Grand Valley Power based in Grand Junction is accepting applications for college scholarships as well as scholarships for electric lineworker training. Applications will be accepted through March 1 for college scholarships. Applications are due June 1 for lineworker scholarships. “Grand Valley Power is dedicated to empowering future generations of our community,” said Rita Sanders, director […]
Matt Kuehlhorn, owner of Kooler Garage Doors, has launched the Kooler Lifestyle Podcast promoting community building and awareness. “We are excited to launch the Kooler Lifestyle Podcast and bring together a community of listeners who are passionate about learning, growing and making a positive impact on the world,” Kuehlhorn said. “Our hope is that through […]
Bray & Co. Real Estate has unified its various divisions on a single campus in Grand Junction. The commercial real estate and development divisions were relocated, joining the residential real estate, property management and construction divisions at a campus located at 1015 N. Seventh St. “This move creates more synergy for all our divisions, allows […]
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce is in the solutions business. We believe a strong business environment equals a strong and thriving economy. We advocate for industry growth and pro-business policies to support and improve the cost of doing business; the quantity of educated skilled workers; and Colorado’s critical infrastructure, which include roads, telecommunications, water and […]
The Grand Junction mayor as well as the recently retired executive of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce are among the candidates for four seats on the Grand Junction City Council. Mayor Anna Stout announced her plans to seek re-election to another term in District C. Diane Schwenke announced her candidacy for an at-large […]
A business that opened a Grand Junction location as part of a global operation to supply parts and repair services for wind turbines has been approved to participate in a tax incentive program. The Colorado Economic Development Commission approved Spares in Motion to participate in the Rural Jump-Start Program. The program offers participating companies tax […]
Grand Valley Power has joined with three other electric cooperatives in efforts to recover at least $6.9 million Xcel Energy charged them in 2021. “We have serious concerns that a substantial portion of Xcel’s fuel costs were entirely avoidable,” said Tom Walch, chief executive officer of Grand Valley Power based in Grand Junction. “We feel […]
Sales tax collections, a key measure of retail activity, continue to increase on a year-over-year basis in Grand Junction. Use and lodging tax collections also increased in November compared to the same month last year, the City of Grand Junction reported. November reports reflect October sales. The city collected more than $5 million in sales […]
A Grand Junction-based organization providing a range of services to ill and grieving people across Western Colorado soon will celebrate its 30th year in operation. HopeWest plans to mark the milestone as part of an annual gala set for Feb. 25 at the Grand Junction Convention Center. For more information about the event, log on […]
The Junior Service League of Grand Junction donated a total of $62,000 to 13 Mesa County nonprofit organizations offering health care, education and a range of other services. The Junior Service League, a service organization founded in 1983 by a group of women committed to volunteerism and fund-raising, awarded the grants at a special dinner. […]