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Nurturing Hearts: Caregiving Rooted in Compassion
Nurturing Hearts: Caregiving Rooted in Compassion By Sara Lynn Valentine July 7, 2026 Back to Blog Kara Weese, owner of Nurturing Hearts, has called Durango home for nearly nine years. “Fort Lewis College brought me here,” Kara says. “Once I arrived, I never left.” While studying in Durango, Kara worked in childcare before responding to a…
Read MoreAI Strategy for Your Small Business: Doing More with Less
AI Strategy for Your Small Business: Doing More with Less Back to Blog by Beth Porter, Senior Marketing Consultant at Four Corners Broadcasting & LLP Class of 15-16 July 7, 2026 As a small business owner, “bandwidth” is your most precious currency. We hear about AI tools that can revolutionize operations, but the thought…
Read MoreThe Power of Win/Win Partnerships
The Power of Win/Win Partnerships By Jeff Dupont, CEO, Durango Chamber of Commerce July 7, 2026 Back to Blog One of the principles we emphasize in our Leading with Purpose speaker series is creating Win/Win relationships. The strongest partnerships aren’t transactional; they are relational and transformational. When two organizations come together with a shared purpose,…
Read MoreAdvocacy Update: Swipe Fee Relief for Small Businesses Awaits Governor’s Signature
Advocacy Update: Swipe Fee Relief for Small Businesses Awaits Governor’s Signature By Kim Oyler, COO, Durango Chamber of Commerce June 22, 2026 Back to Blog Colorado businesses should be closely watching Senate Bill 26-134, the Swipe Fee Relief Act, as it awaits Governor Jared Polis’ decision before the June 11 deadline. The bill would prohibit…
Read MoreDitch the 5-Year Plan: Why 90-Day Sprints Are Your New Best Friend
Ditch the 5-Year Plan: Why 90-Day Sprints Are Your New Best Friend Back to Blog by Beth Porter, Senior Marketing Consultant at Four Corners Broadcasting & LLP Class of 15-16 June 8, 2026 Let’s be honest. Writing a five-year business plan feels a lot like predicting the winter weather three years from now. You could…
Read MorePreparing for a Busy Summer Season
Preparing for a Busy Summer Season By Jeff Dupont, CEO, Durango Chamber of Commerce June 8, 2026 Back to Blog In advance of Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial kick off of summer, the Durango Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Business Improvement District to help clean and prepare downtown and North Main. It felt…
Read MoreBusiness Spotlight: El Moro Spirits & Tavern: Where Durango’s Past Meets Modern Cuisine and Hospitality
Business Spotlight: El Moro Spirits & Tavern: Where Durango’s Past Meets Modern Cuisine and Hospitality By Sara Lynn Valentine May 28, 2026 Back to Blog If the walls at El Moro Spirits & Tavern could talk, they would tell a story that begins with a gunfight in 1906 and continues today through modern cuisine, craft cocktails,…
Read MoreBe Part of the Voice of Southwest Colorado
Be Part of the Voice of Southwest Colorado By Kim Oyler, COO, Durango Chamber of Commerce May 18, 2026 Back to Blog Advocacy is about more than staying informed. It’s about building relationships and showing up when it matters. At the Durango Chamber, we work year-round to maintain strong, productive relationships with elected officials at…
Read MoreDifferent Missions, Same Leadership
Different Missions, Same Leadership By Jeff Dupont, CEO, Durango Chamber of Commerce May 6, 2026 Back to Blog Leading a nonprofit and running a for-profit business are two different jobs; one is centered on mission, the other on margins. The context is different, but many principles remain aligned. The most effective leaders in both spaces operate…
Read MoreMastering the Data-Driven Pivot to Lead with Speed and Precision
Mastering the Data-Driven Pivot to Lead with Speed and Precision Back to Blog by Beth Porter, Senior Marketing Consultant at Four Corners Broadcasting & LLP Class of 15-16 May 6, 2026 In today’s volatile market, the most dangerous strategy a leader can use is “stay the course” when the data suggests otherwise. However, a strategic pivot affects…
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