Steamworks Brewing announces promotions
Steamworks Brewing Co. announces promotions for three employees.
Steve Kammerer has been named general manager, overseeing operations of the brewpub, with Ryder Okumura promoted to front-of-house manager and Gabe Harrington as kitchen manager.
Kammerer is originally from Wisconsin, where he graduated from the University of Wisconsin. His background includes 10 years with Walt Disney World in Florida.
Okumura came to Durango from Illinois in 1997 to study at Fort Lewis College. He has worked in a managerial capacity for local restaurants. He joined Steamworks in March 2012 serving in a variety of front-of-house capacities.
Harrington grew up in Littleton, and graduated from FLC with business and finance degrees. He has worked at Hillcrest Golf Club and several downtown restaurants, eventually securing a position in Steamworks’ kitchen in 2006.
Accelerator program accepting applications
The Southwest Colorado Accelerator Program For Entrepreneurs is accepting applications for the first group of startup candidates to be accepted in the program.
The objective is to support the creation and development of high-growth, job-creating companies, with national marketing plans, by offering an accelerator program that provides funding, education and mentoring. Successful completion of the program should provide these ventures the ability to enter markets and raise capital. Companies can apply for the upcoming four-month program at www.goscape.org before Friday.
A select group of candidates will be asked to present ideas in person, and up to four will be selected for the program that will begin July 10. The finalists will receive up to $30,000 to help build their company, along with free office space and discounted business services. They also will receive mentorship to help address the specific challenges they face in establishing and growing their company.
For more information, email info@goscape.org.
Annual women’s business conference set for July 12
The fourth annual Southwest Colorado Women’s Small Business Conference will be held July 12 at DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio in Durango.
The theme is “Women Redefining Business.” The Colorado Small Business Development Center Network will offer educational seminars, one-on-one consulting and networking opportunities. The keynote speaker, Christina Haxton, is founder and president of Sustainable Leadership Inc.
The registration fee is $45 if paid by Saturday and $50 after Saturday. Register online at www.coloradosbdc.org.
Business consultations available on Monday
Enid Brodsky, a business consultant from the Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center, will offer free one-hour business consultations from noon to 4 p.m. Monday at the Women’s Resource Center.
The consultations are for women who want to start or expand their business and already have a solid idea for a business plan. Call 247-1242 for an appointment.
Herald Staff
