Posts by mad.oles
Get the Facts. Stay Engaged.
Get the Facts. Stay Engaged. By Kim Oyler, COO, Durango Chamber of Commerce September 16, 2026 Back to Blog Being an engaged community member starts with being informed. In a world where information — and misinformation — travels quickly, it’s important to look beyond the headlines, soundbites and social media posts before forming an opinion…
Read MoreYou’ve Got Great Leaders On Your Team. How Do You Keep Them?
You’ve Got Great Leaders On Your Team. How Do You Keep Them? Back to Blog by Beth Porter, Senior Marketing Consultant at Four Corners Broadcasting & LLP Class of 15-16 September 2, 2026 Finding a great leader is tough, but keeping them is the real trick. Employee retention in Southwest Colorado is especially challenging when…
Read MoreLeland House, Lola’s Place & The Gather Room: A Family Story of Hospitality.
Leland House, Lola’s Place & The Gather Room: A Family Story of Hospitality. By Sara Lynn Valentine September 2, 2026 Back to Blog The story behind the historic and beautifully renovated Leland House in Durango, Lola’s Place, and The Gather Room is very much a family story, beginning with one mother and son passing the business…
Read MoreBuilding a Business Community Where Everyone Belongs
Building a Business Community Where Everyone Belongs By Jeff Dupont, CEO, Durango Chamber of Commerce September 2, 2026 Back to Blog There’s a reason the television show Cheers resonated with audiences for decades. It centered on a simple idea: having a place “where everybody knows your name.” A place where you walk through the door…
Read MoreThe Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Colorado’s Business Climate
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Colorado’s Business Climate By Kim Oyler, COO, Durango Chamber of Commerce August 14, 2026 Back to Blog Colorado’s business climate in 2026 is a tale of three realities. The Good: Colorado’s greatest asset is its people. An innovative workforce and entrepreneurial culture continue to fuel opportunity throughout…
Read MoreSmart Enterprises & Animas Glass: Where Trusted Legacies Meet Fresh Vision
Smart Enterprises & Animas Glass: Where Trusted Legacies Meet Fresh Vision By Sara Lynn Valentine August 7, 2026 Back to Blog After spending nearly a decade vacationing in Durango, Alex Miller, his wife Emily, and their young son Bowen decided it was time to make the community home. That decision soon led to another. In July…
Read MoreLeadership Means Wearing Every Hat
Leadership Means Wearing Every Hat By Jeff Dupont, CEO, Durango Chamber of Commerce August 7, 2026 Back to Blog One of the things I appreciate most about leading the Durango Chamber, and my previous role at Fort Lewis College, is the variety. On any given day, I may be discussing culture, strategy, marketing, community partnerships,…
Read MoreHow to Reclaim Time to Spend on Moving your Business Forward
How to Reclaim Time to Spend on Moving your Business Forward Back to Blog by Beth Porter, Senior Marketing Consultant at Four Corners Broadcasting & LLP Class of 15-16 August 7, 2026 Running a small business in Southwest Colorado is a labor of love, but let’s be honest—it’s also a marathon. Between tech disruption, tight…
Read MoreTurn Insight into Action
Turn Insight into Action By Kim Oyler, COO, Durango Chamber of Commerce April 20, 2026 Back to Blog Effective advocacy takes more than staying informed. It requires timely action. Policy decisions at the local, state, and federal levels move quickly, and the window to make your voice heard can be short. That’s why we’re launching…
Read MoreBusiness Spotlight: Four Corners Community Bank
Business Spotlight: Four Corners Community Bank By Sara Lynn Valentine March 23, 2026 Back to Blog Four Corners Community Bank was approved for its charter in 1999 and opened its first location in 2000 in Farmington, NM. Prior to that, Durango native Greg Anesi and his friend and colleague Frank Macaluso served on the advisory board of a…
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