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In Power of Emotion, you will learn tools and techniques to identify, shift and consciously choose your emotional state, setting you on a course for mastery. Practical outcomes include expanded emotional intelligence, increased capacity for success in relationships, and the ability to find your center regardless of your circumstances.

Free Introductory Session

Join us on Monday, April 12 from 6-7pm for a first-hand experience of the power that emotions wield and learn practical tools you can begin to apply immediately. This session will provide an in-depth look at how the Power of Emotion Meditation Series can improve your employees’ lives and your bottom line. RSVP HERE

Any questions contact: KristiMoon@innermatrixsystems.com (970) 390-9702

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Most people sleep poorly at altitude. In the mountains, oxygen saturation drops at night to unhealthy levels which disturbs sleep. The human body requires high levels of oxygen saturation to function properly and produce energy. Altitude Control Technologies (ACT) has the solution. ACT’s award-winning system is the most comfortable therapy for Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Adding oxygen to your bedroom disrupts the cycle of hypoxia. This eliminates the cause of altitude-related insomnia which restores restful sleep. ACT’s system extracts oxygen from the air and delivers it to your bedroom quietly to help you sleep soundly.

How does the ACT system work?

ACT’s solution is a three-part system that involves air separation, sensors, and a control system. Air separation technology extracts oxygen from the air and delivers it to the bedroom in a constant and quiet flow. This proprietary technology ensures that our altitude simulation system meets the highest standards and provides homeowners in the Vail Valley with a defense against altitude-related insomnia, headaches, and fatigue.

ACT is the only oxygen control system that measures barometric pressure – a critical step in altitude simulation. The control system uses pressure data to meet the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) fire safety standard, which is directly related to atmospheric pressure. The system also meets the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) standard for safe oxygen levels. ACT’s CO₂ sensor monitors air quality every six seconds and sends this information to the controller. The controller triggers ventilation to ensure the highest air quality which complies with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard for indoor air quality. The ACT controller handles everything automatically, which provides a healthy and pleasant oxygen-enriched environment.

Altitude Control Technologies system has set the gold standard for oxygen simulation and you will feel the difference from the very first night. Our focus is on safety, reliability, accuracy, and control. You can control the system from anywhere in the world using your smartphone.

We understand physiology – Our medical board of advisors are the world leaders in altitude-related physiology, with their own mountains of published papers on the subject, including the oxygenation of homes.

Altitude Control Technologies is the global leader in altitude simulation with more than 3,000 customers worldwide and 25 years of software engineering experience. We designed and engineered nearly every major altitude simulation system in Summit County. Since the beginning, our passion for innovation has been at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to call the Vail Valley home.

Client list: Smithsonian Institute; Harvard Medical School; Mayo Clinic; Nike; Olympic Training Centers in 14 countries; US Naval Air Systems Command; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); and 50+ research institutions in the United States.

We know altitude. Sleep well, play harder and feel better.

WANT TO LEARN MORE?             https://altitudecontrol.com

GET A QUOTE NOW:                     970-528-1300

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Investing with the future in mind is essential if you want to secure your financial success. Follow these tips and ideas to make smart investing decisions.

It is easy to spend and splurge the money that you earn every single month. However, it’s definitely smarter to think about how you can use your earnings to meet your future needs and avoid getting into financial difficulties. Start by saving a large percentage of your monthly earnings, then put your money in high-yield investments as early as possible.  

Not sure how to begin? Don’t worry since this guide is for you! Here, you will learn about the importance of investing for your future needs and know about the ideal investments to make.

Why Should You Invest for the Future?

Planning for the future is something that a lot of people don’t consider especially when they have sufficient cash flow to enjoy at the present. However, thinking ahead is important because you will never know when you might lose an income source or when an unpredictable event would happen (such as illness in the family). 

