Business
The State of La Plata County Address
Image:The State of La Plata County Address Durango, CO – On behalf of the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners, Chair Wally White gave the State of the County address at this morning’s Business Agenda meeting. The State of the County (below) reports on the financial status of La Plata County, gives updates on the County’s strategic plan implementation initiative called “Managing for...
Southwest Business Forum at Fort Lewis College open to anyone interested in their financial future
Image:Southwest Business Forum at Fort Lewis College open to anyone interested in their financial future DURANGO, CO – The 18th Southwest Business Forum returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Friday, January 8, 2010. The Forum is free and open to the public and runs from 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. The point of the Forum is to bring together experts on local, state, national and international...
Steamworks Brewing Co. confirms company restructuring
Image:Steamworks Brewing Co. confirms company restructuring Bayfield Beer Factory will close Dec. 31, 2009 DURANGO, Colo. – Demonstrating fiscal responsibility and in an effort to return the whole company to profitability, Steamworks Brewing Co. (Durango, Colo.) has finalized its plan to restructure its business model. The move includes closure of the...
HOLiDAZZLE Window Display Winners Announced
Image:HOLiDAZZLE Window Display Winners Announced DURANGO, Colo. – Local businesses helped put the “dazzle” into the Annual HOLiDAZZLE by participating in the holiday window display competition. Twenty Holidazzling “winners” were named during the secret judging held on Noel Night, Dec. 10, and each will receive a $50 gift certificate to one of five local restaurants for their efforts....
Mercy Cancer Program Receives Accreditation, Commendation
Image:Mercy Cancer Program Receives Accreditation, Commendation Mercy Regional Medical Center’s cancer program was awarded a three-year accreditation, with commendation, by the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) Commission on Cancer. The evaluation of Mercy’s cancer program was conducted through an on-site survey process. To receive accreditation, facilities must demonstrate a commitment to quality...
Spruce Goose returns as holiday seasonal at Steamworks
Image:Spruce Goose returns as holiday seasonal at Steamworks Unique beer brewed with “spruce tips” from San Juan Mountains DURANGO, Colo. – Spruce Goose has once again returned as a holiday seasonal beer at Steamworks Brewing Co. Literally brewed with fresh spruce tips harvested in the San Juan Mountains, the beer has become a winter favorite...
Steamworks Brewing Co. restructuring business model
Image:Steamworks Brewing Co. restructuring business model Economic climate requiring downsizing of Bayfield Beer Factory DURANGO, Colo. – In response to an extended series of financial challenges, Steamworks Brewing Co. is restructuring its business plan, reflected primarily in a downsizing at the Bayfield Beer Factory, with future consolidation dependent...
La Plata Electric Association helping to “light up” local Downtowns
Image:La Plata Electric Association helping to “light up” local Downtowns Merchants receiving complimentary LED lights for holiday decorating DURANGO, Colo. – In an effort to help “light up” the business districts in its service territory, and set a festive mood for “shopping locally” during the holiday season, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) is donating energy efficient,...
Region 9 receives Excellence in Regional Transportation Award
Image:Region 9 receives Excellence in Regional Transportation Award The Region 9 Economic Development District has received a NADO (National Association of Development Organizations) Excellence in Regional Transportation Award for the Southwest Transportation Planning Region Freight Profile. For the award-winning project, the Southwest Transportation Planning Region (TPR), administered by Region 9 EDD, worked...
The Durango Area Association of REALTORS® announces October sales
Image: The Durango Area Association of REALTORS® announces October sales of La Plata County residential properties. The Durango Area Association of REALTORS® announces October sales of La Plata County residential properties. Normally, the Association only releases statistics on a quarterly basis, but October showed a significant change in the market, and it is important for local residents to be given this new information. The...
Workshop to help entrepreneurs guide the risky waters of business startup
Workshop to help entrepreneurs guide the risky waters of business startup DURANGO – The Small Business Development Center located at Fort Lewis College is offering the Starting Your Business Workshop. Open to everyone, this half-day seminar will be held Thursday, November 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Durango Public Library, Program Room #1. Starting a business is risky. Understanding the risks and reducing them through...
Certified ProAdvisor leads seminar on getting the most out of Quickbooks
Image: Certified ProAdvisor leads seminar on getting the most out of Quickbooks DURANGO – The Small Business Development Center located at Fort Lewis College and the Durango Chamber of Commerce are among those sponsoring a Quickbooks workshop entitled “‘How to Invoice your Customers in Quickbooks:’ Accounts Receivable for the Product Based Business” on November 12, 2009. The workshop begins at 9...
Expert in improving local business to speak at Fort Lewis College
Image:Expert in improving local business to speak at Fort Lewis College DURANGO – Michelle Long, executive director of Business Alliance for Local Living Economy (BALLE), and co-founder of Sustainable Connections will speak at Fort Lewis College on Thursday, November 12 at 6 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. Ms. Long’s presentation is part of the La Plata Sustainability Dialogue.Ms. Long has been instrumental in working...
Buzztown Presents a Series of Industry-Specific Classes on Social Media
Image: Buzztown Presents a Series of Industry-Specific Classes on Social Media BuzzTown, a local interest-based social network and online business directory, presents a series of industry-specific classes on how to use BuzzTown and other social networking sites. The series of classes kicks off with “BuzzTown for Restaurants” at 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15., at Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Avenue in Durango. Restaurant...
Nancy Andrews named LPEA Energy Management Advisor
Image:Summary:Nancy Andrews, former Resource Conservation Coordinator for the City of Durango, has been named an Energy Management Advisor at La Plata Electric Association (LPEA). Nancy Andrews named LPEA Energy Management Advisor Long-time sustainability professional brings expertise to electric co-op DURANGO, Colo. – Nancy Andrews, former Resource Conservation Coordinator for the City of Durango, has been named an...
FLC Career Day 2009 brings employers to campus, public invited
Image:FLC Career Day 2009 brings employers to campus, public invited DURANGO – The annual Career Day event will be held on Wednesday, October 7 at Fort Lewis College’s Student Union, Vallecito Room (formerly the Memorial Student Lounge) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The community is invited to participate in this free resource. Career Day 2009 offers an opportunity to explore new careers, meet employers, and even apply for...
CHAMBER TO HONOR THE LATE BILL MASHAW
CHAMBER TO HONOR THE LATE BILL MASHAW The Durango Chamber of Commerce announced today that they will be renaming their annual Volunteer of the Year Award to the BILL MASHAW VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD in recognition of the late Bill Mashaw. “Bill Mashaw was the epitome of volunteerism, so it is with great pleasure we name this award in his honor” explained Jack Llewellyn, Executive Director of the Durango Chamber of...
Mercy MRI Earns Accreditation
Image:Mercy MRI Earns Accreditation ACR accreditation demonstrates a commitment to quality patient care DURANGO, Colo.– Mercy Regional Medical Center’s diagnostic imaging department recently earned accreditation from the American College of Radiology (ACR) in the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) modality. The ACR awards accreditation to facilities for the achievement of high practice standards after peer-review...
Mercy Regional Medical Center Rated 4th in Colo. by Consumer Reports
Image:Mercy Regional Medical Center Rated 4th in Colo. by Consumer Reports Durango, Colo.—Mercy Regional Medical Center rated fourth among 48 Colorado hospitals in an Aug. 4 report released by Consumer Reports. The data used in the rating is taken from the hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) surveys administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS). The ratings are...
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