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COLLABORATION: "Collaboration is a working practi

COLLABORATION:
"Collaboration is a working practice whereby individuals work together for a common purpose to achieve a business benefit."

Cortez Retail Enhancement Association supports CORTEZ B2B (Business to Business) COLLABORATIONS! This includes the area of learning how to collaborate on Marketing efforts. Strengthen your reach and add new customers by working together - within Cortez and around Montezuma County!

Join us this month for our
MONTHLY MARKETING TASTER MEETUP: Marketing in Small Bites

May topic: COLLABORATING to expand your marketing footprint!
Wednesday 5/25
12pm-1pm
@zugallery

Each month we explore a vital business marketing topic. Workshops are free; just bring your lunch and questions for the Q&A session. For more details check out FB Event:
fb.me/e/1MOFVhoW4

How else is CREA continuing to help support our local businesses? Watch for announcements here on IG and check out the website link in our bio!
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#businesscollaboration #b2b
#businessmarketing #supportlocalbusiness #shopcortez #dinecortez #createcortez #listencortez #cortezcolorado #81321proud #montezumacounty #learning
#marketingmeetup #creacares

Did you know MAY is National Historic Preservation

Did you know MAY is National Historic Preservation Month?? Established in 1973, this national event helps "promote historic places for the purpose of instilling community pride, promoting heritage tourism, and showing the social and economic benefits of historic preservation."

@shopcortez Cortez Retail Enhancement Association is proud to support the 12th ANNUAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION DAY right here in Cortez, Colorado to honor and learn about some of our local history!
SATURDAY 5/21

-FREE Historic Walking Tours of Cortez
10:30am and 2:30pm
Sign up and meet at the @cortez_cultural_center; call 970.565.1151

-Sneak Peek II at the Montezuma Heritage Museum
10am-2pm (new time)
35 S Chestnut

-Shopping and exploring all day at @notahdineh and the @cortez_cultural_center

-Enjoy this story on the day and plans: the-journal.com/.../historic-walking-tours.../

-For more information on the City of Cortez Historic Preservation Board including local maps, fascinating podcasts, state and national information visit: cortezco.gov/408/Historic-Structures-and-Preservation

We encourage you to make a day of it in Cortez - shop, dine, create and listen in historic Cortez!
#nationalhistoricpreservationmonth
#historicpreservation #historicpreservationmatters
#cortezcoloradoevents #cortezcolorado #81321proud #montezumacounty #shopcortez #dinecortez #createcortez #listencortez #supporthistoricsites

ARE YOU READY FOR THIS?? WE SURE ARE!! @shopcorte

ARE YOU READY FOR THIS?? WE SURE ARE!!
@shopcortez Cortez Retail Enhancement Association, the @cityofcortez city and sponsor @firstnationalbankcortez are proud to announce @bigrichardband as our June 3rd Thursday musical guests!!
Thursday June 16
5pm-8pm
Montezuma Park

“What began as an all-female festival collab, Big Richard Band quickly morphed into a serious passion project driven by sisterhood, harmony and humor. This neo-acoustic super group is made up of well-established musicians: Bonnie Sims on mandolin, Joy Adams on cello, Emma Rose on bass + guitar and Eve Panning on fiddle. The future of this group is big and rising fast!”

After they grace our stage they are heading to perform at the epic Telluride Bluegrass Festival – so come out and enjoy them in Cortez first!

In support of CREA’s LISTEN CORTEZ we’re excited to have @krtzradio with us again this year for Live Remote Broadcasts from the Park. New partner @ksjd_community_radio joins us to welcome you at the event entrance and organize vendors.

Stop by CREA’s new booth featuring our local business directory - make a day of it! Help support our many retail shops and restaurants by visiting them while you're in Cortez.

Explore a variety of vendor booths and sample delicious bites and brews throughout the evening featuring The Wigglin’ Pig, Yia Yia's Concession, Sweetwater Gypsies, @somethingcuteco and @wildedgebrewing.

Voted Readers Choice Best Arts & Crafts Fair by @cocountrylife, 3rd Thursday gets bigger and better each season with hundreds of community members and visitors joining together to CELEBRATE CORTEZ.

