Tag Archive: Local Business

Monte Vista Chamber Business Spotlight-July 2020

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The Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight for July 2020. Featured in this three-part podcast are Chamber Director and Parts Advisor at USA Tractor & Harvest, Kelly DeSautell. Then we have the July 2020 Chamber Business of the Month, The Polished Edge, with the owners of this family run business, James, Rhonda and Garrett Pacheco. Wrapping up this podcast is the July featured business of the month, Valley Electric, Inc, featuring three generations, Dick Clark, Mark Hensley and Josh Hensley. Please listen as Kelly, James, Rhonda, Garrett, Dick, Mark & Josh discuss their past, what they do now, the services they offer, supporting your local chamber and where they see our area in the future.

Monte Vista Is Open For Business

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Have you seen the banners at the east and west ends of town? Have you heard the buzz?? Monte Vista is Open For Business! Ken Hamko has a great story to tell about a grass roots movement that has taken the challenge to do what they can to help rejuvenate interest and business in our little town. And there’s more to come from this citizen led and funded group. Listen to find out more.

SLV Small Business Development Center

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Local Business Owners, this podcast is specifically for you. SLVoices teamed up with Chelsea Martinez of the Monte Vista Journal. We asked Jason Medina, Director of the SLV Small Business Development Center a series of pointed questions surrounding COVID-19, considerations regarding what loans and grants are available on a local, regional and national level, Rio Grande County’s variance, who and where to turn to and a lot more.

Essential Oils With Terri & Friends

With decades of combined experience, Terri, Martha and Tara discuss some basics of Essential Oils. They share concepts and ideas such as ditching & switching, their favorites, LLP, and how these oils can help keep you at or above the wellness line, all in this new podcast.

Big Valley HobbyTown

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From the Pacific North-West to Alaska to the San Luis Valley, Matt and Tammy Abbey have a fascinating story and how it led them to open up the unique and community active Big Valley HobbyTown store in Alamosa. They cater to all types of indoor and outdoor fun for people of all ages and hobby interests.

The Tutoring Spot

Kenneth Waudby, Director of The Tutoring Spot, tells the story of his challenges and triumphs running a small business here in the San Luis Valley. Listen to his podcast to learn more about the various services he offers, from one on one K-12 tutoring to GED & SAT preparation to his future plans for a driving course, and the special offer he is making for new clients.

Honey-Cutt’s Salon

Janet Honeycutt-Engel stopped by the SLVoices studio to talk about her life, her experiences as a hair stylist and her new salon in Alamosa.

The Phoenix Hold

Martha of SLVoices.com visited with Kristy Jumel at her new boutique and consignment shop in downtown Monte Vista. More pictures are here.