February 8, 2011

Healthy Living Shoppe finds success in Alamosa

Twenty years ago, Donna Chappell helped a friend create and establish a health store in Twenty-Nine Palms, California. She had such a good time that when her family decided to move back to Alamosa, she opened up another health store here. In April, 2010, Donna opened the Healthy Living Shoppe doors on 817 Main Street.


The San Luis Valley community welcomed the Healthy Living Shoppe, and her business has flourished even though she has only been open less than a year.

As soon as you walk in the door, there is a sense of calmness and warmth. She carries a wide variety of products such as the weight loss Homeopathic hCG drops, plus Bach Flower remedies, books by Abraham on the Law of Attraction, bulk herbs and teas, essential oils, cards for all occasions as well as unique gifts, supplements and natural beauty products.

Donna enjoys helping her customers find a solution by assisting them with attention to their needs. She goes one step further and follows up with customers to see if they are satisfied with their purchases.
With the assistance of the San Luis Valley Small Business Development Center, she now has an online presence, http://www.healthylivingshoppe.blogspot.com. If you’d like to visit her new blog, you may leave a comment at the bottom of the post.

However, if you are in town, don’t forget to stop into the Healthy Living Shoppe for all your health and beauty needs done naturally. Her Monday through Friday hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and she is also open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturdays. The phone number for the store is (719) 480-6017. You may contact the SLV SBDC at 589-3682.

February 1, 2011

Social Media Upcoming Workshops in the San Luis Valley

Promoting Social Media  Networking and Chamber Membership

February 15


Twitter, You Tube, and Google Apps: Social Media Networking Session. Free for Alamosa Chamber Members ($5 charge for non-members). At the Inn of the Rio Grande, Alamosa, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Rolls and coffee will be served. Please RSVP to Donna Wehe at 589-3682



February 15

Free to Monte Vista Chamber Members. $5 for non-members; light refreshments will be served.

Facebook Show and Tell; network with other business owners using social media.

At the Carnegie Public Library, 5:30-7:30 p.m. RSVP to Donna Wehe at 589-3682.





February 17

Free to Del Norte or South Fork Chamber Members. $5 for non-members; light refreshments will be served.

Facebook Show and Tell; network with other business owners using social media.

At the County Annex Building in Del Norte; 3-5:00 p.m. RSVP to Donna Wehe at 589-3682.