Even in an era of social media and the imperative online presence for your business, integrating some traditional forms of media is an excellent use of time and funds. The cost of creating a direct mailing can be overwhelming to small businesses that have a small advertising budget. Direct mailings can be extremely effective whenexecuted […]
The quality and character of the individuals essential to the operations of a company directly affect the efficiency and effectiveness of the business, in addition to having a direct impact on the pleasure of those who own and operate it. Simply put, the higher the caliber of those you choose to hire, the more happiness […]
For the sixth time since 2005, Pinnacol Assurance, Colorado’s leading workers’ compensation insurer, has been recognized nationally as one of America’s “Best Employers for Workers Over 50.” Pinnacol placed 15th on the list of 50 companies nationwide and is the only Colorado company to be recognized. “Having workers over 50 is a tremendous benefit to […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times: The monthly unemployment rate in Mesa County has slipped back into single digits even as increasing labor demand offers encouragement conditions are improving. “We’re seeing some life in the economy. It might be little, but it’s in the right direction,” said Suzie Miller, an employment specialist with the Mesa County Workforce […]
There is a distinct difference in the atmosphere of companies where the owner and managers bring their inspiring energy on a consistent basis and those where this does not happen. It is a feeling that is known by both team members and customers alike, and one that will ultimately have a positive or negative effect […]
Herberger’s will offer discount coupons for donations of clothing and textiles as part of a twice-a-year event to benefit Goodwill Industries. The Goodwill Sale is scheduled to run through Sept. 28 at the store, located in the Mesa Mall at 2424 U.S. Highway 6 & 50 in Grand Junction. Participants who donate gently used clothing […]
The Western Colorado Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction has scheduled its annual gymkhana for Sept. 24. The competition is set to begin with registration at 8 a.m. at the sheriff’s posse grounds at 25 and F 1/2 roads in Grand Junction. Entrants in five age groups will compete in eight events […]
IHOP has scheduled its annual scary face pancake giveaway for 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 28. Children ages 12 and under will design and then dine on their own Halloween hotcakes served with whipped topping, strawberries and Oreo cookies. Scary face pancakes also will be available for purchase at IHOP restaurants through October.
A Grand Junction martial arts business has scheduled an open house to offer information about instruction for children and adults. Martial Arts Research Systems has scheduled the free event for Sept. 17 at its facility at 560 S. Westgate Drive. The open house is set to start at 9 a.m. with a course for children […]
Housing Resources and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage will present a free homeownership class in Grand Junction. The two-hour class is set for 5:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Garden Village Community Building, 2601 Belford Ave, and open to the public. The class will teach participants about a number of financial steps toward home ownership, including […]