Mark you calendars for June 16 – then bring the family, bring a friend, bring a blanket or chairs, and enjoy the music of @bigrichardband!

Visit link in our bio for more 3rd Thursday info - see you June 16 in Cortez!
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#3rdthursday #cortezcolorado #bigrichardband #shopcortez #dinecortez #createcortez #listencortez #playcortez #81321proud #thirdthursday #putyourmoneywherecortezis #cortezcoloradoevents #montezumacounty #montezumapark #june #outdoorconcert #communityspirit #celebratesummer #putyourmoneywherecortezis #outdoormarket

@shopcortez Cortez Retail Enhancement Association

@shopcortez Cortez Retail Enhancement Association is proud to support the county-wide
BIKE TO WORK DAY with @montezumalandconservancy!

Friday, May 20th

"MLC's Next Gen Advisory Board is coordinating a county-wide Bike (or walk, scoot, unicycle, one wheel, roller skate, roller ski) to Work event. Please join in and enjoy the wonderful benefits of human powered transportation in a fun, safe and welcoming environment. We will have Headquarters locations featuring coffee, snacks, bike mechanics courtesy of @kokopellibike as well as information on biking and MLC."
HQ Locations are:
@wildedgebrewing, Cortez
@cortezrecreation center, Cortez
@absolutebakeryandcafe, Mancos
Flanders Park, Dolores

Check out @montezumalandconservancy and the MLC website to connect with businesses around the county that are supporting BIKE TO WORK with all kinds of fun perks! www.montezumaland.org.

Are you a Cortez business that would like to participate? Click here to get your business name on the list to promote this exciting day! forms.gle/Gjq34PertHa1GxLf8

Check out the Montezuma County Colorado PROCLAMATION celebrating Bike to Work Day!
#81321proud #cortezcolorado #montezumacounty #supportlocal #cortezcoloradoevents #swcolorado #shopcortez #dinecortez #rideabike #humanpowered #createcortez #listencortez #biketowork #biketoworkday #montezumalandconservancy

@shopcortez Cortez Retail Enhancement Association

@shopcortez Cortez Retail Enhancement Association is proud to sponsor the @sunflowertheatre SUNFLOWER UNDER THE STARS concert with the @jonstickleytrio!
Thursday 5/12
Gates open at 5:30pm; Concert is 6pm-8pm
Montezuma Park in Cortez

Tickets are free but donations are suggested! First come, first served seating. No reservations are necessary or taken. BYO chair and/or blanket. Beer and cider will be available for purchase. Food trucks will be on site or you can enjoy dining in Cortez before or after the concert!

Check out Event details at: fb.me/e/fgyBwkTzP

See you at the park! #listencortez #createcortez #shopcortez #dinecortez #81321proud #musicinthepark #cortezcolorado #montezumacounty #cortezcoloradoevents #swcolorado
#jonstickleytrio #montezumapark #sunflowerunderthestars #musicforall
#publicradio #freeconcert

@shopcortez Cortez Retail Enhancement Association

@shopcortez Cortez Retail Enhancement Association would like to say:
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all of the amazing women in our lives who give us support, strength and love!

And good shopping advice...

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#celebratemom #mothersday #motherknowsbest #shoplocal
#shopcortez #dinecortez #createcortez #listencortez #cortezcolorado #81321proud #putyourmoneywherecortezis #happymothersday #listentoyourmother

Join Cortez Retail Enhancement Association and oth

Join Cortez Retail Enhancement Association and other local businesses and partners this coming weekend for
CELEBRATE COLORADO and FIRST FRIDAY CORTEZ!

#CelebrateColorado is a three-day long statewide celebration from May 6-8 with free and discounted activities for Coloradans to enjoy in their communities. In partnership with state agencies, local governments, and community organizations, Celebrate Colorado encourages you to enjoy magnificent outdoor recreation, world-class art, incredible historical attractions, and vibrant shopping and dining in our Cortez area. It's a THANK YOU to Coloradans, local business owners and our community for their resiliency and strength. Get out and enjoy the weekend with friends, family, and neighbors - Celebrate Colorado and Cortez!

