TIME TO IGNITE
The 12th Annual Southwest Colorado Small Business Conference, themed “Business Ignited: The Power of Everyday Innovation,” will take place on Wednesday, May 8th at the Sky Ute Casino Event Center in Ignacio, CO. Hosted by the SBDC and the Center for Innovation, this day-long event features keynote addresses, breakout sessions, resource partner exhibitor tables, one-on-one consulting, networking opportunities and more. Included in the $75 ticket are breakfast, lunch and the afternoon networking reception! Don’t miss this great annual event. Learn more and register at SBDCFortLewis.org/What-We-Do/Small-Business-Conference.
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WINE WEEKEND
The Durango Wine Experience is this weekend! Hurry and get your tickets at DurangoWine.com. Brought to you by the Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado, the Wine Experience offers wine seminars this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; the Walkabout Durango Tasting on Friday afternoon and evening, and the Grand Tasting Saturday from 3 to 6 pm on the Smiley Building lawn. Get your tickets today as the Wine Experience is expected to sell out before Friday.
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LOCAL LOCOMOTIVE LOVE
Our town’s beloved Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is in the running for USA Today’s Best Scenic Train Ride Contest! DSNGRR offers distinctive year-round rail experiences and special events to passengers of all ages in the remote, scenic wilderness of the San Juan National Forest. On a local level, the Train supports many of our local community events and organizations. Let’s show DSNGRR some love back by voting for our hometown train in this national contest. Vote here and vote often through May 13th.
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WEYLIN WINNING
BID would like to offer our belated congratulations to Weylin Ryan of Visit Durango for winning the Governor’s Award for Rising Tourism Star at the Colorado Governor’s Tourism Conference in September 2023. This award is presented to an individual who is new to the tourism industry within the last five years and has demonstrated leadership, commitment, and passion for the Colorado tourism industry. This year’s award was presented to Weylin Ryan, Sustainability & Policy Manager at Visit Durango. We can’t think of anyone more deserving. Congrats, Weylin!
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Going, Going, Gone
Don't miss your chance to get rewarded this spring! The Spring Rewards Program will end on Sunday, May 5. As of today, 117 rewards have already been claimed by smart shoppers. You can participate by saving your receipts from eligible local BID or Chamber member businesses and submitting them online. Rewards are tiered based on spending levels and given in the form of gift cards to local businesses. As of today, 133 rewards remain to be claimed. Act now before they are all gone! All rules, details, and a list of eligible businesses can be found at DowntownDurango.org/Spring-Rewards.
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FREE SUMMER MARKETING RESOURCES (REALLY!)
Are you struggling to leverage the latest AI tools, launch a new website, keep up with social media, or have another marketing need? Whether you’re a local business with marketing needs or an organization looking to innovate, the FLC Summer Student Marketing Agency Program has you covered this summer. Why work with FLC summer interns?
- Tap into the latest trends and tools with the help of our bright, tech-savvy students.
- Expertise in AI, digital marketing, and market research.
- Other marketing needs covered by rotating expert mentors.
This fully funded program means these marketing services are at ZERO COST to your business.
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Upcoming Events
Wednesday, April 24
Thursday, April 25
Friday, April 26
Saturday, April 27
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Karaoke, Durango Beer & Ice Company, 6pm
Sunday, April 28
Monday, April 29
Tuesday, April 30
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