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Analysis: ‘Trumponomics’ takes heavy toll on the world
“Trumponomics” is taking a toll on countries across the world. Only time will tell its impact in the U.S.Manuel Balce Ceneta/Associated Press The U.S. president is presiding over an economic…
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Quickbooks classes in Mancos, Pagosa Springs and Durango coming up
The workshop, taught by CPA, Certified QuickBooks Pro-Advisor and Fort Lewis College Accounting Professor Laura E. Hokanson, will help small business owners understand how much money they are bringing in…
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How to start a nonprofit workshop takes place Oct. 26
The workshop will cover legal, human resources, financial and insurance topics. Cost is $25. Register online at sbdcfortlewis.org or call Hannah at 247-7009.
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First National Bank of Durango donates $100,000 to Fort Lewis College
“The First National Bank of Durango is proud of its long association with Fort Lewis College, and the bank’s contribution in the name of its board members recognizes their dedication…
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Chamber to host data breach Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, Oct. 17
Scott Faksen, owner of Colorado Document Security, will talk about compliance with House Bill 11-1128, which went into effect Sept. 1. Cost is $13 for Chamber members and $20 for…
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Alpenglow Properties welcome new broker Carley Carter
Carterdu1-i-syn She brings a passion for helping and connecting with people and a spirit of entrepreneurship. Carter focuses on serving her clients and shows she’s invested in helping clients buy…
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Business expo Thursday, Oct. 18, at DoubleTree
More than 40 exhibitors will showcase goods and services. The cost is $10 per person and includes food, beverages and door prizes. For more information visit web.durangobusiness.org/events.
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Durango Craft Spirits goes big on small-batch liquors
Healthy sales growth prompts expansion
Money Savvy
Plan now to make retirement meaningful
Meet Dave Hughes, an expert on retirement lifestyle planning. A friend introduced me to Hughes, who is the author of “Design Your Dream Retirement” and the website RetireFabulously.com, where he…
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Regulators sue Colorado trucking company for discrimination
JBS Carriers spokeswoman Misty Barnes tells The Tribune in Greeley it disputes the allegations made by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in a lawsuit filed last month in Denver.…
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Quarry experiencing labor shortage amid immigration debate
Denver company can’t get usual workers from Mexico
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Americans feel upbeat about wages … but should they?
So why does the Conference Board’s monthly survey show that Americans feel more hopeful about future pay raises than they have since the century began? Answers are elusive. Maybe they…
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FredrickZink & Associates welcomes Kristi Barnett
Barnettdu1-i-syn A native of Idaho, Kristi received a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Idaho and later a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Boise State University.
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Lunches with leaders Tuesday at Ore House
The lunch features speaker Cynthia Stewart of James Ranch Harvest Grill. Local professionals ages 21-40 are invited. Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Register online at web.durangobusiness.org/events…
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Nurse practitioner joins Pediatric Partners
Isenbergdu1-i-syn Isenberg received her undergraduate degree from Jewish Hospital College of Nursing and completed her masters and doctorate at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Appointments can be made by calling…
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Denver firm buys San Juan Basin oil wells
DJR Energy purchases assets from Encana for $480 million
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Animas High graduate uses biology to predict stock prices
‘It’s a biological view of the way stocks move’
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Durango nonprofit offers loans to purchase manufactured homes
HomesFund aims to help residents with low incomes
The Tourism Effect
Lodgers tax should be used to promote Durango
One in nine U.S. jobs rely on tourism. Tourism supports one in six jobs (employing more than 6,000 people) in La Plata County, making it the No. 1 employer in…
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Today’s active-adult communities are stepping up their games
Golf courses are no longer a requirement
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Starbucks planning ‘significant changes’
“We must increase the velocity of innovation that is relevant to our customers, inspires our partners and is meaningful to our business,” Chief Executive Officer Kevin Johnson said in a…
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CEO’s plan to save Sears would hand his hedge fund $1 billion
Lampert, Sears Holdings Corp.’s chief executive officer, called this week for the underperforming retailer to stanch the bleeding by paying off certain loans – many of them owned by his…
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Bed Bath & Beyond nosedives after cutting forecasts
The company’s profit fell by almost 50 percent compared to a year ago. Its stock sank 21.2 percent to $14.81 in very heavy trading. It’s down about 33 percent in…
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Arby’s parent to buy Sonic for $2.3 billion
The parent of Arby’s, Inspire Brands Inc., announced on Tuesday that it had agreed to acquire Sonic Corp. in a deal valued at about $2.3 billion.Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg The parent of…
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Mortgage rates soar to 7-year highs
According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate average climbed to 4.72 percent with an average 0.5 point. (Points are fees paid to a lender…