• Is Northern Colorado Recession Proof?

    Having started out as an Army outpost in 1865, Fort Collins was built for protection. Ironically—even though the Army was here to protect travelers along the Overland Trail—the original fort never had walls. Today, the question isn’t about physical threats. It’s about economic ones, which no fortress wall can keep out.  With weakening consumer confidence,…

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  • Grow Your Business in Fort Collins: Local Networking Tips

    When it comes to sustainable success, relationships still drive the majority of referrals, collaborations, and growth opportunities. If you’re trying to grow a business in Fort Collins, going it alone is a missed opportunity. 

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  • Social Media Marketing For People Who Hate Social Media

    Even if you are finished with Facebook and iffy on Instagram, you need a presence to stay competetive. Think more maintenance and communication than becoming a viral sensation.

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  • Putting out fires, herding cats, call it what you want; there’s always something that needs attention when you run a small business. The frustrating reality is there’s never enough time or money to do everything you want—or need—to do, even when you want to do it. Particularly when it comes to offering health coverage to…

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  • Fort Collins 2025 Holiday Shopping Guide

    Welcome to the Fort Collins Business Digest Holiday Shopping Guide! This guide is your essential resource for finding the perfect gifts while championing the local businesses that make Fort Collins unique. By choosing to shop local this holiday season, you’re directly contributing to the vitality and growth of our community while finding unique gifts that…

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  • Schneider’s Schnitzel Service

    Ted Schneider, after 15 years running Moe’s Original BBQ in Fort Collins, reopened the location at 181 N. College Avenue as Schneider’s Schnitzel Service, offering a blend of German and Midwest comfort food. Inspired by his grandfather’s service station, the restaurant celebrates nostalgia and craftsmanship, featuring dishes like schnitzel and Brisket Kielbasa in a fast-casual…

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  • Hiring Gen Z in Fort Collins: What Local Employers Need to Know in 2026

    Northern Colorado employers are facing a hiring crunch. Learn how to attract and retain Gen Z workers in Fort Collins with strategies tailored to today’s job-seeker-driven market.

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  • Thriving This Holiday Season — Even When Things Seem Uncertain

    The holidays are approaching fast — but so are government shutdowns, economic jitters, and a general feeling of uncertainty. For small business owners in Fort Collins and across Northern Colorado, this season might feel more stressful than joyful. Here’s the good news: you can still win the holidays. You don’t need perfect conditions to drive…

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  • As the weather cools down, so do spending patterns—and smart local businesses are already making the pivot. Here in Fort Collins, we typically see a few key trends kick in around mid-September: According to the National Retail Federation, for the last several years, approximately 2 out of every 5 holiday shoppers have started browsing and…

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  • Fort Collins Commercial Real Estate

    Commercial real estate in Fort Collins is leaning towards the tenent at the moment.

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Quote of the week

“Treat your employees exactly as you want them to treat your best customers.” – Steven R. Covey