Durango Business Women's Idea Exchange Blog

Idea Exchange is in the news again!

durangobizwomenideaexchange — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:57:25 +0000

Buzztown’s Kinsee Morlan wrote a fabulous article on the Durango Business Women’s Idea Exchange, which features great examples of our latest joint efforts to work together in building our business presence in the community. Find her article, “Weaving Social Webs: Business Women’s Idea Exchange makes local connections,” in today’s copy of the Durango Telegraph! Click here to see this article online.

Now is a great time to spread the word about the Idea Exchange by sharing this article with friends in the community who could benefit from being a part of our group! You can also post this article to your Facebook or Twitter wall.

Stay tuned for exciting announcements regarding more future events in partnership with the Women’s Resource Center of Durango! Look forward to seeing you all at our March meeting next week!

Next Idea Exchange Meeting: Friday, March 12, 2010

durangobizwomenideaexchange — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:52:34 +0000

You are invited to the Idea Exchange Brown-Bag Lunch for Durango Business Women, an opportunity to connect and learn with other professional women in the Durango area!

Come network over lunch with local professional women and enjoy personal development tips from guest local entrepreneurs.

This month’s topic is “How to Connect with the Local Media,” featuring Guest Speaker Christine Rasmussen, Four Corners Business Journal Contributor and Freelance Writer. Rasmussen will share her insights on how to make important media connections and match your business expertise with the right editorial coverage.

Bring your own brown-bag lunch and complimentary water & coffee will be provided.

Please RSVP to this evite – Space is limited, so reserve your seat today!

Hosted by Renee Gotcher, Independent Sr. Sales Director with Mary Kay Inc. You can reach her at rgotcher@marykay.com for any questions regarding this event.

Makeovers and Professional Photo Event

durangobizwomenideaexchange — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:26:34 +0000

Idea Exchange Photographer Allison Ragsdale and Mary Kay Sr. Sales Director Renee Gotcher have partnered together to provide a Makeovers & Photo Event for local business women who would like to update their professional head shots. Digital copies are just $25 for full use in any of your business collateral. Renee Gotcher handles the makeover portion prior to your photo, which is free. Space fills up fast for this event, so please contact Renee Gotcher if you are interested in our next Makeovers & Photo Event.

Click here to view a slideshow of Durango Business Women’s Idea Exchange Members photographed by Allison Ragsdale. Photography and slideshow courtesy of Allison Ragsdale Photography. Makeovers courtesy of Idea Exchange Founder Renee Gotcher, Independent Sr. Sales Director for Mary Kay.

Members photographed in order of appearance: Lindsay Vasgird (Prudential Triple S Realty), Candee Pearson (Five Star Feng Shui), Roberta Eikman (New In Town Service), Jeanne Szczech (Arete Mortgage), Bethany Niccum (Thrive Chiropractic), Katie Wacker (Katie Wacker Design), Stephanie Roberts (Peak Physical Therapy), Anne Brennan (Usborne Books), Rose Hilgedick (Premier Designs Jewelry), Malia Durbano (Talk Fusion), Susan Ulery (Dynamic Motion Therapy), Jennifer Hilburn (Rocky Mountain Hi-Tech), Jennifer Hughes (Local Deals Magazine), Dr. Holly Sharp (DDS, Wilson Family Dentistry), Karen Lovelien (Soulular Clarity), and Stephanie Whatcott (Durango Plaster & Drywall Inc.).

DBW’s Idea Exchange is in the News!

durangobizwomenideaexchange — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:35:19 +0000

Freelance Writer Christine Rasmussen’s article on the Durango Business Women’s Idea Exchange was published in this week’s copy of the Four Corners Business Journal! Click here to see this article online.

Stay tuned for exciting announcements regarding future events in partnership with the Women’s Resource Center of Durango! Look forward to seeing you all at our October event.

Welcome to the Idea Exchange Blog!

durangobizwomenideaexchange — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:04:29 +0000

MISSION To connect local business women with one another so we can grow personally and professionally as a successful community.

WHO Are you a new business looking for resources to grow? Are you considering starting a business? Have you been in business a few years and want to grow professionally? Are you a seasoned business owner looking for opportunities to contribute to the women’s business community in Durango?

WHAT The Idea Exchange Luncheon is an opportunity to connect and learn alongside other professional women in the Durango area. Network over lunch with professional women and receive personal & professional development tips from guest local entrepreneurs.

WHEN Monthly luncheon meeting on the second Friday at 12pm

WHERE Prudential Real Estate Training Center, 700 Main Ave.

WHY To provide tools for success for women in business through education, networking, and mentoring opportunities through the sharing of strengths. Currently informal (no membership), however growth opportunities abound to expand benefits! Contact Renee if you are:

Interested in helping to develop a formalized group
Available to speak & share with others
Have contacts with local business organizations that can partner with us to support entrepreneurial development of others

Online Group membership can be requested at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dbw_ideaexchange