By preparing for the next few months and years ahead, you can maintain your financial stability even when you encounter difficulties. So do think about those county housing options for your foundational years, building a sizable nest egg for possible rainy days down the road, and to jump-start your pathway to your dream home.

There are plenty of benefits to investing in the future. The most obvious one is that you can have access to steady cash flow. In business, cash flow is vital because it provides you with liquid assets. The same can be said with personal finances. The more cash flow you have, the sooner you can have access to money you can use however you want or need.

Another important reason for investing with the future in mind is that you can secure your lifestyle as the years go by. Whether you’re single and childless or you have a spouse and kids, investing will ensure that you can meet your basic needs and provide yourself and your loved ones with a comfortable environment.

More importantly, investing in the future will enable you to enjoy life. Knowing that you have something to fall back on or a house that you have fully paid and where you can live comfortably will allow you to live life to the fullest instead of stressing about every little problem that you encounter. It gives you confidence since you know that, even if unexpected circumstances hit you, your finances won’t be hurt in a significant way. 

Investing in Real Estate

Are you ready to start investing in your future? There are lots of great asset classes that you can explore, but investing in real estate is one of the ideas that you should consider to build a brighter tomorrow. Since people can’t live without shelter, real estate will always be in demand regardless of the economic situation, so it makes sense to invest in properties.

Condominiums

There are several types of real estate investments to choose from, so make sure you study your options to identify those that can provide the highest profit. For instance, if you want to target single young professionals, you can invest in condominiums in Burlington. This area is an ideal choice because of its excellent location and robust economy, and it has a large workforce that has high spending power. You can find more listings at this location to consider for your condo investment. 

Workforce Housing

Another type of property that you can invest in is workforce housing. These properties target people who work and live in different places and are burdened by the lengthy commute between their home and workplace. By offering affordable workforce housing, you can cater to a large market, and you’ll find it easy to attract tenants and minimize vacancy rates. As an added bonus, you can do your part in supporting the business community in your area and boosting the local economy.

Other Properties

Aside from condos and workforce housing, you can also invest in single-family dwellings or multi-dwelling properties, which are highly in demand. However, these will require a bigger initial investment since they are costly to acquire. When choosing your real estate investment, take the time to assess your risk appetite, and weigh the pros and cons of each property. 

Tips to help invest for your future. 

Other Investment Ideas to Explore

Investing in real estate isn’t the only way to make your money grow! There are many other types of investments that you can explore, such as the following:

1. Money market accounts

A money market account is a type of interest-bearing deposit account that is secured by the FDIC. This is a better option than traditional savings accounts because it has a higher interest. In addition, it is relatively liquid so you can easily access your funds when you need to.

Money market accounts are great for newbie investors because they involve a fuss-free, straightforward process. By opening a money market account, you can easily set up an emergency fund and have something that you can fall back on if you encounter financial difficulties. There is admittedly a risk against inflation, which is why you must limit the amount that you’ll invest in this type of account. This way, you won’t end up losing your purchasing power to inflation.

2. High-yield savings accounts

When all else fails, it is important to put your money towards a dedicated savings account. Make sure to choose one that offers high yields. You can find banks that offer up to 1.5 percent interest per annum on your savings account. If you can find ones that offer higher than that, then go for them! 

This type of account is considered a safe investment especially since you can access the money anytime you need. Just make sure you are disciplined enough to set that money aside for future use. It also gives you the flexibility to add as little or as much money as you can spare towards that account. 

The Bottom Line

Putting your money in investments is a good way to make it grow and secure your financial future. Start investing today to create a better tomorrow for yourself and your loved ones!

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More and more consumers are leveraging online information and communication channels every day to keep up with the news and conduct business remotely. As such, digital marketing is going to play an increasingly critical role in keeping businesses connected to their customers.

Below are some of the top marketing tips to keep in mind during a pandemic. We also highlighted some local businesses that are getting creative to help the community during this time. You can also find the tips and business highlights here. 

