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Mancos Business e-News | Sept. 21, 2021
Fenceline Cider Recognized with Multiple Awards in Cider Competitions
"Fenceline Cider was recognized with three awards from this year’s Great American Cider Competition and four awards from the Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition."
Timber Age Featured in Company Week
"Co-founders Kyle Hanson and Andy Hawk see a local approach to manufacturing construction materials -- especially in Colorado mountain towns with abundant wood in surrounding forests."
Highlights
Sign Up for Free Consulting
The Southwest Colorado SBDC offers no-cost consulting that maximizes the potential of entrepreneurs within our region. From start-up to expanding and growing your business, and everything in between, know that we are here every step of the way! We are here to keep you dream focused and business minded.
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Truce Media Uses Trial Grant to Ensure a Successful Employee Ownership Conversion
Truce Media is an employee-owned content creation, movie studio and digital media company, creating the very first member-owned movie and television studio.
Colorado Arts Relief Grant
The Colorado Arts Relief Fund provides $15.5 million for the second round of funding to support arts, cultural and entertainment artists, crew members, and organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Strategy
Bring the Outdoors into Your Hybrid Work Routine
Harvard Business Review
A growing body of research reveals that spending time in nature has many benefits for mental and physical health. The author presents three ways for managers to take advantage of hybrid and remote work to help their employees better access and benefit from nature.

What the End of Pandemic Unemployment Benefits Means for Your Hiring Plans
Inc. Magazine
The recent expiration of federal unemployment benefits likely won't ease the hiring crunch. It could make it worse.
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Upcoming Events
Demystifying Entrepreneurship

This innovators and entrepreneur conference will cover topics such as who is an entrepreneur, key traits of entrepreneurs, how to find your competitive advantage, how to crunch the numbers behind your ideas, and a local panel of entrepreneurs.

Where: Ignacio/ Sky Ute Casino
When: Sept. 24-25, 2021
Presented By: University of Colorado LEEDS School of Business

Starting Your Business Workshop

Join us for a 5 hour seminar on various aspect of starting a business with our variety of presenters, including a small business specialist, marketing expert, small business banker, insurance agent, attorney and an accountant.

Where: Main Mall, Durango
When: Nov. 4 | 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Presented By: Southwest Colorado SBDC

Demystifying Credit Card Processing

Credit card processing is something nearly every small business must embrace, but some consider it a necessary evil. It is typically one of the least understood costs of your business and yet is a crucial part of customer satisfaction and running a successful business.

Where: Southwest Colorado Center of Innovation
When: Oct. 12, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Presented By: Southwest Colorado SBDC

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117 N. Main Street
Mancos, CO 81328
Phone: 970-533-7725
Fax: 970-533-7727