Alan Watkins has joined the team of accountants at Grand Mesa CPAs in Grand Junction. Watkins brings to his new duties more than 18 years of experience in the banking industry, 10 of that as a commercial loan officer. He holds a master’s degree in accounting and a bachelor’s degree in business administration. “Alan’s background […]
Computer-based examinations are now available in Grand Junction for people who want to become licensed commercial pesticide applicators. Testing is available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Colorado State University Extension Office. “This new feature allows Coloradans to take this important test without traveling to Denver. This provides time efficiency for those taking the test […]
Verizon Wireless has donated a total of $5,000 to two Western Colorado programs that serve families affected by domestic violence. The Hopeline grant went to Hilltop Community Resources and will be used at the Latimer House and Tri-County Resources. Latimer House serves Mesa County, while Tri-County Resources serves Delta, Ouray and Montrose counties. “This generous […]
David Cale and Bookcliff Vision Center have relocated to 362 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. Bookcliff Vision Center offers comprehensive eye care and the latest contact lens technology. The center also offers frames from such brand lines as Cazal, Coach, Face a Face, Fendi and Lindberg as well as sunglasses from such brands as […]
Mesa County organizations received a total of $13,000 in grants in the latest distribution from the Wells Fargo Community Assistance Fund. The fund supports small, non-profit groups that don’t have the resources to compete with larger organizations for funding. Since its inception in 1993 more than 3,800 grants worth a collective $3.6 million have been […]
In what’s billed as a merger of two iconic brands, Dairy Queen now serves Orange Julius beverages. The original Orange Julius beverage as well as fruit smoothies are available at participating DQ locations, including restaurants in Grand Junction. “With the assortment of fruit choices, variety and convenience we now offer in this beverage category, it’s […]
Attendance at the 2012 Colorado Mountain Winefest increased 20 percent over last year with the sale of more than 5,000 tickets to the largest event of its kind in the state showcasing the wine industry. Paid attendance to the Winefest at Riverbend Park in Palisade on Sept. 15 as well as to such other events […]
As election day approaches, small business owners are beginning to attract lots of notice, especially from vote-seeking candidates who express admiration for their ability to create jobs and keep the nation’s economy afloat. But when these hard-working entrepreneurs become the center of attention for federal bureaucrats, it’s time to start worrying. While many view the […]
Have you been watching the NFL this season? Who am I kidding? Next to NASCAR (And no offense to NASCAR fans, but seriously, other than the wrecks, it’s just cars going in a circle), it’s the most popular sport on the planet. So of course you have. Tell me the horrible performance of the replacement […]
There’s been a lot of political rhetoric and, consequently, media coverage about Americans who pay no federal income taxes. Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney was surreptitiously recorded as writing off the support of what he said was the 47 percent of Americans who don’t pay federal income taxes nad have become dependent on government assistance […]