Grape and wine trade group names executive director

Cassidee Shull has joined the Colorado Association of Viticulture and Enology as executive director of the trade association based in Palisade. Shull brings to her latest experience work with the Grand Valley Performing Arts Festival, Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado and March of Dimes. She’s a 2011 graduate of Colorado Mesa University in […]

Registration under way for awards breakfast

Registration is open through March 13 for an annual event honoring philanthropic efforts, including those of businesses. The Human Services Council of Mesa County has scheduled the White Ribbon Leadership Award breakfast event for 7:30 a.m. March 20 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 743 Horizon Drive in Grand Junction. Admission is $15. Tables for […]

Ski resort joins in effort to offer youth program

Powderhorn Mountain Resort has teamed up with Mesa County School District 51 and local businesses and organizations to offer a recreational program for at-risk youth. Powderhorn offers free lift tickets, lessons, rentals and lunches to participating students. Home Loan and 13 Marketing offers free transportation. Loki offers discounted clothing. “Athletics and outdoor recreation are a […]

Staffing franchise helps to increase 2011 sales

A Grand Junction franchise has helped to boost sales for an international staffing company. “We’re seeing a steady rate of Grand Valley employers adding to their current staff and replacing departing members much more quickly,” said Nina Anderson, owner of the Express Employment Professionals franchise in Grand Junction. The company announced that 2011 sales topped […]

Firm connects homeowner associations and businesses

A new marketing firm offers services that help homeowners’ associations (HOAs) create relationships with businesses that can meet their needs. “In this new economy, it’s more important that ever that Western Colorado HOAs connect with the right business partners to help their communities thrive,” said Barbara Lucks, founder of Your HOA Team based in Mack. […]

Hotel rebranded as Fairfield Inn & Suites

A downtown Grand Junction hotel has been rebranded as the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott. Located at 225 Main St., the 70-room hotel formerly called Main Street Suites will operate as a Marriott franchise. Main Street Management will continue to own and manage the hotel. “We are pleased to introduce Fairfield Inn & Suites […]

Free seminar to offer social media marketing tips

A Grand Junction firm has scheduled a free seminar to help business owners use social media to improve their marketing efforts. Synergy Marketing Consultants will host the seminar in two sessions at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. March 21 in the training room of Re/Max 4000, 120 W. Park Drive. The seminar will help participating […]