An upcoming event in Grand Junction will include tours and rides in three historic aircraft. The Rocky Mountain Wing of the Commemorative Air Force will join with West Star Aviation and the Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona in hosting the event, set for May 23 through 31. The living history tour at West Star Aviation […]
The Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction has scheduled its annual Pancake Day benefit event for June 11. The 54th annual Pancake Day event is set for 8 a.m. to noon at the Mesa County Fairgrounds, 2785 U.S. Highway 50. The event will include not only all-you-can-eat pancakes, but also a pancake decorating station, activity booth, […]
Diane Schwenke, president and chief executive officer of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, was honored for her efforts promoting economic development. The Grand Junction Economic Partnership presented Schwenke with the Joseph Prinster Leadership Award at its annual economic summit. The award recognizes individuals who’ve had a significant impact on economic development in Western […]
Natalie Schievelbein has joined the Palisade Chamber of Commerce as assistant director. Schievelbein brings to her new position experience in marketing, event planning and communications, most recently with Mesa Mall in Grand Junction. She planned and executed several community events, including the Great West Ice Fest, Valentine’s Day Bestie Bash and Santa’s arrival at Mesa […]
Kathy Tomkins and Toni Heiden were honored as the top-performing agents for April at Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Tomkins posted the most closed transactions. Heiden had the highest dollar volume in sales for the month. In addition to her experience in real estate, Tomkins brings to her duties experience in construction, manufacturing home […]
Chad Farischon has joined West Star Aviation as vice president of strategic development. Farischon brings to his new duties more than 30 years of experience in the aviation industry, including cofounder, president and partner of Lynx FBO Network. He previously served as regional vice president of Landmark Aviation. He holds a degree in aviation management […]
Job growth continues to accelerate in the United States as the unemployment rate holds steady. Nonfarm payrolls increased 428,000 in April and the jobless rate remained unchanged at 3.6 percent, according to the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Labor participation remains below the February 2020 level, however, and the onset of the COVID-19 […]
Several important changes to federal and state employment laws have occurred over the past few months. The Ban on Arbitration Act amends federal law to prohibit mandatory arbitration of certain employment-related claims. In Colorado, the Legislature amended the noncompete statute to impose criminal penalties against employers who violate the law. The Ban on Arbitration Act […]
Mountain Racing Products in Grand Junction and Sauvage Spectrum in Palisade are among the winners of the 2022 Colorado Manufacturing Awards. Mountain Racing Products received the Consumer Brand of the Year Award. Sauvage Spectrum was named Colorado Winery of the Year. Geyser Systems in Montrose was among three finalists for the award for most innovative […]
Integral Senior Living has added a Grand Junction community to the facilities the company manages. Integral Senior Living announced it’s managing the Lodge at Grand Junction as well as a total of four more communities in Colorado, Nevada and Oklahoma. “This expansion will allow for us to continue providing exceptional care to senior living residents […]