local businesses

Local First: A Road to Economic Prosperity

Submitted by Mickki Langston on Mon, 11/29/2010 - 2:23pm

In the midst of Buy Local Week, we realize that this idea of "local first" may still be a new one for many people. Every now and then we must take a broader view and answer the question, "Why local businesses? How are they different?"

Springs Summer Soul Jam Seeks Small Local Businesses for Sponsorship Opportunity

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/22/2009 - 1:17pm

1st Annual Springs Summer Soul Jam
starring TROOP, SILK, H-TOWN, NEXT & MORE
at Security Service Field

The Armed Green of S.O.U.L. (AKA Social Outreach for Urban Living) is currently promoting a huge charity concert in Colorado Springs at Security Service Field on Friday July 31st called the 1st Annual Springs Summer Soul Jam starring TROOP, SILK, H-TOWN, NEXT & MORE.

Where we spend money really does matter

Submitted by Mickki Langston on Thu, 10/30/2008 - 11:14am

It's official. (and we all saw it coming) News outlets are reporting today that the US economy is shrinking, with consumer spending down 3.1% This means we're half way to an official recession. (which is negative economic growth for two consecutive quarters)

This could be Really Bad News for everyone. When people spend less money, that means less revenue for businesses which have to cut costs. People lose jobs and it becomes harder to pay our bills. So what can we do about it?