Business
The Half Price Tees and Durango Embroidery and Print coming back from the fire, better than ever
Six months ago, Half Price Tees garnered national, even international fame due to the fire that destroyed a portion of the 700 block on Durango’s Main Ave. What has come to light, however, in the wake of this tragedy is that this is no mere “t-shirt shop.” DURANGO, Colo. – When fire devastated the 700 block of Main Ave. in February 2008, Half Price Tees was almost the afterthought in the national and international news. Two popular...
Sunnyside Farms Market soon to relocate inside the new Nature’s Oasis
Summary: Sunnyside Farms Market, the popular home-grown operation offering fresh-cut meats and seafood, has been in a bit of a transition. In September, however, the store will move into its much-anticipated final home inside the new Nature’s Oasis. DURANGO, Colo. – When Holly Zink first opened Sunnyside Farms Market in June 2002, she spent much of her time educating customers about the benefits of eating natural and/or...
Durango’s business community embracing the referral network organization, BNI
The regional director of the business referral organization, BNI had little hope for small-town Durango, but that was before Nick Kapustka and Rachel Coburn came to town. Today, in less than a year and a half, Durango is supporting four BNI chapters. What’s happening? DURANGO, Colo. – The Albuquerque-based regional director of the business referral organization, BNI had little hope for small-town Durango. Building a chapter had been...
Syndicom’s collaborative technology fosters new treatment plans, more effective surgical techniques and life-saving medical devices
Image: Summary: Take revolutionary new software products, add a non-traditional business structure, and it’s a win-win for health care and Durango’s economic development effort. ” DURANGO, Colo. – Two heads are better than one, or so the adage goes. With the advent of Syndicom’s proprietary collaborative technology, a potentially unlimited number of “heads” – or currently, in Syndicom’s case, spine surgeons – is not only...
Schluter Floral is “blooming” in every way that counts
Summary: In an industry with a traditionally heavy carbon footprint, the award-winning Schluter Floral, Durango’s oldest retail operation, is taking steps to “go green” and remove a proverbial thorn from the side of the planet. DURANGO, Colo. – The floral business – from growers to distributors to retailers – has not traditionally been known as the most “eco-friendly” industry. With pesticides and chemicals, long-distance transport,...
Mercury Payment Systems setting an example for how “business” can be great in Durango
Pager item text :Mercury Payment SystemsImage:Summary:Durango’s economic development folks have long sought to attract a “clean” industry offering great jobs. Homegrown Mercury Payment Systems has succeeded in setting the standard – and the bar is high. Mercury Payment Systems setting an example for how “business” can be great in Durango DURANGO, Colo. – When considering economic diversification, and defining...
Durango’s Eco Home Center bring sustainable building products and finishings to the general public
In 2005, Laurie Dickson’s vision prompted her to open the then cutting edge Eco Home Center, a unique retail outlet for non-toxic and environmentally responsible home building/decorating materials. Now in a new location, the effort to promote sustainable building continues… ” DURANGO, Colo. – Quality of life. Traditionally, it’s one of the reasons most often cited for moving to Durango, but new residents usually were...
Steamworks Brewing Co. launches distribution in NY, Minnesota and Wisconsin
Steamworks is breaking out of its regional beer distribution, now offering the award-winning brews in Minnesota,New York and Wisconsin – the first of many new national markets to come. DURANGO, Colo. – In 1996, a then-unknown Steamworks Brewing Co. was causing quite a stir around Durango. Shiny, new copper kettles and giant fermentation tanks were being carefully lowered into the circa 1920s motor works on East Second Ave....
Revolutionary compostable packaging launched by New Ice, Inc. from Durango, Colo.
Image: Summary: Finally, a natural, compostable, commercial alternative to Styrofoam. Developed and produced in Durango, the New Ice, Inc. pilot program is happening here and NOW. ” DURANGO, Colo. – Five hundred years or five days? Scientists speculate that a Styrofoam container will remain in a landfill for at least a half millennium before it begins to biodegrade. A new product line, however, developed and now...
The blossoming “Traditional Neighborhood Development,” Three Springs, redefining “community”
Walkable, work-live neighborhoods, sustainable building, being an active part of a “community” – the new development at Three Springs. DURANGO, Colo. – Back in February 2004, Brad Cochennet, then CFO of Mercy Regional Medical Center, referred to Three Springs as an “incredibly powerful development.” Though at the time still “on paper” and at the tail end an extensive process of annexation to the City of Durango, Three Springs...
