Steamboat Pilot & Today

Steamboat Springs — The Governor’s Energy Office supports Yampa Valley Partners in facilitating a tri-county energy education plan with community members from Moffat, Rio Blanco and Routt counties. The energy education plan roll-out is almost complete with a presentation to the Hayden Economic Development Council and Town Council today and Thursday, respectively. Visit www.yampavalleypartners.com to view the details of this communitywide plan. Call 970-824-1133 with questions.

National PostNet contest offers small-business owners a chance at $15,000

A national PostNet contest is offering small business owners a chance at a $10,000 cash grant and $5,000 in PostNet services, through the “Boost this Biz” promotion in celebration of National Small Business Week.

Business owners can visit www.facebook.com/PostNet to share why they deserve the grand prize. The five entries with the most “Like” votes by June 8 will move on to the final judging round, in which an impartial panel of fellow entrepreneurs will choose one grand prize winner, according to a PostNet news release. The remaining four finalists will each receive a $200 American Express gift card.  

“Local small businesses are the backbone of today’s economy, and it’s rewarding to be a part of a campaign that spotlights all the talented and aspiring entrepreneurs in our community,” Kathy Stokes, owner of the PostNet location on Mid-Valley Drive in Steamboat Springs, said in the news release. “There are certainly many business owners across the country who are deserving of this prize, but we hope that it comes back to the Yampa Valley.”

Chamber Resort business mixer set for Wednesday

The Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association presents a Business After-Hours Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Guier Fence, at 1900 Bridge Lane, Unit 4, in Riverfront Park, off Shield Drive on Steamboat Springs’ west side. The event includes a pig roast, salmon, drinks and more, with live music by Me and Ed’s Music Machine and prize drawings. The event is free for Chamber members and their guests.

Steamboat Springs Center for Visual Arts seeks artists

The Steamboat Springs Center for Visual Arts is reviewing applications for a limited number of open positions for local artists in painting or mixed media to join as exhibiting members beginning June 1. The CVA supports an affordable, nonjuried, nonprofit artist gallery at 906 Lincoln Ave. that is open to all emerging local artists, without regard to commercial viability. For more information, contact Executive Director Linda Laughlin at linda@steamboatartcenter.com or 970-846-5970. Deadline for application is May 20.