Overview
Established in 1989. The Clear Creek County Tourism Bureau has a contractual agreement with the Clear Creek Board of County Commissioners to utilize a designated portion of the Clear Creek County Lodging Tax proceeds received for advertising, marketing, and tourism management in Clear Creek County.
Vision
Everything you come to Colorado for.
Mission
To maximize visitor spending in ways that support our businesses, benefit our communities, and protect our home and heritage.
Values
Sustainability
Preservation. Prosperity. Community.
Authentic
History. Heritage. Grounded.
Inclusivity
Passionate. Aspirational. Equitable.
Integrity
Trust. Honesty. Transparency.
Board of Directors
President
Alan Blado – Owner, Liquid Descent Whitewater Rafting
Secretary
Nichole Nemmers – Owner, 11 Eleven Sales
Jess Jones – Marketing and Events Manager, Georgetown Business Promotions Commission
Codi Bair – President, Beau Jo’s Pizza
Lana Hearne – Owner, Club Hotel
Amy Phan Windincamp – Owner, Pheastly
Joshua Walker – Manager, MTN Prime
Volunteer members of the Tourism Bureau Board of Directors are business owners, operators, or employees assigned to engage in tourism marketing activities. Members are knowledgeable or experienced in advertising and marketing while collaborating on ways to encourage tourism. All members shall be citizens of or employed in Clear Creek County.
To the extent feasible, members shall be appointed from the breadth of the tourism industry in Clear Creek County. Businesses may be categorized as “adventure” “attractions” “tourist lodging” “restaurant” or “retail” businesses. Appointments shall reflect the evolution of the tourism industry, provided that at all times someone in the tourist lodging business is willing to serve as a director, a minimum of one member of the Board should be appointed from that category of tourism business.
There shall be not fewer than three (3) and no more than nine (9) members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation (Board). All appointments shall be made by the Clear Creek County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). All members of the Board shall serve without compensation and shall receive no fees or remuneration for their services; provided, however, that they shall be entitled to be reimbursed for actual out-of-pocket expenditures incurred in connection with the Corporation’s business is approved by the Board of Directors.
Cassandra Patton, Director
Clear Creek County Tourism Bureau
Meet the Clear Creek County Tourism Bureau Director
Cassandra Patton joined the Clear Creek County Tourism Bureau in April 2013 as the Tourism Director, responsible for developing and marketing Clear Creek County as a tourism destination.
A graduate with Honors from the Art Institute of Colorado, Cassandra holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphic Design. She is an accomplished designer, photographer, writer and editor with more than 20 years of professional creative experience in marketing, branding, advertising, and media.
From County gateway signage to production of the annual Clear Creek County visitor guide, graphic design, grant writing, and day to day operations Cassandra is an acclaimed top tier go-getter and continues to bring life to the County through creative marketing.
Her photography has been recognized by John Fielder and the Clear Creek County Land Conservancy and is present in the traveling Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways collection from Denver International Airport, to the Colorado State Capitol, Colorado History Museum, City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, and additional locations selected by the Colorado Scenic Byway Commission.
As Director for the Clear Creek County Tourism Bureau, she brands and markets the County as a destination for adventure and leisure. Regionally, Cassandra consults with local organizations, commissions, special event coordinators, and other committees while attending networking events, seminars, and conferences to stay sharp on tourism trends and reduce duplication of marketing efforts.
Meeting Schedule
The Clear Creek County Tourism Bureau Board of Directors meets monthly. Currently, regular meetings are scheduled the second Thursday of each month. Meetings are hybrid, with an option to attend in-person at the Tourism Office in Idaho Springs, or to attend remotely via ZOOM, unless otherwise noted below.
Please send us an email if you are interested in joining the board or interested in attending a meeting.
All meetings are open to the public.
12.12.2024 – 9am Main Street Restaurant – Regular Meeting (In-Person Only)
01.09.2025 – 9am CCCTB Tourism Office – Regular Meeting
02.13.2025 – 9am CCCTB Tourism Office – Regular Meeting
03.13.2025 – 9am CCCTB Tourism Office – Regular Meeting
03.13.2025 – 4pm Location TBD – Industry Stakeholder + Community Engagement Event
04.10.2025 – 9am CCCTB Tourism Office – Regular Meeting
05.08.2025 – 9am CCCTB Tourism Office – Regular Meeting
06.12.2025 – 9am CCCTB Tourism Office – Regular Meeting
07.10.2025 – 9am CCCTB Tourism Office – Regular Meeting
08.14.2025 – 9am CCCTB Tourism Office – Regular Meeting
09.11.2025 – 9am CCCTB Tourism Office – Regular Meeting
10.09.2025 – 9am CCCTB Tourism Office – Regular Meeting
11.13.2025 – 9am CCCTB Tourism Office – Regular Meeting
12.11.2025 – 9am Location TBD – Regular Meeting (In-Person Only)