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MEMBERSHIP

Partner With Us!  Become a Chamber Member!

Want to start you business here?

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See available commercial properties in this region: 

https://www.region9edd.org/commercial-real-estate

WE HELP PEOPLE FIND YOU

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  • Dolores Visitor Center – We serve thousands of visitors and “part-time” residents (our expansive RV community) every year, and we want to send them to you! We will display your advertising materials at our Visitor Center, and we include your logo on our in-house digital display. We will always refer our Chamber Partners FIRST.

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  • Web Site – Doloreschamber.com is the primary online resource for information about Dolores and the surrounding area, and many visitors use it to plan their trips and extended stays. Our online business directory is the most visited page on our site, and includes links to your web site and any social media channels you manage!

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  • Social Media—We have a wide reach and we are active on social media! We manage two Facebook pages that have an audience of nearly 2,000 visitors and residents! We will share relevant posts about specials, events, and news about your business.

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WE KEEP  YOU INFORMED

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  • Partnerships - We work with other community entities to stay informed of any activity that may impact you or our community.

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  • News - We promote YOU, our partners, to our extensive network of other partners and community members. And we let you know what's happening in the community and surrounding areas. We keep you informed on local events, and news articles through our Facebook Page.

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  • Advocacy - Our Chamber Manager is always keeping an eye on what’s happening in city, county and state government affairs, grant programs, special offers, programs, and changes in legislation that may affect businesses. If you have a concern, let us know, and we can work on your behalf or send you in the right direction.

 

WE PROMOTE THE AREA

  • Marketing - We work with Mesa Verde Country® to send our brochures to thousands of interested visitors each year. We also distribute this brochure to strategic locations throughout the Four Corners that attract area visitors. We help people Discover Dolores on social media (Facebook and Pinterest). We work with local journalists on article ideas, promoting special events, and giving an overview of where things are happening in town.​

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Susan Lisak
doloreschamber@gmail.com
Cell (970)426-9902

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 
TREASURER
Larry Engel
Dolores State Bank

SECRETARY
Deanna Truelsen
Ponderosa Restaurant

Dwayne Findley
Dolores State Bank

Diana Donohue
Dolores Public Library

Ginger McClellan-Swope
The Outpost Motel

Katie Ward
Dolores Outfitters

Michelle Martin
West Fork Gallery

Terri Winbourn
Terri's Hair & Nails

Colette Heeney
Rustic Style Furniture

Debbie Higman
Lone Heron Antiques

Ken Charles
Town of Dolores

  • Reciprocal Partnerships - We partner closely with over 30 local and regional tourism and economic development organizations to SHARE your information, and to promote Dolores and our surrounding attractions.

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WE ARE A RESOURCE

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  • Plan - We know how difficult it is to jump through all the hoops to keep your business healthy. Let us help you strategize, plan and make sure you keep looking to the future.

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  • Train and advise - We can train you on how to maximize your online presence. And we can refer you to businesses that can build your website, logos, brochures, and other marketing materials. 

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  • Execute - We can assist with coordinating advertising, marketing, and simple flyers for your upcoming events or specials.

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WE ARE CONNECTORS

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  • We know people - Simply by the nature of what we do, we know a lot of people and organizations in the community.  We can connect you with the resources to help answer your questions.

YEARLY MEMBERSHIP DUES

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  • Basic business membership is $100.00 payable by January 1st, every year. You can join at any time!

JOIN US

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  • Fill out an online application – For first-time members, we need your business info to add you to our directory. When the online application is submitted it will take you to the online payment page. If you choose to pay via check, just close out that payment window.

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  • Renew your yearly membership - Use the Online Payment button to renew or pay for your membership.

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  • Mail any checks to: Dolores Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 602, Dolores, CO  81323.

BOARD MEETINGS

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Dolores Chamber Board meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of each month, at 8am in the back room of the Ponderosa Restaurant. Contact the Chamber manager to get on the agenda or to sit in on a meeting. Meeting dates may change depending on availability of board members.

 

Please also let us know if you are interested in becoming a board member, we have the ability to have a maximum of 15 on our board.

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