Gift-shop sales post modest yearly surplus; year-to-date receipts show stronger pace
September 17, 2026 | State, Veterans, & Military Affairs, Standing Committees, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Colorado
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Committee members received an update on the Project Gold Fund, the gift-shop account that supports Capitol visitor services and upkeep.
Stuart Kurtz, controller at LCS, reported that for the year ended the prior fiscal year gross sales were $17,927 and expenditures $17,595, leaving a net of $332. "Now in the year ended 2026, the there were $17,927 in sales, but there were $17,595 in expenditures," Kurtz said, adding that year-to-date (through Sept. 14) gross sales were about $6,923 with net sales of roughly $6,647.
Committee members asked how the fund generates profit. Amanda Clapham of Visitor Services said typical pricing includes at least a 50% markup on most items and higher margins on smaller items such as stickers and postcards. She said recent changes—sourcing more Colorado vendors and selling lower-cost, higher-margin items—helped double some sales categories year over year. Committee members discussed seasonal expectations and the benefit of holiday sales for overall revenue.
Stuart Kurtz, controller at LCS, reported that for the year ended the prior fiscal year gross sales were $17,927 and expenditures $17,595, leaving a net of $332. "Now in the year ended 2026, the there were $17,927 in sales, but there were $17,595 in expenditures," Kurtz said, adding that year-to-date (through Sept. 14) gross sales were about $6,923 with net sales of roughly $6,647.
Committee members asked how the fund generates profit. Amanda Clapham of Visitor Services said typical pricing includes at least a 50% markup on most items and higher margins on smaller items such as stickers and postcards. She said recent changes—sourcing more Colorado vendors and selling lower-cost, higher-margin items—helped double some sales categories year over year. Committee members discussed seasonal expectations and the benefit of holiday sales for overall revenue.
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