San Juan Development Association

05/07/2026

It’s National Small Business Week!

In Silverton, our businesses are the heartbeat of the community- fueling our economy, bringing people together, and helping define the spirit of our mountain town. Here’s to all businesses that make Silverton so special!

05/06/2026

Curious about what’s happening at the town’s old entryway signs? The Town of Silverton and SJDA are hard at work installing brand-new welcome signs to greet visitors. If the weather cooperates, installation is expected to be completed by the end of May. Additional enhancements, including lighting, beautification and donor appreciation will follow soon.

Current work from public works has included pouring 25 yards of concrete to hold the weight of the signs and refurbishing the towns old ski lift poles from Kendall Mountain.

Stay tuned for more updates on the install process!

05/02/2026

A huge thank you to all of our local businesses and organizations who joined us at the Silverton Business Summit this past Wednesday! We had an incredible turnout and are excited to kick off the summer season here in Silverton.

Thank you to for facilitating such a great discussion, and to our title sponsor, CHFA, as well as our other donors and volunteers, this event wouldn’t be possible each year without their support.

04/28/2026

Registration will close this evening at 11:59 pm, walk-ins are welcome at the check-in desk tomorrow starting at 12pm at Kendall Mountain Recreation Lodge.

We are looking forward to hosting you all tomorrow! See the final agenda below->

04/27/2026

Silverton welcomes Clark Anderson of Community Builders and Matt Gordon, Main Street Specialist with Colorado Main Street, as moderators and facilitators for this Wednesday’s Business Summit.

Clark Anderson w/ Community Builders has a deep history with Silverton, having led the development of the Town of Silverton Compass Master Plan in 2022. This community-driven effort brought residents together to define a shared vision and establish strategies to guide future land use, development, and infrastructure improvements.

Matt Gordon is a Main Street Specialist with Colorado Main Street and has been a valued partner in supporting Silverton’s Main Street Program. As a designated Main Street community, Silverton continues to strengthen its downtown through collaboration, revitalization efforts, and ongoing beautification initiatives.

Join us this Wednesday to discover how their expertise can support your business. Register below-> https://forms.gle/e6QiEhpjwMkXkNCk7

04/22/2026

Congrats to Adam and Lauren!

After 44 amazing years of owning Great Divide Company, we are happy to announce it has been sold to year round Silverton locals Adam and Lauren Galt.

04/22/2026

We’re excited to welcome Andrew Aitken with the Center of Rural AI as a featured speaker at the Silverton Business Summit on Wednesday, April 29th!

Based in Durango, CO, the Center of Rural AI is building a national movement to ensure rural communities are leaders in the AI economy, not just recipients of technology developed in urban areas.

Join us from 12:30–5:15 PM to hear Andrew’s session and learn how AI can support small businesses and our community💻

04/16/2026