Catherine Popper

In 1985 a determined group of Crested Butte residents converted a county maintenance garage into a community arts center. Today, we host over 200 events in a gorgeous building thanks to the support of our community.

WAVE is addressing the only leading cause of accidental death that has not been declining over the past 20 years, drowning. Virtually no technology has been applied to drowning detection or prevention, and consistently almost 1,000 US kids and 3,000 US adults die each year. WAVE is a wireless swimmer tracking system that is the first solution with the affordability, simplicity and reliability to enable widespread adoption. Our vision is that swimming without a system like WAVE will be as rare as driving without a seatbelt or cycling without a helmet.

Beeyonder is a customer centric virtual travel company whose mission is to create opportunities to explore the world. Discover hidden gems, learn new things, and meet inspiring people. Travelling with us is equal and accessible, we are a leader in DEI and cultural immersion tours. Every tour is unique and virtual, always with people at heart. Simply choose the destination, and we unlock the adventure. Easy to book and easy to go. Discover stories of the world.

Zippity is the only onsite service software for owner-operators who need to run their entire business from their phone. Impress customers and reduce manual tasks with a modern platform that helps you dispatch your online bookings, manage customer messages, streamline getting paid, stay organized, and get more 5-star reviews.

In 1985 a determined group of Crested Butte residents converted a county maintenance garage into a community arts center. Today, we host over 200 events in a gorgeous building thanks to the support of our community.

Crested Butte Nordic, founded in 1987, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to provide individuals of all ages and abilities the opportunity to learn, enjoy, and improve in the sports of nordic skiing and snowshoeing. We maintain over 50 kilometers of meticulously groomed trails around the Town of Crested Butte and offer complete ski and snowshoe rental packages as well as private lessons, clinics, tours, and fine yurt dining. Our Nordic Center and trail-heads are within walking distance from all of Crested Butte’s restaurants and lodgings.

WAVE is addressing the only leading cause of accidental death that has not been declining over the past 20 years, drowning. Virtually no technology has been applied to drowning detection or prevention, and consistently almost 1,000 US kids and 3,000 US adults die each year. WAVE is a wireless swimmer tracking system that is the first solution with the affordability, simplicity and reliability to enable widespread adoption. Our vision is that swimming without a system like WAVE will be as rare as driving without a seatbelt or cycling without a helmet.

The mission of the Gunnison River Partnership is to invest financially and with mentorship in opportunities that are potentially impactful to the Gunnison Valley. We look at startups, early stage and existing growth businesses. We invest in companies both in the Gunnison Valley and those that are outside of the Valley, whose own objectives are consistent with our goals

Beeyonder is a customer centric virtual travel company whose mission is to create opportunities to explore the world. Discover hidden gems, learn new things, and meet inspiring people. Travelling with us is equal and accessible, we are a leader in DEI and cultural immersion tours. Every tour is unique and virtual, always with people at heart. Simply choose the destination, and we unlock the adventure. Easy to book and easy to go. Discover stories of the world.