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The charming midtown Phoenix boutique Frances will soon be closing or changing hands, according to owner Georganne Bryant, who posted a video about her situation on the store’s Instagram account on April 5. In the video, which has been viewed over 10,000 times as of this writing, Bryant explains that she turned 60 last year and wants to spend more time on family, travel, and other pursuits. She’s hoping someone will buy the business and keep Frances going, but plans to close the shop she founded in 2006 if that doesn’t happen. The news follows a challenging year for Frances and other ...

Steve Lapa says last week’s employment news was encouraging – over 900,000 new jobs and counting – the biggest increase we’ve seen in over six months. With the hope of an expanding economy in mind, Lapa asks, “Are you ready for local business leaning into a recovery mode? The smart managers and sellers will be prepared with plans and packages that show advertisers the flexibility and creativity that only radio can offer.” See his five-point checklist Former KROQ, Los Angeles Morning Host Gene Baxter’s ‘Podcast Radio’ Profiled in Forbes. Former longtime KROQ, Los Angeles mo...

Regional Home Builders Association seeks to elevate economy together Durango, Colorado Currently Sat 45% chance of precipitation 45% chance of precipitation 5% chance of precipitation 2% chance of precipitation Saturday, April 3, 2021 11:03 AM Toggle font size Escuchar en Español: Loading the Español audio player... Through the quiet neighborhoods came the steady sound of a hammer, the sharp zing of a circular saw and laughter on a jobsite. For a long time, it seemed unfair that the building industry pushed steadily on as “essential” while...

What is sustainable tourism marketing? Durango, Colorado Currently Sat Saturday, April 3, 2021 11:04 AM Toggle font size Rachel Brown With the city of Durango election upon us and the lodgers tax increase, 1-A, on the ballot, there are a lot of questions circulating about a critical topic: sustainable tourism. Durango is the first city in Colorado to put “sustainable tourism marketing” on the ballot. We should be proud of this progressive step because it is groundbreaking. The city of Durango is leading the charge on the transition from “destination marketing...

Find 'Maury the Mule' at local businesses starting April 1 The Daily Herald The Maury Chamber & Economic Alliance invites locals to join in on a "shop local passport adventure" as part of the organization's annual "Where's Maury The Mule?" contest. The contest, which kicks off Thursday, is not only a way to have a lot of fun and win big, but puts a greater focus on the importance of shopping local and supporting Columbia small businesses. The rules are simple, grab a passport, find Maury The Mule at participating businesses and get your passport stamped. Small businesses are often conside...