The Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza restaurant in Grand Junction will join in a fund-raising event planned as part of Pi Day on March 14. Smokin’ Oak will sell wood-fired pizzas for $3.14 to guests who donate $1 to charities with which local franchisees will partner. In Grand Junction, the Smokin’ Oak restaurant is located at […]
Pinnacol Assurance contributed a total of more than $1.5 million and 1,150 volunteer hours to organizations and individuals in Colorado in 2021, the workers’ compensation insurer announced. “At Pinnacol, caring is part of our company culture,” said Edie Sonn, vice president of communications and public affairs. “For us, it’s a natural extension of our business […]
The Dual Immersion Academy in Grand Junction will improve its play area and other outdoor spaces with a $250,000 grant from the Colorado Health Foundation. “We are very excited about the grant, and we know that physical activity and play are so important for our students’ health and social interaction,” said Monica Heptner, principal at […]
The Horizon Sunrise Rotary Club donated $2,000 each to the Center for Children, Meals on Wheels and Roice-Hurst Humane Society, proceeds from the Grand Valley Ale Trail fund-raising program offering deals from breweries, restaurants and wineries. The free Grand Valley Ale Trail app is available from Apple or Google stores. For $20, users receive electronic […]
The Colorado Association of Realtors has established a scholarship program in memory of Pat Teck, the former executive director of the Grand Junction Area Realtor Association. The Pat Teck AE Institute scholarship will assist Realtor association executives attend the National Association of Realtors Association Executive Institute. Before her death in 2020, Teck served 24 years […]
Grand Valley veterinary practices have joined with Mesa County Animal Services to offer spay or neuter procedures at a reduced price. The Animal Assistance Foundation has provided funding for pet sterilization procedures. Participating veterinary practices have agreed to offer those procedures at a reduced rate, resulting in a fee of $25 to pet owners. Participating […]
A third Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers restaurant has opened in the Grand Valley. The newest operation is located at 3232 Interstate 70 Business Loop in Clifton. “We look forward to serving guests in Clifton with the same friendly service and great taste that they’ve come to love at our Freddy’s restaurants in Grand Junction,” […]
There are those who question the effectiveness of incentives in promoting economic development — in particular in attracting businesses to an area. A recipient stays long enough to take advantage of the incentives, then moves on to another location to obtain even more incentives, one argument goes. It’s a specious contention. There are exceptions. But […]
Business owners selling their operations face one of the biggest emotional, financial and impactful transactions of their lives. The process requires expertise, experience and attention to detail to maximize financial returns and legal protections. When should you start thinking about selling or consider an alternative disposition plan? Sellers nearing retirement should start the process three […]
A measure of optimism among small business owners continues to decline even as concerns mount over inflation, supply chain disruptions and labor shortages. “Inflation continues to be a problem on Main Street, leading more owners to raise selling prices again in February,” said Bill Dunkelberg, chief economist of the National Federation of Independent Business. “Supply […]