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Recognizing the importance of front-line employees
A Take on Tourism

Recognizing the importance of front-line employees

July 19, 2016

du1-i-syn Tourism is hospitality, and hospitality succeeds when service equals expectations. The actions of one individual who goes above and beyond can convert a one-time tourist into a lifetime cheerleader…

U.S. home construction posted solid gain in June
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U.S. home construction posted solid gain in June

July 19, 2016

A “Sold” sign rests in front of a house under construction in Walpole, Mass.Steven Senne/Associated Press file The Commerce Department said Tuesday that housing starts rose 4.8 percent to a…

U.S. homebuilder sentiment slips in July
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U.S. homebuilder sentiment slips in July

July 18, 2016

A “Sold” sign sits in front of the foundation of a house under construction as workers discuss plans in Plano, Texas.LM Otero/Associated Press file The National Association of Home Builders/Wells…

WildEdge Brewing one step closer to Cortez
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WildEdge Brewing one step closer to Cortez

July 12, 2016

Planning and zoning board members last week unanimously recommended allowing the rezoning of the properties at 101, 111 and 127 N. Market St. from a neighborhood business zone to a…

Business Briefs
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Business Briefs

July 12, 2016

The Payroll Department has promoted Eric Malone to president and Tanya Campbell to director of operations. Bryan Dear, founder of the long-standing Durango business, will step into an advisory role…

Why you care about the Dow
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Why you care about the Dow

July 12, 2016

The Dow Jones industrial average set a record Tuesday, closing at 18,347.67 for the first time.Richard Drew/Associated Press file But when it comes to your finances, the new record high…

San Juan Brewfest will be bigger than ever
What's Up Downtown

San Juan Brewfest will be bigger than ever

July 12, 2016

We just wrapped a successful Fourth of July, with events all day long from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Next up is one of our favorite events each year, the…

Student loan debt is hurting housing sales
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Student loan debt is hurting housing sales

July 9, 2016

Although a college degree significantly enhances a person’s chances of gaining stable employment and earning enough for a down payment, the survey found that many would-be homeowners are increasingly burdened…

Why so many millennials are living at home
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Why so many millennials are living at home

July 9, 2016

More millennials are living with their parents, but an analysis of a recent Pew Research Center study shows that is the case particularly for older millennials without a college education.John…

BlackBerry to stop manufacturing Classic smartphone
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BlackBerry to stop manufacturing Classic smartphone

July 5, 2016

Chief Executive Officer John Chen introduced the Classic after joining the company in 2013, bringing back the raised-button keyboard that BlackBerry enthusiasts loved and which his predecessor, Thorsten Heins, let…

To be fulfilled, we need each other
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To be fulfilled, we need each other

July 5, 2016

I’ve covered the first eight pieces of the fulfillment puzzle. They are: A healthy relationship with yourself and others.Skills and abilities to earn a living wage.A safe and supportive home…

Business Briefs
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Business Briefs

July 5, 2016

Summer is here, and the warm weather will bring salespeople to front doors offering home improvements, alarm systems and more. With the summer door-knocking season underway, the Better Business Bureau…

U.S. construction spending fell again in May
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U.S. construction spending fell again in May

July 1, 2016

Construction workers work on a building in Miami Beach, Fla.Wilfredo Lee/Associated Press Construction spending declined 0.8 percent in May following a 2 percent tumble in April, the Commerce Department reported…