The Western Colorado Latino Chamber of Commerce has joined with the Mesa County Libraries and other organizations in scheduling a series of events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. A kickoff event is set for 5:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at the central library branch at 530 Grand Ave. in Grand Junction. The event will feature food, music […]
A Mesa County-based business plans what it bills as a boot camp for homeowner association boards. Your HOA Team has scheduled the event for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 and 25 at A Taste of Heaven Catering, 2817 North Ave. in Grand Junction. Admission is $40 for both sessions through Sept. 12. Additional members […]
Registration is under way for a golf tournament planned to raise money for the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda chapter at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. The Business Executive Golf Tournament is set for Sept. 22 at Adobe Creek Golf Course in Fruita. Check-in and a continental breakfast starts at 8 a.m., […]
Vine Yoga, a hatha style yoga studio, is scheduled to open Sept. 16 in downtown Grand Junction. The studio is located at 216 S. Second St., near the intersection of Second Street and Colorado Avenue. Vine Yoga welcomes all levels of practitioners — from beginners to advanced yogis. The studio specializes in teaching yoga as […]
Fall sales of season passes at Powderhorn Mountain Resort will continue through Nov. 2 and offer skiing and snowboarding not only at the Grand Mesa resort, but also other Colorado resorts. “Our passholders are dedicated, passionate skiers and riders. We are thrilled to offer five unique partnerships that allow our loyal guests to experience eight […]
A luxury guest ranch near DeBeque has added shooting instruction to the outdoor recreational activities offered there. The Kessler Canyon Shooting Academy offers instruction in long-range and wing shooting techniques as well as opportunities for students to put their skills to the test in big game and upland bird hunting. Students learn ethical, proficient and […]
Recla Metals has opened a scrap metal recycling operation in Clifton as part of expanding operations in Western Colorado. The Clifton facility is located at 151 Second St. at F Road and open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. The facility recycles non-ferrous metals, including aluminum cans, appliances […]
I suppose that whatever eventually comes of the entire Syria mess, we’ll at least have been treated to the surreal spectacle of John Kerry and other erstwhile peaceniks suddenly subscribing to many of the ideas they found so offensive when, once upon a time, they were applied in opposition to communism or Saddam Hussein. It […]
There’s nothing better than an entrepreneurial success story. Such stories serve not only to affirm the realization of the American dream, but also offer inspiration and instruction to those who pursue their own accomplishments. Here in Western Colorado, one of the best entrepreneurial success stories of all recounts the exploits of four brothers who founded […]
There’s growing interest in Congress in decreasing the corporate tax rate to increase the competitiveness of U.S. businesses strapped with highest tax rate among developed countries. That’s a laudable effort well worth pursuing. At the same time, though, what can be even higher individual income tax rates for many small business owners hasn’t received similar […]