Two organizations have once again joined to harvest and distribute fresh apples and peaches and help relieve hunger in western Colorado. The Community Alliance for Education and Hunger Relief works with Food Bank of the Rockies Western Slope on the effort, continuing a partnership that began in 2016. The Community Alliance for Education and Hunger […]
An index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to decline, signaling slowing conditions and the increasing possibility of a recession. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index retreated four-tenths of a percent to 116.6 in July. Separate measures of current and past economic conditions both increased. With declines in each of the […]
A Grand Junction-based insurance company and real estate firm rank among the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, according to the latest list compiled for a national publication. Rocky Mountain West Insurance moved up 189 spots to 566th in the Inc. magazine 5000 for 2022. Conklin & Co. ranked 4,314th. Inc. compiles its list […]
A Grand Junction-based company continues to rank among the 300 largest public accounting firms in the United States in an annual list compiled for a national newsletter. Dalby, Wendland & Co. is included in the Top 300 Firms ranking compiled for Inside Public Accounting. The firm has made the list for eight years. “We are […]
Applications will be accepted through 3 p.m. Sept. 2 for the latest cycle of grants awarded by the Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District. The district has about $350,000 available for its fall cycle. Grant application presentations are scheduled for a board meeting set for Sept. 21 in Grand Junction. Awards will be announced as […]
Eclectic Beauty has opened in Grand Junction, offering a new home for independent contractors in the health and beauty industry. Eclectic Beauty is located at 1119 N. First St., Suite H. Contractors pay booth rent, allowing them to offer services at prices they set without having to pay commissions. They also set their own schedules […]
The Barn Boutique has opened in Fruita. Located at 210 E. Aspen Ave, the store sells women’s clothing as well as accessories, art and bath products. Owner Emily Kempton said the store caters to women of all ages and sizes and will host events intended to promote connections. “I am so excited to bring a […]
The Housing and Building Association of Western Colorado is looking for builders and sponsors to participate in the Parade of Homes set for Oct. 7 to 9 and Oct. 14 to 16. For more information about builder entries and sponsorships, contact the HBA of Western Colorado at 243-0253 or send an email to office@hbawesternco.com.
Del Taco promotes its menu of 20 items for sale for under $2 as way for customers to counter inflation. The menu includes crispy chicken tacos for $1.49. The tacos include crispy chicken strips, shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese and a choice of ranch, habanero or chipotle sauce served on warm flour tortillas. “Inflation has made […]
Dalby, Wendland & Co. announced seven promotions within the Western Colorado accounting and consulting firm. Rachel Schlepp, Lisa Thon-Kollar and Kelsey Tinsley, all certified public accountants, were named principals. Paige Curtiss, Seth Knighton and Megan Loberg were named tax supervisors. Belen Salinas was named tax senior. Schlepp joined Dalby Wendland in 2015 and specializes in […]