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Monte Vista Chamber Business Spotlight-December 2020

The Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight for December 2020. Featured in this podcast are the December 2020 Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month, Edward Jones. Then we have two featured businesses. The first is with Troy Plane State Farm, with Agent and Branch Owner Troy Plane. Wrapping up this podcast is the other December featured business, Tumbleweed Bread, with Owner and Baker Jessica Larriva. Please listen as they discuss their unique roles, their most popular products, what makes them most happy, how they’ve dealt with COVID-19, supporting your local chamber, preconceived notions, where they see their business in the future and a lot more.

Monte Vista Chamber Business Spotlight-November 2020

The Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight for November 2020. Featured in this three-part podcast are the November 2020 Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month, Sunflower Bank, with Senior Branch Manager Maria Aguilar and Regional Retail Manager Jessica Slattery. Then we have two featured businesses. The first is with the Owner and Manager of Colorado Seed, LLC, Terry Hillon. And wrapping up this podcast is the other November featured business, ABC Daycare, with owners Joana and Roger Herrera. Please listen as Maria, Jessica, Terry, Joana and Roger discuss their unique roles, what they offer to the community, how they’ve dealt with COVID-19, funny stories, how important it is to support your local chamber, addressing preconceived notions, where they see our area in the future and so much more.

Monte Vista Chamber Business Spotlight-October 2020

The Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight for October 2020. Featured in this three-part podcast are Chamber Assistant Manager Jennifer Ruiz. Then we have the October 2020 Chamber Business of the Month, Alamosa Home, with Owner Mary Domito and Store Manager Kelly Geddes. Wrapping up this podcast is the October featured organization, the Monte Vista School District with Superintendent Scott Wiedeman. Please listen as Jennifer, Mary, Kelly and Scott tell their stories, discuss their unique roles, what they offer to the community, current operational challenges, why supporting your local chamber is important, addressing preconceived notions, where they see our area in the future and a lot more.

Suicide Prevention And Your Behavioral Health

Suicide is a leading cause of death in the US and is considered a national public health crisis. It is in 10th place for adults overall and in 2nd place for those aged 15-34. Colorado is one of the states with the highest rates of suicide, ranking 10th in the nation. Listen to learn more about suicide prevention, tips for coping, teen suicide, the mental health stigma in men, how to get help and a lot more, from experts in the field at the San Luis Valley Behavioral Health Group.

Monte Vista Chamber Business Spotlight-September 2020

The Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight for September 2020. Featured in this three-part podcast are Chamber Director and Co-Owner of SLVoices, Adam Lock. Then we have the September 2020 Chamber Business of the Month, Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, with Chief Operations Officer Mike Flagg. Wrapping up this podcast is the September featured business, The Soup & Sandwich Company, with owner Steven Valdez. Please listen as Adam, Mike and Steven discuss their unique roles, the services they offer, current business challenges, supporting your local chamber/community, debunking preconceived notions, where they see Monte Vista in the future and a lot more.

National Suicide Prevention Month 2020

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National Suicide Prevention Month is recognized throughout September. Behavioral Health Specialists from San Luis Valley Health and SLVoices want to help you learn more about tools and strategies to cope with stress and challenges in life, signs and symptoms of suicidality, various high risk groups, the services available from a national level all the way down to locally and a lot more. Joining us in this all important discussion are Gina Bousquet, Medical Assistant, Primary Care, Monica Hinds, RN, Director of RMC Emergency Department, Laura Burkhardt, LCSW, Director of the Behavioral Health Department and Micaela Romero, LCSW, Behavioral Health. Special thanks to Donna Wehe, Director of Communications at SLV Health for arranging this all important podcast.

31st Annual Crestone Energy Fair

The longest running sustainable energy fair in the country is coming up. The 31st Annual Crestone Energy Fair is happening on Saturday, September 12th. Here to explain more about hempcrete, this year’s keynote speaker, the energy fair’s future, their new social media channels, how you can attend in person or virtually, their need for volunteers and so much more are Director Lisa Bodey, Onsite Producer Nick Nevares and Helper At Large Donovan Spitzman.

Monte Vista Chamber Business Spotlight-August 2020

The Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight for August 2020. Featured in this three-part podcast are Chamber Director and General Manager of Rain Brews, Kyle Riggenbach. Then we have the August 2020 Chamber Business of the Month, The Monte Vista Coop, with Petroleum Director Skotty Morris, Administrative Assistant Denise Temple and Farm Store Manager Stephanie Schaefer. Wrapping up this podcast is the August featured business, The Finery, with owner Debbie Garcia. Please listen as Kyle, Skotty, Denise, Stephanie and Debbie discuss their unique roles, the services they offer, current business challenges, supporting your local chamber/community, debunking preconceived notions and a lot more.