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Mancos Business e-News | Jan. 11, 2022
Owner of Bauer House Reflects on Past 27 Years
The landmark mansion has become a distinguished and esteemed emblem of antiquity and culture in Southwest Colorado.
Southwest Colorado’s Economy Has Rebounded, but Aging, Labor and Housing Remain Concerns
Fort Lewis College’s School of Business Administration hosted its annual Southwest Economic Outlook on Thursday with presenters sharing a mixed bag for the region and Colorado’s economy.
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Have You Completed the Mancos Visioning Survey?
Mancos would like to hear from residents and business owners about issues pertinent to our future. Please fill out this quick survey before the January 31 deadline.
Highlights
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Employee Ownership Tax Credit and Grant
The Colorado Employee Ownership Grant is available to Colorado-headquartered small businesses to pay for the reimbursement of professional technical services required to transition your business to become a Colorado Employee Owned Company.
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Business Foundations Technical Assistance Program
The Business Foundations Technical Assistance Program provides technical assistance and small grants to Colorado small businesses to help businesses legally establish themselves. The program provides 3 training sessions and a small reimbursable grant of up to $1,200 per business to help apply the training.
Ideas and Advice
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There's No Slowing the Great Resignation
There's only managing around it. In November, a record 4.5 million workers quit or changed roles. The data signals that wage pressure will continue for small businesses, and hiring costs will remain high.
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How Leaders Can Balance the Needs to Perform and to Transform
There has never been a tougher time to be a leader, whether that’s running a big company or being in charge of a small team, Bill Taylor writes in this piece. He offers three sets of questions to help leaders focus on what’s important right now. 
Upcoming Workshops
Starting Your Business Workshop

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

Where: Cortez City Hall
When: Jan. 19, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Presented By: Southwest Colorado SBDC

Enterprise Sales for Everyone

Gain an understanding of the various processes and methodologies companies use to sell products and services to Enterprise-class organizations. 

Where: Southwest Colorado Center of Innovation
When: Jan 11, 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Presented By: Southwest Colorado SBDC

Build a Business Plan in a Day

During this “hands-on” workshop, you’ll work on your Business Model Canvas, and learn the tools, processes and testing protocol to development your idea (or refine your existing business) into viable and profitable business.

Where: Southwest Colorado Center of Innovation
When: Jan 19, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Presented By: Southwest Colorado SBDC

Marketing Plan for 2022

In this workshop, SBDC guides you through creating a 2022 Annual Marketing Plan for your business. 

Where: Southwest Colorado Center of Innovation
When: Jan 25, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Presented By: Southwest Colorado SBDC

Marketing Strategy Basics

In this workshop, SBDC looks at the key elements of marketing and what you need to know to get started. 

Where: Southwest Colorado Center of Innovation
When: Feb. 8, 9 - 10:30 a.m.
Presented By: Southwest Colorado SBDC

Advanced Bidding & Estimating for Construction Contractors

This 6-part virtual workshop will help you create a more accurate and competitive
estimating process for construction jobs.

Where: Virtual
When: Tuesdays, 1-4 pm, Jan. 18 - Feb 22
Presented By: Southwest Colorado SBDC and Connect2DOT


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