Coloradans have purchased almost $1 billion of regulated marijuana, generating almost $200 million of tax and fee revenue in calendar year 2025, according to new READ MORE
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OPINION: Business Owners Welcome January 1 Minimum Wage Increases
“It’s great news that 19 states are raising their minimum wages on January 1 and more follow later in the year…”
2026 Nomination Packets Now Available for LPEA Board Positions
La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) members interested in running for a seat on the La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors now have access READ MORE
Voting Open for 2026 Chamber Board of Director Nominees
Every year, the Chamber presents six candidates to be elected to the Chamber Board of Directors for a three-year term…
Chamber Survey of Downtown Businesses to be Shared with Town Council
This Town Council agenda item is intended to provide a big-picture look at themes and trends from the survey…
Child Care Businesses in Colorado Gain Access to Business Support Program
“Access to childcare is critical for working parents and an essential part of a thriving economy…”
Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board Opens 2026 Event Funding Process
As part of the updated process, the Tourism Board will review funding requests on a quarterly schedule…
CHAMBER NEWS: Offer Your Nominations Now for ‘Community Awards’
Nomination forms are available on the Chamber’s website…
Shop Local This Season, and All Year Long
One of the joys of the season is finding thoughtful gifts for the people you care about…
Housing Costs Rise as Corporations Buy Up Single-Family Homes
“For first-time homebuyers, it’s a double whammy. Units are being removed from the marketplace, and investor competition is driving up prices…”
BIG PIVOTS: Crested Butte Takes Megawatt Solar to New Heights
Crested Butte pushes ahead toward decarbonization goals. This project took a team effort…
CHAMBER NEWS: A Time to be Thankful
Even if we may feel like we are not quite where we want to be on any number of things, let’s remember we get a fresh new start each day…
BIG PIVOTS: Denver International Airport Looking at Energy Options, Part Two
DIA already self-generates electricity. The 11 solar arrays at the airport can together produce 50 megawatts of electricity…
Fitch A+ Rating Affirms LPEA’s Strong Financial Position
“This rating affirms the strength of the strategic decisions made by LPEA’s leadership and the disciplined execution of our staff…”
BIG PIVOTS: Denver International Airport Looking at Energy Options, Part One
Denver airport expects today’s electrical demand of 45 megawatts to expand to 300 to 400 megawatts in the next two decades…
CHAMBER NEWS: Business After Hours Winners… and Upcoming Events
Thank you to all the businesses that signed up for Business Happy Hour 2026…
Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project Featured at Today’s Growers and Producers Forum
The founders of the Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project (MORP), Jude and Addie Schuenemeyer, began working with the heritage apple trees almost 20 years ago…
REAL ESTATE: The Riley Report
This can be confusing – the prime rate went down, but mortgage rates went up. The Fed rate and the bond markets are at odds with each other at the moment…
STRONG TOWNS: How a Board Game Inspired Change
That was the “aha” moment: Red tape isn’t just frustrating; it kills good projects before they ever begin…