business and finance

Sarah Doane joins Buena Vista Builders

Sarah Doane previously worked at the Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado as the executive assistant for two years and…

November 1, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Dawes receives professional award

The association is a Colorado professional organization of lawyers which represents injured workers in their workers compensation claims. Dawes received…

November 1, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Local oil and gas consultant diversifying its business

Consulting company builds diversified business

November 1, 2016 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

Business

Lunch and Learn program offered Nov. 16

“A Paradigm Shift on Nutrition for Optimal Wellness” will be presented by Ashley Lucas of PHD Advanced Nutrition. Reservations are…

November 1, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Nomad Vape Shop opens Tuesday in Cortez

Vape Shop opens in Cortez

November 1, 2016 • Jacob Klopfenstein

Business

Durango Rocks award nominations due Nov. 11

The categories are: Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Non Profit of the…

November 1, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Election campaign sparks chatter, anger in workplaces

The presidential race between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has gotten heated, and some…

November 1, 2016 • Joyce M. Rosenberg

A Take on Tourism

Elections may – or may not – affect tourism

Kunkeldu1-i-syn As we enter the final days of a very bizarre election year, we were wondering about the before-and-after effects…

November 1, 2016 • Bob Kunkel — Staff reporter

Bottom Line

Eisenhower efficiency may work for you

How many things, such as set financial and sales goals, or plan the advertising campaign for Memorial Day, or review…

October 30, 2016 • Dan Bowser — Staff reporter

Thoughts Along The Way

Dollar’s rise should help consumers

Yes, there’s news like U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s announcement that he is throwing his hat into the Republican presidential contest.…

October 30, 2016 • Robert "Tino" Sonora — Staff reporter

Local News

Chamber’s promotional video contract raises questions

Business group agrees to ensure open bidding process

October 30, 2016 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

Destination Durango

Promotions can boost local coffers

Wise strategic investments in travel promotion by destinations like ours kick off a virtuous cycle of increased traveler visits, greater…

October 29, 2016 • Patti O'Brien — Staff reporter

Business

Home designer plans several hotels

The trendy home design company West Elm has announced plans to open a hotel at this former Coca-Cola bottling plant…

October 29, 2016 • Beth J. Harpaz

Business

Empty space haunts Fifth Avenue as retailers balk at rent hikes

Developers General Growth Properties and Thor Equities bought this property at 530 Fifth Ave. in Manhattan in 2014 to attract…

October 29, 2016 • Sarah Mulholland

Business

Relics of Old Durango

downtown buildings have kept architectural integrity over the years

October 29, 2016 • Jessica Pace — Staff reporter

Local News

Minimum wage ballot question centers on economics

Businesses say it could cause harm, proponents say it could get more money circulating

October 28, 2016 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

Techno Buddy

Accessories vastly improve the tech experience

He knew accessories can make a huge difference at a small price. And thats true whether were talking about the…

October 28, 2016 • Bill Husted — Staff reporter

Business

Halloween spending may rise

shoppers seek deals at thrift stores

October 25, 2016 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

Regional News

Beer run! Self-driving truck goes 120-plus miles on delivery

The company says it teamed with self-driving truck maker Otto and the state of Colorado for the feat. The trailer,…

October 25, 2016 • The Associated Press

What's Up Downtown

BID’s efforts helped address homelessness

Walsworthdu1-i-syn The first part of the plan was the Make it Count campaign, which asked the public to consider donating…

October 25, 2016 • Tim Walsworth — What's Up Downtown

Business

REI to close again for Black Friday

The outdoor retailer REI won’t be opening for business for the second year in a row this Thanksgiving. The retailer…

October 25, 2016 • ANNE D’INNOCENZIO

Business

Pharmacy skate shop opens in Cortez

owner hopes to help expand local skating park

October 25, 2016 • Jacob Klopfenstein

Business

Business Brief-Kogan

Shawdu1-i-syn To accommodate their rapid client growth, Kogan Builders is expanding its team of professionals to handle the demand. Kogan…

October 25, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Business Brief-Tile

Mexican Tile Designs has expanded its operations in Bayfield, 457 Wolverine Drive, with increased warehouse space to carry an in-stock…

October 25, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer