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BIG PIVOTS: Emission-Free Electricity?
The new iron-air batteries will be able to use chemical processes to store electricity and then discharge it for up to 100 hours…
Polis Administration Continues to Support Outdoor Recreation Industry
In 2022, outdoor recreation accounted for 2.7% of Colorado’s economy and 4.3% of the state’s employment…
Colorado Hits Over 100,000 Subscribers for ‘Text’ Business Filing Notifications
“As Secretary of State, I’m focused on cutting red tape and increasing support for Colorado’s small businesses…”
Mountain Parks Electric Gives Notice
Mountain Parks Electric has served notice that it intends to leave Tri-State Generation and Transmission by January 16, 2025. “The board looked at a number READ MORE
The Future of Humane Egg Farming
In 2017, Kipster introduced the world’s first carbon-neutral egg to the Netherlands. Now, the eggs from the first American Kipster farm are available at King Soopers in Colorado…
‘Starting Your Business Workshop’ in Durango Tomorrow, Thursday Jan. 12
This course is designed for business owners to learn and engage with our speakers to gain a better understanding of their specific business…
REAL ESTATE: The Riley Report
The Fed is going to continue to raise rates another 0.75% to 1% to fight inflation. How will that affect mortgage rates?
CHAMBER NEWS: Voting Underway for Chamber Board of Directors
All of these nominees are worthy of the appointment to the board; however, only three can be selected at this time…
Chamber Seeks Nominations for ‘Community Awards’
At the Chamber’s annual meeting in February, we will do just that — honor and celebrate some of Pagosa’s success stories…
Tri-State Returning $10 million in Patronage Capital to Members for 2022
Refund demonstrates benefits of the cooperative business model, Tri-State membership…
FAMLI Registration Open for Employers
You will report and pay the deductions on a quarterly basis just as you do now with other quarterly payroll deductions…
REAL ESTATE: The Riley Report
The market has softened from the peak last March. Overall sales are down 34%, with 811 total sales so far this year…
BIG PIVOTS: Electric Vehicles at 9.6% of Auto Sales in Colorado
The website points out that going electric can save owners 40% in ongoing maintenance costs and 75% in fuel costs…
‘Local Initiatives Support Corporation’ Investing in BIPOC Businesses in Colorado
“The new Colorado BIPOC Micro Equity Fund will create jobs and support economic growth in communities that are not well-served by traditional financing programs…”
CHAMBER NEWS: Is Your Business Ready for New Colorado Deductions?
The Colorado Secure Savings Program is another new program that does NOT require employers to deduct from payroll unless the employee wishes to participate…
Business Owners Invited to Join Pagosa ‘Welcome Service’ Program
We are distributing the Welcome Service business coupon page through real estate companies, the Pagosa Lakes Area Property Association, from our office and participating businesses…
CHAMBER NEWS: Promoting ‘Small Business Saturday’
Support your friends and neighbors by participating in this annual event and keep your spending dollars local…
Storefront Window Category Added to Pagosa’s Holiday Lighting Contest
Participating addresses will be promoted to locals and visitors; voting will be conducted online between November 25 – December 18…