First Southwest Bank hosts ground-breaking
First Southwest Bank’s new Durango building is underway and a ground-breaking event will take place from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday at East Second Avenue and College Drive.
The bank will express its gratitude to all of the people who made its growth possible. Brief remarks will take place at 11:10 a.m., followed by photo opportunities and refreshments.
For more information and to RSVP, email Debbie Hardesty at debbie.hardesty@fswb.com or call 422-5068.
Permanent cosmetics business opens
Wink, a service specializing in permanent cosmetics, has recently opened on north Main Avenue in the Breeze Aesthetics building, 3600 North Main Ave., Suite B.
Christy Duke, a longtime native and registered nurse has been trained in micro-pigmentation and has recently opened Wink, her new business, offering clients a variety of options in permanent makeup. This new endeavor is the perfect fit for Duke, using both her nursing skills and artistic talent in creating the best possible outcome for her clients.
For a free consultation or an appointment, call 946-4986.
Elizabeth Green joins Studio U
Elizabeth Green, a hairstylist of 16 years, has relocated to Durango.
Green is located at Studio U, 1485 Florida Road, Suite A104. She specializes in hair color, cuts, styles, extensions, weddings, and facial waxing.
For more information, call (619) 379-9842.
Lisa de Kramer joins Academy Mortgage
Lisa de Kramer has joined Paul Root at Academy Mortgage Corporation as senior mortgage loan officer.
She has almost 40 years in the mortgage lending and real estate industry and brings a world of knowledge to her clients. She will handle the satellite offices from Cortez to Pagosa Springs.
Academy is a full-service lender offering conventional, FHA/VA, USDA loans and more. Academy is one of the largest independent mortgage lenders nationwide.
Satellite offices are located at 208 W. North St., Suite 5, Cortez and 390 Boulder Drive, Suite 100, Pagosa Springs.
For more information, call 565-9023, email lisa.dekramer@academymortgage.com or visit www.academymortgage.com/lisadekramer.
Young Professionals host Saturday party
The Young Professionals of Durango will host a Holiday Party from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del Rio.
Cocktail party attire is recommended. The cost is $15 in advance or $20 at the door. All proceeds will go to Project Merry Christmas. The party will feature hors d’oeuvres, door prizes, live music by Booty Conda and aerial dancers.
Know Your Dough given financial award
Know Your Dough, a local nonprofit providing financial literacy for youth and young adults, is the recipient of a Community Foundation Award.
The $10,000 donation will go toward general operating expenses and expanded services for Know Your Dough, Inc.
For more information, email Allison Andersen at Allison@know-your-dough.org or call 779-0607.
Herald Staff
