The Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce took home three awards at the Colorado Chamber Performance Awards ceremony on Oct. 4 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Colorado Springs.

Tri-Lakes took home awards for membership dues revenue (second place), highest increase in membership (third place) and highest membership retention (third place).

The awards ceremony capped the Colorado Chambers Alliance Signature Annual Conference Oct. 2-4. The annual awards recognize outstanding achievements by Colorado Chambers of Commerce.

More than 80 Colorado Chambers are members of the Colorado Chamber Alliance and are invited to participate in the award nominations.

“The Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development, and Visitor Center attracts, develops, supports, and retains businesses in the Tri-Lakes region and northern Colorado Springs while showcasing and promoting the unique culture and opportunities inherent in the Tri-Lakes region,” the Chamber said in a press release. “The Chamber achieves this by advocating for our business community with local, regional, and State governmental bodies and encouraging communication and education on issues that affect our region.”

Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce Director of Membership Nathan Wessells, left, President and CEO Terri Hayes, center, and Event Planner Abigail Léger show off the awards won at the Colorado Chamber Performance Awards ceremony on Oct. 4. (Courtesy Tri-Lakes

Chamber of Commerce)