Knit One, Pearl Street moves locations
Knit One, Pearl Street, formerly in downtown Bayfield, has moved to 480 Wolverine Drive, No. 2C.
The shop is north of U.S. Highway 160 in the Bayfield Center Plaza next to BAKED. An open house will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 9 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 10. The shop offers quality yarn as well as friendly and helpful staff. It will celebrate its ninth year of business this year.
For more information, call 884-9008.
The Hair After announces new stylist
The Hair After, 1316 Main Ave., introduces Mercedes Ross as its new stylist.
Ross will work from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
For more information, call 259-5566.
Assessor’s office offers electronic notices
The La Plata County Assessor’s Office announces that property owners can sign up for electronic Notices of Valuation and Protest Review, beginning Thursday.
For more information, visit http://co.laplata.co.us/departments_officials/assessor.
Chamber of Commerce to host Tuesday Talk
The Durango Chamber of Commerce will host Tuesday Talk at 7:45 a.m. Tuesday at Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave.
This is a casual networking event, and participants will learn about Leadership La Plata. There will be free coffee, and reservations are required.
To register, visit www.durangobusiness.org or call 247-0312.
Author to speak on customer service
The Durango Chamber of Commerce has partnered with ConocoPhillips and First National Bank of Durango to bring business author Jeff Beals to Durango for a customer-service event May 20 at the Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave.
Check-in and continental breakfast will take place at 8 a.m. The keynote speech will begin at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $25 for chamber members and $35 for nonmembers. In this presentation, Beals will demonstrate how companies thrive when they put their customers’ interests before their own. People will learn the eight keys to understanding clients as guests, how to build long-lasting customer trust and how to determine what those customers truly value.
Reservations are required. To make a reservation, call 247-0312 or visit www.durangobusiness.org.
First Southwest Bank announces promotion
First Southwest Bank announces the promotion of Elise Savastano to Commercial Lender I.
Savastano has been with the bank, and in Durango, for the last two years working as executive assistant for President Kent Curtis and Regional President Shawn Candelaria.
For more information, call 375-1100
Library to offer business expo
Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave., will host the second annual Gear Up for Summer Business Expo from 8 to 11 a.m. May 6 to 10.
Door prizes and refreshments will be provided for all sessions.
For more information, call Donna Arment at 375-3386 or email donna.arment@durangogov.org. Seating is limited. To register, visit www.durangopubliclibrary.org and click the “Gear Up for Summer” icon.
KOA to host fundraiser event
The Durango KOA Campground will offer a free night of camping May 10 as part of Kampgrounds of America’s annual KOA Care Camps Big Weekend.
Campers who stay as paying guests May 9 will receive a free night of camping May 10. The Care Camps Big Weekend event is the major fundraiser for KOA Care Camps, the official charity of Kampgrounds of America and the KOA Owners Association. Donations raised during the weekend will go to benefit KOA Care Camps, a network of 55 specialized, medically equipped summer camps throughout North America that offer children battling cancer a true summer camp experience at no charge to their families.
To reserve a site or cabin, visit www.koa.com/national-events/care-camps-big-weekend for a complete list of participating KOA campgrounds.
Jeff Reynolds joins RE/MAX
RE/MAX Pinnacle announces that Jeff Reynolds has joined the firm as associate broker.
He began his career in real estate and in construction more than 25 years ago. His most recent experience comprises real estate investments with a focus on residential redevelopment. With RE/MAX, Reynolds will apply his expertise to help clients understand the nuances of real estate investing, both residential and commercial.
For more information, visit www.remax.com.
Free injury screenings to be available
Advantage Physical Therapy & Wellness, P.C., 3600 Main Ave, Suite A, will host a free injury-screening event from 4:30 to 6 p.m. May 14.
People will be able to receive a free 15-minute consultation in order to find what’s causing their pain. The practice specializes in muscle and joint pain, post-surgery rehabilitation, overuse injuries, muscle strains and sprains, dizziness and vertigo and headaches and migraines.
For more information or to schedule a free consultation, call 259-7829.
ReJoyce Real Estate announces additions
ReJoyce Real Estate announces it has hired a personal assistant, is expanding to include Telluride and has launched a new website.
The business is owned by Sondra Joyce who has been in real estate since 2000 and has been an exclusive buyers agent since 2010. She is a member of the National Association of Exclusive Buyers Agent and Colorado Exclusive Buyers Agent.
The new websites can be found at www.durangohomebuyer.com and www.homesintelluride.com. She also has a YouTube channel available at Sondra Joyce.
For more information, call 749-6120.
Chamber offers pilot program with GOBIG
The Durango Chamber of Commerce has partnered with GOBIG, Inc. on a pilot program, which will provide its members an opportunity to receive customer data and business analytics while allowing access to reliable, high-speed Internet.
Merchants are able to benefit by building up their customer list and sending timely updates, offers and marketing. The partnership program will last for 90 days and is free to the first 30 members.
To participate, email rita@durangobusiness.org or call 247-0312.
iClean My Durango event to be held
The iClean My Durango event will take place from 8:45 to 11:30 a.m. May 23 in downtown Durango.
Volunteers will meet at the chamber tent located next to Keller Williams, 700 Main Ave., at 8:45 a.m. for their assignments. The event will feature free coffee, doughnuts, gloves and T-shirts. Local businesses and organizations are asked to provide volunteers to help clean downtown.
To volunteer or for more information, call 247-0312 or email rita@durangobusiness.org.
Alpine Bank offers new service for donations
Alpine Bank announces a new online service for businesses and nonprofits interested in taking donations and payments via the Internet.
The payment portal, AlpineRemote Online Payments, allows businesses to accept one-time or recurring payments from the bank’s Web page. The portal is customized with the logo, colors and verbiage of the host’s website. All sensitive customer information is stored on a secure server. This service provides an additional option for customers to pay their bills online. The payments or donations are automatically deposited into any designated Alpine Bank account. Payments can be received from debit cards, credit cards or checks.
For more information, call 1-800-551-6098 or visit www.alpinebank.com.
Herald Staff
