Chamber Celebrates Centennial

Chamber Celebrates Centennial. , A trio of children at play , cowgirl, skier, and, miner , are the triad of our ranching, skiing, and mining heritage. , Illustrated by Susan Gill Jackson and sculpted by Sandra Graves, both local artists, the art is a gift to the Steamboat Springs community from the businesses that have and will continue to serve as the foundation of the economic well being of the city. Playful and interactive, the sculpture celebrates the 100 year legacy of the Chamber and the history of Steamboat Springs. , 1907: With a mission to attract tourists and settlers to Northwest Colorado, the Steamboat Springs Commercial Club is founded in the community. , 1941: Commercial Club renames itself Chamber of Commerce of Steamboat Springs, collects dues, and plans for a summer visitor information booth. , 1959: Chamber membership reaches 15 committees and 167 members out of a possible 199 businesses. , 1984: "Steamboat in the Summertime" campaign begins with help from the Chamber's Summer Marketing Task Force and funding. , 1992: Leadership Steamboat graduates its first class. , 1993: Chamber moves to Visitor Center at Angler's Drive and U.S. 40 from facilities at Casey's Pond and log building at 12th Street and Lincoln Avenue downtown. , 2007: Chamber celebrates its 100 year, more than meets the eye [sidebar] , Look closely! Hidden within the sculpture are icons signifying our past, present, and future. , How many icons can you find?, . Native American symbol for journey consciousness, life, and renewal , . The region was home to the Ute Indians , . The “yampa" or bear-prominent in Ute Indian mythology , . The railroad opened this remote region to travel and shipping , . Carl Howelsen, The Flying Norseman, brought ski jumping to Steamboat , . Olympic heritage , . Ski Town USA® , . Hahns Peak, a gold mining town, was once the first Routt County Seat , . Steamboat Springs is at the confluence of the Elk and Yampa rivers , . Both hot and mineral springs are found throughout Routt County , . Perry-Mansfield , the oldest continuously operating arts school and camp in nation , . The Steamboat Chamber celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2007