The Steamboat Springs Chamber is hosting a networking event called Step Up and Serve. It is an informative Q&A for anyone interested in local government and elevating their voice in the community. It is from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 29, in Citizens Hall on 10th Street in Steamboat Springs. The panel includes city council members, a county commissioner, and a member of the Planning Commission.
Confirmed speakers include City Manager Gary Suiter, City Councilor Gail Garey, past City Council member Scott Ford, Planning Commissioner Brian Adams, and County Commissioner Tim Corrigan. The event is free for all to attend, and registration is not required. For a full agenda, please visit the event listing on the Steamboat Springs Chamber website.
Press Release from Steamboat Springs Chamber; June 21, 2023.
Steamboat Springs Chamber Invites You to Step Up & Serve at Community Leadership Rally
Steamboat Springs, Colorado – June 22, 2023 – The Steamboat Springs Chamber is pleased to announce the return of the Step Up & Serve event, taking place Thursday, June 29 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at Citizen’s Hall on 124 10th St. Step Up & Serve will be an informative Q&A and networking event with a panel including current and past City Councilors, member of the County Board of Commissioners, and Planning Commission discussing how and why to run for public office.
“Serving on City Council, as a County Commissioner, or on a board is one of the best ways to make an impact in our community,” says Sarah Leonard, CEO of Steamboat Springs Chamber. “Service allows individuals to be a voice for community members while shaping policy, fostering economic growth and creating a thriving environment for businesses and workforce to prosper in Routt County.”
Step Up & Serve offers an opportunity for any community member to learn more about what it takes to run for a seat in local government and how to elevate their voice by actively shaping policies and influencing decision-making. It will also be a great opportunity to meet local representatives, create connections, and ask questions.
The event is presented by the Steamboat Springs Chamber in partnership with the Chamber’s Public Policy Committee.
“The Public Policy Committee works to advance policy or initiatives that enhance economic well-being and quality of life in the Yampa Valley,” says Sarah Jones, Chair of the Public Policy Committee. “We are excited about the Step Up & Serve event because it is the perfect opportunity to educate and prepare passionate folks in our community to serve through leadership.”
Confirmed speakers include City Manager Gary Suiter, City Councilor Gail Garey, past City Council member Scott Ford, Planning Commissioner Brian Adams, and County Commissioner Tim Corrigan. The event is free for all to attend, and registration is not required. For a full agenda, please visit the event listing on the Steamboat Springs Chamber website.
###
Celebrating over 100 years of service in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, the Steamboat Springs Chamber works to support a vibrant, healthy economy in Steamboat Springs and surrounding areas as well as marketing Steamboat Springs as a year-round destination. To learn more please visit steamboachamber.com or call (970) 879-0880.