Rick Thurtle, a broker associate with Century 21 Homestead Realty in Grand Junction for more than six years, has completed testing and other requirements necessary to become an employing broker. Century 21 Homestead Realty operates offices at 737 Horizon Drive. For more information, call 243-5100 or visit the Web site located at www.RickThurtle.com.
Fifteen students from Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction earned recognition at a national construction management competition. Students from 14 universities participated in the annual Associated Schools of Construction Student Competition and Conference in Sparks, Nev. Students were given 18 hours to complete a full cost estimate, analyze alternative methods, choose equipment, write safety and […]
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 […]
A Grand Valley business has been selected to supply locally made products to guests at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Grand Junction. Alida’s Fruits will provide featured amenities offered through the Hilton Honors Program. Alida’s Fruits also will provide syrups and jams in the hotel dining room and to special groups and guests. “Every […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Registration is under way for a marketing workshop for food manufacturers. The workshop is set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 19 at the Community College of Aurora. The event will offer advice on creating a brand, developing a marketing plan and using social media. Admission is $35 for registrations completed by April 6, $45 […]
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. […]
Work is scheduled to begin March 12 on a nearly $1 million project to stabilize Union Pacific Railroad banking along the Colorado River in the Grand Valley. The project, part of $3.6 billion in capital and maintenance programs planned nationwide by Union Pacific in 2012, is expected to be completed in May. The Grand Valley […]