business and finance

What it takes to make a living wage

What it takes to make a living wage

The minimum wage in Colorado is $8.31 an hour, but $12.79 an hour is what you’ll actually need to earn…

Craft breweries embrace cans

Craft breweries embrace cans

phases out 12-ounce bottles, Steamworks releases canned nitro beer

Business Briefs

Business Briefs

Michael Wilkinson and Chrysalis Counseling announce they will accept Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield. For effective and empathetic counseling services or…

February 29, 2016

U.S. pending home sales decline in January

U.S. pending home sales decline in January

Contract signings for home purchases slowed in January, the National Association of Realtors reported Monday.Chris O’Meara/Associated Press The National Association…

February 29, 2016

Black is coming back in America’s kitchens

Black is coming back in America’s kitchens

A transitional kitchen island or cart in black is a smart way to introduce the color without committing to more…

February 27, 2016

The not-so-golden U.S. housing market

The not-so-golden U.S. housing market

demand and prices are crimping sales

February 27, 2016

An Erie success story

An Erie success story

Victory is sweet for the town’s historic district

February 27, 2016

Warren Buffett makes case for a bright American future

Warren Buffett makes case for a bright American future

Billionaire optimistic in annual letter to shareholders

February 27, 2016

Effects of vacation rental cap unclear

Effects of vacation rental cap unclear

could reconsider inclusion of single-room rentals

February 26, 2016

Business Briefs

Business Briefs

The Animas Alano Club has signed a “Letter of Intent” to purchase the Cowboy Church, 2601 Junction Creek Road in…

February 23, 2016

Slashed spending by drillers could lead to price spike

Slashed spending by drillers could lead to price spike

Global oil supply growth is plunging as drillers slash capital expenditures severely, Europe’s energy policy group said Monday. The decreasing…

February 23, 2016

U.S. home sales climbed in January despite weaker economy

U.S. home sales climbed in January despite weaker economy

Home prices are rising across the United States as the number of properties on the market continues to fall, the…

February 23, 2016

Consumer confidence sinks to seven-month low

Consumer confidence sinks to seven-month low

Households grew more concerned about the outlook for the economy and jobs in February. The Conference Board’s consumer sentiment index…

February 23, 2016

What’s a persona to do?

A Take on Tourism

What’s a persona to do?

Kunkel Consumer intelligence gathering has been going on for a long time, and has become its own industry. The business…

February 23, 2016

In Colorado’s political crosshairs, oil firms fight back

In Colorado’s political crosshairs, oil firms fight back

Anadarko anoints ‘brand ambassadors’ to fight off drilling bans

February 23, 2016

Louisa’s Movie House: Surviving in the age of streaming

Louisa’s Movie House: Surviving in the age of streaming

Louisa’s plans move and new space

February 23, 2016

Durango Coffee Company changes hands

Durango Coffee Company changes hands

plans new look, breakfast menu

February 23, 2016

As wealthy Brazilians snap up Miami real estate, few benefit

As wealthy Brazilians snap up Miami real estate, few benefit

A proliferation of luxury stores in Miami, such as this Fendi store, are serving wealthy Latin Americans fleeing financial and…

February 20, 2016

Homebuilders in U.S. growing less confident

Homebuilders in U.S. growing less confident

A man installs a roof on a new home under construction in Atlanta. Homebuilders are confident the market will continue…

February 20, 2016

Changing times mean changing home trends

Changing times mean changing home trends

As an example, our aging population and the trend of adult children returning home are making separate master suites with…

February 20, 2016

U.S. housing starts fall in notably cold and snowy January

U.S. housing starts fall in notably cold and snowy January

A “For Sale” sign hangs in front of a home under construction in Atlanta.John Bazemore/Associated Press Housing starts slipped 3.8…

February 20, 2016

‘Service to others’ taxing but rewarding

‘Service to others’ taxing but rewarding

Charlene Gardner oversees popular AARP tax-aide program in Pueblo

February 20, 2016

California detective keeping an eye out for bee rustlers

California detective keeping an eye out for bee rustlers

can cost owners thousands of dollars

February 19, 2016

Construction defects law still hindering housing projects

Construction defects law still hindering housing projects

decides to wait on ordinance

February 19, 2016

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