North Fork Valley Chamber of Commerce Signage Usage Information

The North Fork Valley Chamber of Commerce owns and maintains three sign boards located at the entrances of Hotchkiss and makes this space available to aid in the promotion of community events. Since there can be conflicts relating to numerous events taking place simultaneously; debate regarding what messages are appropriate for the Chamber’s sign boards, as well as issues relating to scheduling of personnel to change these signs in a timely manner, the Chamber has adopted the following standards in regard to sign board reservations and servicing.

1) The Chamber generally follows a “first come, first served” policy for signboard usage requests; however, in instances where signboard space is requested for the promotion of more than one event during the same sign posting period, the Chamber maintains a priority system when deciding which events to promote. The list below indicates, in order, which categories will be given preference.

a. North Fork Valley Chamber events or NFVCC sponsored events
b. North Fork-based non-profits holding events in Hotchkiss.
c. Other non-profits holding events in Hotchkiss.
d. Non-profits holding events elsewhere in the Valley (Paonia, Crawford).

2) The Chamber will not post notices to advertise events for a specific business (sponsorships excepted), or for religious or political purposes. With Board approval, exceptions may be made for charitable activities undertaken by business, religious or political groups, so long as the primary purpose of the event is not to benefit or promote, directly or indirectly, any specific business, religious or political group.

3) Approved messages must not violate any provision of the Chamber by-laws or Policies.

4) Sign boards will be available Sunday through Saturday, and may be reserved for one week at a time.

5) The signage fee is $50/week for all three signs, or $20 per sign if fewer than three are needed. Payment must be received prior to signs being posted.

For questions, please call Nathan at 970-589-2903