The
Service of the Grand Lake
Association (GLA) to the entire
Grand Lake area has been a proud
one over its long history.
Formed in 1953 by a few
farsighted individuals, the
Association has grown in both
business and individual
memberships. 
The GLA was formed for the
purpose of doing a job that is
too big for individual
performance. Its main objectives
were to further the individual
and common interests of its
members and all people residing
or working in the Grand Lake
Area; to implement all agencies
and forces working for
widespread civic, economical and
cultural betterment; to
persistently aid in building a
recreational area second to
none; an area where the
vacationer and traveler will be
warmly welcomed and enjoy
services proportionate with
expenditures.
The service to the Grand Lake
area by the Association can only
be measured in terms of millions
of dollars in increased business
for the area since its
inception. The Association has
earned and deserves the support
of everyone living in the Grand
Lake area. Credited with large
increase on the tourism business
in the Grand Lake area, the
Association’s efforts help ALL
businesses whether directly
related to tourism or not.
There is abundant evidence to
show that the GLA has made
substantial progress
toward achievement of those
goals. Because it has done those
things it merits confidence and
deserves widespread financial
support.
In 1999 GLA Foundation was
incorporated as a 501-C-3 not
for profit for the purpose of
the construction, operation and
maintenance of the Grand Lake
Visitors Center. The building
was built with donations from a
great many businesses and
individuals in the community at
large. The new Visitor Center
opened its doors in August 2000.
