Private sector technology and innovation have made real differences in helping entrepreneurs start new businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s right. To use the political vernacular, big tech has been important to startup entrepreneurs. Meanwhile, big government — which has had big tech in its regulatory crosshairs supposedly to help the little guy — has […]
To the editor: A recent editorial in the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel requires a response. First and most importantly, the local party does not set the election rules, nor does the state Republican party. Those decisions are made by the State Legislature. I am, as the local party chair, not allowed to alter those rules. […]
A kitchen and bathroom remodeling business has opened in Western Colorado. SuperFast Kitchen & Bath offers design and construction services and can complete most projects in less than two weeks, said Jesse Koerner, owner and general contractor. “To a lot of people, the idea of remodeling their kitchen can be overwhelming. They don’t want to […]
Alluvia Packraft in Grand Junction is among four companies selected to participate in an accelerator program for startup ventures in the outdoor industry. Moosejaw, an outdoor gear and apparel retailer, offers the program in partnership with the ICELab business resource center at Western Colorado University in Gunnison. The eight-week accelerator program is set to begin […]
A benefit document shredding event is scheduled to continue April 9 at the Alpine Bank location in downtown Grand Junction. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 9 in the parking lot behind the bank at 225 N. Fifth St. “This community service is a great motivator to clean out old […]
Industrial Screen and Maintenance based in Grand Junction has earned certification for quality management for manufacturing businesses serving the oil and natural gas industry. ISM received the American Petroleum Institute (API) Specification Q1 Ninth Edition Certification. The company also received the International Organization for Standardization 9001:2015 Certification. “The achievement of API QI Certification is a […]
The Talk of the Town Toastmasters has scheduled weekly luncheon meetings for noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays at Main Street Bagels, 555 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. The group offers participants an opportunity to improve not only their speaking skills, but also their confidence and leadership abilities. For more, call 250-3969 or log on […]
Pinnacol Assurance will distribute a total of $50 million in general dividend checks while also lowering its premiums for workers compensation insurance an average of 11 percent. “When our customers speak to us, we listen,” said John O’Donnell, president and chief executive officer of Pinnacol Assurance. “Our customers told us they wanted lower rates on […]
Chris and Michele Smith have taken over as the new owners of the Visiting Angels home care franchise in Grand Junction. The couple bring to the operation 11 years of experience in operating Visiting Angels of Southwest Colorado based in Pagosa Springs. They expanded their operations to Alamosa, Cortez and Durango in Colorado as well […]
Yvonne Wigington, chief financial officer of Montrose Regional Health, was named to a magazine list recognizing health care executives. Wigington was included among the Becker Hospital Review 50 Community Hospital CFOs to Know. The list recognizes CFOs guiding their organizations through changes in the health care industry. “To receive this recognition is truly an honor,” […]