We are kicking off our FIRST FRIDAY CORTEZ as part of Celebrate Colorado - including LOVE OUR LOCAL AUTHORS at @zugallery and MARKET ON MARKET at the @cortez_cultural_center!
Check out details: fb.me/e/1z5d44FYP

Other Celebrate Colorado events in Cortez include:
-Hospice of Montezuma Golf Tournament at #conquistadorgolfcourse
-@12hoursofmesaverde Mt Bike Race
-Live Music at @wildedgebrewing
-Mother's Day Shopping Events at #merriweatherhomeandmarket
-Sidewalk Sale @turquoiseravenartgallery
-Tours by SCCA

Visit celebrate.colorado.gov/ for details of these events and many others around Colorado! Are you a Cortez business or organization that would like to add an event? It's not too late to sign up! celebrate.colorado.gov/

See you in Cortez May 6-8!!
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#81321proud #CelebrateColorado #cortezcoloradoevents #firstfridaycortez #shopcortez #dinecortez #createcortez #listencortez #cortezcolorado #putyourmoneywherecortezis #supportlocal #coloradoproud
#colorado #swcolorado #montezumacounty #businesscommunityconnection
#firstfriday

@shopcortez Cortez Retail Enhancement Association

@shopcortez Cortez Retail Enhancement Association would like to say:
Happy National #SmallBusinessWeek!

This year’s theme, “Building a Better America through Entrepreneurship,” celebrates the resiliency and tenacity of America’s entrepreneurs who are contributing to our nation’s economic comeback.
Small business owners not only make a living for themselves, but they also make their neighborhoods vibrant places to live and work. Did you know small businesses comprise 99% of the of US Business and employ over 47% of US employees?

Support your local small businesses during National #SmallBusinessWeek and every day! More here → @sbagov and sba.gov/nsbw

Are you looking for resources to help your small business START, GROW or RECOVER in Cortez? Register for SBA’s #SmallBusinessWeek Virtual Summit info here → @sbagov and sba.gov/nsbw

THANK YOU to our Cortez Business Community for all you do!
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#81321proud #putyourmoneywherecortezis #smallbusinessweek #supportsmallbusiness #shopcortez #dinecortez #createcortez #listencortez #sba #supportlocalbusiness #cortezcolorado #montezumacounty #swcolorado #thinkbigstartsmall

@12hoursofmesaverde is almost here! Cortez Retail

@12hoursofmesaverde is almost here!
Cortez Retail Enhancement Association is a PROUD sponsor of this group race dedicated to YOUTH EMPOWERMENT - it is sold out for 2022, but VOLUNTEERS are still needed!

Did you know last year the 12 Hours of Mesa Verde Mtn Bike Race raised almost $70,000 to donate to local youth organizations??

The race is run by all Volunteers! With your time, you can help support these important groups - and to make Cortez and our incredible mountain biking community SHINE! Riders and spectators for the race also help to bring in lodging, retail and restaurant business to Cortez. So sign up today to volunteer!!
12hoursofmesaverde.com/volunteer

See you at Phil's World Mountain Bike Trail Saturday, May 7!!

#shopcortez #dinecortez #createcortez #listencortez #81321proud #12hoursofmesaverde #philsworld #mountainbiking
#youthempowerment #cortezcoloradoevents #cortezcolorado #montezumacounty #kokopellibikeandboard #localvolunteers #putyourmoneywherecortezis
(Bike photo by Barak Naggan Photography)

See you in Cortez, Colorado in May! #81321proud

See you in Cortez, Colorado in May!

#81321proud #shopcortez #dinecortez #createcortez #listencortez #putyourmoneywherecortezis #supportlocalbusiness #cortezcoloradoevents #montezumacounty #may #swcolorado #firstfriday
#biketowork #celebratecolorado #conquistadorgolfcourse
#sunflowerunderthestars

For more information on Cortez Retail Enhancement Association including Calendar of Events, Business Support, Initiatives & Programs and Local Event Planning follow us here on IG and visit link in bio to shopcortez.com

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It's the FINAL CONCERT OF THE SEASON with SouthWe

It's the FINAL CONCERT OF THE SEASON with
SouthWest Colorado Concerts!!

@veritasfive - a powerful cross-over male vocal quintet will be performing their incredible array of music. From Broadway to sacred, opera to rock n' roll, pop to classical - don't miss out on this amazing concert!!
Wednesday 4/27
7pm
Montezuma-Cortez High School Auditorium

HURRY for tickets and more info by visiting: swcoloradoconcerts.org/
Limited tickets also available at the door.

