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Chamber welcomes new board member Kelly Kessler & Devin Jacobs
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“For the past several weeks, the Chamber has been reviewing applications to select two new Board members to fill vacancies left by term limits,” said President Colleen DePasquale.
“We are always thrilled to find passionate business leaders who bring unique perspectives to the Board, and a desire to lead and grow,” said Chamber Board Chair Keith Pearson. “Those qualities, among others, allow our Chamber to design and deliver the best possible support and experiences to help all our local businesses thrive,” he added.
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| |  | Board Member Kelly Kessler is the Owner of Estes Park Ride-A-Kart. Kelly is a proud Estes Park native with deep roots in the community. She and her husband, Andrew, are third-generation owners of Estes Park Ride-A-Kart, now finishing their fourth summer of welcoming locals and visitors alike to enjoy classic mountain-town fun. In addition to running the family business, Kelly works full-time as a Data Engineer at Key Data Dashboard, a global leader in short-term vacation rental analytics. Her work provides actionable data to property managers, destination marketing organizations, and media outlets around the world — including Visit Estes Park. Kelly’s professional background spans the hospitality and travel industries, with experience in revenue management and operations at Vail Resorts, Frontier Airlines, Expedia, and Wyndham Vacation Rentals. She holds dual master’s degrees — an MBA and a Master’s in Entrepreneurship — from the University of Colorado. Passionate about both business and community, Kelly balances her career with family life alongside Andrew, their 4-year-old daughter Bryce, and their Great Dane–Mastiff–Pit Bull mix, Hallett (named after the iconic peak in Rocky Mountain National Park). In her free time, she enjoys camping, skiing (both snow and water), golfing, and hiking in the mountains she calls home.
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Board Member Devin Jacobs is the general contractor and owner of Estes Park Alpine Construction, a complete Custom Mountain Construction solution. Based in the beautiful mountain town of Estes Park, Colorado, his team specialize in overcoming the unique challenges of building in the Rocky Mountains. With the support of trusted local design professionals, qualified subcontractors, and in-house construction expertise, Devin thrives on bringing your vision to life. He has over 20 years of experience in the construction industry and more than a decade building in Estes Park since 2011. As a local business owner, he enjoys supporting the Estes Park community and partnering with local professionals and tradespeople to deliver exceptional results. Outside of construction Devin takes pride in being a family man, volunteering his time to the local community, connecting with family and friends, and contributing to the unique character of Estes Park.
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BASE 2.0 is a locally-driven business accelerator program produced by the Estes Chamber of Commerce and its Economic Development & Workforce Council. The program is focused on helping Estes Park entrepreneurs build stronger, more sustainable businesses.
BASE 2.0 is a 10-session commitment. Each session begins with a morning Community Coffee Roundtable followed by a strategic working period and guest presentations. The afternoon portion of each session includes working time to build Operating Plan components, work through issues, run thought experiments as a group, and discuss best practices and learnings.
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Wednesday Sep 10
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Red Ribbon Cutting & Business After Hours
Join Outlaws & Legends Steakhouse in celebrating their launch and first season creating memories through the enduring magic of shared meals.
The grand opening event will kick off with a Ribbon Cutting at 5:00pm followed by Business After-Hours networking until 6:30pm.
The Business After Hours is ticketed
$15 Members
$20 Non-Members
We only accept cash/check at the door
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Friday Sep 12
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Red Ribbon Cutting for Bank of Estes Park
60 Year Bank Anniversary celebration—the oldest standing and only local bank in town is celebrating 60 years of serving its hometown!
Food and drinks will be served, as well as awesome T-Shirts for the first 60 guests to arrive after 4:30.
Two Golden Antler Awards will be given, along with $5,000 in grants to local non-profits that accompany these awards.
Come check out our new “Bank of Estes Park Then and Now” Conference & Community Room (thus the ribbon cutting).
Cowboy Brad will entertain us from 5:30 to 6:30 with music related to all things local.
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Friday Sep 19
7:30 AM - 8:15 AM
Start your morning with Coffee Connections
Join us for September's Coffee Connection @ Jazzercise! Stop by on your way to work to enjoy a cup of coffee to begin your day. We know the day gets hectic, so start by connecting with other business professionals before you get to the office and lost in your emails. This is a complimentary event hosted by Jazzercise - your pre-registration helps us plan for the right amount of food.
In addition to coffee you are also invited to attend a complimentary class! Join us at 6AM for Cardio Sculpt or at 8:30AM for Vital Sculpt HIIT 60.
Thanks to Jazzercise for hosting!
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Get Involved: Coffee Connections
We are gearing up for another great season of Coffee Connections. We are inviting local businesses to get involved by hosting one of our monthly events between September 2025 and June 2026.
What is Coffee Connections?
It is a casual, complimentary morning networking event that gives professionals a chance to connect before the workday begins. Each month, we gather at a different business location for coffee, pastries, and great conversation.
You don’t need to be a coffee shop host!
Any business with space to accommodate guests on a weekday from7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. can participate, you simply provide coffee or tea and a light breakfast item like pastries or fruit. We will take care of the promotion and registration process.
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Get Involved: Business After Hours
We’re planning our Business After Hours calendar for September 2025 through June 2026, and we’d love to spotlight your venue!
What is Business After Hours?
It’s a relaxed, after-work networking event designed to connect professionals in a fun, informal setting. These gatherings typically run from 5:00–6:30 p.m. and offer a great opportunity to showcase your restaurant, brewery, or bar to a local business audience.
Here’s what’s involved:
- Provide one complimentary alcoholic beverage per guest
- Offer light snacks or appetizers
- Have space for attendees to mix and mingle comfortably
We’ll handle the promotion and pre-registration—your role is simply to host and help our guests feel welcome.
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| Member & Community Announcements | | | | The Fall Sale for Jazzercise is currently available through September 15. It’s $99 for unlimited classes for 2 months with no commitment past that time. Purchase online and book your first class today! | | Make Your Voice Heard: Resilience Survey | | |
Larimer County Community Resilience Survey
The Community Resilience Survey is now open for responses from anyone who lives, works, or plays in Larimer County!
We need your input to help improve programs that help the people of Larimer County before, during, and after disasters to meet the needs of the community and to create a more connected and resilient Larimer County!
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