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Time to plan for 2020 marketing
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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…

Get ready for a fabulous fall in downtown Durango
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Get ready for a fabulous fall in downtown Durango

September 28, 2019

Now that the summer tourists have gone home, the Durango Business Improvement District has several things planned over the next month for the locals to enjoy. First up is BID’s…

U.S. long-term mortgage rates fall; 30-year at 3.64%
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U.S. long-term mortgage rates fall; 30-year at 3.64%

September 26, 2019

Mortgage rates have been running near historic lows, spurring prospective homebuyers, amid an uncertain economic outlook. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate on the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage…

Region 9 receives funding through grant
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Region 9 receives funding through grant

September 25, 2019

The CDBG is one of several sources of funding for the Region 9 Business Loan Fund program that provides “gap” financing to support job creation and retention in La Plata,…

FredrickZink & Associates CPAs welcomes Elise Smedley
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FredrickZink & Associates CPAs welcomes Elise Smedley

September 25, 2019

Smedleydu1-i-syn A native of New England, Smedley received a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with an emphasis in accounting, from University of Colorado-Boulder. Smedley is committed to the firm’s brand…

Rachel Kuss has completed Certified Financial Planner
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Rachel Kuss has completed Certified Financial Planner

September 25, 2019

The CFP Board is a nonprofit certification organization with a mission to benefit the public by granting the CFP certification and upholding it as the recognized standard of excellence for…