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HOUSTON – Bobby Jucker has had it with hurricanes. In 2008, Hurricane Ike tore the roof off his business, Three Brothers Bakery. Now, he estimates, he’s facing $1 million in damage and lost revenue...
DATE: Sept. 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business
After the Trump administration announced Tuesday that it would begin to unwind an Obama-era program that shields younger undocumented immigrants from deportation, Microsoft vowed to defend its...
DATE: Sept. 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business
COPENHAGEN, Denmark – For Lego, it’s time to break down the blocks and start again. After building up sales aggressively since a near bankruptcy in 2004 through new ventures like films and new toy...
DATE: Sept. 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business
National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Southwestern Colorado will hold a meeting at noon Sept. 21 at La Quinta Inn and Suites, 125 Mercury Village Drive. The guest speaker will be...
DATE: Sept. 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business
A new apartment complex on Florida Road has helped alleviate the problem of affordable housing for a select lucky few. The 1304 Apartments on the corner of Florida Road and North College Drive –...
DATE: Sept. 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business
The 2017 Dolores River Festival attracted a large regional crowd and benefited local shops and hotels, according to an economic analysis conducted by Fort Lewis College business students. The...
DATE: Sept. 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business
I’ve been doing a lot of driving lately. Since I returned to Durango in June, I’ve driven to Minnesota, Denver and Wyoming, where we watched the eclipse. Driving also means listening to podcasts,...
DATE: Sept. 2, 2017 | COLUMN: Money Savvy
OMAHA, Neb. – Billionaire Warren Buffett says the storm damage in Texas is staggering, but he isn’t sure yet how much insurance companies will have to pay in claims. Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway...
DATE: Sept. 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business
WASHINGTON – Houston’s population is growing quickly, but when Harvey hit last weekend there were far fewer homes and other properties in the area with flood insurance than just five years ago,...
DATE: Sept. 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business
The founder of Durango company Zuke’s Natural Dog Treats shared personal challenges and encouragement at a showcase for startups held at Fort Lewis College on Wednesday. The Southwest Colorado...
DATE: Sept. 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business
Many Americans dream of driving fabulous, unique, vintage cars. The vast majority of Americans never get to actually do it. Sure, we see them around – I live in Brooklyn and I don’t own a car, but...
DATE: Aug. 31, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business
First National Bank of Durango recently hired three to their staff. Alfreda Greyeyes was hired as a universal banker at the bank’s Bodo office. Greyeyes is from Bloomfield, lived in Durango for 16...
DATE: Aug. 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business
