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Grand Junction firm turns pet projects into thriving business
Before she founded a brokerage and advisory firm for the pet care industry, Teija Heikkilä operated her own pet care facilities for 18 years. Her first-hand knowledge of the challenges and rewards of operating a pet care business led to the realization there was a gap in the market for brokerage services for the pet […]
Mesa County receives funding to support beetle battle
Mesa County has received a $110,000 grant to help fund efforts to eradicate the Japanese beetle. The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) awarded the grant to battle the beetles, an invasive pest that damages agricultural crops as well as ornamental plants and turf grass. “CDA is committed to protecting the Western Slope from this voracious […]
United Way to use grant to address homelessness
United Way of Mesa has received a $50,000 grant to help fund efforts to address homelessness. The Wells Fargo Foundation grant will support the United to Solve Homelessness program, as well as the Resource Center a joint project with HomewardBound of the Grand Valley. Keira Auld, community impact and marketing manager with United Way of […]
Meeting planned to identify and discuss ag issues
A meeting is scheduled for Grand Junction to identify concerns and common needs for agricultural producers in Western Colorado. Janie VanWinkle, a fellow with the AgriWest initiative, will lead the discussion at the meeting set for 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 27 at the Mesa County Fairgrounds community building, 2785 U.S. Highway 50. The Ribber […]
Colorado ranks sixth in analysis of state economies
Colorado ranked sixth in a comparison of the best and worse state economies. Colorado ranked among the top 20 states for economic activity, economic health and potential for innovation. WalletHub compiled the ranking based on 28 indicators of economic performance and strength, including growth in gross domestic product, business startup activity, share of jobs in […]
Firm honors retiring accountant by offering scholarship
A Grand Junction-based accounting firm will honor a retiring accountant by establishing a college scholarship in her name. DWC CPAs and Advisors will offer the Donna M. Hardy accounting scholarship at Colorado Mesa University for the 2024-2025 academic year. Hardy, a certified public accountant and certified valuation analyst, retired after working four decades in public accounting. […]
Mosquito control district promotes efforts to fight the bite
The Grand River Mosquito Control District joins in National Mosquito Control Awareness Week to educate people about the dangers of mosquitoes and the importance of mosquito control. “This time of year is critical for people to be extra aware. We all tend to spend more time outdoors camping, barbecuing and recreating. Mosquitoes will take every […]
Libraries foundation plans benefit celebration
The Mesa County Libraries Foundation plans a fund-raising celebration of its 30th anniversary. The Sippin’ in the Stacks event is set for 2 to 5 p.m. June 23 at the central library at 443 N. Sixth St. in Grand Junction. Tickets sell for $25 in advance and $30 at the door. For reservations or more […]
Will JJ ever let us in on his campaign’s biggest secrets?
Yeah. I thought my last column was my last column on the personal conundrum I have with the Mesa County Republican leadership and JJ Fletcher. But as I stated in my headline for the last column, these folks are the gift that keeps on giving. This time with a little help from their friends. It’s […]