The Partnership Podcast

Join VVP's Erik Williams and Chris Romer as they dig into the pros and cons of establishing a Regional Transportation Authority.  Employers and community leaders in the Eagle Valley began discussions on creating a regional transportation authority (RTA) prior to the pandemic. An RTA allows local communities to work together to address the transportation and transit needs of the area. Represen...

Vail Valley Partnership CEO Chris Romer is joined by Brian Brandl, candidate for Eagle County Board of County Commissioners. They discuss a variety of community issues including transit, housing, health insurance, early childhood, workforce, and more. Find more information on Brian's campaign HERE.

Vail Valley Partnership CEO Chris Romer is joined by Jeanne McQueeney, candidate for Eagle County Board of County Commissioners. They discuss a variety of community issues including transit, housing, health insurance, early childhood, workforce, and more. Find more information on Jeanne's campaign HERE.

Vail Valley Partnership CEO Chris Romer is joined by Meghan Lukens, candidate for Colorado House District 26. They discuss a variety of community issues including transit, housing, health insurance, early childhood, workforce, and more. Find more information on Meghan's campaign HERE.

Vail Valley Partnership CEO Chris Romer is joined by Savannah Wolfson, candidate for Colorado House District 26. They discuss a variety of community issues including transit, housing, health insurance, early childhood, workforce, and more. Find more information on Savannah's campaign HERE.

Vail Valley Partnership CEO Chris Romer is joined by Rep. Dylan Roberts, candidate for Colorado State Senate. They discuss a variety of community issues including transit, housing, health insurance, early childhood, workforce, and more. Find more information on Dylan's campaign HERE.

Vail Valley Partnership CEO Chris Romer is joined by Matt Solomon, candidate for Colorado State Senate. They discuss a variety of community issues including transit, housing, health insurance, early childhood, workforce, and more. Find more information on Matt's campaign HERE.

Chris Romer joins valley experts in Real Estate and Development for a look at the State of the Valley Real Estate.  They discuss all things Real Estate, from current trends, post COVID sales figures, future development options and more.   A huge thanks to our experts: Alex Griffin , Vice President & Managing Broker from LIV Sotheby's, Vail Valley Michael Slevin , President from Berkshire...

In this episode Erik is joined by Ada Sapp, Colorado Mountain Medical COO and Shannatay Bergeron, Director of Specialty Care Services to talk about an opportunity for those interested in the medical field.   They made sure to remind Erik that this career path is open to ANY who might be interested, whether it's your first or twentieth career! Patient Care Techs are responsible for assisting w...

Vail Valley Partnership's Christy Beidel and Erik Williams discuss the upcoming Workforce Luncheon on August 25th as well as how ANY business can access youth labor through job shadowing, internships and the modern youth apprenticeship program, CareerWise. Vail Valley Partnership & Eagle County Schools Workforce Luncheon  .  We would like to invite you to lunch on August 25th at Colorado...

Erik from VVP sits down with husband and wife team Andrew and Kristin Pilecki from Vail iV Wellness and Recovery to get the skinnny on IV therapy for visitors, athletes or just someone that needs a boost!   Intravenous therapy is a safe and efficient way to deliver essential fluids, nutrients, and minerals directly into the bloodstream. By bypassing the digestive system, a full therapeutic dose is...

Vail Valley Partnership president & CEO Chris Romer is joined by State Senator Kerry Donovan and State Representative Dylan Roberts to discuss the recent legislative session in Denver. Discussion includes legislation and funding for key priority areas including housing and mental health as well as the use of American Rescue Fund dollars in Colorado.

"old people are just people...who are older." You'll have to listen to the podcast to understand both the joke and why this Senior Life and Care center is SO important to our valley.  VVP has a chance to sit down with Shelly Cornish, ED of Castle Peak Senior Life and Rehabilitation Center and Tilman Adair, Philanthropy Director.  They discuss the incredible resource that this is for...

