Business
FLC receives $1.1 million grant
Fort Lewis College to receive $1.1 million for STEM3 program Durango, CO – The U.S. Department of Education recently announced a $1.1 million grant for the STEM3program at Fort Lewis College. The program will receive $220,000 each year for the next five years. The STEM3 program exists to offer support to college students working toward science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) degrees. Particular attention is given to students...
6th Annual Women’s Small Business Conference, July 29, 2015
COLORADO SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER NETWORK TO HOST 6TH ANNUAL WOMEN’S SMALL BUSINESS CONFERENCE Durango, CO – The Colorado Small Business Development Center Network will host the 6th Annual Women’s Small Business Conference on Wednesday, July 29th at 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m, at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive, Durango – Student Union Building Durango, Colorado. Female entrepreneurs are invited to attend this...
Durango Chamber of Commerce Fund Raiser
The Durango Chamber of Commerce announced today that over $1000 was raised for the Fort Lewis College Women’s Golf team during their recent Girls Gone Golfing event. The golf event, held June 5th at Hillcrest Golf course raised funds with the help of two FLC team members, Jessica Thulson and Myranda Crawford. Thulson and Crawford were strategically placed at Hillcrest par 3 holes 9 and 12. As the ladies participating in Girls Gone...
La Plata County Offices Moving
La Plata County Offices Moving to 1101 East 2nd Avenue Durango, CO – As part of the Facility Master Plan process to address existing and future facility needs for County offices, Sixth Judicial District court functions and federal court/probation offices, La Plata County will be moving the following offices from the La Plata County Courthouse across the street to the new County Administration Building at 1101 East 2nd Avenue, Durango...
June 15, 2015
BID/Chamber present Cybercrime and Prevention for Small Business Secret Service representative to provide valuable information on June 15 Durango, CO – The Durango Business Improvement District (BID), in partnership with the Durango Chamber of Commerce, will host “Cybercrime and Prevention for Small Business,” June 15, 2015, 3-4 p.m. at the Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave., Durango. Featured presenter is Ike Barnes of the U.S....
Cybercrime Workshop coming June 15
June 1, 2015 NEWS For further information, please contact: Tim Walsworth, BID Executive Director, 970.375.5068 Pam Glasco, BID Community Relations Coordinator, 970.375.5067 Presenter Ike Barnes, 303.870.2700 BID/Chamber present Cybercrime and Prevention for Small Business Secret Service representative to provide valuable information on June 15 DURANGO, Colo. – The Durango Business Improvement District (BID), in partnership with the...
First in Her Family
Three years ago, Glory Roehrs was ready to drop out of high school – just like her mother, her father, and her younger sister. But on June 3, Glory will be the first in her family to graduate from high school, and she’s already started her job as a cosmetologist. Find out how she made the grade.
BID Coffee and Conversation Meeting Friday May 8
Meeting: #139 05/08/2015 You are invited to attend the BID Coffee and Conversation meeting. This monthly meeting is your opportunity to learn about what is coming up and to offer BID input and feedback. Friday May 08, 2015 8:30-9:30am at First National Bank of Durango 259 W. 9th Street Enter building on east side at entrance closest to train tracks THANK YOU Pastries and coffee compliments of First National Bank of Durango Coming Up:...
Lunch Workshop on April 27, 2015
Lunch Workshop hosted by SCSBDC and CDOT project opportunities with CDOT and small business certifications for subcontractors Durango, CO – The Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) are hosting a free lunch workshop announcing upcoming project opportunities with CDOT and small business certifications for subcontractors. Learn about the Disadvantaged Business...
SBDC and CDOT Event in Durango – Monday, April 27
Durango, CO – The Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) are hosting a free lunch workshop announcing upcoming project opportunities with CDOT and small business certifications for subcontractors. Learn about the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Emerging Small Business (ESB) certifications and how they will help you gain the competitive edge in earning...
Equal Pay Day Analysis – Colorado’s Women
For Equal Pay Day, New Analysis Reveals the Real Costs of the Wage Gap for Colorado’s Women, Families and Economy If Paid Equally, Colorado Women Could Afford More Than One More Year of Food, 10+ Months of Rent An analysis released for Equal Pay Day tomorrow shows just how much damage the gender-based wage gap is doing to Colorado’s families and economy. Women employed full time in Colorado are paid just 80 cents for every dollar paid...
2015 SW Tourism Summit April 9-10, 2015
2015 SW Tourism Summit April 9 & 10, 2015 Durango, CO – The Southwest Tourism Summit’s purpose is to provide tourism-related businesses and marketing organizations with valuable knowledge in order to best showcase Colorado’s southwest region and grow tourism business. Seminars, workshops and educational sessions focus on all aspects of tourism marketing and sales. Learn more about tourism trends, partnership opportunities,...
Southwest Colorado Report, Montezuma
Our second installment of the Southwest Colorado Report features Montezuma County: Where ancient cultures inspire innovation. Learn about the new high school, new community theater and economic development activities in the region.
FLC mobile App
New Fort Lewis College mobile app launches March 16 Durango, CO – Fort Lewis College is rolling out its new mobile app on Monday, March 16. The app is free and will be available for Apple, Android and Windows devices. The Fort Lewis College app makes it easier to access information about FLC and is useful for faculty, staff and students, as well as the community. For example, students can use the app for everything from student...
La Plata Electric Board of Directors
La Plata Electric board candidate election packets available Mar. 17 Four seats on LPEA’s Board of Directors up for election this year Durango, CO – Election packets for those interested in running for a seat on the La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors will be available Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2015, at LPEA offices in Durango and Pagosa Springs and online at www.lpea.coop. To be placed on the ballot, candidates...
IDTV News: Full Steam Ahead
This week on Durango TV News find out the current status of the $33 million dollar Durango STEAM Park project, Roger Zalneraitis updates us on the local economic outlook, and our furry friend Jim-Jim, from the Humane Society, brightens up the studio.
Starting Your Business Workshop Durango, CO – The Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center and 1st SouthWest Bank are sponsoring a half day workshop, Starting Your Business on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at the Durango Public Library Program Room. Starting a business can be challenging and uncertain. This course is designed to help you navigate through the steps you need to take to start a successful business. Presenters...
First Native American chair of Board of Trustees
First Native American chair of Board of Trustees for Fort Lewis College begins tenure Durango, CO – As Ms. Karen Wilde begins her tenure as chair of the Board of Trustees for Fort Lewis College on February 13, 2015, history is being made. Ms. Wilde is the first Native American chair of the Board, which is the governing body for Fort Lewis College, an institution with a century-old commitment to educating Native American and...
Purgatory is Back!
Open letter from Purgatory (the ski resort formerly known as Durango Mountain Resort)! Dear friends, As a member of the Purgatory family, we wanted to update you on the sale of the resort. As you know, we announced this past fall that James Coleman, a local Durango businessman and avid skier would be purchasing 100% of Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort. We are pleased to announce that the sale of the resort to James has been...
Introduction to QuickBooks Class
Introduction to QuickBooks Class February 26,2014 Durango, CO – Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center and First National Bank of Durango are sponsoring a full day workshop, Introduction to QuickBooks on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at the First National Bank Training Room. The workshop offered from 9:00 a.m. until 4 p.m. will have an hour lunch break from noon to 1:00 p.m. Participants are asked to bring a brown...
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