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Posted on: February 4, 2025

[ARCHIVED] Town of Telluride Introduces Bimonthly Merchant Meetings

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Town of Telluride Introduces Bimonthly Merchant Meetings

Kick off hybrid meeting to take place Tuesday, February 11 at 1 pm

(February 4, 2025) – Telluride, CO --- The Town of Telluride is launching bimonthly Merchant Meetings to enhance communication and collaboration between local businesses and Town staff. These meetings will provide a forum for merchants to stay informed on town projects, share concerns, and discuss opportunities to strengthen the local economy.

The first meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 11 at 1 pm at Rebekah Hall and on Zoom. All Telluride business owners, managers, and interested stakeholders are encouraged to attend. Town staff will provide updates on upcoming events, infrastructure projects, and policy changes that may impact local businesses. 

“We’re excited to launch these Merchant Meetings as a dedicated space for open dialogue between the Town and the business community,” said Town Manager Zoe Dohnal. “Our goal is to improve communication, foster collaboration, and create a productive forum where merchants can share feedback, ask questions, and engage directly with Town staff on projects that impact them.”

Meetings will be held every other month, with topics tailored to current business needs. Future agendas may include discussions on tourism trends, parking, permitting, and economic development initiatives.

For more information, visit bit.ly/totmerchantmtgs or email Deputy Town Manager Hayden Brodowsky at hbrodowsky@telluride-co.gov

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Communications Manager 
Lindsey Mills
Phone: (970) 728-2165
Email: lmills@telluride-co.gov 

ABOUT TELLURIDE
Nestled amidst the majestic San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado, Telluride's captivating narrative is deeply rooted in the ancient legacy of the Ute tribe, the valley's original inhabitants, who crafted their summer camps along the San Miguel River, naming the land "The Valley of Hanging Waterfalls." In the late 1700s, Spanish explorers traversed the rugged terrain, laying the groundwork for subsequent exploration and settlement. A fervent mining boom followed, igniting a rush of prospectors to the region, culminating in the founding of Telluride in 1880. Telluride's allure as a hub of opportunity attracted fortune seekers, bolstered by the arrival of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad and groundbreaking innovations like the hydroelectric power plant in Ames. Set in a box canyon amid forested peaks at the base of the popular Telluride ski-and-golf resort, the town’s historic district houses landmarks like the Sheridan Opera House and the Telluride Historical Museum while playing host to culture, music, arts, outdoor recreation, and festivals with unrivaled views and dramatic locale. For more information, please visit us online at telluride-co.gov.

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La ciudad de Telluride introduce reuniones bimensuales de comerciantes

La reunión híbrida inaugural tendrá lugar el martes 11 de febrero a la 1 pm

(4 de febrero de 2025) - Telluride, CO --- La ciudad de Telluride está lanzando reuniones bimensuales de comerciantes para mejorar la comunicación y la colaboración entre las empresas locales y el personal de la ciudad. Estas reuniones proporcionarán un foro para que los comerciantes se mantengan informados sobre los proyectos de la ciudad, compartir preocupaciones y discutir oportunidades para fortalecer la economía local.

La primera reunión está prevista para el martes, 11 de febrero a las 13:00 en Rebekah Hall y en Zoom. Se anima a todos los propietarios de negocios de Telluride, gerentes y partes interesadas a asistir. El personal de la ciudad proporcionará actualizaciones sobre los próximos eventos, proyectos de infraestructura y cambios en las políticas que puedan afectar a las empresas locales. 

«Estamos muy contentos de lanzar estas reuniones de comerciantes como un espacio dedicado para el diálogo abierto entre la ciudad y la comunidad empresarial», dijo el gerente de la ciudad Zoe Dohnal. «Nuestro objetivo es mejorar la comunicación, fomentar la colaboración y crear un foro productivo en el que los comerciantes puedan compartir sus opiniones, hacer preguntas y dialogar directamente con el personal municipal sobre los proyectos que les afectan».

Las reuniones se celebrarán cada dos meses, con temas adaptados a las necesidades comerciales actuales. Los futuros órdenes del día pueden incluir debates sobre tendencias turísticas, aparcamiento, permisos e iniciativas de desarrollo económico.

Para más información, visite bit.ly/totmerchantmtgs o envíe un correo electrónico al subdirector municipal Hayden Brodowsky a hbrodowsky@telluride-co.gov

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Gerente de Comunicaciones
Lindsey Mills

Telephono: (970) 728-2165
lmills@telluride-co.gov

SOBRE TELLURIDE
Enclavada en medio de las majestuosas montañas de San Juan, al suroeste de Colorado, la cautivadora narrativa de Telluride está profundamente arraigada en el antiguo legado de la tribu Ute, los habitantes originales del valle, que construyeron sus campamentos de verano a lo largo del río San Miguel, bautizando la tierra como "El Valle de las Cascadas Colgantes". A finales del siglo XVIII, exploradores españoles atravesaron el escarpado terreno, sentando las bases para posteriores exploraciones y asentamientos. Siguió un ferviente auge minero que provocó una avalancha de buscadores de oro en la región, que culminó con la fundación de Telluride en 1880. El atractivo de Telluride como centro de oportunidades atrajo a buscadores de fortuna, impulsados por la llegada del Rio Grande Southern Railroad e innovaciones pioneras como la central hidroeléctrica de Ames. Enclavada en un cañón entre cumbres boscosas, en la base de la popular estación de esquí y golf de Telluride, el casco histórico de la ciudad alberga lugares emblemáticos como la Ópera de Sheridan y el Museo Histórico de Telluride, al tiempo que acoge actividades culturales, musicales, artísticas, recreativas al aire libre y festivales con unas vistas incomparables y una ubicación espectacular. Para más información, visítenos en línea en telluride-co.gov.

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