Business

Silverton Mountain Gets New Owners

Silverton Mountain is known worldwide for the unique big mountain skiing experience created by Aaron and Jen Brill.  The ski area was founded, built and has been continually operated by Aaron and Jen Brill since its inception in 1999 when Aaron first moved to Silverton.

SILVERTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

*This is Silverton Chamber of Commerce business members and there may be other eating establishments that are open. The SACC is a local non-profit that is supported by local business memberships that together promote SilvertonColorado.com members.

Unemployment Rate Down in July and August

According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 6.7 percent in August from 7.4 percent in July. During the same period, the national unemployment rate declined one and eight-tenths of a percentage point to 8.4 percent.

Help the creative district take off

We are facing unsettling times right now, but I don’t have to tell you that. When the 416 fire happened a few years ago, as a community, we lost a big chunk of our economy because the train was shut down and at times, the roads. The need to diversify became very apparent.

Relive the history of the Wild West each week

The Standard: Silverton Public Newspaper

Contact us: Silverton Standard P.O. Box 8 Silverton, CO 81433   News and Advertising: editor@silvertonstandard.com   Phone: (970) 387-5477   Subscriptions are $48 a year for out of town delivery by mail E-mail subscriptions for a PDF version delivered every Thursday morning is $26 a year.