| November 2026
 Chamber Chat
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From the Director
| As the Chamber pushes into the holiday season, we’ve certainly been having some fun! During this year’s RARE Grant pitch competition, four amazing entrepreneurs were gifted Chamber memberships to help them along their way to success.
We’ve also wrapped up our first town competition of the season: the Scarecrow Contest. Driving down our streets and seeing the community come together for this feels so good. Knowing our community is still deeply rooted in our hometown makes so many of us proud to call Rangely home. The Board and I want to extend a huge thank you to every business that participated. It was not easy to narrow it down to only three winners! Every participant put real time and effort into making and displaying their creations, and it truly showed.
Looking ahead, 2027 is shaping up to be a great year. We have brought back CHAMBER BUCKS! It was a long-standing tradition, and we could not bear to let that go. We have also been hard at work getting the Lunch and Learn series back on the calendar, alongside business seminars hosted by local business leaders and content experts.
Plus, save the date! Our annual Crab Crack has been officially announced and will be held on February 13, 2027.
Sara Peterson, Executive Director
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| 2026 Scarecrow Contest Winners!
The competition this year was wonderfully fierce, and our judges certainly had their work cut out for them narrowing down all of the incredible, creative entries across town! A massive thank you to everyone who built and displayed a scarecrow and helped bring extra festive spirit to Rangely this October.
After much deliberation, the official winners for the 2026
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Most Scary
Johnson Garage
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Funniest
Parkview Elementary
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Most Unique
Sparty's
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| 🚨 BREAKING NEWS FROM THE NORTH POLE 🚨
It has been a few long years, but Santa has officially confirmed: Our Scout Elf is coming out of retirement and returning to Rangely!
After completing a multi-year, top-secret mission helping Santa map out new chimney routes around the globe, Snickerdoodle missed our community spirit too much to stay away.
Keep your eyes peeled November 30 through December 11th! Snickerdoodle has promised to visit our local shops, and favorite main street spots to check who is being naughty or nice.
Welcome home, Snickerdoodle! 🎄🎒
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| 2027 Member Drive is in full swing
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Why join the Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce?
For any business operating in the Western Slope, growth rarely happens in isolation. Whether you are running a long-standing fixture on Main Street, launching a new venture, or welcoming visitors exploring our rich outdoor recreation, community connection is key. That is where the Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce comes in. Joining your local chamber is more than just paying annual dues—it is an investment in your business, your peers, and the future of our town.
Here is why local businesses choose to partner with the Chamber:
• Networking and Local Integration: Rangely thrives on strong relationships. Chamber membership plugs you directly into a network of fellow business owners, community leaders, and regional innovators, giving you the face-to-face time needed to build trust and partnerships.
• Boosted Visibility and Consumer Trust: Consumers naturally gravitate toward businesses that show community commitment. Credibility and reliability through member directories, social media highlights, ribbon-cutting celebrations, and active community referrals are just a few of the benefits of a membership.
• Promotion, Events, and Tourism Synergy: From local contests to off-highway vehicle recreation and regional festivals, membership gives you a front-row seat to leverage these events and attract visitors.
• Resources, Education, and Support: To help your business continuously adapt and thrive, the Chamber will be hosting a beneficial business seminar every month throughout the 2027 calendar year, covering essential topics from marketing to financial management.
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You’re Invited to Celebrate a
Historic Milestone!
You’re Invited to Celebrate a Historic Milestone!
Join us on November 2nd at 5:00 PM as Rangely District Hospital celebrates paying off its facility bond and looks ahead to the future.
Hear from CEO Kyle Wren and the RDH Board of Directors as they share updates, accomplishments, and our vision for community health. Following the presentation, enjoy facility tours, light refreshments, meet-and-greets with our providers, and a chance to win door prizes!
Come celebrate what we've achieved together and how we're continuing to invest in Rangely's health. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Small Business Saturday.
Keeping our money working right here in Rangely is simple.
Studies show that for every $100 spent locally, nearly $70 stays right here in our community through wages, local taxes, and essential services. But our small businesses and restaurants do so much more than provide great goods—they are the true heartbeat of our town.
From sponsoring local youth programs to donating to our favorite community events, those contributions simply wouldn't be possible without our commitment to shopping close to home. When we support local businesses, they keep supporting Rangely.
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Business Resource
| Workforce Center has a representative assigned to the Rangely and Meeker area
The State of Colorado Workforce Center has a representative assigned to the Rangely and Meeker area.
The Workforce Center provides free services that include: Job Searches, Career Exploration, Career Coaching, Resumes and Interviewing.
Scott Parr from the Workforce Center will be in Rangely on the 1st Tuesday of the month. Also, he will be in Meeker on the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
Hours will be 9:00 AM to 3PM at the NWCC campus, Striegel Building.
We can meet by phone, virtually, or in-person. Walk-ins are welcome.
Contact information:
Scott Parr
970.945.8638
scott.parr@state.co.us
Career Services Specialist
Glenwood Springs Workforce Center/Western Zone
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
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Want to advertise your business or event? Contact the Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce by phone at 970-975-5290 or
by email at rangelychamber@gmail.com
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