I met with Jack Taylor at his humble office in Dillon, Colorado where he works on the Summit campus of Colorado Mountain College.  He directs a branch of the state funded Small Business Development Center Network under the guidance of the office of Economic Development and International Trade.  Jack has an amazing resume and skill set and it was clear, as I was interviewing him, that all those skills he learned building that resume were needed at his current position.  Jack helps small businesses get started and stay going.  50% of start-up businesses fail so Jack has quite a job ahead of him; I think he knows it and I think he's a perfect fit for the task.  Below is Jack describing who he is and what he does.

Jack Taylor

Director, SBNC Northwest Region

JMTaylor@ColoradoMtn.edu

970-468-5989, Ext. 2802

www.coloradosbdc.com

I had a chance to meet Rob and Tracy from Resort Sitters.  We sat down on main street in Frisco for a cup of tea and talked about their business and what it took to get them to be the business owners they are today.  Originally from Austin, these Texas transplants have taken up a slice of paradise in Breckenridge and are the owners of Resort Sitters.  Resort Sitters is a quality babysitting referral service providing experienced and reliable sitters to your location.  This is a year round service has a network of pre-selected and qualified sitters to tailor to your children's resort experience.  Rob and Tracy have done the extensive research it takes to build a team of sitters.  The list of credentials it takes to be one of their sitters, as well as, the extensive interview process makes their sitters the top echelon of childcare providers.  These sitters have their own transportation and meals and best of all, they come to your location.  That's correct; they come to your location.  Pre-screened, reliable and in your chalet-- You get the night on the town to yourselves.  But don't take my word for it, listen to Rob and Tracy yourself--

Resort Sitters specializes in group jobs and can easily staff for a number of children.  They ask that you make reservations as far in advance as possible but they have been known to come through in a pinch if you need them to.  All sitters are 21, background checked and CPR certified.  Resort Sitters hires energetic and caring providers for your children; they even bring age-appropriate activities and a fun attitude to your children.  They can take your children out for off-site activities, with your permission.  These sitters can be in high demand, so line up your vacation days early. 

www.resortsitters.com

Summit    970-513-4445

Vail       970-748-3012

Steamboat     970-367-4417

Babysitting@resortsitters.com

po box 7399 PMB 252

Breckenridge, CO. 80424

I spent the weekend with two very funny dogs, meet Sammy and Walker.

They had to learn my rules.  I'm not a fan of getting hounded when I feed them, so I taught them to relax and stay out of the kitchen while I got their bowls out.