The Basics of Intellectual Property

The Basics of Intellectual Property Durango, CO – The Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center announces a new workshop entitled, The Basics of Intellectual Property. The program will cover the Definition, acquisition, and protection of Intellectual Property–patents, trademarks, trade secrets and copyrights.  This important information is useful to new entrepreneurs with potential ideas and brands, inventors as well...

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Leading Edge Strategic Planning Series on Business Management and Planning
Apr13

Leading Edge Strategic Planning Series on Business Management and Planning

Leading Edge Strategic Planning Series on Business Management and Planning   Durango, CO – The Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center is offering a Free Informational Open House on Wednesday, April 12 from 6p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Education Business Hall at Fort Lewis College in room 10-8. The session will provide an overview of an upcoming Leading Edge Strategic Planning Series on Business Management and Planning. ...

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QuickBooks for Nonprofits- Intermediate Level
Apr13

QuickBooks for Nonprofits- Intermediate Level

QuickBooks for Nonprofits- Intermediate Level Durango, CO – Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center and First National Bank of Durango are sponsoring a half day workshop, QuickBooks for Nonprofits- Intermediate Level.  in the Community Room at First National Bank. The workshop offered on Thursday, April 27 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the Community Room at First National Bank. This workshop, taught by CPA, Certified...

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“How to Write a Project Narrative People Care About.”
Apr13

“How to Write a Project Narrative People Care About.”

“How to Write a Project Narrative People Care About.” Durango, CO – The Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center announces a new workshop entitled, The program, designed for non-profits, will explain how to craft a stronger story to build partnerships, attract funding and shape how the larger community talks about the work they do. The premise is to deconstruct the current logic model and storytelling framework based on...

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The Wells Group 2017 Real Estate Forecast– Highlights
Mar27

The Wells Group 2017 Real Estate Forecast– Highlights

2017 ANNUAL WELLS GROUP REAL ESTATE FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS This past Wednesday night, the Wells Group hosted the 17th Annual Real Estate Forecast. This is a fantastic opportunity to take stock of the real estate market, and evaluate trends. We consider last year’s predictions and how the year actualized, and we look ahead to the next year with predictions on the real estate market. In case you missed the event, here are a few highlights,...

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This Week is Colorado Craft Beer Week!
Mar20

This Week is Colorado Craft Beer Week!

This week is Colorado Craft Beer Week (March 18-25). The events of the week are hosted by the Colorado Brewers Guild, which is a nonprofit organization to promote and protect Colorado’s craft brewing industry. Durango is full of craft beer! This is the perfect opportunity to highlight one of the local favorites, Ska Brewing. Ska Brewery is a local company that has been making beer since 1995, and was co-founded by Bill Graham and Dave...

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Sun and Snow on the Mountains–Blue Sky Day–Happy Spring!!
Mar20

Sun and Snow on the Mountains–Blue Sky Day–Happy Spring!!

Sun on the Mountains–Blue Sky Day–Happy Spring!! Today is the first day of Spring!  The Sun entered Aries at 4:29 am Mountain Time. Happy Vernal Equinox, the beginning of the year according to the Romans and by the Persians. From Wikipedia: When Julius Caesar established the Julian calendar in 45 BC, he set 25 March as the date of the spring equinox. Because the Julian year (365.25 days) is slightly longer than the...

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Pray for the next 7 generations on Earth
Mar14

Pray for the next 7 generations on Earth

Join us  March 14th– and throughout Women’s History month– as we pray for the next 7 generations on Earth.   March is Women’s History Month Honoring Our Mothers and Goddess of the Earth With the power of our elders and ancestors we can heal Mother Earth and the people, plants and animals. The International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers teaches us global alliance and believe the teachings of...

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National Women’s History Month
Mar14

National Women’s History Month

National Women’s History Month 2017 Theme “Honoring Trailblazing Women in Labor and Business”  The 2017 theme for National Women’s History Month honors women who have successfully challenged the role of women in both business and the paid labor force. Women have always worked, but often their work has been undervalued and unpaid. The 2017 Honorees represent many diverse backgrounds and each made her mark in a different field....

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With Fantastic Conditions, Purgatory Extends Season through April!
Mar14

With Fantastic Conditions, Purgatory Extends Season through April!

  Purgatory Resort’s New Transfer Lift is Now Open!   With Fantastic Conditions, Purgatory Extends Season through April! Durango, Colo. —  Purgatory Resort opened its newest lift on the backside of the mountain, which provides skiers and snowboarders easy access to the Legends Express quad chairlift from some of the best fall line skiing on the mountain.  Officials also announced that with the incredible snowfall...

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