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    Local business news and economic updates

    152 posts

    Aspen’s Best E-Bikes Relocates to South Hunter Street
    Business News

    Aspen’s Best E-Bikes Relocates to South Hunter Street

    Aspen’s Best E-Bikes moves to 409 South Hunter Street, signaling the shift from niche curiosity to local infrastructure as owners Andrew Amato and Austin Nelson expand their fleet.

    Laura WhitfieldJune 21st, 20263 min
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    Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Ahead of Switzerland Nuclear Talks
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    Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Ahead of Switzerland Nuclear Talks

    Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz as a warning signal to the U.S. and Israel, yet ships continued to transit, setting the stage for high-stakes nuclear negotiations in Switzerland.

    Laura WhitfieldJune 20th, 20262 min
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    Colorado Hotel Rates Hit $480 for 2026 July 4th Holiday
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    Colorado Hotel Rates Hit $480 for 2026 July 4th Holiday

    Average hotel rates in Colorado reach $480 for the 2026 Independence Day weekend, driven by a four-day holiday stretch and strong demand despite tighter consumer spending.

    Laura WhitfieldJune 20th, 20263 min
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    Phil Rosenthal Brings Max and Helen’s Diner Empire to Aspen
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    Phil Rosenthal Brings Max and Helen’s Diner Empire to Aspen

    Food & Wine Classic star Phil Rosenthal leverages his fame to expand the Max and Helen’s diner brand in Aspen, offering a high-demand seminar and direct-to-consumer sales experience.

    Laura WhitfieldJune 20th, 20263 min
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    Western Slope Real Estate Sees $12.3M in Sales
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    Western Slope Real Estate Sees $12.3M in Sales

    Western Slope real estate transactions totaled $12.27 million last week, driven by rising land prices in Oak Creek and stable condo sales in Steamboat Springs.

    Laura WhitfieldJune 19th, 20263 min
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    Colorado Mountain Towns See Record July Occupancy Amid High Hotel Rates
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    Colorado Mountain Towns See Record July Occupancy Amid High Hotel Rates

    Colorado's mountain towns report rising occupancy and high average daily rates for the July 4th holiday weekend, driven by favorable calendar shifts and deferred summer travel demand.

    Laura WhitfieldJune 19th, 20263 min
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    O.A.R. Vail Amp Concert Economic Impact Breakdown
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    O.A.R. Vail Amp Concert Economic Impact Breakdown

    An analysis of the financial reality behind O.A.R.'s June 19 concert at The Amp in Vail, questioning whether the 'community spirit' narrative translates to tangible economic benefits for the local area.

    Laura WhitfieldJune 18th, 20263 min
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    Yampa Valley Crane Conservation Coalition Seeks $5,000 to Rebuild Nest Camera
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    Yampa Valley Crane Conservation Coalition Seeks $5,000 to Rebuild Nest Camera

    The Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition needs $3,875 more to replace a wind-blown tree with a sturdy pole for their popular Yampa Valley sandhill crane nest camera before winter.

    Laura WhitfieldJune 18th, 20263 min
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    US-Iran Deal Opens Strait of Hormuz for Two Months
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    US-Iran Deal Opens Strait of Hormuz for Two Months

    Analysis of the US-Iran interim agreement, highlighting the toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz and its immediate impact on global oil prices and local economies.

    Laura WhitfieldJune 18th, 20263 min
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    Denver Pavilions Vacancy Signals Post-Pandemic Retail Struggle
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    Denver Pavilions Vacancy Signals Post-Pandemic Retail Struggle

    The Denver Pavilions faces severe vacancy and low foot traffic, illustrating the broader struggle of commercial real estate in downtown Denver as remote work and shifting tourism patterns render the old retail model obsolete.

    Laura WhitfieldJune 17th, 20263 min
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    Aspen Skiing CEO Warns of Declining Visitation and Housing Crunch
    Business News

    Aspen Skiing CEO Warns of Declining Visitation and Housing Crunch

    Aspen Skiing Company CEO Geoff Buchheister and Aspen One CEO Dave Tanner highlight a 21.5% drop in local visitation, rising costs, and a 5,000-unit housing shortage threatening the Snowmass community.

    Laura WhitfieldJune 17th, 20263 min
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    Aspen's Belly Up Navigates Post-Pandemic Music Business
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    Aspen's Belly Up Navigates Post-Pandemic Music Business

    Belly Up owner David Goldberg discusses the financial tightrope of running Aspen's iconic 450-capacity music venue, balancing risk and community stewardship in a changing post-pandemic market.

    Laura WhitfieldJune 17th, 20263 min
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