Eaden Shantay tells the story of how True Nature Healing Arts evolved out of a desire to have a better life, understand his purpose and make a contribution to the whole while, at the same time, feel better about simply being alive!

 A Colorado mountain girl through and through, Amanda Wagner was born and raised in Glenwood Springs and graduated with degrees in Psychology and Communication from University Colorado. she learned quickly out of college that she can't do what she loves if she did not spend time consistently focusing on her personal health and wellness. So after 10 years in the hospitality industry, she quit her job, got her Personal Training and Health Coaching Certifications and helped start TAC with a commitment to inspire, cultivate and celebrate health and vitality throughout Colorado.  Amanda shares her story with host Mike Mercatoris and explains how she and her team at TAC Fitness have adapted throughout the pandemic to survive and thrive!

Steve Beckley first read about the Historic Fairy Caves in an old out-of-print book, Caves of Colorado, but it took 16 years to convince the former owner to sell him the property!  Beckley shares the story of how he and his wife developed the award-winning theme park which recently celebrated it's 20th anniversary in Glenwood Springs, Colorado Host Mike Mercatoris reflects on the community perspective, sharing how local businesses and town have experienced this growth and continue to adapt and thrive throughout these times.

Ski resorts are busier than ever these days and Sunlight Mountain Resort is no exception. Are we seeing a rebirth of the family & wallet friendly ski-area? Sunlight Mountain Resorts Troy Hawks talks about the current boom traffic as well as the twists and turns the family friendly ski-area has made to get through the pandemic.

Angie Anderson has been a fixture at the chamber for over a decade. Recently named the President & CEO, Anderson offers an inside perspective on the challenges of the past year and how the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association looks forward to continuing collaboration with community leaders on a vision to make this the "ideal mountain community." 

Carolyn Tucker explains her work helping job-seekers build skills through workshops, resources and personal-assessment tools available through the Colorado Workforce Center.

Mike Mercatoris sits down with Mike Lowe to talk about the unprecedented challenges we've all faced over the past year. Lowe shares how Coventure has supported economic resiliency in helping to face individual challenges and the organizations continued efforts to support the local small business community.

1st Banks Dave Portman and Andrew Reed discuss the Paycheck Protection Program and how the banking industry has kept up with the twists and turns of the pandemic.

The Northwest Colorado Small Business Development Center exists to help small businesses grow and prosper by providing free business-consulting, education services and low-cost training. Business consultants are all experts in their field and run the gamut of industries and experience. With more requests than ever before from people seeking assistance in starting or growing a business, Director Erin McCusky, speaks about the SBDC's pandemic response as a Federal, State and local organization in support of rural economic development at the community level in Northwestern Colorado.

Natalie Noakes, founder of Aspen Nannies experienced 4-years of double-digit growth servicing tourists and vacationers in the international resorts of Aspen, Steamboat and Breckenridge Colorado. Mike Mercatoris checks in to hear Natalies story and ask, Will todays uncertainties be met with increased demand and/or regulation? Are there necessary changes or pivots ahead? Listen as Noakes shares her insights on the childcare industry, COVID19, business with Aspen Nannies, and what lays ahead.