On the 50th anniversary of an index tracking optimism among small business owners, the latest results offered little to celebrate. Bill Dunkelberg, chief economist of the National Federation of Independent Business, called the outlook for the remainder of the year “gloomy.” “The October data shows that small businesses are still recovering, and owners are not […]
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will give meal cards for a free original double with cheese to current military personnel and veterans on Veterans Day on Nov. 11. Through November, Freddy’s also will participate in program with Folds of Honor. Customers will have the option of rounding up the price of their orders to the […]
The Craig Gallery Palisade has scheduled a benefit holiday event. The Put a Bow On It event is set for 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 25 at the gallery, 128 E. Third St. The gallery will donate 10 percent of overall sales and 100 percent of sales from pieces sporting a bow to HopeWest. “We […]
The Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District awarded four grants worth a total of $350,000 in its latest funding distribution. Colorado Mesa University received a $175,000 grant to support the construction of a new performing arts center on the Grand Junction campus. The Town of De Beque received a $75,000 grant for sidewalk improvements downtown. […]
The Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce has scheduled annual events intended to encourage holiday shopping at small businesses while also offering a festive setting. Small Business Saturday and a downtown holiday lighting event is set for Nov. 25. Small Business Saturday is set for 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Businesses will remain open late and […]
Burlington Stores has donated $5,000 to the Dual Immersion Academy as part of a celebration of the opening of a new location in Grand Junction. The donation, made through the AdoptAClassroom.org national nonprofit organization, will be used to purchase school supplies. “Our teachers were incredibly excited when they received the news, and they are eagerly […]
The Christi Reece Group donated a total of $18,000 to three nonprofit organizations, the latest recipients of charitable giving by the Grand Junction real estate company. Harmony Animal Matchmaker received $10,000, while the Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association and HopeWest Kids each received $4,000 from the Circle Fund. “We are excited to give $18,000 away […]
Assurion Tech Repair & Solutions in Grand Junction has been rebranded to uBreakiFix by Assurion as part of a nationwide effort involving more than 700 locations. The shop continues to offer repairs for tech devices, including game consoles, laptop computers and smartphones. “Your local store’s sign may have changed, but our mission remains the same: […]
Community Hospital in Grand Junction has received certification for its cardiovascular rehabilitation program. The American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation awarded the designation, which remains valid for three years. “The entire cardiac rehab staff has worked tirelessly to earn this certification, and we are extremely proud of the accomplishment,” said Joe Gerardi, chief operating […]
A second wood-fired pizza franchise restaurant will open in the Grand Valley. The Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza & Taproom is scheduled to open Nov. 9 in Suite A4 of the Peachtree Shopping Center, which is located at 3225 Interstate Highway 70 Business Loop in Clifton. Another Smokin’ Oak restaurant operates in the Grand Mesa Center […]