozen turkeys or other food items also accepted. Call John: 303-909-7534.
Coat Drive: Gently used coats can be dropped off outside Crow Hill Bible Church (container unlocked Sunday through Thursday).

Platte Canyon Fire Protection District – Ben Mulligan

Awarded the NDME State Grant twice, most recently for 2027-2028. Each grant equals approximately $850 K.
Year-round wildland deployment supports operations; has enabled the District to bill more than $5 M over time.
Response calls have increased fivefold in the last five years; this year alone at ~1,400 calls.
New equipment: a pump truck with enhanced capacity, a new ambulance, and a Type 3 engine.
Construction at Crow Hill Firehouse nearing completion: adds three equipment bays, allows living quarters expansion.
Awaiting a staffing grant to add one person per shift, which will improve response times for our community.

Platte Canyon Schools – Mike Schmidt

Community Band initiative: Come play your instrument. Contact Mike to join.
Key Club teaching digital classes for seniors.
New transportation building under construction; projected completion February.

Stay tuned for upcoming educational sessions, business resource events and holiday-season opportunities. The Chamber remains dedicated to connecting members, supporting growth and strengthening our local network.

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Platte Canyon Chamber Update November 11, 2025