Erik Williams sits down with Vail Valley Partnership President and CEO Chris Romer (on his Birthday!) to discuss the winter that was and the summer we should expect.  As all destination metrics continue to point upwards Chris discusses what successful businesses are doing in this climate and give us an actual silver bullet for employee attraction and retention!

Well...it's really like week and a half...but it should be every week! Erik is joined by Will Barror, a Sustainability Fellow with Walking Mountains Science Center to talk about the upcoming event and some off the cuff questions about the green state of our valley. Climate Action Week is an extended week of events to inspire climate action and highlight local climate action partners! Througho...

Join host Erik Williams as he sits with Town of Vail Economic Development Manager Mia Vlaar and Founder and CEO of Better Destinations Cathy Ritter to discuss the upcoming Vail Destination Stewardship Plan. Over the next nine months, The Town of Vail will be creating a Destination Stewardship Plan, with the goals of: Managing the growth of our tourism economy, protecting our way of life and the na...

VVP gets a chance to sit down with Clare Hefferren, Founder/CEO of Callosum  to talk personal and professional brands, flow state, life and so much more!  Clare is a sophisticated tomboy and passionate people’s champion. No longer an aggressive Chicago bull in a china shop, she cultivates community by advocating for access to nature & building outdoor industry brands. Through Callosum’s purpos...

Erik Williams gets a chance to pick the brain of Vail Valley Partnership President and CEO Chris Romer about the upcoming legislative session at a state, federal and local level.  What does advocacy look like for our valley and how do we speak the needs of this valley primarily at the state level?  Chris highlights some important upcoming legislation including the unemployment insurance trust fund...

Join VVP on our first ever "Plodcast" (it's a thing) where we tour the facility at Medequip in EagleVail learning about all that they do.  Drew Meyer, MSPO, CPO, Managing Orthotist/Prosthetist talks about his journey and unique role in this valley.   See through our eyes as we look at where actual miracles are crafted, allowing people motion or support where they thought they wouldn...

The data is showing that we will see more guests this winter than we've ever experienced.  We're also experiencing a shortfall of skilled workers in almost every industry.  How do we maintain the standards of this place that we're all so proud of?  How do we insure that our guests, the economic lifeblood of our community, remember this place for the good experiences and want to retu...

Join Chris Romer and Erik Williams from Vail Valley Partnership as they discuss their favorite movie quotes and how they apply to business.  From Ferris Bueller to Alien to Rocky to Harry Potter, join these two self-proclaimed "movie nerds" as they compete to find the best quote that speaks to the business needs of the Vail Valley. And, as promised in the episode, here's a link to t...

Vail Valley Partnership sits down with Amy Friel from 9Health:365 to share the "good news" about health care! Building on its 40+ years of preventive health fairs in every corner of Colorado, nonprofit 9Health:365 now offers a new service that makes it easier to stay healthy every day. 365: Comprehensive is the affordable solution that makes preventive health care outrageously accessible...

VVP was honored to learn from Dan and Michael from Adjusters International about what exactly is a public adjuster, when should you use their services and what are those services.  Listen and learn with us. In their own words: Public Adjusters – advocates on behalf of the insured, not the insurance company after a catastrophic loss: frozen pipes, fire, wind and storm, etc. We interpret the details...

Vail Valley Partnership sat down with Erin Ivie and Carol Johnson from SpeakUp ReachOut to talk National Suicide Prevention Month, real stats in Eagle County and what you can do to help someone in need. More information and resources available HERE. SpeakUp ReachOut is a group of individuals who are dedicated to providing suicide prevention, intervention and loss support services to those in need....

UPDATE:  Our October 6th date is currently full, we are working another session on Oct 7th. Presented in partnership with the Town of Vail We at Vail Valley Partnership are REALLY excited about these guests.  We've been following the work of Dr Jill McCrory and Dr Steve Swafford with Leadership Outfitters.   These are two nationally recognized educators and they join us for a conversation abo...