Exclusive to ACRA Members
What is ACRA Biz Lab?
Aspen Chamber Resort Association (ACRA) offers members an exclusive opportunity to join the ACRA Biz Lab. The ACRA Biz Lab connects trusted, cross-industry leaders who value innovation, share best practices, and foster business development opportunities.
Vision, Mission, Goals
Vision Statement: Elevate and connect local industry business leaders.
Mission Statement: The ACRA Biz Lab connects trusted, cross-industry leaders who value innovation, share best practices, and foster business development opportunities. Our mission is to create trusted business connections and authentic partnerships as a catalyst for our community to thrive.
2024 Goals:
- Establish interconnectedness
- Foster innovation
- Increase visibility
- Enhance the depth and breadth of discussion
- Provide structured discussions based on member-requested topics
- Attract and retain 15 engaged ACRA Biz Lab members
Group Structure
ACRA Biz Lab meets on the first Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m. for a round table discussion facilitated by Aspen Chamber Resort Association Membership staff.
Expectations
- The ACRA Biz Lab offers new ways to connect with peers in a safe, comfortable setting to promote local business growth.
- The ACRA Biz Lab is limited to 15 members. Participants must be an owner, manager, or employee of an active ACRA member business.
- The ACRA Biz Lab is an annual investment of $250.
- All prospective members must submit their applications by May 28, 2024.
- Accepted members must pay invoice by June 3, 2024.
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Meet the Founding Members of the ACRA Biz Lab
Lisa Baker at Kelly Klee Private Insurance
Lisa Baker is an insurance professional with Kelly Klee Private Client Insurance. Kelly Klee specializes in insuring successful families by offering protection for assets that mass market insurers don't fully cover. We work with the industry's most prestigious insurance carriers including AIG, Chubb, Cincinnati Financial, and Pure. Kelly Klee is licensed to insure homes, autos, and valuables in all 50 States.
Justin Nyberg at Holland & Hart
My legal practice centers on real estate transactions and development, with a particular focus on matters unique to Pitkin County and Aspen. What sets H&H apart from other local firms is while we have six local attorneys, we are part of a firm of more than 400 lawyers in 15 offices around the Mountain West. That means that in addition to the local real estate expertise we provide, we can provide highly-specialized advice for any complex matter a client needs assistance with, including financing, trusts/estates, water, corporate, tax, IP, and others.
Kim Allen at iTrip Aspen Snowmass
iTrip Aspen Snowmass is a locally owned and managed vacation rental property management company with marketing done by a national franchise. This combination creates a perfect balance of on the ground attention to the vacation rental and the guest and the ability to market the rentals to a broad audience, how they want to book. With over 90 rental units and a solid reputation for 5 star guest service, iTrip Aspen Snowmass is a great choice for owners and guests looking to work with a local company focused on providing the best vacation rental experience.
Candace Cross at CC Management Services
CCMSI provides business operations consulting and project management. Services include developing financial reports and business plans, supporting human resources initiatives, improving management systems, writing key business communications, and managing critical business projects. Owner Candace Cross is an IBM-trained consultant with 30 years experience in operations, sales, marketing, communications, people management, planning and administration, with for-profit and non-profit businesses in a variety of industries.
Scott Garcia at Legacy Private Wealth Partners
Legacy Private Wealth Partners Mission: Our mission is the efficient utilization of best practices through best-in-class resources and strategic partners in order to deliver the highest quality of advice and value to all of our clients. We specialize in advanced financial and estate management planning as a foundation for risk management and investment advice for High Net Worth clients.
Jillian Livingston at Aspen Business Connect
We are a reputable digital media company that has established a trusted professional referral network and directory known as Aspen Business Connect. Our members are actively engaged in leading discussions, hosting mixers, and regularly meeting to build business relationships and address each other's needs.
Andrew Gantman at Gantman & Associates
Over the past 30+ years of serving public and private clients, I’ve helped many companies and their owners avoid tax problems, take better advantage of opportunities they weren’tfully claiming, and get results with the tax authorities that they didn’t think possible. My experience spans a broad variety of industries, with businesses ranging from start-ups through multi-billion dollar multinationals. While each situation is unique, many tax rules can be applied in a way that isn’t always obvious. And I can provide tailored guidance in advance, as well as assistance after the fact.
