The Kessler Canyon resort near DeBeque was among the businesses honored at the recent Colorado Meetings + Events magazine Best of Colorado awards celebration. Kessler Canyon earned an Editor’s Pick award for offering the best place for executive and board retreats. Kessler Canyon offers luxury lodging as well as a variety of recreational activities. For [...]
Art Space & Open Studios has scheduled its annual tour of Grand Valley studios. The Open Studios Tour is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 19 and noon to 4 p.m. May 20. The free event will showcase the work of 145 artists and also include demonstrations and opportunities to talk with artists [...]
Wells Fargo celebrates its 160th year in business by conducting 160 Teach Children to Save classes in Colorado in April and contributing a total of $160,000 to three charitable organizations. “Celebrating our anniversary provides us another great opportunity to thank our customers, invest in our communities and honor our team members,” said Nathan Christian, Wells [...]
Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County has teamed up with the Grand Junction Rockies, Crossroads Fitness and Alpine Bank to stage a benefit event for runners and walkers. Registration is under way for the Habitat Home Run 5K and 10K. The event is set for 8:30 a.m. June 30 on the Riverfront Trail behind the [...]
Mesa Developmental Services has achieved its goal to raise $2.3 million to pay for the construction of three homes in Grand Junction for people with complex disabilities and medical issues. A $25,000 grant from the Boettcher Foundation finished the effort to pay for the homes, which were completed in 2010. The homes offer a residential [...]
The latest version of an annual art and jazz festival is scheduled for May 11 to 13 in downtown Grand Junction. The free, three-day festival is planned for a stretch of Main Street between Third and Seventh streets and will include more than 80 artist booths and a lineup of 11 jazz bands performing at [...]
A staffing business has scheduled an event marking the fifth anniversary of its operation in Grand Junction. Express Employment Professionals as well as neighboring businesses in the complex will host the celebration from 3 to 7 p.m. April 26 at 1119 N. First St. The event will include food and prizes. Nina Anderson opened the [...]
A Grand Junction recycling company will accept computers, electronics and appliances during a free dropoff event scheduled as part of the ShareFest event. E-Waste Recyclers of Colorado has scheduled the event for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 28 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 29 at its facility at 655 N. First St. [...]
Valley Financial Services, an independent health and benefits insurance agency in Grand Junction, has merged with Mountain West Insurance & Financial Services based in Craig. Mountain West will bring to the operation a range of personal and commercial insurance products and companies as well as a large regional presence. In addition to Craig, the agency [...]
A Western Colorado company that offers a range of security services has expanded by opening an office in Grand Junction. Citadel Security and Investigations also expects to eventually increase staffing. Citadel Security and Investigations has opened an office at 2472 Patterson Road, Suite 13. The office accommodates growing demand for patrols and other services for [...]
