Caregiving, working to be discussed
“Being Committed to Caregiving While Staying Committed to Your Job” will be presented by Erin Youngblood with Evenings Porch Assisted Living and Yvetter Tanner of PASCO/Southwest Inc. at noon March 18 at the First National Bank of Durango, 259 W. Ninth St.
Participants will learn how to manage their job along with caregiving duties. The cost is $10 for Durango Chamber of Commerce members and $20 for nonmembers. Reservations are required.
To register, visit www.durangobusiness.org or call 247-0312.
Bear Smart Durango receives donation
Bear Smart Durango, a local nonprofit, has received a donation from Red Willow Production Co. as part of its corporate sponsorship program.
The nonprofit is grateful for the $1,250 Grizzly contribution, which will be used to support efforts to reduce human-bear conflict 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.
New team member at health practice
Thrive Chiropractic Studio and Flo: the Massage Studio welcome Brianna Yeoman to the team of health and wellness professionals.
For more than a decade, Yeoman has been practicing in the wellness field. She uses primarily Swedish and deep-tissue work along with some energetic techniques based on the individual clients’ needs. Her massage therapy is individualized for each client.
For more information, call 259-0968.
Small-business workshops offered
The Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center in conjunction with local area business partners will sponsor a Leading Edge Strategic Business Planning Series for new and experienced business owners and managers.
The course will begin March 14 and be held every other Saturday for five sessions, ending on May 9. Participants will master skills needed for starting, managing and growing a business wisely.
This course is appropriate for all business types, including agriculture and nonprofits.
Tuition will include 36 hours of instruction from qualified presenters, five hours of individual business counseling, workbook and printed materials, access to development center resources, opportunities to address individual needs and cash awards for top three business plans submitted.
Full tuition is $300 for the entire course or $50 per half-day session. Different topics will be discussed mornings and afternoons. Classes will be held from 8:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at the Colorado Welcome Center Conference Room, 928 E. Main St. in Cortez. Scholarships may be available.
To register, visit https://clients.coloradosbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=170350014 or call Mary Shepherd at 247-7009.
Silverton Soulworks opens its doors
Silverton Soulworks, Silverton’s newest business, has opened its doors at 1212 Greene St. in the Benson Building.
The studio offers a variety of movement classes, massage and a rotating schedule of special events, workshops and classes. The weekly lineup currently includes everything from Pilates, kettlebells and circuit training to belly dancing and salsa, with yoga and Zumba classes coming soon. More creative offerings include “BrewAsana” – a quick après ski stretch session followed by a free beer – and “Cocktails and Canvas” art classes, the first of which is Friday. The space also is available to rent for weekend workshops, retreats and events. An open house and membership drive is scheduled to coincide with Cocktails and Canvas on Friday starting at 6:30 p.m.
For a class schedule, more information or to register, visit www.silvertonsoulworks.com or call 387-8010.
Evenings Porch announces new hires
Evenings Porch Assisted Living announces the addition of Kate Roundy-Miller, Amanda Riegel, Kellie Reninger, Juanita Melendez and Brian Miller to its caregiving team.
These individuals bring many years of experience, along with loving hearts, huge smiles, positive attitudes and the overall joy to be serving others. Evenings Porch is now open. Reservations are currently being accepted.
Evenings Porch is located at 42811 U.S. Highway 160 in Bayfield. For more information or a free consultation/tour, call Erin Youngblood at 884-0101, email erin@eveningsporch.com or visit www.eveningsporch.com.
HR managers elect officers
The Durango Area Human Resource Managers have elected the following as officers:
President – Suzanne Phare, Ska Brewing Co.
Vice president – Danielle Kirkpatrick, Durango Motor Co.
Secretary/treasurer – Kristi Cowham, FredrickZink.
Web master – Michael Brennan, Alert Traffic.
The mission of DAHRM is to support its members in their individual human-resources job responsibilities through education, networking and a collaborative support system.
For more information, visit www.dahrm.org.
Region 9 announces board members
The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado announces two additions to its board of directors.
Ariel Wishkovsky and Dan Naiman have recently been added.
Wishkovsky is the business development coordinator for the city of Durango, and he will be representing Durango. Naiman is a planner for the town of Ignacio and will be the town’s representative. Both men were elected at Region 9’s quarterly board meeting, Jan. 29.
Region 9 is a public-private partnership that promotes and coordinates economic-development efforts in five Colorado counties. The next board meeting will be April 23.
For more information, call 247-9621.
Terri Alexus passes IRS agent exam
Gervais & Associates announces Terri Alexus has passed the IRS Enrolled Agent exam.
As an enrolled agent, Alexus has elevated her federal income-tax compliance and advisory skills and is now authorized to represent clients before the IRS. Her accomplishment expands the team of credentialed tax professional at Gervais & Associates, and she looks forward to applying her new skills to advise, represent and prepare tax returns for individuals and closely-held business clients. Alexus graduated from California State University, Northridge with a bachelor of science degree in accounting theory and practice. She also is a QuickBooks ProAdvisor.
Gervais & Associates has provided tax and financial planning services to Durango and the Four Corners since 1991. For more information, visit www.gervaiscpas.com or call 385-1002.
Fuzziwig’s opens store in Tucson
Retail candy and specialty toy franchisor Fuzziwig’s Candy Factory Inc. announces a new store opening in Tucson, Arizona, at Park Place Mall, 5870 E. Broadway Blvd.
Owners Greg and Laura McKeehan opened their doors on Feb. 13. Greg and Laura, 20-year residents of Tucson, discovered the store when wandering into the franchise at Chandler Fashion Center, in Chandler, Arizona.
Fuzziwig’s Candy Factory is based in Colorado with offices in Durango and Steamboat Springs. For more information, call Kayo Folsom at 247-2770.
Douglas Miller completes training
Douglas E. Miller – doctorate in psychology, licensed psychologist and owner of Summit Psychology – has completed training in the John C. Maxwell Certification Program to become a certified John C. Maxwell coach, teacher, trainer and speaker.
Miller is licensed to teach and speak to groups, schools, businesses and other organizations on personal and professional development using the curriculum and programs for Becoming a Person of Influence; Everyone Communicates, Few Connect; How to be a REAL Success; Leadership Gold; Put Your Dreams to the Test; and 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth.
For more information, visit www.johncmaxwellgroup.com/douglasmiller or call 382-2680.
Herald Staff
