A strong workplace offers more than a paycheck. Supportive leadership, opportunities for professional growth and a sense of purpose can shape an employee's experience just as much as compensation and benefits. In the Vail Valley, larger employers operate across industries ranging from hospitality and property management to public service, creating careers that support the region's economy and communities. These organizations depend on teams with diverse skills, from guest services and maintenance to administration and management. The Best of Vail Valley recognizes local employers with more than 20 employees that contribute to the area's professional opportunities and workplace culture – and provide a great place to work.
East West Hospitality has spent more than 40 years managing vacation residences and resort properties, building a business that emphasizes service, local expertise and long-term relationships. Its Vail Valley portfolio includes more than 300 vacation residences, ranging from condominiums and townhomes to luxury single-family properties, along with management services for homeowner associations. Employees work across reservations, marketing, revenue management, housekeeping, maintenance and property operations, supporting both guests and homeowners. The company emphasizes independent thinking, personal accountability and employee retention as important parts of its organizational culture.
Sweeping Change provides residential and commercial cleaning services throughout the Vail Valley, with owner Elisse Kelley bringing more than 20 years of human resources experience to the company's leadership. A longtime local resident with a background in hospitality, Kelley emphasizes employee training, professional management and consistent service standards. The company uses proprietary task management tools and regular inspections to support its cleaning teams, who handle vacation rentals, private residences, commercial properties and construction cleanup.
Vail Racquet Club Mountain Resort operates across 22 acres in East Vail, combining condominium accommodations, recreation facilities and hospitality services. Its operations include a 6,000-square-foot athletic club, heated outdoor swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, an on-site restaurant and vacation lodging, creating a variety of responsibilities for its staff. Employees contribute to guest services, reservations, recreation and property operations while helping visitors experience the surrounding mountain environment.
The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa in Avon combines luxury accommodations, dining, recreation and wellness services at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain. Its operations encompass guest services, housekeeping, food and beverage, event management and Spa Anjali, a 27,000-square-foot wellness facility with treatment rooms, fitness programming and aquatic amenities. The resort also features an outdoor saline lap pool, three infinity hot tubs and access to mountain recreation, requiring coordination among employees across several hospitality departments.
The Town of Avon provides municipal services that support residents, businesses and visitors in one of the Vail Valley's central communities. Its workforce spans public works, engineering, community development, finance, law enforcement, recreation, transportation and special events, giving employees opportunities to contribute to different aspects of local government. The town's Human Resources and Risk Management Department oversees recruitment, employee benefits, workplace safety and compensation programs, including retirement planning and health insurance administration.
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