An executive who has worked in the health care and insurance industries has been hired as president and chief executive office of Pinnacol Assurance, which provides workers’ compensation insurance to about 55,000 Colorado businesses. Philip Kalin was selected as a finalist for the position in October and is scheduled to start working Nov. 27. “Phil […]
Sue Rose has brought her public relations firm to Montrose, offering communications services to Western Colorado businesses. Rose has operated Rose Public Relations for 13 years, serving the architecture, construction and manufacturing industries. “I’m thrilled to be on the Western Slope,” Rose said. “Rose PR has served the Denver, Chicago and Boston markets over the […]
State Sen. Steve King, a Republican from Grand Junction, is among the winners of annual awards presented by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). King and State Reps. Rhonda Fields, Bob Gardner, Libby Szabo and Dave Young were named 2013 legislative champions. “MADD congratulates these lawmakers for their commitment to improve Colorado’s drunk driving law, author […]
Kimberlie Haas has joined Family Health West in Fruita as a registered occupational therapist. Haas brings to her new duties 25 years of experience, including work in acute care, home care, occupational medicine, outpatient rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. “We are fortunate to have Kim join our therapies team,” said Mark Francis, president and chief […]
Nominations will be accepted through Dec. 20 for an annual Wildlife Landowner of the Year Award presented by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The awards program highlights the role of private land management and recognizes landowners who have demonstrated leadership in wildlife conservation and sound management principles. Nominees must be a resident of Colorado, own at […]
Herberger’s and other Bon-Ton stores collected more than 3 million pounds of clothing and other textile donations for Goodwill Industries. The annual fall exchanged donations to Goodwill for discount coupons. The donations have an estimated total value of $12.5 million. The donations will be sold in Goodwill stores to raise money to support its jobs […]
Wal-Mart will offer free layaways for the holidays through Dec. 13, the national retail chain announced. The program is available for electronics, jewelry, small appliances, select sporting goods and toys. Customers can start a layaway account and make payments through Dec. 13. No opening fees will be required. Wal-Mart will send payment reminders and updates […]
A holiday pet food drive is scheduled to continue through Dec. 20 at the Kokopelli Animal Hospital in Fruita. Donations of dog food, cat food, kitty litter and pet treats will be delivered to local animal shelters on Dec. 21, including CLAWS, Grand River Humane Society, Loma Cat House, Mesa County Animal Services and Roice-Hurst […]
Nominations will be accepted through Jan. 3 for annual awards presented by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. The chamber presents business of the year awards in two categories: firms with less than 25 employees and firms with 25 or more employees. The chamber also presents a citizen of the year award. Winners are […]
The Barnes & Noble bookstore in Grand Junction plans a full day of activities to kick off the holiday shopping season. Discovery Friday is scheduled for Nov. 22 at the store, located at 2451 Patterson Road. “Discovery Friday celebrates our customers by bringing the spirit of fun and discovery to their holiday shopping experience and […]