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- Highway 160 Bridge Project Set to Start
- Prowers Journal Alert Winner Claims Prize
- Public Invited to Meet City Administrator Candidates this Thursday
- LUB Reviews Financials, Approves Scholarship Renewals
- Another Monthly Increase for Lamar City Sales Tax
- Another Monthly Increase for Lamar City Sales Tax
- Motel Lodger’s Tax Proposed to Lamar City Council for November Ballot
- Lamar Teen Center Moving to Lincoln Elementary School
- Lamar 18 & Under Team Wins Merchants Park Tournament
Monthly Archives: March 2011
Vertical Marketing for Displaced Businesses
In theories of business, many come to mind as we discuss the continued overhaul of American Business. As we knew it… business is changing rapidly. None so fast as those cottage industries on the backstreets of American small towns. Real estate, for instance, is a prime predictor of values changes and regions of displacement within a community. Whether small town or big city, the need to use every inch of real estate is a big deal for most of us. Returning “home” after a winter of being gone, I noticed my yard was a bit slushy. No rain in the area, but there I was, walking through the muck of over-watered grass to get into my former abode. Underneath my former abode was a clear water lake. The kind that normally gets a response of “Oh no, there’s a water leak!” I was beyond that line… From somewhere deep inside, laughter bubbled up and I said, “Oh look we have a new neighborhood swimming pool!” The surprises continued… As I snuggled in the recliner with my grandson, rocking him to sleep for a nap while I worked inside the house. I imagined all the possibilities of these bits of ground read more…
Posted in Commentary, Jan Verhoeff
Tagged prime predictors, real estate, values changing, vertical marketing, yard sale
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Prescription Drug Discounts for EVERYONE
This is an awesome opportunity for those who are forced to purchase drugs on a regular basis. Colorado Drug Discount Card is available to everyone – all you need is a name, and your email if you choose to add it to the info. Not required. Just get the card and get your prescription drug discounts at local drug outlets. Even if you only need drugs on an occasional basis, their cost is prohibitive. Once you get this card, according to Kimberlie King, you only need to present it and your discount is instant.
Local Group – Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Occasionally, I hear about an organization so totally awesome I can’t help but write about it and give them a heaping helping of FREE marketing and support from a local blog. This group has leaders on Facebook and Twitter bringing in support and offering financial aid to local folks around the Bent County/Las Animas area. Talk about great neighbors!!! Las Animas Helping Hands offers assistance to those in need in the Bent County/Las Animas area. This neighborhood non-profit group offers a means for neighbors to help neighbors. Whether you’re looking for a place to drop off your clothing and extra household goods, furniture, or a place to donate cash that really helps others, this is the place in southeastern Colorado. Their mission statement: The mission statement of Las Animas Helping Hands (Helping Hands) is to provide for the emergency needs of individuals and families living in Bent County, Colorado and the surrounding area. The people there hope to help prevent you from becoming unable to meet your needs. They offer assistance to working people, or those who may be temporarily displaced, by way of financial benefits to keep utilities on and working or providing clothing to help you find a read more…