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Looking Ahead to 2020: Visit Durango’s new initiatives
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Looking Ahead to 2020: Visit Durango’s new initiatives

October 19, 2019

Bowmandu1-i-syn This intentional shift includes enhanced collaboration with the community and city and county governments to elevate the customer experience. In the evolution from being an information curator to an…

Know Your Dough receives Token Tuesday donation
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Know Your Dough receives Token Tuesday donation

October 18, 2019

KYD is thankful for the generous $343 award. The money will be used to educate local youths in financial literacy. The show of community support is very encouraging, and it…

Columbine Landscapes promotes Katie Kelley
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Columbine Landscapes promotes Katie Kelley

October 16, 2019

Kelleydu1-i-syn Kelley moved to Colorado in 2017 and has been with Columbine for the 2019 season. She has shown a fast growing knowledge of plants and horticultural techniques and is…

Region 9 Promotes two staff members
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Region 9 Promotes two staff members

October 16, 2019

Brian Rose joined Region 9 in early 2018 as a business resource specialist and has been promoted to deputy director. Rose will oversee the loan program and assist the organization…

Economic Alliance Summit to take place
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Economic Alliance Summit to take place

October 16, 2019

The day-long business conference, themed “Forward Together!” will create an opportunity for the community to come together as a region and gain knowledge of issues, acquire tools and resources to…

Time to plan for 2020 marketing
From the Chamber

Time to plan for 2020 marketing

October 12, 2019

Where on earth did the year go? We are now entering the fourth quarter, and we’re all beginning our budget planning for 2020. You might not realize the Durango Chamber…

Library to host impact investing seminar
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Library to host impact investing seminar

October 9, 2019

A panel of local experts will speak on how to build retirement plans based on ethics, move money locally and maximize local resources to grow a business. Learn more about…

Columbine Landscapes promotes Anika Bach
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Columbine Landscapes promotes Anika Bach

October 9, 2019

Bachdu1-i-syn Anika moved to Durango a year ago from Minnesota and is flourishing in her new community. She quickly gained a love for the San Juan Mountains and all of…

La Plata Family Medicine welcomes Dr. Peter Davenport
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La Plata Family Medicine welcomes Dr. Peter Davenport

October 9, 2019

Davenportdu1-i-syn Davenport is board certified in family medicine. He finished medical school at UTMB Galveston in 2003 before joining the Peace Corps and serving for two years in Togo. He…

The Organized Interior opens
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The Organized Interior opens

October 9, 2019

Owner Karla Rooney has been organizing for family and friends for many year and is now turning that skill into a business. She offers downsizing assistance, help readying a home…

Second Time Around welcomes new owners
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Second Time Around welcomes new owners

October 9, 2019

A grand reopening will be held Oct. 14 to 19 at the store, 1163 East Second Ave., with 20% off all purchases. The new owner, Jerilyn Davis, is a retired…

Bayfield Family Dentistry opens
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Bayfield Family Dentistry opens

October 9, 2019

Uthoff is an experienced dentist licensed in the state of Colorado and has practiced in the western U.S. for more than 30 years. He received his undergraduate training in Chemical…

Building a better bumper
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Building a better bumper

October 6, 2019

Durango maker of boat fenders, dock bumpers looks to expand manufacturing, sales

How is the Creative District coming along?
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How is the Creative District coming along?

October 5, 2019

As I write today, fresh off a Rio Chama float, I am pleased to update the community that the Durango Creative District has officially wrapped up a year-long stakeholder process…

Professional development series offered
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Professional development series offered

October 3, 2019

The series will offer workshops one full-day session a month beginning Thursday. Participants will build skills to increase professional relationships with employees and develop thriving teams. The full day sessions…

CU program workshop to teach entrepreneurship
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CU program workshop to teach entrepreneurship

October 3, 2019

The workshop starts with a brief intro session on Friday, before a public reception, and then continues for a full day on Oct. 12. The public is invited to help…