1% for Open Space

08/09/2025

Join us Tuesday, August 12th from 5 - 7 pm for snacks, drinks, good conversation and prizes. Bring your business card for a chance to win some sweet prizes. @ Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Muesum

06/23/2025

We are thrilled to be a part of this conservation effort. We are so grateful to the Baxter Family and the Crested Butte Land Trust for conserving these 121 acres of wetlands, a rare fen ecosystem and a treasured property that provides the most epic views of Italian Mtn and a vibrant home for moose, bears, horses, elk and deer, water foul, fish and many cool and intriguing invertebrates 😉!!!!

Finally, thanks to our 60 partnering businesses (https://1percentforopenspace.org/partners/) who made it possible for us to help fund this project!

04/01/2025

We are so excited to continue to work with CORE and Emily and Larry! Welcome to the 1% family.

Welcome *NEW OWNERS OF CORE* Larry and Emily Chauvin! It’s time for the next chapter in the CORE  story…we are so excited to see what’s next! 💫✨

Larry taught elementary school in Austin, Texas for 19 years, the last 12 of those years being PE. In 2009, Larry created a running club on his campus called Austin Youth Fitness. It now serves over 30 campuses in and around Austin offering youth running, biking, and yoga programs.

Emily has her Masters in Exercise Physiology from UT and a Masters in Professional Accounting from UT.  She spends her time trying to marry these two degrees and doing her best to keep up with Larry.

Emily and Larry first met in April 2011 to discuss having Emily come on board as a biking camp coach. This job turned into a friendship, which turned into an engagement and finally a marriage. They spent many happy years in central Austin running their businesses and are now thrilled to be taking on a new business adventure here in Crested Butte! They live in CB South with their daughter Tacy, son Jack, and dog Penny.

Larry and Emily are excited to maintain the wonderful things Ginny and the Core team have created!🙌💞✨

09/23/2024

Join us tomorrow evening for Business After Hours, at Commuity Banks of Colorado! Come network and enjoy some snacks and drinks with us.

09/03/2024

You've probably already heard the good news, but the almost 50 year fight to prevent molybdenum mining on Mt. Emmons has come to an end. Since the late 70s, countless people, organizations and effort has been put into this fight and we are so grateful to everyone who has played a role in this. Most recently, the Crested Butte Land Trust and High Country Conservation Advocates have worked tirelessly through a complicated land exchange to provide permanent protections to this beloved mountain! Come celebrate this spectacular achievement with our community on October 4th, on Elk Ave, starting around 5 pm! Wear red!!!

Time to Celebrate! 💃⛰
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Save the date! - Friday, October 4 2024, 5 PM till Dark

One month from now, Elk Avenue will be dressed in Red and filled with love for a FOREVER mine-free Red Lady! HCCA is hosting a street dance in a triumphant red tradition that pays tribute to the celebration in 1981 when AMAX, the first mining company to battle our community, left the valley. Come join us and dance the night away at this free show with music provided by Floodgate Operators.

Thank you to the Town of Crested Butte, the Crested Butte Land Trust, and Mt. Emmons Mining Company for your support in throwing this party for all who love Red Lady.

08/26/2024

One of the best local artist galleries in town supports 1% for Open Space. Visit the Paragon Art Gallery for jewelery, pottery, unqiue wall art, cards and more! Support local valley artists and our beautiful open spaces that inspire so much creativity.

Learn more: https://paragonartgallery.com/

08/19/2024

Thank you, Leigh, and the staff at Oh Be Dogful Pet Ranch for boarding and taking care of our beloved pets everyday. Located in Riverland you can take your dog to daycare for a day of outdoor play with other furry friends. And thank you for supporting the open spaces of the Gunnison Valley that our pets love so much.

Learn more: https://www.ohbedogful.com/

08/16/2024

Kirsten at OffCenter Designs, LLC offers the valley the best screen printing and embroidery for promotional goods, events and so much more. From patches to t-shirts, posters to tote bags, you can promote your brand through great goodies all logoed here in the Gunnison Valley. Thank you Kirsten and the staff at OffCenter for supporting open spaces.

Visit: https://www.offcenterdesigns.com/

08/13/2024

Thank you, Karen Feinberg, of The Chocolate Enthusiast for supporting 1% for Open Space. You can still purchase chocolate from her until her stock of amazing chocolate runs out.

Visit: https://www.thechocolateenthusiast.com/

07/29/2024

Karen Janssen has supported 1% for Open Space through her music program offerings. Before that she served as our Executive Director. Karen's long history in the valley brings together a beautiful combination of the arts and enjoying and caring for our open spaces. To learn more about Music in CB visit: https://musicincb.com/

07/08/2024

Mountain Tails is Crested Butte's premier pet store has been an amazing supporter of 1% for Open Space. Mike and Anne Scarpa love this valley as much as they love our furry friends. Visit their location on Elk Ave for food, treats, pet accessories and more.

https://cbmountaintails.com/

06/24/2024

Last week I gave a shout out to Lydia and T of who support open spaces through their stunning photography business. I am reposting using their updated logo so you can all recognize them and schedule your next family session, portrait or elopement with these two wonderful people!

https://mountainmagicmedia.com/