PAONIA I Timm Smith has been in the outdoor gear industry for a decade—just long enough to see one scrappy, independent company after another surrender to the kind of corporatization they once scorned. SmartWool apparel may still be based in Steamboat Springs, Colo., but in 2005 it was bought by[Read More…]
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Entrepreneurship seminar set in Craig
RBC I The Colorado Rural Development Council will host the 2014 Rural Colorado Entrepreneurship MarketPlace at Moffat County High School on June 13. The event provides resources and technical assistance to small rural businesses or those who would like to start their own business.
Grand opening…
The grand opening for Fone Zone, Inc., the new authorized dealer for Union Wireless in Meeker, was held Oct. 9.
Grand opening…
Brother’s Custom Processing held a grand opening celebration Friday at 101 E. Market St. in Meeker.
Stage Stop sold to family from Craig
MEEKER I Jason Steiner of Meeker opened the Stage Stop Meat Market & Deli in 2006, but he passed on the keys this week to the David Satterwhite family of Craig.
Fire destroys Rangely oilfield supply business
RANGELY I A Rangely business owner lost her inventory and employment but was left with the remaining loan when a fire burned the building housing The Patch Supplies, an oilfield supply business, on New Year’s Day.
Tipton encourages participation
RBC I Congressman Scott Tipton (R-CO) encouraged people to support local businesses on “Small Business Saturday” (Nov. 24). Tipton, who chairs the House Small Business Subcommittee on Energy, Agriculture and Trade, is a cosponsor of a House Resolution (H. Res. 793) expressing support for the designation of a “Small Business[Read More…]
Shop small, spend big this holiday
RBC I Consumers say they will be out in full force on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Small Business Saturday, to support the small businesses that fuel the U.S. economy, create jobs and keep communities thriving.
Park Street Grill and Bar satisfies Rangely dining niche
RANGELY I Though it’s in the same space as what used to be Betty’s Café, Rangely’s newest restaurant, the Park Street Grill and Bar, has a different feel behind its food, executive chef Jesper Jonsson says.
Mexican House makes its debut in Rangely
RANGELY I These days, restaurant owners Alberto Vieyra and Arturo Rodriguez have more on their plates than just food.
Shop, Dine most successful
RANGELY I The Town of Rangely started the Shop and Dine Rangely program four years ago and the number of receipts generated and individuals participating in the program this year broke records.
Helping businesses cut red tape, costs
RBC I The Colorado Senate Republicans will conduct six regional business roundtables across Colorado beginning July 28 to collect new ideas for cutting red tape and compliance costs for Colorado employers.
