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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Steamboat's Stacy Huffman named Young Professional of the Year

During the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association's 102nd annual meeting and luncheon, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Ghost Ranch Saloon, Stacy Huffman will be presented the inaugural Young Professional of the Year award. The award is affiliated with the Young Professionals Network, which formed in late April and has more than 100 members. Huffman has been a member since the network's inception and recently was selected to serve as vice chairwoman of its board.

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Shoplifting cases increase in Steamboat

Police offer techniques to secure inventory at seminars today

Detective Jerry Stabile said the number of reported shoplifting cases is slowly rising in the city. Stabile leads a second shoplifting seminar at 3:30 p.m. today at Centennial Hall on 10th Street.

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BAP named Business of the Year

Steamboat Springs-based outdoor gear and clothing retailer BAP, which also includes Big Agnes and Honey Stinger brands, will receive a Navigator Award for Business of the Year on Friday at the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association's 102nd annual meeting and luncheon.

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Porter named Business Leader of the Year

Chuck Porter is the 2009 recipient of the Navigator Award for Business Leader of the Year. The honor, awarded by the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association and the Steamboat Pilot & Today, will be presented Friday.

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Snowmaking begins on Steamboat Ski Area

It's dumping snow at Steamboat Ski Area, with piles 4, 5 and even 6 feet deep. Snowmaking on the slopes began in earnest Sunday night and Monday morning, with crews now on standby 24 hours a day to make as much snow as possible in the 28 days leading up to the ski area's opening.

Business File: Storm Mountain coffee hits college campuses

Routt County-based Storm Mountain Roasters has hit a couple of college campuses. Julie Spitzley's roasts won a taste contest at Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Her products appeared in four of the school's coffee shops two weeks ago for free.

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Chamber releases summer tourism analysis for Steamboat, plans lean budget for year ahead

The Wine Festival at Steamboat, combined with the Triple Crown World Series, was once again the top weekend draw for visitors to Steamboat Springs this summer. The weekend of Aug. 1 garnered the highest percentage of full lodging units this summer, at 79 percent.

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Felix & Fido closing today

Owner of downtown boutique pet store says economy led to slow sales

Less than a month after fine dining restaurant Antares served its last meal, another downtown Steamboat Springs business is shutting its doors. Kelda Combs Wall, owner of Felix & Fido, at 635 Lincoln Ave., said today is the last day of business for the boutique pet store.

Local grocery workers could strike

City Market executive warns of lockout in event of Safeway strike

A union official said Friday that a potential strike of Safeway workers, and a related possible lockout of City Market employees, would affect the companies' stores in Steamboat Springs and Craig.

Slopeside Grill sold

Bill Banks confirmed as buyer; sale slated to close Nov. 3

Steamboat homeowner Bill Banks bought the restaurant, which had been owned by Chris Corna's family since his death in May. Jim Cook said the sale is scheduled to close Nov. 3.

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