Check out more about Veritas @veritasfive and at veritasfive.com/

Cortez Retail Enhancement Association is proud to support the SouthWest Colorado Concerts as part of our Cortez Arts community events. Our CREA initiatives CREATE CORTEZ and OUT FOR ART encourage combining LOCAL DINING and SHOPPING with arts & music events in Cortez.

For more info follow link in bio to: shopcortez.com/initiatives/create-cortez/

See you Wednesday evening for a great night out!
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#createcortez #outforart #81321proud #shopcortez #dinecortez #listencortez #swcoloradoconcerts
#veritasfive #localmusic #atimetogether #supportlocal
#cortezcoloradoevents #montezumacounty #quintet

@shopcortez repost @coloradoecodevo This Earth D

@shopcortez repost @coloradoecodevo

This Earth Day, get outside and #ShopLocalColorado

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#shopcortez
#dinecortez #createcortez #listencortez #81321proud #putyourmoneywherecortezis #earthdayeveryday #supportlocaleveryday #cortezcolorado #montezumacounty

NEED EMPLOYEES??? @shopcortez Cortez Retail Enhanc

SPRING CLEANING FOR YOUR BUSINESS! @shopcortez Co

SPRING CLEANING FOR YOUR BUSINESS!
@shopcortez Cortez Retail Enhancement Association is excited to support and announce the @cityofcortez
BUSINESS BEAUTIFICATION MINI GRANT!!

Check out all the details including link to the on-line form from the City of Cortez:
"Applicants may obtain a request form at City Hall, the Colorado Welcome Center, or online at: www.cityofcortez.com (go to the search bar and type in Business Beautification.) You can also go to
the link https://tinyurl.com/CortezForm"

CREA reminds you to reach out to your fellow Cortez business owners for project materials as well - from flowers to window cleaning/tinting to paint!
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#81321proud #shoplocal #shopcortez #dinecortez #createcortez #listencortez #putyourmoneywherecortezis #cortezcolorado #montezumacounty #businesssupport #businessbeautification
#springcleaning #cleanupcortez #smallbusinesssupport

photo cred: @megsincolorado

Disc Golf AND an event to support Destination Imag

Disc Golf AND an event to support Destination Imagination of SW Colorado (DI)??
HECK YES!!

Join us along with Inspire Innovation San Juan BOCES for this awesome DISC GOLF event in Cortez:
Saturday 4/23
10am-3pm
Centennial Park

"...a free Disc Golf Skills Workshop with a creative flair! Introductory sessions start each hour at the top of the hour. Fun activities all day for youth and young at heart. Free snacks and swag for all participants. Free professional Disc Golf Disc for the first 50 to register online at dgscene.com/diswco.

In the spirit of the event beneficiary, Destination Imagination of Southwest Colorado, homemade costumes and funny hats are welcome and encouraged!"

We are all working together to bring more Disc Golf events and tournaments to Cortez; come on out to support DI and these efforts!

For Event details and registration visit:
facebook.com/events/1757771754572964/?ref=newsfeed or
dgscene.com/diswco

Enjoy shopping and dining in Cortez for the day as well - see you at Centennial Park!

#discgolf #disccortez #shopcortez #dinecortez #createcortez #listencortez #cortezcoloradoevents
#cortezcolorado #montezumacounty #destinationimagination #swcolorado #centennialpark #sjboces #discgolflife

THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support the

THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support the
22nd Annual Four Corners Home & Garden Show in Cortez!

It was a wonderful year for both local business vendors and attendees. Event organizers are already working on plans to make it even bigger and better next year - we'll see you all then!

For other upcoming Cortez Events, follow us here on IG and check out shopcortez.com/news-events/cortez-events-calendar/

photo cred: @megsincolorado

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#81321proud #cortezcolorado #shopcortez #dinecortez #createcortez #listencortez #homeandgarden #swcolorado #cortezcoloradoevents #montezumacounty #supportlocal #fairgrounds #fourcornershomeandgardenshow

The Four Corners Home & Garden Show has something

The Four Corners Home & Garden Show has something for everyone!

