Who knows better the effects of divorce on children than the children who’ve experienced those effects? A Grand Valley educator and entrepreneur has tapped into that perspective in producing a new DVD for parents going through divorce and the professionals who work with them. “Kids are so wise and they have so much important to […]
A nonprofit corporation based in Grand Junction has received a grant of more than $2.5 million to provide free weatherization services to low-income families across Western Colorado. Housing Resources also received a grant of more than $250,000 to rehabilitate two of its rental properties. “We are thrilled to receive these grants,” said Katie Wilson, a […]
The head of a Grand Junction economic development organization believes a sales tax exemption for the aviation industry will help attract such firms to the area. “This is a huge benefit to our economic development program as we attract and assist companies in the aviation industry who export their products out of the area,” said […]
Most members of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce that responded to a survey say they support a program that encourages participants to buy goods and services from Mesa County businesses. Sixty percent of the 225 chamber members who responded to the survey viewed the Blue Band Wagon campaign “very favorably,” while another 32 […]
Four years ago, Sally Schaefer had visions of staging her retirement party at a new community recreation center along the Colorado River in Grand Junction. The party went ahead as scheduled this year, but was held at Schaefer’s offices at Hilltop Community Resources, where she served as chief executive officer. In the interim, plans for […]
Colorado banks caught in a tug of war between politicians calling for increased lending and regulators curtailing lending face additional struggles under financial reform legislation, according to the president of an industry association. “We do feel caught in the middle on a lot of this stuff,” said Don Childears, president of the Colorado Bankers Association […]
Dr. Mark Luker, an orthopaedic surgeon with Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates based in Grand Junction, has been recertified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS requires orthopaedic surgeons to maintain certification by completing 120 hours of continuing education, undergoing a peer review process and passing an examination. Luker scored in the top […]
Bray Real Estate honored five agents as the top producers for the Grand Junction firm during the second quarter. David Durham had the most closings. A Certified Residential Specialist, Durham has worked in the Grand Junction real estate industry since 1981. Christi Reece had the most listings. As Certified Residential Specialist and Certified EcoBroker, Reece […]
Grand Junction chiropractor Wes Sheader has scheduled free workshops on sleep problems and fibromyalgia. A workshop on sleep problems is set for 6:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Goodwill Store at 630 24 1/2 Road. A workshop on fibromyalgia is set for 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at Community Hospital, 2021 N. 12th St. For reservations […]
Grand Junction chiropractor Sharon Anable is celebrating the 10th anniversary of opening her practice. Anable operates Anable Life Chiropractic, located at 715 Horizon Drive, Suite 360. She launched her practice in the same building on Aug. 1, 2000. In addition to her other services, Anable has received specialized training to offer cranial adjustments. She holds […]