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SteamMaster is following the cleaning and disinfecting guidelines of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus. We are reminding our employees about frequent and thorough hand washing, and we are regularly cleaning and disinfecting our facilities and equipment. SteamMaster encourages social distances and limiting visiting public places with a large crowd. Importantly, we are asking that our management, office staff, and other service technicians stay home if they feel sick. For the latest up-to-date and factual information on the Coronavirus and Covid-19 visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Coronaviruses are generally thought to be spread from person-to-person through respiratory droplets. It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes.

SteamMaster provides the application of EPA registered disinfectants using various wet fogging applications for both residential and commercial properties. 

 The CDC states these definitions:

• Cleaning refers to the removal of germs, dirt, and impurities from surfaces. Cleaning does not kill germs, but by removing them, it lowers their numbers and the risk of spreading infection.

• Disinfecting refers to using chemicals to kill germs on surfaces. This process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove germs, but by killing germs on a surface after cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading infection.

SteamMaster Disinfectant Application Services

1. SteamMaster utilizes Fiberlock Technologies’ Shockwave, a trusted disinfectant for Coronavirus (COVID-19), backed by EPA’s List N. (#61178-1-73884)

2. SteamMaster applies disinfectant solutions by wet fogging methods, including Electrostatic application, Ultra-Low Volume (ULV) Fogging, Airless Sprayer, and other cordless applicators. 

3. The fogging procedures will focus on high touch point areas agreed upon. 

4. The Shockwave application requires a minimum of 10 minutes of dwell time, as specified by the manufacturer’s recommendation. Shockwave has been tested to kill Coronavirus at a rate of 99.99% effectively

5. This service is an application of a disinfectant only and does not include pre-cleaning, post-cleaning, or wiping of individual surfaces.

6. SteamMaster does not provide maid or janitorial services.

7. SteamMaster will not be held liable for any residue, staining, or secondary damage that may be the result of applying the disinfectant per manufacture’s specifications. 

8. This procedure will treat surfaces at the time of application but will in no way prevent recontamination.

9. The area must be vacated during any of these wet fogging applications. SteamMaster personnel will be in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the application process. 

For more information, please call SteamMaster at 970.827.5555 or 

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COVID-19: How SteamMaster is responding

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I instantly adored the place, and knew it was for me!

Home I went – but not for long – and barely had unpacked,

When I took the plunge and bought a place, so I always could go back.

My new ski place was really grand, and the mountains are a treat!

But it’s quite the understatement to say that Vail is cheap!

And I knew then what I must do: to make a weighty dent

In the mortgage and expenses, it would be wise to rent.

I opened up my condo to renters far and near

And raked in rental income for six or seven years.

But something else was happening…(and here was my mistake)

With all the people traipsing through, my place did not look great.

Ski boots, poles, off-season mud, and partiers galore

Enjoyed my little condo, but wreaked havoc on my floor!

I didn’t really think to mind – it’s flooringafter all-

Not nearly quite as noticed as the furniture or walls.

That’s what I thought– but hadn’t been to see it in a while

And did not fully understand the impact to the tile.

I kept it clean, made small repairs, and upgraded the doors,

But never had professionals routinely clean the floors.

Sure, I had them swept and mopped,

And got that “just cleaned” feeling,

But over time, the grout and tile needs a good, deep clean and sealing.

As I ignored this crucial task, the years of grit and stains

Accumulated on the floors that I had not maintained.

In hindsight now I realize the advice I should have heeded,

When the LQA inspectors tried to tell me what was needed!

The consequence I suffered, you may have figured out?

If not…. I will proceed with what this story’s all about:

One day I took time off again to travel back to Vail,

And skiing just ahead of me while on my favorite trail,

The most amazing gal I’d ever seen in my whole life,

And when I got to know her, knew one day she’d be my wife.

We skied together, had some drinks, took in a show or two,

And time we spent and fun we had confirmed what my heart knew:

That I had found my person, my other half, my bride,

And from then on she’d be with me, forever by my side.

