Mr. Curtis created a non-profit partner for the bank, First Southwest Community Fund, to provide inclusive and equitable access to capital and gap funding…
Category: Business
Why Shopping Small Matters in Pagosa Springs This Holiday Season
Many of our small businesses are participating in ‘Small Business Saturday’ on November 30, offering special promotions, events, and giveaways…
BIG PIVOTS: Time to Say ‘No’ to Electric Rate Increases?
Pueblo and Canon City already have lower incomes but the highest electric rates in Colorado. Pueblo mayor calls utility predatory…
Business Benefit and Retention Forum Planned in Pagosa
What benefits, if any, can you offer that help retain good people?
LPEA Welcomes Chris Hansen as New CEO
“Not only is Chris a visionary leader, but he is also deeply passionate about our industry and values our cooperative culture…”
REAL ESTATE: The Riley Report
For the first time in my 20+ years of watching these monthly statistics, the total number of sales year-to-date is exactly the same as it was last year…
Sherpa Real Estate Merges with Jim Smith Realty to Innovate the Mountain Living Experience
The merger reflects the growth of Pagosa Springs’ real estate market, which has seen increasing interest from both local buyers and out-of-state clients…
Northern Colorado Wildlife Center Reaches New Milestone
This year’s numbers reflect a remarkable growth in NCWC’s impact…
LPEA and Fort Lewis College Unite to Empower Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs
As presenting sponsor, LPEA will contribute $20,000 annually over the next three years…
CHAMBER NEWS: Enter the Lottery for 2025 Business Happy Hour Events
Lottery submissions are due no later than 4pm tomorrow Friday, November 1…
Colorado Antitrust Trial over Kroger-Albertsons Merger Wraps Up in Denver
“Instead of wasting more time and more money on this bad idea, these companies should be investing in better stores …”
Register Now for Inaugural ‘Four Corners AI Conference’ in Durango
This free, one-day conference will be held on December 6 at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive in Durango…
Colorado Property Tax Reductions Not Helping Renters
Experts told Colorado’s property tax commission on Thursday that rate cuts and tax decreases don’t often translate into savings for renters…
Spooktacular Family Fun at Natural Grocers
Family fun alert! Join us Saturday, October 26 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at all Natural Grocers locations…
Small Business Leaders Share Open Letter Urging Support for Election Integrity and American Democracy
“Election integrity is more than a political issue; it’s an economic one. Businesses need a reliable and predictable environment…”
‘Smart Growth America’ Launches Center for Zoning Solutions
The Center for Zoning Solutions will support communities to implement equitable and inclusive land use policies…
Colorado Health Foundation Nonprofit Executive Sabbatical Program
The sabbatical award is made in the form of a grant, up to $100,000, to a Colorado-based 501c3 nonprofit organization…
Kit Carson Leading the Way to Green Hydrogen?
As a boy in northern New Mexico, Luis Reyes Jr. thought he might someday work at a molybdenum mine in Questa…
CHAMBER NEWS: Apply Now for ‘Business Happy Hour’ Lottery
As the Host business, to ensure the success of your Business Happy Hour event, here are some suggestions…