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Improved load factors, higher fares boost Steamboat airline program reserves

The committee that reports to Steamboat Springs City Council on the airline contracts that secure the majority of Steamboat’s and Routt County’s air service received good news Friday — the past winter’s ski season jet flights weren’t nearly as expensive as once feared. But challenges remain.

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Four Points Lodge construction at Steamboat Ski Area weathers mud season just fine

Soon, 40-foot tractor-trailers will climb the switchbacks that cross ski trails including Twister and Nelson's Run to haul steel to the site of of the new Four Points Lodge.

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Data mining answers questions for startup businesses in Northwest Colorado

Does Steamboat have an appetite for stir-fried squid and vegetables (nakji somyun) and thinly sliced pork belly (sam gyup sal)? In the business sense, that’s a complicated question.

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Steamboat Ski Corp. President Chris Diamond receives lifetime achievement award from National Ski Areas Association

On the slopes of Steamboat, Chris Diamond oversaw the installation of the Christie Peak Express six-pack chairlift and the redesign of the lowest slopes to create moderate slopestyle parks.

Steamboat Business Briefs: Hoffmans join Prudential team

Ted and Kristi Hoffman, of Hoffman Property Group, have joined Prudential Steamboat Realty.

Steamboat briefs: Volunteers sought for Day of Caring on May 15

The work benefits nonprofit agencies in Routt County and is followed by a free lunch at Olympian Hall provided by Ski Town Lions Club.

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Hayden council approves tax incentives for proposed hotel

The Hayden Town Council voted, 4-0, in favor of the economic incentive package application during its Thursday meeting.

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Steamboat Ski Area testing lights for possible night skiing

A bigger Four Points restaurant isn't the only new attraction in the works at Steamboat Ski Area. The resort also is looking into the possibility of illuminating some of its lower-mountain terrain to offer night skiing.

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Steamboat Chamber redesigns economic development website

Of the 200 companies nationally who consult on business relocation, 20 to 25 do 80 percent of the business. They are the "influencers" Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association CEO Tom Kern is targeting.

Federal budget cuts could affect availability of small business funding

Mandated federal budget cuts — also known as the sequester — have the potential to affect the Yampa Valley business community by limiting what ideas have a chance to become businesses.

Tugboat Grill & Pub to reopen next week after liquor license suspension

The Tugboat Grill & Pub is closed, serving a seven-day suspension of its liquor license from April 22 to 28. Ten of 49 businesses failed compliance checks conducted in January.

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Colorado Mountain College forest expo sheds light on sustainable wood products

Colorado Mountain College’s first forest expo brought in local and regional forestry experts and professionals to share their views on life after death for beetle-killed pine and other local trees.

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Steamboat businesses shuffle during mud season

As sure as an April snowstorm each year is closings, moves, swaps and openings in the Steamboat business landscape.

Steamboat police investigate possible embezzlement at Chamber

The Steamboat Springs Police Department on Thursday was called to investigate a possible case of embezzlement involving an employee and funds from the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association.

Oak Creek Sawmill grows out of Randy Edmond's passion for woodworking

South Routt resident Randy Edmond has turned his longtime passion for woodworking into a business with the purchase of a portable sawmill.

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