Friday, April 8 10am-7pm
Saturday, April 9 9am-5pm
Montezuma County Fairgrounds
Cortez, Colorado

Products and ideas for your home & garden, live demonstrations, silent auction, giveaways & drawings and the Classic Car Show!

Many local businesses are represented - it's a great way to support your community and have a fun family time.

Check out details at Four Corners Home & Garden Show on FB and
fourcornershomeandgardenshow.com/
See you at the Fairgrounds!
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#fourcornershomeandgardenshow
#81321proud #putyourmoneywherecortezis #shopcortez #dinecortez #createcortez #listencortez #homeandgarden #cortezcoloradoevents #swcolorado #montezumacounty #fairgrounds #supportlocalbusiness #familyfun #classiccarshow

#81321proud #putyourmoneywherecortezis #loyaltoloc

#81321proud #putyourmoneywherecortezis #loyaltolocal #shopcortez #dinecortez #createcortez #listencortez #cortezcolorado #montezumacounty #swcolorado #supportlocalbusiness #localiswhereitsat #locallove #localloyalty #donthavetheblues

wanna know how?
link in bio to check out CREA and shopcortez.com

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@shopcortez Cortez Retail Enhancement Association

@shopcortez Cortez Retail Enhancement Association is proud to again sponsor SouthWest Colorado Concerts and the amazing upcoming performances they are offering our community!

PIKES PEAK BRASS BAND
Saturday 4/2
7pm
Montezuma-Cortez HS Auditorium
Cortez

"An elite, award winning group in the tradition of British Brass Bands, this group strives for excellence and achieves it. Southwest Colorado Concerts has been working to bring this group to our local audience for quite some time. If you like brass and care for high level performances, you will not want to miss this concert."

For more info and ticket visit SouthWest Colorado Concerts on FB and at swcoloradoconcerts.org/.

Help support the arts community and our #createcortez initiatives - and make sure to SHOP & DINE while you're Out for Art in Cortez!

For other Create Cortez ideas follow us here on IG and visit link in our bio.
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#createcortez #pikespeakbrassband #outforart #81321proud #putyourmoneywherecortezis #cortezcolorado #montezumacounty #cortezcoloradoevents #swcolorado #swcoloradoconcerts #brassband #localconcert #shopcortez #dinecortez #listencortez

SAVE THE DATES!! @shopcortez Cortez Retail Enhanc

SAVE THE DATES!!

@shopcortez Cortez Retail Enhancement Association, the @cityofcortez and local sponsor @firstnationalbankcortez are proud to announce the 3rd Thursday Cortez Downtown Market season for 2022!

Join us in Montezuma Park at the corner of Market & Montezuma in Cortez for this annual Outdoor Market featuring vendors, live music, dancing, food & drink, Cortez Business giveaways and community fun!

Bring the family, bring a friend, bring a blanket or chairs, and enjoy the music. Explore a variety of vendor booths and sample delicious bites, brews and beverages throughout the evening.

In support of CREA’s #listencortez we’re excited to have @krtzradio with us again this year for Live Remote Broadcasts from the Park. New partner @ksjd_community_radio joins us to welcome you at the event entrance and organize vendors.

Stop by CREA’s new Cortez Business table featuring our local business directory as well as information about all our City has to offer. Make a day of it! Help support local businesses by visiting our many retail shops and restaurants while in Cortez for 3rd Thursdays.

Voted Readers Choice Best Arts & Crafts Fair by @cocountrylife, 3rd Thursday gets bigger and better each season with hundreds of community members and visitors joining together to celebrate Cortez!

Would you like to be a VENDOR? It's a great way to showcase your local business or organization, create new customers, and enjoy terrific music and community spirit.
For Vendor Sign-up visit link in bio or
ksjd.org/2022-03-14/third-thursdays-vendor-sign-up to reserve your space.

Watch for music announcements here and mark your calendars to SAVE THE DATES - see you all in June!

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#81321proud #putyourmoneywherecortezis #shopcortez #dinecortez #createcortez #listencortez #thirdthursday #cortezcolorado
#cortezcoloradoevents #swcolorado #supportlocalbusiness #shoplocal #montezumacounty #outdoormarket
#downtownmarket #callforvendors

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