Alpine Bank promotes the fact that it’s owned and operated in Colorado — and sets an example by contributing to communities where bank branches are located. J. Robert Young, founder and chairman of Alpine Bank, has been recognized as Colorado’s Outstanding Philanthropist and soon will be inducted into the Colorado Business Hall of Fame in […]
Banks are in the business of turning a profit for shareholders and other investors — a challenging mission during a financial downturn. But many banks go beyond that effort as they try to make their communities financially strong and local residents happy and healthy. “We want to satisfy all our customers’ needs and satisfy them […]
Members at Gold’s Gym locations in Grand Junction and Clifton joined in a month-long canned food drive to help families in need. Members who brought in food saved on their monthly dues. “We were amazed as we watched the pyramid of food grow every day” said Cole Christensen, general manager of the Grand Junction Gold’s […]
All six American National Bank locations in the Grand Valley feature what’s called a “giving tree.” Each year, the trees are filled with tags for items needed at the Latimer House and Western Slope Center for Children. Each organization helps women and children faced with unfortunate situations. American National Bank is dedicated to making the […]
Count Thane and Leanne DePuey among the individuals who contribute the bulk of funds to charitable organizations. According to figures from the American Association of Fund-raising, 75 percent of contributions comes from individuals who want to make a difference and support causes in which they believe. By comparison, 17 percent of contributions comes from large corporations […]
Hilltop continues to work on marketing the 24 programs it offers in Western Colorado. While it’s difficult to sum up the many services Hilltop offers in one brand name, it’s not difficult to discern the effects of reaching out to people in need during the holidays. From the angel tree and food drive to the […]
When service clubs contribute to charitable organizations in Mesa County, they usually write substantial checks. One unintended result can be that people who need just a few bucks to get by can be overlooked. That’s one reason the Grand Junction Lions Club launched its Random Acts of Kindness Program in 2004. In early December, members […]
City of Grand Junction reports fifth consecutive monthly increase in collections If sales tax collections are any indication of economic recovery in Mesa County, such a recovery seems to be getting stronger as the days run their course for 2010. The November sales tax report indicates Mesa County’s collections were up 7.59 percent over the […]
A measure of future economic activity in the United States has increased for a fifth straight month, a sign the recovery could be gaining traction. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index (LEI) climbed to 112.4 in November, up 1.1 percent. With a collective gain of 1 percent for October and September, the […]
The monthly unemployment rate in Mesa County has bounced back to its highest level in eight months. According to the latest estimate from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, the unadjusted jobless rate in the county spiked seven-tenths to 9.8 percent in November. That’s the highest level since hitting 10.3 percent in March. For […]