Carolyn Bruce, chief executive officer of the Western Healthcare Alliance based in Grand Junction, has been selected by the National Cooperative of Health Networks Association (NCHN) as Outstanding Network Leader of the Year. The award was announced during a conference in Arizona. Winners were nominated and selected by their peers from among network leaders with […]
A Corgi that lost 15 percent of its body weight won the “Biggest Loser: Pet Edition” competition conducted at Tiara Rado Animal Hospital in Grand Junction. Beans weighed 56.2 pounds at the beginning of the contest in January, but now weighs 47.8 pounds. Owners Randy and Cindi Walck of Grand Junction received a $100 gift […]
The annual Red Baron Ball charity event raised more than 90 percent of the projected cost of replacing windows at the Family Health West nursing home in Fruita. “We thank our wonderful sponsors and guests for ensuring that our residents are as comfortable as possible,” said Angelina Salazar, director of development for Family Health West. […]
JG Management Systems in Grand Junction has been recognized for its support of military service members and their families. Jerome Gonzales, chief executive officer of the consulting firm, received an employer statement of support signed by Defense Secretary Robert Gates. Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) presented the statement. An agency of the […]
The Colorado Division of Insurance has developed an a guide for small businesses to help owners and managers make educated choices about their insurance needs. “Growth in small businesses is a critical element to Colorado’s economic health. The guide to insurance is one of many resources Colorado is providing to enable new and small businesses […]
More than 1,900 Mesa County businesses will receive a total of $1.8 million, a portion of general dividends returned by Pinnacol Assurance to workers’ compensation insurance policyholders. Pinnacol Assurance plans to distribute a total of $41 million to 50,000 qualifying businesses in Colorado, about 85 percent of its policyholders. The dividend is based on policyholder […]
Financial support from two banks will enable the John McConnell Math & Science Center of Western Colorado to offer special camps and monthly family night events. Alpine Bank donated $5,000 to the Grand Junction center to support after-school, no-school and vacation camps. The camps offer area students an opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering and […]
Newly branded Optimum cable television, Internet and telephone services are now available in Grand Junction. The announcement follows the acquisition by Cablevision of Bresnan Communications. “Consumers have never seen anything like the advanced technology and competitive prices we are offering for cable, high-speed Internet and voice services,” said John Trierweiler, executive vice president of product […]
On Edge Skating in Grand Junction has launched a recycling program in which participants not only earn rewards for themselves, but also raise money to help disabled veterans. On Edge Skating has teamed up with PepsiCo and Waste Management to offer a Dream Machine. The computerized receptacle includes a personal reward system that allows consumers […]
Count the Wine Country Inn in Palisade among the top-ranked hotels from around the world included on an annual list compiled by the Expedia online travel agency. Only 500 of the more than 130,000 hotels featured on Expedia Web sites are included on the Expedia Insiders Select list. “Delivering our guests superior service is a […]