Pinnacol Assurance once again has been named an honoree of the Civic 50 Colorado program. CSR Solutions of Colorado and Points of Light conduct the program to showcase corporate citizenship and how companies can help their communities. A workers’ compensation insurer, Pinnacol Assurance has received the award four straight years. “We are honored our civic […]
Alpine Bank will further expand its operations in Colorado with the opening of a branch in Fort Collins. “As a longstanding Colorado bank, we’re excited to now have a presence in northern Colorado,” said Matt Teeters, regional president of Alpine Bank. “Fort Collins is a dynamic community, and we look forward to meeting and serving […]
Grand Valley Power based in Grand Junction will accept applications through Jan. 9 from students interested in participating in upcoming events. Grand Valley Power will sponsor three high school juniors or seniors to attend either the youth tour set for June 12 to 18 in Washington, D.C. or cooperative youth leadership camp set for July […]
Applications will be accepted through Feb. 15 for Pinnacol Foundation scholarships. The foundation awards scholarships to children of parents who were injured or killed in work-related accidents in Colorado. Scholarships are available to applicants age 16 to 25. Funds may be used for four-year or two-year colleges as well trade programs. The average award is […]
Food Bank of the Rockies Western Slope based in Grand Junction offers holiday food items for mobile pantries and its hunger relief partners across the region. “Anyone can experience hunger, and we are here to help during these challenging times,” said Sue Ellen Rodwick, director of Food Bank of the Rockies Western Slope. Those looking […]
Mesa County Libraries has once again joined with Grand Valley Catholic Outreach to help families in need during the holidays. Through Dec. 5, “giving trees” decorated with gift requests from underprivileged Mesa County residents of all ages will be set up at the central library in Grand Junction as well as branch libraries in Clifton, […]
Dr. Korrey Klein, president and chief executive officer of Family Health West in Fruita, received recognition from a national health care firm. Custom Learning Systems presented Klein with a Summit Award as the most inspiring leader. CLS works with health care networks across North America to help them change cultures to become employers and providers […]
Dan Frazen has been hired to serve as the first agriculture emergency coordinator in Colorado. The Colorado Department of Agriculture created the position to improve emergency response capabilities. Frazen will lead response to hazardous incidents that affect agricultural communities and coordinate with other government agencies and stakeholders for disaster management. Frazen will serve on multiple […]
Kreat Lewis, president and wealth advisor of Crossroads Wealth Advisors in Grand Junction, has joined Golden State Wealth Management. “With Crossroads, I am looking forward to offering my clients a greater sense of flexibility when it comes to planning for their retirement or assisting in protecting their loved ones,” he said. “It’s important to me […]
Two Grand Junction men were named to the State Equalization Board and Judicial Assistance Grant Council. Bernie Buescher was appointed to the equalization board as a designee of Colorado Gov. Jared Polis. Buescher succeeds Richard Garcia of Denver, who resigned. The board reviews the valuations of real and personal property and changes valuations to ensure […]