Colorado Mesa University will host a statewide competition expected to bring thousands of people to Grand Junction in June. CMU will host the Special Olympics state summer games June 1 and 2 in what will be the first time a Special Olympics event of that size will occur in Western Colorado since the organization started […]
Hiring your first employee or building your business team opens whole new areas for compliance in employment and labor law. Laws are far reaching and cover a broad range of issues: preventing discrimination and harassment in the workplace, poster requirements, wage and hour laws, workers’ compensation insurance and more. For small business owners short on […]
Lonnie Emmons Jr. has been appointed director of sales for AT&T mobility operations in Colorado and will oversee retail sales in the state from an office in Denver. Emmons previously worked as area retail sales manager for AT&T in Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois. AT&T operates one of the largest wireless networks in the U.S., […]
Robert Bray, Ron Sechrist and Fran Stephens from Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction attended the Colorado Association of Realtors convention in Denver. More than 1,500 Realtors from across the state attended the event to hear speakers discuss trends in the real estate industry, including technological advances. “This year’s convention was beneficial for us, and […]
The leader of an economic development group in Mesa County has been appointed to the board of directors of a statewide economic development organization. Kelly Flenniken, executive director of the Grand Junction Economic Partnership, has joined the board of the Economic Development Council of Colorado. The council promotes economic development throughout the state while representing […]
Joe Pruett and Chase Wortmann have joined AXA Advisors in Grand Junction. Pruett holds an insurance license as well as several securities licenses. He specializes in custom investment and insurance strategies for individuals and business owners. Wortmann joined AXA Advisors after working with Janus Funds at its headquarters in Denver. Wortmann offers financial planning to […]
Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. Oct. 31 for grants from the Grand Junction Lions Club. Each year the club donates a total of about $100,000 to nonprofit organizations, proceeds from an annual carnival and raffle conducted in February. Over the past 80 years, the club has given away a total of more than […]
D&G AutoCare in Grand Junction once again will organize a holiday drive to collect new socks, pajamas and underwear for needy kids — an annual effort dubbed SPUNK. Several locations throughout the Grand Valley will collect packages of new socks, pajamas and underwear for children of all ages and sizes. The drive will continue through […]
Applications will be accepted through Dec. 5 for a grant program designed to promote the professional development of artists living and working in Western Colorado. Recipients must use grants from the Money for Artistic Development program during 2013 for education, marketing, materials, promotions or tools. For more information about the Money for Artistic Development program, […]
Applications will be accepted through Nov. 1 for openings on the Mesa County Planning Commission and Grand Junction Regional Airport Authority Board. The planning commission reviews general land use matters and makes recommendations to the county commissioners based on the county land development code and master plan. Knowledge of zoning and land use matters is […]