“Sisters in Steamboat Weekend” – October 12-14.  Having received word that Sisters’ Weekend has received special event funding from the Chamber for this year, Sisters in Steamboat Weekend for 2012 is a go. The organizing committee has chosen “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” as the theme for this year.  The three day event in October is designed to [...]

Flower Basket Update - This has been the most amazing week!  In last week’s Tuesday News, it was reported that the flower baskets that adorn the light poles downtown in the summer had been cut from the City’s budget and, unless the community could come up with the funding, they wouldn’t happen. By cutting the flower baskets [...]

Today is Valentine’s Day!  Have you madereservations downtown for dinner or bought your sweetie a gift?  It’s not too late!   “What’s Up Downtown? – Coffee and a Chat You are invited to the second “Coffee and a Chat” in the MainStreet offices at 751 Yampa Street this Friday – 8:00 am to 9:00 am.  At [...]

99th Annual Winter Carnival – A Yampa Valley Tradition Steamboat boasts the longest consecutively running winter carnival west of the Mississippi.  Whether it is the jumping events, the night show with the lighted man and fireworks, the diamond hitch parade or street events, what we have here is a wonderful community tradition we share with [...]

We didn’t win the Great American MainStreet Award Steamboat got the news on Friday, right after the MainStreet Annual Meeting.  We will be receiving a letter from the National Main Street Center outlining the jury’s suggestions and observations.  According to the woman who called, many communities apply several times before actually being named a GAMSA [...]

What are you waiting for?  Sign Up NOW  Annual Meeting January 27 Friday, January 27 12:00 Noon Old Town Pub  $20 per person Call now to RSVP: 970-846-1800 Learn more about Business Improvement Districts See the video being entered for the  Great American Main Street Award. State of MainStreet  Recognition and awards Featured Speaker:  HJ [...]

MainStreet Applying for “Creative District” designation A new tool in the downtown revitalization toolbox has been created by the governor’s office, the Creative District (CI). MainStreet is applying for this designation within the existing MainStreet district boundaries.  According the the guidelines for creating a creative district, “Colorado is a magnet for creative enterprises and creative [...]

Thank you to letter writers The final submissions for the Great American Main Street Award have been wrapped up and sent to Washington, DC. to be judged against those of the other 9 semi-finalist communities. The 30 letters of support were a critical part of additional requirements.  Thank you to all who took the time [...]

“What’s Up Downtown?” – Coffee and a Chat MainStreet has a board meeting and four committee meetings every month that are open to the entire membership but are typically only attended by those on the committees.  New members often ask when our membership meetings are. So, to give you an opportunity to share ideas and [...]

2011 in the Rear-View Mirror As 2011 comes to a close, it is time to reflect on the past year downtown.  Despite the down economy, downtown Steamboat was able to hold it’s own with respect to vacancies While we are sorry to say goodbye to Cowgirls and Angels, Rustique Home and Garden,  Ghost Ranch Saloon, [...]