business and finance

Challenges of recruiting

A gorgeous locale helps recruit employees to Durango, but an array of other practices help, too

February 3, 2015

Who We Are Is What We Appear To Be

Both the Madison Avenue agency and the plumber share the same agonizing thoughts: “In a crowded and noisy ad environment,…

February 3, 2015

Business

Feeling at home

Outlying Forest Lakes subdivision offers spacious, affordable country living

January 31, 2015

Business

U.S. new home sales jump 11.6 percent in December

A flag flaps in the breeze in front of a new home for sale in Richmond, Va.Steve Helber/Associated Press The…

January 31, 2015

On Real Estate

Home sale may be sign of things to come

This is news because the home was listed for $585,000, and it sold Dec. 10 for $546,000, according to the…

January 31, 2015

Business

It’s never too early to begin loan process

Lew Sichelman But whether you are planning to jump into the ownership waters this spring, this summer or even next…

January 31, 2015

Business

Schlotzsky’s-Cinnabon coming downtown

Sandwich shop to open Feb. 12

January 29, 2015

Business

S&P close to $1.37B deal over risky mortgage bond ratings

Standard & Poor’s is close to a $1.37 billion settlement with the Obama administration and U.S. states over allegations it…

January 28, 2015

Business

Business Briefs

The Durango Chamber of Commerce and the Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado will host “The Power of Understanding People…

January 27, 2015

Business

Hard-hit worker hunts for economic resurgence

challenge: Find secure employment

January 27, 2015

Business

Personal property declarations needed

Personal Property Declaration Schedules have been mailed to every person, business or company known to own, possess or control taxable…

January 27, 2015

Business

Mancos entrepreneur runs out of space

to Durango

January 27, 2015

Business

Firms’ outlooks sour investors

sink on gloomy 2015 views

January 27, 2015

Business

What does $400k get you in Durango?

sales give clues to market’s middle

January 24, 2015

Business

Rising housing starts cap best year since 2007

A builder works on a new apartment building under construction in Phoenix.Ross D. Franklin/Associated Press file photo Housing starts increased…

January 24, 2015

Business

Bicycle-themed décor comes home

parts become hip furnishings

January 24, 2015

On Real Estate

Buying a home really may not be out of reach

A $250,000 home purchase could require as little as $7,500 as a down payment with a My Community Mortgage loan…

January 24, 2015

Business

Containing Detroit’s housing blight

Skilled-trades workers, taking breaks from their tasks at the factory that produces the electric Chevrolet Volt and other vehicles, dart…

January 24, 2015

Business

U.S. home construction up 4.4 percent in December

A builder works on a new apartment building under construction in Phoenix.Ross D. Franklin/Associated Press file photo Builders started construction…

January 21, 2015

Business

Habrat to lead Ballantine newspaper ad sales

Habrat Habrat will serve as vice president of sales for the newspaper division of Ballantine Communications Inc. He most recently…

January 20, 2015

Business

Medical shop seeking retail license

Farm owners say they don’t plan to drop medical license

January 20, 2015

Business

Business Briefs

Mark Dickmann, who holds a master’s degree in social work and is a licensed clinical social worker, is now providing…

January 20, 2015

Business

Wal-Mart launches cash pickup for tax refunds

Retailing giant says option will avoid high check-cashing fees

January 20, 2015

Bottom Line

In business, precision is preferable

Ask the average business owner if he or she wants to make more money, and the answer will be “Yes.”…

January 20, 2015