First String grows in new spot
Music store moves from Lincoln Avenue to Loggers Lane
Since Steve Boynton opened the doors to First String Music in spring 2007, two thoughts have driven his business: This place should be a gathering spot, and this place is small. With a new location, Boynton hopes to have changed those things.
Copper Mountain to sell
Intrawest enters deal with Utah-based Powdr Corp., passes will be honored
Powdr Corp., based in Park City, Utah, will take over the I-70 corridor mountain. The company says it will honor all passes for this season.
Comcast adds HD channels
Cable company’s franchise agreement with city up for renewal
Some local television surfers might have spied seven new channels — including four in high definition — added to their Comcast cable lineup this month. Four of the channels are high-definition versions of the major broadcast networks, and the others are weather, sports and Spanish-language channels.
Business File: Ben’s Blinds owner earns certification
Ben Clark, owner and operator of the Steamboat Springs business Ben’s Blinds, has earned Somfy home motion expert certification. Somfy manufactures window covering motors. Ben’s Blinds carries the Hunter Douglas line of window coverings and window coverings from Timber Blinds, almost all of which are available with Somfy motors and controllers. For more information, contact Clark at 970-846-6716 or ben@bensblinds.com.
Cartridge World reaches out to local businesses in environmental effort
It’s fitting that the two-year anniversary of the local Cartridge World comes on America Recycles Day. Keith Zimmer, who owns the Central Park Plaza store with his wife, Patty, said last week that the store’s efforts to refill local printer and toner cartridges are adding up.
Success Steps Luncheon today focuses on lending
The banks are cautious, the businesses treading into uncertain economic terrain, but to help clarify lending options, today’s Success Steps Luncheon will bring together the lenders and the businesses they serve.
Big box store discussion returns to Steamboat
Planning Commission set to consider large-format retail
City planners tonight will revive public discussion about regulations and locations for large-format retail stores in Steamboat Springs. The Steamboat Springs Planning Commission is slated to discuss proposed changes to the community development code regarding large-format retail in Steamboat.
Business File: Restaurant association to meet Wednesday
The local chapter of the Colorado Restaurant Association meets from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Rex’s American Grill & Bar, 3190 S. Lincoln Ave., adjoining the Holiday Inn. Agenda items include ProStart, liquor liability, a winter wine and food festival, the Bartenders’ Cup and a December mixer. Contact Liz Wahl at 970-871-5163 or lwahl@intrawest.com for more information.
New owner plans to maintain feel of Slopeside
The new owner of Slopeside Grill said last week that he intends to maintain the feel, menu and operation of the popular restaurant at the base of Steamboat Ski Area. Steamboat Springs resident Bill Banks, 56, closed on the purchase of the Slopeside real estate and business last week. The price of the business was not disclosed.
Zirkel Trading tinkering with inventory 1 year into business
You’re a guy. You’ve got a special event coming up — a friend’s wedding, a nice date, a business mixer. You look into your closet and see, to your dismay, nothing but drab. That’s when Steve and Denise Hitchcock hope you’ll think of Zirkel Trading, their upscale men’s clothing store in the Howelsen Place development.
Businesses, CDOT, contractors meet to talk about spring plans
After a fall season that has been nightmarish for some downtown businesses, talks are under way about how to better plan for effects of spring construction on Lincoln Avenue.
Business owners, police officers discuss shoplifting in Steamboat Springs
Detective Jerry Stabile, of the Steamboat Springs Police Department, said the number of reported shoplifting cases is slowly increasing in the city, from 22 in 2007 to 32 in 2008 and 31 so far this year, with the holidays and winter season ahead.
Speaker: Challenge is to make beginners lifelong skiers
Michael Berry came to the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association's 102nd annual meeting to lay out the challenges facing the ski industry in the decade ahead. And something as seemingly innocuous as a chairlift ride could make a difference, Berry said.
Jets coming cheaply to YVRA
United agrees to provide service with no revenue guarantees
Jets - once again - will be the sole carriers of Yampa Valley Regional Airport passengers flying United Express. But this time, the service will come without a six-figure price tag for the local business community. Mesa Air Group announced Thursday that it will terminate its operation of 10 Dash-8 turboprop airplanes.
Aspen early bookings rebound
Ski company still expects tough time matching last year's numbers
Aspen and Snowmass are "closing the gap" in advance reservations for this season compared to last season, Aspen Skiing Co. Senior Vice President David Perry said Wednesday.
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