Small Business Saturday: Supporting the Businesses That Support Our Community

At Eagle Valley Community Foundation, we believe the stories of resilience, hope, and generosity shared by our neighbors are what strengthen our valley. And few embody that spirit more than the local businesses who show up—day after day—to help us ensure families have nourishment, wellness resources, and opportunities to thrive.

This Small Business Saturday, we invite you to shop local, shop with purpose, and shop with gratitude. When you support the entrepreneurs and community partners who stand with EVCF, you’re helping write the story of a valley that truly cares for one another.

Elevar Entrepreneurs: Leading With Vision and Heart

Our Elevar Emergent Leaders Development Program supports BIPOC, immigrant, and women entrepreneurs as they build strong, resilient businesses rooted in community. These leaders aren’t just business owners—they are role models, creators of opportunity, and engines of local economic growth.

This Small Business Saturday, we’re proud to spotlight Elevar businesses such as:

• Art Vail Builders
• Cromma
• EG Multimedia Design
• Elevated Engravings
• Elite HVAC
• Grab N’ Grow
• Gula Wellness
• Helping Hands Vail Valley
• JHOVA
• Las Arepas de la Abuela
• Luz Violeta
• Majestic Cleaning
• MAS Color
• Noche Latina EC / Vibras Latinas
• Nourish: Mind & Body
• Pure Sense Colombian Coffee
• Sabía y Fuerte
• Sazon y Mas, LLC
• Solutek
• The Tea Party by Little Stars Cakery LLC
• Village Barbershop
• Yuli’s Berries

These businesses reflect what makes our community special—entrepreneurship that grows not only a business, but also a sense of belonging.

Local Partners Who Help Us Serve Thousands of Families

We also extend deep gratitude to the many businesses—across food, hospitality, retail, health care, transportation, and more—who partner with us year-round to keep shelves stocked, programs running, and families supported. Their names fill the page (literally!) because they fill our valley with generosity and care. From local markets and restaurants to banks, farms, hotels, and service providers, these partners are essential to ensuring EVCF can provide critical resources to individuals and families in their moments of greatest need.

How You Can Make an Impact This Small Business Saturday

• Shop at Elevar businesses to uplift the next generation of community leaders.
• Choose local partners who invest in the well-being of our neighbors.
• Share their stories—your recommendation can mean the world to a small business.

When we support small businesses, we strengthen the fabric of Eagle County. We keep dollars local. We invest in dreams. We help families write new chapters.

This Small Business Saturday, let’s celebrate the entrepreneurs and partners who help make our mission possible—and who make our valley feel like home.