Business
It’s giddy-up time at GitPrime
Durango software firm plans to double number of employees by end of 2019
It’s starting to look like the holidays
The 11th annual Be Local Coupon Book release party is from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Derailed Pour House. The Be Local Coupon Book contains more than 100…
Senior citizens are replacing teenagers as fast-food workers
Labor market, people living longer cited as reasons
Millennials plan to spend big this holiday season … on their pets
Expected to double what consumers overall will spend on pet gifts
Survey: Rural economy being hurt by tariffs, low prices
The overall index of the Rural Mainstreet survey for November sank to 49.9, the first time it’s dipped below 50 since January and down from October’s 54.3. Any score above…
Even small companies may be able to cut Amazon-like deals
Key is to look for areas that need a boost
Purgatory’s Twilight Toys open for business
The store specializes in toys and games that help a child grow and develop. For more information, email [email protected] or call 403-5562.
Know Your Dough looking for volunteer coordinator
This volunteer position would assist staff in recruiting and organizing volunteers in anticipation of delivering financial literacy programs locally. The nonprofit currently has 25 active volunteers and is in need…
EXIT Realty welcomes Jessie Gregg
Greggdu1-i-syn For more information about EXIT Realty, visit www.exitrealty.com.
Chamber Business after Hours Dec. 6
There will be food, drinks and door prizes. Cost is $10 for Chamber members and guests.
San Juan County-based recovery project receives award
The recovery coordinator develops a resiliency plan for businesses and identifies opportunities for economic diversification, according to Terry Blair-Burton, Region 9 program administrator. The position is held by Melanie Russek,…
Q&A: Preparing a small business for a possible attack
People pay their respects at a makeshift memorial for the 11 people killed while worshipping on Oct. 27 at the Tree of Life synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of…
New Durango shop joins battle against plastics
Bring your own bottle for shampoo, dish soap, lotion and help save the planet
Figure out your financial priorities
Next year may look vastly different for you, but the truth is, our financial years are similar because at the root of it all, money can only be spent, saved…
30-year mortgage rate flat; still highest since 2011
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage was unchanged from last week at 4.94 percent. That’s the highest level for the benchmark rate…
Southwest Colorado Women in Business nominations
Categories include sales / professional, nonprofit, business owner, emerging, homes, arts and culture, fitness, tourism and medical professionals and caregivers. For more information about the categories and how to nominate,…
New Ignacio preschool opening in January
The Ignacio Early Learning Program will offer preschool for 3- to 5-year-olds for $36 per day. The program will be offered in a licensed facility and staffed with experienced early…
Pueblo Community College welcomes Doug Parker
Parkerdu1-i-syn Parker was a police officer for nearly 36 years in Denver and Littleton and a SWAT officer for 26 years. From 2008 to 2011, Parker served as emergency manager…
Cruise Planners docks in Durango
Clutingerdu1-i-syn Owner and travel advisor Laura Clutinger specializes in getting to know clients, focusing on details and fulfilling visions within budgets. Cruise Planners is located at 79 Ponderosa Way in…
Homeward Heroes offer deal
For more information, call 628-3153 or visit homewardheroes.weebly.com.
Hesperus CrossCreek Ranch part of American Angus Association
The American Angus Association is the largest beef breed association in the world and helps members to advance the beef cattle business.
Deadline to apply for SBA drought loans is Dec. 12
Small nonfarm businesses in Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico have until Dec. 12 to apply for a Small Business Administration federal disaster loan for economic injury. The low-interest loans…
Housing boom appears to have stabilized this year
Construction permits down after exceptional year in 2017
Hunt is on for industrial, office space in La Plata County
New inventory seeks to aid businesses looking to relocate or expand here
