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The holiday season can be a mixed bag for many of us. When you mix the excitement of celebrating, family time, and seasonal sales activity, with long days, even longer nights, and general stress over inventory and customer satisfaction, it can take a toll on anyone.

Just remember: you have planned for this! Your business plan is robust, and hopefully you have methodically evaluated it every quarter ensuring you are on track, you have built seasonal inventory, hired staff, you are ready. 

A decade-long vision to secure the future of Colorado's wine industry just took a monumental leap. At CSU's Orchard Mesa Research Station, three rows of towering solar panels now stand guard over a chardonnay vineyard, pioneering the study of how agrivoltaics can protect grapes from frost and hail while also generating power.

In 2025, we have seen that in most foreign markets, long-term consumer spending trends show declining expenditure shares for staples (like rice and wheat) and increasing shares for higher value food items—such as meat, dairy, fruits, and vegetables. Food suppliers and retailers have responded to demand by modifying their products and retail formats to better meet consumer needs. Additionally, multinational retailers have expanded in developing countries. 

October ushers in gorgeous fall colors in our high country, and cooler temperatures. Winter is getting closer!  

As business owners know, attending local events is a strategic move that can help build relationships, test products, grow their brand, and establish a meaningful presence in their community. As luck would have it, October is a great month for foodies and food businesses in Colorado, check out these events:

Summer is coming close to an end and soon the seasons will be changing. The kids are getting ready to go back to school, and this is a good time to consider the following business opportunities:

In mid-June, CDA and Colorado State University's AgNext hosted ranchers, dairymen, livestock producers, and agricultural groups at Methane Day.

June is the first month of Summer here in the Northern hemisphere, which is great news to all of us who love the sun and warmth. Every season is wonderful in Colorado, but summer has a special place in our hearts. Warm days and nights, flowers, crops and here in Colorado - business events.

Located in Longmont Colorado, Colorado Horse Rescue (CHR) has supported at-risk horses in Colorado since 1986. Last year CHR accepted 110 surrendered horses while adopting out 65 horses to new families. The organization helps horses in its care find new homes by offering training, veterinary and farrier care, nutritional support, and plenty of tender loving care. 

Many of us are bracing for the announcement from the White House on reciprocal tariffs. Most likely, we are expecting to see 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports. What is unknown is the other tariffs that may also be announced.

As small business owners, you were required to file the FinCEN-BOI (Beneficial Ownership Information) document in 2024.