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Colorado governor, lawmakers outline $700M stimulus plans
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Colorado governor, lawmakers outline $700M stimulus plans

March 10, 2021

Polis and top Democratic and Republican lawmakers outlined their spending vision at a news conference. The $700 million comes from unexpected state revenue that surpassed expectations after lawmakers cut more…

Buck’s Parlor opens in Durango
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Buck’s Parlor opens in Durango

March 9, 2021

Buck’s provides services for the entire family and has COVID-safe protocols in place. Scheduled appointments and walk-ins are welcome. For more information, visit www.bucksdurango.com or call 422-8070.

Comfort Keepers implements new mentoring program
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Comfort Keepers implements new mentoring program

March 9, 2021

All new hires are matched with an experienced caregiver who will help guide them through the onboarding process and then into their first 90 days of employment. This program not…

Focusing on the chamber’s three buckets
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Focusing on the chamber’s three buckets

February 27, 2021

This might not qualify as the clichéd “bucket list” for folks, but as a team we determined three “buckets” on which we intend to focus as we move forward this…

New Mexico House endorses liquor reforms
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New Mexico House endorses liquor reforms

February 25, 2021

On a 41-27 vote, the House approved a bill that would expand tastings to craft distilleries and expand restaurant alcohol licenses that meet local ordinances to include not only beer…

Fort Lewis College to host career and internship expo
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Fort Lewis College to host career and internship expo

February 23, 2021

Cost is $45 and includes the ability to sign up for virtual group information sessions and one-on-one sessions. The non-profit/government rate is $30. Employers may register with Handshake at www.app.joinhandshake.com/employer_registrations/new.…

Diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace
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Diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace

February 20, 2021

While diversifying the workforce may be difficult, research has demonstrated there are numerous benefits to employing people with varying attributes. For example, a diverse workforce is associated with greater employee…

Wind turbine company cuts 450 jobs in plants in Colorado
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Wind turbine company cuts 450 jobs in plants in Colorado

February 19, 2021

Vestas Wind Systems A/S laid off 120 workers at its Pueblo tower-manufacturing plant, where it employed more than 800 workers at its peak, The Pueblo Chieftain reported Wednesday. “The reductions…

Region 9 welcomes new board members and officers
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Region 9 welcomes new board members and officers

February 17, 2021

William Tookey, San Juan County administrator, was elected to his fourth year as chair; Dan Fernandez, Dolores at-large member, was elected secretary; and Collen O’Brien, La Plata at-large, was elected…

Region 9 to host business resources virtual meeting
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Region 9 to host business resources virtual meeting

February 17, 2021

Join the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, the U.S. Export Assistance Center and the U.S. SBA Denver Office to learn about the State Trade Expansion Program, U.S.…

Listen to the public health department
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Listen to the public health department

February 14, 2021

To be honest, I never knew much about our local public health department. I knew it performed restaurant inspections, offered programs for people in need, and that they collected mosquitos…