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Physical therapist offers free presentations on Fridays
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Physical therapist offers free presentations on Fridays

November 8, 2016

Andre Botha, physical therapist and co-owner of Absolute Physical Therapy and Wellness, will host presentations on a variety of topics including back pain, stress, breathing, weight loss, cardiovascular training, balance,…

Dish’s Sling TV bracing for new competition
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Dish’s Sling TV bracing for new competition

November 8, 2016

Guests look over products in the Sling Television booth at INTX: The Internet & Television Expo in Chicago.Daniel Acker/Bloomberg News AT&T, which has tied up with Time Warner in a…

It’s robots, not Mexico, taking U.S. factory jobs
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It’s robots, not Mexico, taking U.S. factory jobs

November 8, 2016

He might want to bash the robots instead. Despite Ttrump’s charge that “we don’t make anything anymore,” manufacturing is still flourishing in America. Problem is, factories don’t need as many…

Smith & Wesson  getting new name
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Smith & Wesson getting new name

November 8, 2016

The board already approved a new moniker for the 164-year-old company starting Jan. 1: American Outdoor Brands Corp. Investors will vote on the change at a Dec. 13 meeting, Smith…

‘Women and Wealth’ seminar offered Nov. 10
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‘Women and Wealth’ seminar offered Nov. 10

November 1, 2016

The topic of discussion will be “Women & Wealth: a clear view of retirement and the confidence to a well-planned life.” The seminar is free, but reservations are required and…

Insurance, financial advisers to meet Nov. 10
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Insurance, financial advisers to meet Nov. 10

November 1, 2016

There is no cost for members, and lunch is $20 for non-members. The topic will be “Getting a financial advantage by knowing how banking works in 2016,” to be presented…

Sarah Doane joins Buena Vista Builders
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Sarah Doane joins Buena Vista Builders

November 1, 2016

Sarah Doane previously worked at the Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado as the executive assistant for two years and has been in Durango for five years. She is involved…

Dawes receives professional award
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Dawes receives professional award

November 1, 2016

The association is a Colorado professional organization of lawyers which represents injured workers in their workers compensation claims. Dawes received the award for his “tireless and outstanding work on behalf…

Lunch and Learn program offered Nov. 16
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Lunch and Learn program offered Nov. 16

November 1, 2016

“A Paradigm Shift on Nutrition for Optimal Wellness” will be presented by Ashley Lucas of PHD Advanced Nutrition. Reservations are required. The cost is $10 for Durango Chamber of Commerce…

Durango Rocks award nominations due Nov. 11
Business

Durango Rocks award nominations due Nov. 11

November 1, 2016

The categories are: Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Non Profit of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Young…

Election campaign sparks chatter, anger in workplaces
Business

Election campaign sparks chatter, anger in workplaces

November 1, 2016

The presidential race between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has gotten heated, and some of that heat is spilling over into the workplace. But…

Elections may – or may not – affect tourism
A Take on Tourism

Elections may – or may not – affect tourism

November 1, 2016

Kunkeldu1-i-syn As we enter the final days of a very bizarre election year, we were wondering about the before-and-after effects of national elections on tourism. Does it matter to future…

Eisenhower efficiency may work for you
Bottom Line

Eisenhower efficiency may work for you

October 30, 2016

How many things, such as set financial and sales goals, or plan the advertising campaign for Memorial Day, or review staff hours as they seem to be growing too fast,…

Dollar’s rise should help consumers
Thoughts Along The Way

Dollar’s rise should help consumers

October 30, 2016

Yes, there’s news like U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s announcement that he is throwing his hat into the Republican presidential contest. Yes, there’s news of Benjamin Netenyahu’s election as the next…

Promotions can boost local coffers
Destination Durango

Promotions can boost local coffers

October 29, 2016

Wise strategic investments in travel promotion by destinations like ours kick off a virtuous cycle of increased traveler visits, greater traveler spending in our community, faster job creation and higher…

Home designer plans several hotels
Business

Home designer plans several hotels

October 29, 2016

The trendy home design company West Elm has announced plans to open a hotel at this former Coca-Cola bottling plant in Indianapolis. West Elm also plans hotels in Detroit, Minneapolis,…

Relics of Old Durango
Business

Relics of Old Durango

October 29, 2016

Few downtown buildings have kept architectural integrity over the years

Accessories vastly improve the tech experience
Techno Buddy

Accessories vastly improve the tech experience

October 28, 2016

He knew accessories can make a huge difference at a small price. And that’s true whether we’re talking about the wardrobe of a chic supermodel or dressing up home electronics.…

Call for quieter trains is barking up wrong tree
Business

Call for quieter trains is barking up wrong tree

October 27, 2016

C’mon folks. It’s a railroad. Since 1880 (more than a century before your dog was born), federal law has required all train whistles to be loud and “to be repeated…