Clarion Inn earns hospitality award

The Grand Junction Clarion Inn received the 2012 Gold Hospitality Award from Choice Hotels International, which operates the Clarion brand. “The Clarion Inn Grand Junction hotel’s commitment to excellence and outstanding guest service has earned it this well-deserved recognition as one of the best hotels among the Choice brand,” said Steve Joyce, president and chief […]

Pantuso’s supports Latimer House program

Pantuso’s Ristorante in Grand Junction will donate a portion of sales during April to the Hilltop Latimer House. A percentage of sales during every Tuesday in April will go to the program to assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. “I have been overwhelmed by the community’s support of our business, and I am […]

Rocky Mountain Health Plans offers mobile access

Rocky Mountain Health Plans now offers members access to information about their benefits and providers through their smart phones and tablet computers. “We are confident mobile access to important health plan information will result in more satisfied members and increase efficiencies,” said Neil Waldron, chief marketing officer and vice president of strategic initiatives for the […]

Wineries to compete in Twitter taste-off

Western Colorado wineries will be among those pouring their vintages at what’s billed as a Twitter taste-off. The event is planned for the DrinkLocalWine conference set for April 28 at Metropolitan State College in Denver. The Colorado Wine Industry Development Board will present the conference to showcase the wine industry in the state. Tickets for […]

POTUS vs. SCOTUS: President launches a troubling attack

Apparently, President Barack Obama didn’t like how the arguments over his massive health care measure went before the Supreme Court. Obama not only came out swinging against the court, but also questioned the court’s role in our system of checks and balances. It was an unprecedented attack from a president of the United States. For […]

Lacking optimism? Think entrepreneurism

Tantalizing prospects of improving economic conditions continue to offer hope to weary business owners and managers, like visions of a cool oasis in the middle of a burning desert. Nonetheless, there’s seldom a shortage of discouraging news, such as the disappointing jobs report or dip in optimism among small business owners. All of a sudden, […]

Records management seminar scheduled

An upcoming seminar will offer information about records and information management, including the use of electronic records to obtain evidence for legal proceedings as well as computer software to share content. The Western Colorado Chapter of ARMA International has scheduled its spring seminar for 8:30 a.m. May 4 at the Mesa County Courthouse, 544 Rood […]

Alpine Bank retains “green” certification

A Western Colorado bank has retained its certification for meeting international standards for environmental management. Alpine Bank has been recertified for another three years to maintain its International Standards Organization (IS0) 14001 designation. Alpine Bank first earned the designation in 2006 and has been recertified twice since then. The bank remains the only financial services […]

High-climbing executive offers down-to-earth advice

Phil Castle, The Business Times For an entrepreneur who’s scaled the heights of success, Kenneth “Hap” Klopp offers down-to-earth advice to others who aspire to climb as far. Develop and communicate a vision. Imbrue operations with passion. Take risks and learn from failures. But above all, act with a sense or urgency. Quoting the German […]