Fourteener Foot Traffic = Huge Economic Impact
Outdoor recreation in Colorado is boosting state revenues significantly. In July, the Colorado Tourism Office reported that 2015 hosted another record-breaking year with 77.7 million visitors who spent $19.1 billion (and $1.13 in taxes �...
Wind Power: Rush Creek Project Awaits Approval
Xcel Energy pushes for the approval of what would be the largest wind project in Colorado, The Rush Creek Project. The 116,000-acre project would span four counties (Elbert, Lincoln, Kit Carson, and Cheyenne) and provide 180,000 homes with wi...
Colorado’s Economic Outlook
Colorado’s economic outlook is very promising, according to reports that analyze growth for 2016 over last year and compare average incomes to competing states and national averages. Report findings indicate not only that Colorado has the ...
Summit County Summer Event Guide
Summer is in full-swing in Summit County! Not only do our mountain communities serve as an amazing source of outdoor fun, but there is a plethora of festivals, farmers markets, and artistic performances happening on almost any given day aroun...
A Fun-Filled Guide to the Fourth of July!
Fourth of July weekend is the true kickoff to summer in Summit County and we're excited for all the great events planned for this weekend! From art festivals, mountain bike races, garden parties, parades, and lots of live music to choose fr...
Summit’s Revenues & Visitors Reach All-Time High
Summit County, Colorado continues to break year-round records for number of visitors, hotel occupancy, and revenues. Long notorious for epic powder days, our communities are also gaining summertime popularity. It’s hardly surprising...
Breckenridge Plans Third Affordable Rental Project
Breckenridge, Colorado’s Master Plan for affordable housing, called the Block 11 Master Plan, consists of a multi-phase project that will ultimately occupy 254 acres and provide between 180-350 housing units. Two of the thee income-restric...
WAVE: The water+light+sound Festival
Breck Create’s next free art festival will run nightly from 5:00 – 11:00 pm Thursday to Sunday, June 2nd to the 5th. This four-day celebration of water+light+sound will incorporate several mediums in its indoor and outdoor exhibits, col...