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2011 Board President Gerald Meloni

The Cañon City Chamber of Commerce has served the city's business community since its founding in 1888. Over the past 120+ years, the Chamber of Commerce has grown into an active and progressive organization, serving area businesses and the community.

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Our present-day mission is to help our members and the community to prosper by:

  • Providing effective community and business leadership,
  • Providing beneficial community and business resources, and
  • Promoting Cañon City as an outstanding place in which to visit, live, and conduct business.


The Cañon City Chamber of Commerce provides a first point of contact for individuals, businesses, and visitors interested in our community through numerous services, business directories and free information packets covering relocation and visitor planning.

Find out more about what membership in the Chamber of Commerce offers by visiting the Business Resources page of this web site:

  • Business Promotion and Recognition
  • Business Assistance
  • Business Contacts and Networking Opportunities
  • Education Opportunities
  • Representation in Government
  • Opportunities for Community Involvement
  • Chamber Membership Committee Opportunities
  • Health Care Benefits


The Chamber is governed by a board of volunteers, serving varying terms. In addition, each board member heads a committee, and committees are made up of board and Chamber members.

Member participation is key to the success of the Chamber and its members. If you'd like to volunteer for a committee, contact any of the committee vice-presidents below.

Be sure to check the calandar for meeting dates and times.

Contact the Prospectors About Grand Openings and Other Events - Phone 275-2331.

Nominate a Member for Member of the Month.

Watch for Announcements on "Brainfood For Breakfast" and other seminars.

President Gerald Meloni Email Link
(Wells Fargo)
Past President Larry Oddo Email Link
(Winery at the Holy Cross Abbey)
Tourism Development Mike Bandera Email Link
(Royal Gorge Bridge and Park)
Tourism Development Ass't. Will Colon Email Link
(Raft Masters)
Internal Development

Paula Peterson Email Link
(East West Harmony, LLC)

Internal Development Ass't. Mike Bandera Email Link
(Royal Gorge Bridge and Park)
Marketing & Special Event Support Renee Reed Email Link
(Atmos Energy)
Marketing & Special Event Support Ass't. Gail Conroy Email Link
Prospectors (What is a Prospector?) Pamela Fick Email Link
(Wells Fargo Bank)
Prospectors Ass't. Scott Keys Email Link
(Lindner Chevrolet)
Business & Community Programs Sharanne Rothenbucher Email Link
(Keller Williams Premier Realty)
Business & Community Programs Ass't. Beth Katchmar Email Link
(Pizza Madness)
Legislative Affairs Charlie Bell Email Link
(Holcim)
Legislative Affairs Ass't. Preston Troutman Email Link
Fund Raising & Promotion Development Harry Athey Email Link
(IT Dimensions, Inc.)
Fund Raising & Promotion Development Dee Stubbs Email Link
(Dee's Pace)
Board Member Rhonda Painter Email Link
(Co. Dept of Human Services)
Board Member Jan Carson Email Link
(Royal Gorge Anglers)
Board Member Stephen J. Moreau Email Link
(Florence Rose B and B)