There’s no mystery about what nearly all business owners and managers, especially those in retail, want for Christmas: more sales. But second on the list for most owners and managers likely is more certainty. They’d like to know with more assurance that slow, but steady, economic growth really will continue in 2012. They’d also like […]
Having experienced the full effects of the recession later than other areas of Colorado, Mesa County has been late in regaining ground lost during the downturn. But growth in wages and expanding energy exploration and production bode well for a slow, but steady, recovery in 2012, according to an annual economic forecast prepared at the […]
An entrepreneur has launched a Grand Junction-based marketing venture he expects to not only help businesses connect with their customers, but also stimulate the local economy. “It’s about stimulating people to get out and stimulate the economy. It’s about encouraging people to get out and enjoy the quality of life,” said Bob Rubin, who has […]
Mike Fisher has joined the Envoy Mortgage branch office in Grand Junction as a senior mortgage banker. Fisher brings to his new duties more than eight years of experience in the mortgage industry. “Mike is not only a great mortgage loan originator, but his ability to recognize and meet his client’s needs is uncanny,” said […]
Rick Thurtle was the best-selling agent during November at Century 21 Homestead Realty in Grand Junction. A Ruby Award-winning agent, Thurtle handles residential and commercial purchases and sales in the Grand Valley. Century 21 Homestead Realty operates offices at 737 Horizon Drive. For more information, contact Thurtle at 985-9729 or www.RickThurtle.com .
Thad Respet has joined Tiara Rado Animal Hospital in Grand Junction, bringing to four the number of veterinarians who work at the facility. Respet earned his veterinary medicine degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He also holds a degree in geology from the University of Rochester and worked as an exploration geologist before changing careers. […]
Entries will be accepted through Jan. 9 for an annual competition for artwork promoting the Colorado Winefest in Denver and Palisade. The competition is open to fine art and graphic design artists living in Colorado. The winning artwork will represent the Colorado wine industry in posters, advertising and promotional pieces. The Colorado Association of Viticulture […]
Nominations will be accepted through Dec. 24 for an annual charity program conducted by SunShine Painting in Grand Junction. The business will select five groups or individuals in need of interior painting services and will donate up to $1,000 in labor and materials for each project. Selected projects will be completed between December and February. […]
The Rib City chain of family owned barbecue restaurants has launched a new Web site at www.ribcity.com. The revamped site features more photos and a new locations page using Google maps. The site also features customer surveys, franchise information, job applications, menus, nutritional information and online gift card purchasing. Based in Florida, Rib City operates […]
Great Clips salons offers customers an opportunity to purchase prepaid value cards offering a haircuts for a discounted price of $9.99. The promotion is scheduled to run through Dec. 9 or while supplies last. Great Clips operates a total of more than 3,000 salons. For more information, visit www.greatclips.com.