And soon enough I asked her to come over to my home

And plan our lives to be together, and never be alone.

She arrived in early evening, and knocked upon the door,

I opened it; she stepped upon the entry tile floor.

In that one moment, all would change, as did her gorgeous smile

Which faded as her eyes dropped down and landed on my tile.

I saw her take it in, and noticed as she shuddered,

And when she finally spoke, it was an angry stutter:

“Ugh! This is how you treat your place?!  That’s awful! Don’t you know

That I cannot abide these floors?  I’m sorry I must go.”

With a wistful look she turned around, and left right there and then,

Since that bleak day, I never saw or heard from her again.

So, to all you condo owners: this melancholy tale

Is a lesson for you all to learn from me where I have failed.

My soulmate’s gone, and I feel like my heart has been ripped out,

So the moral is: For goodness sakes! Clean your tile and your grout!

Learn more about Vail Valley Partnership’s Lodging Quality Assurance.

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“The reason that we are so confident of setting yet another record is because occupancy figures that have been either banked or booked for the season has reached 102.6 percent of last year’s total and are now just one-half of one percent below the 2016-17 record, while actual revenue has reached 101.7 percent of last season’s all-time record,” explained Tom Foley, senior vice president of Business Operations and Analytics for Inntopia. “We had the ‘perfect storm’ situation this season with strong and consistent snowfall coupled with a continued strong economy and optimistic consumers. It is rare to get that combination in a single season and with the reality of an extended season at many destinations, we expect the final results to be even stronger with another month to go.”

The likelihood of a seasonal record was boosted by March results. In a YOY comparison to March 2018, March occupancy was up a healthy 7.4 percent and the ADR was up 4.4 percent to deliver a formidable 12.1 percent increase in aggregated revenues compared to last March.

Attention in this month’s Briefing also took a forward look at the upcoming summer. As of March 31, reservations already on the books for the summer months of May through September are pacing down a slight 0.7 percent compared to the same time last year. However, ADR has notched a 2.7 percent increase to provide a 2.2 percent increase in revenues. Overall, occupancy is gaining in three of the five summer months.

Economic indicators during March showed some wavering, but still remained robust and conducive to consumer spending. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) dipped 0.6 percent from its February closing and despite the slight decline, remained 7.2 percent higher than at the end of March 2018. Consumers expressed caution during March as the Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) dropped a sharp 5.6 percent during March to mark the fourth decline in the CCI in the past five months. However, at 124.1 points, the Index remains strong and the decline suggests ebbing confidence in the economy’s long-term outlook. The national Unemployment Rate remained unchanged in March at 3.8 percent as employers exceeded expectations and added 196,000 new jobs while simultaneously sustaining good wage growth. The upsurge represents a strong rebound from a weak February when only 33,000 new jobs became available.

Bookings made in March for arrivals in the six months from March through August were up in five of the six months with the exception of August, which was down 4.4 percent in a YOY comparison.

“Once again, the two ‘wild cards’ of the winter season—weather and the economy—are what shaped the 2018-19 season,” Foley emphasized. “Even though we had a couple of wobbles in the economy during the winter months, abundant snowfall picked up the slack occasionally and the overall economic strength helped assure that we’ll be setting a few records, though we will have to wait until the end of April to know just what they will be,” concluded Foley.

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*DestiMetrics, part of the Business Intelligence platform for Stowe-based Inntopia, tracks lodging performance in resort destinations. They compile forward-looking reservation data each month and provide individualized and aggregated results to subscribers at participating resorts. Data for western resorts is derived from a sample of approximately 290 property management companies in 18 mountain destination communities, representing approximately 30,000 rooms across Colorado, Utah, California, Nevada, Wyoming, and Idaho and may not reflect the entire mountain destination travel industry. Results may vary significantly among/between resorts and participating properties.

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