Express Employment Professionals, a staffing agency with a franchise in Grand Junction, has earned recognition for its services. Express Employment Professionals received the ClearlyRated 2021 Best of Staffing Client and Talent Awards. The awards are based on the results of surveys of associates and clients — 68.1 percent of associates and 67.9 percent of clients […]
Applications will be accepted through March 31 for a $2,000 college scholarship that will be awarded by the Shelter Insurance Foundation and Kerry Phillips, a Shelter Insurance agent in Grand Junction. A committee of high school officials and community leaders will select the recipient from among upcoming graduates of Fruita Monument High School and Caprock […]
Antonelli’s Advanced Automotive will accept nominations until midnight March 8 for the recipient of a car the Grand Junction repair shop will give away. Nominations should describe in 150 words or less why a particular person needs a vehicle to not only help them prosper, but also improve the lives of others. Nominations may be […]
Knott Laboratory, a forensic engineering firm with an office in Grand Junction, has launched a company to help customers who’ve discovered issues with their home foundations. Foundation Pro Engineering offers structural engineering services directly to homeowners. “For most people, their home is one of their largest investments. So dealing with foundation movement can be incredibly […]
West Star Aviation has received recognition for its efforts to promote and foster aviation maintenance training. The Federal Aviation Administration granted Aviation Maintenance Technician Gold Awards of Excellence to West Star facilities in Grand Junction as well as East Alton, Ill. The FAA bestowed Diamond Awards of Excellence for West Star facilities in Denver and […]
A human resource management consulting firm based in Grand Junction has marked its first year in operation under a new name and branding strategy. Lighthouse HR Support combined under one name the operations of what were formerly Background Research, Employer Representatives and Krey Benefit Solutions. “We are excited to continue the journey we started last […]
To the editor: Over the last few weeks, the Capitol has been quiet. During the pause from debating and passing bills, I spent time listening to constituents and the other folks from around Colorado who have reached out to me to share their thoughts, stories and concerns From ranchers in Gunnison who are worried about […]
For those who anticipated increased regulatory activity under the Joe Biden administration, their expectations thus far have been met. Increasing regulatory burdens always take a toll on entrepreneurship; small business; American competitiveness; and economic, income and employment growth. But ratcheting up such costs in an already grim economy is grossly ill-conceived. Consider two examples of […]
It’s only natural to seek out advice from those who’ve achieved success. Rather than try to reinvent the wheel, why not just emulate the creators? Or at least listen to what they have to say on the subject. In business, such guidance often passes on an informal basis from mentors to their mentees. But the […]
If there’s one thing I can count on to do my heart good in the midst of all the world, politics and our government throws at my life, it’s this: I live in one of the most giving, caring and loving communities on the planet. And it’s because of the people. Not, well, you know. […]