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The Colorado Stampede Rodeo has been named “Most Improved Rodeo” by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) in the Mountain States Circuit. Contestants voted at the end of the rodeo season, and the Colorado Stampede, which is held annually at the Mesa County Fairgrounds, was selected out of 136 rodeos. “Receiving the ‘Most Improved Rodeo’ […]
Canvas Credit Union branches are collecting donations through the end of December for an annual sock drive. Donations of new and gently used socks will be distributed to homeless shelters and resource centers. Last year, Coloradans donated 4,032 pairs of socks in the drive, and Western Slope recipients included Homeward Bound, Hope of the Grand […]
Enstrom Candies announced it will break ground Dec. 6 for the new facility it will build on the corner of 28 Road and Grand Avenue in Grand Junction. The 50,000-square-foot facility will include a warehouse, distribution center and office spaces. “We are incredibly excited to break ground on this new facility, which represents a significant […]
Credit Union of Colorado recently held its annual Here to Help Day, during which more than 200 employees volunteered at 18 charitable, nonprofit organizations across Colorado. The credit union also contributed more than $19,000 in cash and in-kind donations to support this year’s efforts. This year’s team of volunteers included Credit Union of Colorado team […]
The Business Incubator Center and Alpine Bank invite the public to their annual Small Business Holiday Expo & Silent Auction on Dec. 5, 4-7 p.m. at the incubator center’s campus, 2591 Legacy Way, Grand Junction. The event will be a European-style holiday market featuring local makers, entrepreneurs, and start-ups born at the Incubator, selling their […]
M.A. Concrete Construction Inc. has been acquired by Sunroc Corporation, a subsidiary of Clyde Companies Inc. Sunroc specializes in construction services and supplying concrete, asphalt, aggregate, masonry, and other construction materials. The company will operate under the Sunroc name as it expands operations in western Colorado. “We are eager to enter the western Colorado market […]
Women’s activewear, loungewear and footwear retailer Lululemon became the newest addition Mesa Mall when it opened its doors to customers on Nov. 15. The store is next to Torrid and across from Bath & Body Works at Mesa Mall, 2424 US Highway 6&50. “Mesa Mall is excited to welcome such a great brand as lululemon, […]
The City of Fruita announced the appointment of Shannon Vassen as interim city manager. Vassen, who will start his new role Dec. 3, has been employed by the City of Fruita for six years and was serving as the assistant city manager before the appointment. “I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Shannon for the […]
Sharon Bouse-Ferry has more than 20 years of expertise in program development, strategic operations and fundraising, with a deep focus on improving outcomes for children, youth, and families. With a strong professional foundation in child development and early childhood education, foster care, and youth homelessness, Sharon combines her professional and personal experience as a foster/kinship […]