Entrepreneur, business consultant – a woman is at the Helm at the Spaaah Shop & Day Spa
Pager item text :Spaaah Shop & Day SpaImage:Summary:An unlikely executive, Christine Helm’s easy going style and fun-loving nature belies the keen business mind that has likely ensured the long-term success of the unique Spaaah Shop & Day Spa in Downtown Durango. Entrepreneur, business consultant – a woman is at the Helm at the Spaaah Shop & Day Spa DURANGO, Colo. – Christine Helm is an unlikely...
Nobody’s Inn offers an alternative lodging opportunity in the heart of Downtown Durango
Are you Somebody, Anybody or Everybody? No matter. At Nobody’s Inn, the private hotel retreat in the heart of Historic Downtown Durango, you’re in for a unique experience. DURANGO, Colo. – As seems typical of Durango’s entrepreneurs, Linda Ward and her husband Mick have devised the perfect private hotel retreat in the heart of Historic Downtown Durango: “Nobody’s Inn.” And it’s likely, the only lodging establishment of its kind in...
Leading technology, leading community sustainability: Brainstorm Internet
One definition for “brainstorm,” according to Merriam Webster is “a violent transient fit of insanity.” Brainstorm Internet is anything but violent, transient or insane, and, indeed, is something of a gem for the region. DURANGO, Colo. – “Brainstorm.” According to Merriam Webster dictionary’s primary definition, this is “a violent transient fit of insanity.” When applied, however, to Brainstorm Internet, Durango’s home-grown...
RRC Associates to develop Durango Market Assessment and Downtown Management Plan
Image:DURANGO, Colo. – The Durango Business Improvement District (BID), in cooperation with the City of Durango, La Plata Economic Development Action Partnership (LEAD) and members of the private sector, has selected Boulder-based RRC Associates to complete a comprehensive Market Assessment and Downtown Management Plan. The BID solicited RFPs from throughout the country before ultimately selecting RCC Associates. A market...
Five Ways to Green Your Business workshop
Image:The Small Business Development Center located at Fort Lewis College is offering a Five Top Ways to Green Your Business workshop in Durango at the Durango Recreation Center. This half-day seminar coached by JoDee Powers of Progressive Green Solutions will give you practical advice you can apply immediately to your business. Her insights and experience will give you the ability to plan your way into cost...
Five Ways to Green Your Business workshop
Image:” The Small Business Development Center located at Fort Lewis College is offering a Five Top Ways to Green Your Business workshop in Durango at the Durango Recreation Center. This half-day seminar coached by JoDee Powers of Progressive Green Solutions will give you practical advice you can apply immediately to your business. Her insights and experience will give you the ability to plan your way into cost...
Mountain Bike Specialists celebrates 40 years in business
Mountain Bike Specialists, or MBS, as it is colloquially known about this town, is revered as the premier bike shop in Southwest Colorado and the region, and the home of and inspiration to many of the greatest cyclists of all time. ” Durango, Colo. – Mountain Bike Specialists, or MBS, as it is colloquially known about this town, is something of a local institution, as well as a national and even international destination for...
Historic Downtown Durango—Business as usual!
Image:Summary:Durango’s nationally acclaimed historic downtown opened for business as usual this morning despite the absence of three popular Main Avenue businesses. Weekend fire destroys three Main Avenue businesses. Durango’s nationally acclaimed historic downtown opened for business as usual this morning despite the absence of three popular Main Avenue businesses. On Friday afternoon, Seasons Rotisserie and Grill, Le...
La Plata Electric Association instigates new “Outage Hotline”
Image:Summary:Emergency information on electrical outages now disseminated beyond traditional media. DURANGO, Colo. – In the wake of the dramatic weather related power outages of winter 2007-2008, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) has sought, and implemented, several new methods for informing member/customers of outages, their causes and progress on repairs. In addition to working closely with established media to disseminate...
Steamworks’ Third Eye Pale Ale is “people’s choice”
Image:Summary:Steamworks Brewing Co. received yet another honor Sept. 9, as the Third Eye PA was awarded the “Crested Butte’s Favorite Beer Award” in the IPA (India Pale Ale) category. DURANGO, Colo. – Steamworks Brewing Co., the southwestern Colorado-based operation known for its award-winning, hand-crafted premium beers, received yet another honor Sept. 9, as the Third Eye PA was awarded the “Crested Butte’s Favorite Beer...
