Dave Mitchell to speak Feb. 12
The Durango Chamber of Commerce and the Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado will host “The Power of Understanding People Hollywood Style” on Feb. 12 at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio.
A reception will take place at 5:30 p.m., and the keynote speech will take place at 6:30 p.m. The event will feature speaker Dave Mitchell. The cost is $35 per person. Reservations are required.
To register, visit www.durangobusiness.org or call 247-0312.
Chamber to host Business After Hours
Four Corners Broadcasting will host the Durango Chamber of Commerce Snowdown Business After Hours from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio.
The cost is $10 for chamber members and guests.
For more information, visit www.durangobusiness.org.
Dave Rakita announces retirement
Dave Rakita, co-owner of Rakita Tomsic Physical Therapy, announces his retirement after a 42-year physical-therapy career serving Durango and the surrounding areas.
Rakita has been the longest practicing PT in the area, working at Community and Mercy hospitals from 1972-1982, then opening his own practice in 1982. After practicing independently for 20 years, Rakita and Ellen Tomsic joined forces to open their practice, Rakita Tomsic Physical Therapy, in 2004.
Rakita is well-known for his athletic career, as well as active involvement in local sports communities. His civic service includes board positions and support of the Durango Swim Club, Purgatory National ski patrol 1973-81 (patrol leader 1975-77) and others.
Patricia Arnold accepting patients
Patricia Arnold, a registered nurse and certified in oriental medicine, is now taking patients at Horse Gulch Health Campus, 270 East Eight Ave., Suite 205, North Building in Durango.
Light Touch Acupuncture will be co-located inside ARIA Medical Massage Therapy. Arnold received her master’s degree in 2005 in acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, and she has more than 30 years experience as a registered nurse.
For more information, call 385-8968 or email patricia@arnoldsdomain.com.
Bear Smart receives donation
Bear Smart Durango, a local nonprofit, announces it has received a donation from Russell Planning & Engineering Inc. as part of the organization’s corporate sponsorship program.
The nonprofit is grateful for the $250 contribution, which will be used in support of efforts in reducing human-bear conflicts in the community.
For more information, or to support Bear Smart Durango as a corporate sponsor, email Bryan Peterson at bp@frontier.net or call 749-4262.
Rod Humble announces retirement
Parady Tax Solutions and Parady Financial Group announce the retirement of Rod Humble.
A celebration with clients and friends will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 11 at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio.
Humble started Accountancy of Durango 43 years ago in 1972, right out of college. He graduated from Fort Lewis College with a degree in business management and major in psychology and returned to school for a second degree in accounting in 1972. Over the years, Humble has helped hundreds of clients with tax preparation, accounting and bookkeeping services. He served in the Army Reserve as a staff sergeant, as chairman of the Durango Planning Commission and for 12 years on the Durango-La Plata County Airport Commission.
Bob Williamson will assume responsibility for Humble’s clients.
To RSVP for the party, email twhitley@paradyfinancial.com or call 247-8694.
Saul Décor adds designer
Tami Sheffield has joined the professional design team at Saul Décor & Furniture.
She brings 30 years of construction, design and decorating experience to the business. Sheffield has lived and worked in the Durango-Bayfield area since 1996. She is accomplished at decorating all styles from contemporary to traditional.
Saul Décor is located at 146 Sawyer Drive, in Bodo Industrial Park.
For more information, call 247-2223, 903-3282 or email tami@saulfurnishings.com.
Tourism office to hold briefing Feb. 4
The Durango Area Tourism Office will host its first annual Tourism Industry Briefing from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Feb. 4 at the Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.
The tourism office will introduce team members, sector representatives, board members and plans for 2015. Learn from DATO staff and contractors about advertising and media mix, website training and web opportunities, social media, international markets, group sales, the Welcome Center, Visitor Information Services, public relations and more.
For more information, visit www.durango.org or call (800) 525-8855
Wells Fargo mortgage announces hire
Wells Fargo, 200 W. College Drive, announces the addition of Julie Cooley to its mortgage department.
Cooley has 16 years of experience in home lending. A La Plata County resident for 30 years, she knows the challenges of financing a home purchase. Cooley enjoys working with first-time home buyers.
For more information, call 385-9362.
Chamber to host Tuesday Talk event
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. Kevin Dehlinger of Mountain View TLC Fitness will discuss the advantages of proper mechanics regarding gait, posture and alignment. Reservations are required.
To register, visit www.durangobusiness.org or call 247-0312.
Painting business announces opening
American Custom Painting announces its opening.
The business is owned by Eddie Toro, who has 10 years of painting experience in all aspects. The business provides interior and exterior paint, stain, lacquer and drywall repairs and specializes in log cabins. Free estimates are available. The business is licensed and insured.
For more information, call 903-1216.
Herald Staff
An earlier version of these briefs misspelled the name of Rod Humble.
