Eye clinic announces new physician
Four Corners Eye Clinic, 575 Rivergate Lane, Suite 212, announces the addition of Dr. Karyn Bourke to its practice.
Bourke received her medical degree from Medical College of Georgia’s School of Medicine, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. She completed her internal medicine internship, ophthalmology residency and vitreoretinal surgical fellowship at University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics, specifically at the John A. Moran Eye Center. She then practiced as a retinal specialist in Oregon prior to joining Four Corners Eye Clinic.
Bourke is board-certified and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists.
For more information, call 259-2202.
Stylists announce move to Hairport
Lindsey Fisher and Jennifer Lopez formally of The Hair After, have moved to The Hairport, 2929 Main Ave., Suite A2 (Durango Salons and Suites).
For more information, call Lopez at 739-7100 or Fisher at 749-5427.
Small business nominations sought
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Colorado District Office is accepting nominations for several award categories, including the Small Business Person of the Year.
Awards will be made at the state, regional and national level in most categories. Nominations can be submitted by almost any entity, including the business owner themselves. Nominations can be submitted at http://awards.sba.gov. The website provides information on the award categories and nomination guidelines and makes it easier to submit and track submissions of nomination packages. Nominations can still be submitted as a paper document by contacting the Colorado Small Business Week coordinator for an office address.
Nominations must be submitted no later than 1 p.m., Jan. 5.
For more information, call (303) 844-0508.
Marketing workshop to be held Nov. 12
The Durango Chamber of Commerce, ConocoPhillips and La Plata Electric Association will host national speaker, trainer and consultant Jay Handler for a “8 M’s of Marketing” workshop from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Nov. 12 in the ballroom of the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio.
Whether participants need help with their holiday marketing plan or their 2015 marketing plan, Handler will break it down into eight steps. Using these eight guidelines, in the correct order, will ensure a more effective and efficient use of time, energy and money. The cost is $25 for chamber members and $35 for nonmembers. Reservations are required.
To register, visit www.durangobusiness.org or call 247-0312. The deadline to RSVP is Nov. 7.
Entrepreneur program seeks applicants
The Southwest Colorado Accelerator Program for Entrepreneurs is accepting applications for the January 2015 program.
SCAPE supports the creation and development of job-creating companies in Southwest Colorado by offering this accelerator program, which provides funding, education and mentoring. SCAPE helps grow startup companies or take established businesses to the next level. Each company is eligible for an equity investment to build their company, along with free office space. They also receive mentorship. The program length, curriculum focus and investment options are flexible depending on the needs of the business.
For more information, visit www.goscape.org. The application will be open until Nov. 23.
Region 9 announces new board members
The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado announces additions to its board of directors.
Lana Hancock, Larry Don Suckla and Clint Alley have joined the board. Hancock is the administrator for the town of Dolores, which she will represent. Suckla is a Montezuma County Commissioner, and Alley serves as a trustee for the town of Pagosa Springs. All three were elected at Region 9’s annual meeting, Sept. 25.
Region 9 is a public-private partnership that promotes and coordinates economic development efforts in five Colorado counties. The next board meeting will be Jan. 22.
For more information, call 247-9621.
Strater Hotel receives award
The Strater Hotel announces it has received the Legendary Family Historic Hoteliers of the Year Award from Historic Hotels of America at the 2014 Awards of Excellence.
The Strater Hotel is recognized by Historic Hotels of America for preserving and maintaining its historic integrity, architecture and ambiance. Award recipients were selected from nominees received from across America from historic hotels, historic-preservation supporters and leadership from Historic Hotels of America.
For more information, visit www.HistoricHotels.org.
Spaaah Shop seeking nominations of heros
Throughout October The Spaaah Shop and Day Spa is holding a “Nominate a Durango Hero” campaign.
The business wants to hear from the public about someone who has made a difference. It can be a personal story about someone who has changed a life, or it can be a local Durango figure who has been in a position to effect lots of lives. During the first week of November, the business will select three winners, and they will each receive a spa package as well as a gift basket from the retail store.
To submit a nomination, email durangohero@gmail.com.
Eye.D’s office announces new hire
Eye.D welcomes Tamra Candelaria.
Candelaria brings many years of experience as an optician and frame stylist. Owner Tracy Henderson is excited to be working with Candelaria again. Eye.D is at 140 E. 12th St.
For more information, call 259-5414.
Solar system office announces new hires
Shaw Solar announces that Ken Armstrong and Amanda Saunders have joined its team – Armstrong as a solar sales representative and Saunders as outreach coordinator.
Armstrong’s experience is in business, finance and sales. Saunders’ most recent background is in the nonprofit world, as she spent the past four years working at the Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency, also called 4CORE.
Since 2005, Shaw Solar has been designing, installing and maintaining solar energy systems in Durango and throughout the Four Corners. Shaw Solar is a full-service solar contracting company.
For more information, call 779-8619 or visit http://shawsolar.com.
Facebook for business workshop available
A “Facebook for Biz” workshop will take place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce, 31 West Main in Cortez.
In this workshop, The Geeks will cover the basics of setting up a Facebook account exclusively for business use and building the page in a way that clearly identifies the brand. Topics will include: Changing logo and cover image; choosing a Web address; inviting friends to like the page; posting effective status updates; scheduling posts; using Facebook as a business; and analyzing page performance and audience with Insights.
The cost is $50 or $40 for chamber members.
To register, call 564-7249.
Bayfield library hires director
The Board of Trustees at the Pine River Library in Bayfield has chosen a former state library consultant and published author to be the new library director.
Shelley Walchak was hired following a unanimous vote by the board. Walchak will replace Amy Dodson, who announced her resignation in September. The former senior consultant to Public Libraries in Colorado, Walchak spent four years working with libraries throughout the state, including the Pine River Library. Before that, she served as the Continuing Education Director with the Colorado Library Consortium. Walchak also worked at Fort Lewis College from 2001-2005.
Walchak has started working at the library on a part-time basis. She will officially take over as library director in mid-November.
For more information, call 884-2222.
Free examinations available today
Advantage Physical Therapy & Wellness, P.C., 3600 Main Ave., Suite A, will offer free injury examinations from 4:30 to 6 p.m. today.
The practice specializes in muscle and joint pain, post surgery rehabilitation, overuse injuries, muscle strains and sprains, dizziness and vertigo.
To set up a free examination, call 259-7829.
Mumbling Marmot announces tutor
Steve Nakai has joined Mumbling Marmot Tutoring, specializing in high school math, including trigonometry and calculus.
Nakai has a degree in mathematics from Fort Lewis College and has taught in international schools in Africa, Asia and South America. He uses hands-on motivational techniques while integrating technology and use of Texas Instruments calculators into lessons.
Mumbling Marmot provides private tutoring services in reading, writing and math kindergarten to college; test preparation; learning differences; languages; economics; study skills; gifted/talented enrichment; and cognitive training.
For more information, call Yvonna Graham at 903-7498 or visit www.mumblingmarmot.com.
Herald Staff
