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Employers could have to pay more overtime
April 26, 2023
Employers should expect a change to the U.S. Department of Labor’s overtime rule in May.The DOL first announced a change would be coming in spring 2022 and has recently expressed the rule change would be made public next month.The Society for Human Resource Management wrote in March that because of ...
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Wildfires connected to home insurance premiums rising
April 26, 2023
Looking into the future, it may be more difficult to find home insurance in Colorado, as providers are shrinking their exposures in the state amid a growth in the number of wildfires across the state. That’s according to a report from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).The Colorad...
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Expo connects businesses, some new to the Chamber
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Expo connects businesses, some new to the Chamber
April 26, 2023
GREATER MONTROSE CHAMBER OF COMMERCEAnnual Reception and Business ExpoThe GMCC Annual Receptions Business Expo has become a must-attend event for local businesses and organizations looking to make valuable connections and grow their business.Last week's Expo saw a surge in participation, with more t...
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The Homestead at Montrose held a pet adoption day Tuesday
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The Homestead at Montrose held a pet adoption day Tuesday
April 26, 2023
The Homestead at Montrose held a pet adoption day Tuesday, April I I, with several robotic pets donated by Second Chance Humane Society. An official certificate and pet name accompanied each adoption.(Above) Liz and Robin pose with a pet bird.(Left) Marilyn poses with a black and white robotic cat.S...
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Local liquor stores affected by recent wine-sale legislation
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Local liquor stores affected by recent wine-sale legislation
By Justin Tubbs Montrose Business Times 
April 26, 2023
Local businesses have been negatively impacted by a law that went into effect in March which allows grocery and convenience stores to sell wine.The proposition was introduced in the 2022 election and was passed by voters. The law allows anyone with a license to sell beer to also sell wine.Since Marc...
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Rep. opposes portion of consumer protection bill
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Rep. opposes portion of consumer protection bill
By Gunnison Clamp For the Montrose Business Times 
April 26, 2023
Colorado State Representative Matt Soper (R-Delta) sat down with Montrose Business Times freelance writer Gunnison Clamp for a conversation about Colorado HB23-1192, which would broaden consumer protections against businesses acting deceptively.Soper has been outspoken about a part of the bill which...
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April 26, 2023
as Secret Creek.John Gibson, owner of the company, said showcasing their yurts in a 'destination area” attracted him to it.Gibson’s company was the second business, after Mayfly, to get into the Colorado Outdoors project.'Being involved in a project for revitalization of an area and being on the gro...
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Dragoo, Colorado Outdoors curating community in recruiting to campus
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Dragoo, Colorado Outdoors curating community in recruiting to campus
By Justin Tubbs Montrose Business Times 
April 26, 2023
“We could do it right, or we could do it fast.”From a second-floor conference room inside Mayfly Outdoors 41,000 square-foot manufacturing building, David Dragoo, president of the company, can look out and smile seeing a pond full of ducks and other wildlife.He can also see Mayfly employees sitting ...
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Bridging the childcare gap: City to open its own daycare
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Bridging the childcare gap: City to open its own daycare
By Justin Tubbs | MBT 
September 11, 2025
The City of Montrose is moving forward with plans to transform a former school district building into a new childcare facility, a project officials ho...

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