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DEF announces Fellows directory service
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DEF announces Fellows directory service

September 20, 2016

The directory allows teachers to find volunteers to assist with instruction, projects, mentoring, tutoring or to serve as expert advisers on focused topics. Individuals can submit a directory listing at…

Lunch & Learn on advertising psychology
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Lunch & Learn on advertising psychology

September 20, 2016

Registration is required by calling 247-0312. Hot Tomatoes Catering will provide lunch, which is included in the admission price of $10 for Chamber members and $20 for non-members.

Jennifer Boykin joins Alpine Bank
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Jennifer Boykin joins Alpine Bank

September 20, 2016

She has 33 years of mortgage industry experience and serves on the Regional Housing Alliance loan committee. She also teaches home buyer education classes. For more information, call 426-7167.

Shelley Mauch joins FredrickZink
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Shelley Mauch joins FredrickZink

September 20, 2016

Mauch graduated from Fort Lewis College with a degree in business administration and accounting. For more information, call 247-0506.

U.S. home construction slumped in August
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U.S. home construction slumped in August

September 20, 2016

New home construction fell to its lowest level in three months in August.Steven Senne/Associated Press file Despite the monthly decline, construction activity has accelerated for much this year. Builders are…

Here’s a few bright ideas  to lighten up your home
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Here’s a few bright ideas to lighten up your home

September 17, 2016

The Milo dome task lamp  is available for $350 from jaysonhome.com. But buyers looking for something cheaper can get the Lavina soft-brass and marble task desk lamp at lampsplus.com for $148.Jayson…

What does it take to buy a home?
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What does it take to buy a home?

September 17, 2016

Here’s what you need to earn to afford a home in 15 U.S. cities.HSH.com via The Washington Post But aspiring home buyers still need to overcome one major obstacle before…

New hires at SJ Basin Health
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New hires at SJ Basin Health

September 13, 2016

Nurse Navigators at SJBH has hired Karen Evans as their new care coordinator in Pagosa Springs. Evans is a longtime resident of Archuleta County and has experience in human service…

Wells Fargo drops product sales goals
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Wells Fargo drops product sales goals

September 13, 2016

Wells Fargo & Co. CEO John Stumpf has been asked to appear before a Senate committee looking into banking practices after it was announced last year that Wells Fargo will…

Auto exec calls for talks about robot-car ethics
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Auto exec calls for talks about robot-car ethics

September 13, 2016

Forddu1-i-syn “These cars will have the ability to process data and make decisions much faster than we will as humans,” said Bill Ford, executive chairman of Ford Motor Co., which…

Region 9 has new loan committee member
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Region 9 has new loan committee member

September 13, 2016

Oylerdu1-i-syn Oyler, a former Region 9 loan client, is the owner of Steamworks Brewing Company and El Moro Spirits and Tavern. Region 9’s Loan Committee includes two representatives from the…

Art and tea shop opens
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Art and tea shop opens

September 13, 2016

Joy is open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and features 20 varieties of tea and a collection of fine art, photography, paintings, jewelry, pottery, sculpture, candles, wearable art and other collectibles.…

Beyond the Bridge welcomes new esthetician
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Beyond the Bridge welcomes new esthetician

September 13, 2016

Lonedu1-i-syn Lone brings seven years of experience, offering microdermabrasion with botanical facial, dermaplaning, chemical peels, eyelash extensions and more. For more information, call 259-3391 or visit www.vagaro.com.

Manhattan renters win as prices stay steady
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Manhattan renters win as prices stay steady

September 10, 2016

The median monthly rent in August was $3,399, a dollar less than a year earlier, as property owners worked to lure tenants amid a 40 percent jump in listings, according…

Building wealth – the old-fashioned and difficult way
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Building wealth – the old-fashioned and difficult way

September 6, 2016

Westondu1-i-syn It boils down to how they handle risk. It’s hard to accumulate wealth without taking some risks, but there are perils that “next-door millionaires” seem to avoid. Next-door millionaires…

Businesses invited to trade office open house
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Businesses invited to trade office open house

September 6, 2016

Businesses can meet with experts on topics like the Enterprise Zone tax credit program, starting and growing a small business, export information, business funding and incentives and more. Attendees are…

Devin Feeney joins FredrickZink & Associates
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Devin Feeney joins FredrickZink & Associates

September 6, 2016

Feeneydu1-i-syn He recently graduated from Fort Lewis College, where he obtained a bachelor’s in business administration with an emphasis in accounting. Feeney will concentrate in tax and accounting services. For…

ServSafe manager certification training to be held
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ServSafe manager certification training to be held

September 6, 2016

After completing the exam with a 75 percent or higher score, participants will receive a ServSafe certificate valid for five years. Attendees will receive a course textbook and exam with…

First National Bank announces new hires
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First National Bank announces new hires

September 6, 2016

Marianne Powell is a loan operations imaging specialist. Powell attended Fort Lewis College and previously worked for First National Bank of Durango. She most recently she worked at Heritage House…

Overtime rules workshop coming soon
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Overtime rules workshop coming soon

September 6, 2016

Information on the new Fair Labor Standard Act and its implications for businesses will be presented. Starting Dec. 1, the minimum salary requirements for employees to qualify as exempt from…