Corporate sponsorships and tickets are available for the upcoming Grand Junction Kiwanis Club Pancake Day and Funfest. The fund-raiser is set for 8 to 11 a.m. June 8 at the Mesa County Fairgrounds, 2785 U.S. Highway 50. The event will include an all-you-can-eat breakfast of pancakes, eggs, coffee and juice as well as games for […]
A program connecting injured workers with nonprofit organizations to help them ease back to work while supporting local causes has passed 50,000 in volunteer hours. Pinnacol Assurance, a workers’ compensation insurer in Colorado, launched the program to offer injured workers light duty options while supporting local causes. Since Pinnacol launched the program three years ago, […]
Listings will be accepted through June 30 for the latest edition of an annual publication connecting hay producers and buyers in Colorado. The 2024 Colorado Hay Directory will be available in August through Colorado State University Extension offices and various livestock associations as well as at agricultural events. “If you’re selling hay, the hay directory […]
Craig Gallery raised $425 in a week-long benefit sale for victims of an explosion and fire that destroyed a Palisade apartment building in April. “As a member of the Palisade community, we wanted to do all we could to help,” said Kay Crane, director of Craig Gallery. Located at 128 E. Third St, Craig Gallery […]
Bray & Co. Real Estate has scheduled an event showcasing a variety of homes in the Grand Valley. What’s billed as the B Home open house weekend extravaganza is scheduled for May 18 and 19. “We are thrilled to invite prospective homeowners and investors to join us for a remarkable journey through some of the residences […]
A measure of optimism among small business owners increased, but continued to reflect pessimism produced in part by inflation. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index rose 1.2 points between March and April. But at 89.7, the latest reading remains below the 50-year average of 98 for the index. “Cost […]
Four Grand Junction companies are among the latest finalists for annual awards recognizing fast-growing Colorado firms. In8Sync, JFS, SG Aerospace & Gas and Skyhook Solar are among 75 finalists in the 2024 Colorado Companies to Watch program. The winners will be announced at a gala awards dinner scheduled for June 21. The Grand Junction Economic […]
Shayna Currington, Sandie Fritzlan and Leticia Paz Lopez, registered nurses with HopeWest based in Grand Junction, were among the local honorees for the Nightingale Award. A total of 42 nurses were nominated by their peers and leaders for the Nightingale Luminary Award and honored at an April 6 event in Grand Junction. Paz Lopez was […]
Jim Davis, sports and program director for an all sports radio station in Grand Junction has been recognized for his efforts. The Colorado High School Athletics Directors Association named Davis its outstanding media person for interscholastic sports coverage. The award, which recognizes contributions and dedication to high school athletics, was presented during the association’s annual […]
Josh Perkins has been hired as director of quality control for the enterprise segment at West Star Aviation. Perkins will oversee operations at West Star facilities in Grand Junction as well as Alton, Ill,; Chattanooga, Tenn.; and Perryville, Mo. He’ll work out of Grand Junction. Perkins previously worked for PHI Aviation as director of maintenance […]