They say that demographics are destiny. And whoever they are, they are right.The most recent report from the Colorado State Demographer about population, labor  and aging trends shows that the future ...  Read More

Imagine that.Activity is brewing in Granby that promises to change the look and feel of downtown and the town in general. And much of this planned activity harkens to an evolving conception of Granby ...  Read More

It was interesting and sad to watch.When I first moved to Granby almost 40 years ago there was a different sort of economy that dominated the town’s main street. It’s an economy that’s greatly d...  Read More

It’s just plain, flat-out counter intuitive.The last three-and-a-half years of my work for the Grand Enterprise Initiative has put me in contact with 210 entrepreneurs in Grand County. These are peo...  Read More

Perhaps the biggest misconception of entrepreneurs is that they can do it all.In their minds they think that’s why they are entrepreneurs.  They won’t have to bother with dealing with other people...  Read More

In my initial meetings with 235 entrepreneurs in Grand County I use a unique way to express the basic concepts of business management. I call it the Trinity of Management. This trinity, as it were, is...  Read More

It’s been more than 11 years since I was the publisher and editor at the Grand County newspapers. And yet, people want to know: Brower, what is it that you’re doing these days?When I say I’m an ...  Read More

In my work with aspiring entrepreneurs and existing businesses throughout Grand County I’ve learned that dreams and expectations are extremely important.Entrepreneurial dreams are like those Christm...  Read More

Many people who want to start new enterprises or expand and improve their existing businesses feel intimidated by the idea of having a business plan.For some, the idea of writing anything, business pl...  Read More

I have to give credit to Jerry Nissen of Channel 18 television for reminding me of this great business catch phrase.Plan your work. Then work your plan.In the course of meeting with more than 200 clie...  Read More

It doesn’t do a small business any good to have the greatest product and service in the world if nobody knows about it.That seems self-evident, doesn’t it?But the truth is that many people in the ...  Read More

Many people wanting to buy, start or grow a business don’t have the cash they need to do so.I wish I could say that I have money or have access to money for these business people. I don’t. But I d...  Read More