Free bus rides will be available on Saturdays through Dec. 21 as part of a holiday promotion in the Grand Valley. Grand Valley Transit will offer Free Ride Saturdays on its fixed routes on Dec. 7, 14 and 21. The service will accommodate people attending the Parade of Lights in downtown Grand Junction and Olde […]
Applications will be accepted through Feb. 15 for the latest round of college scholarships awarded by the Pinnacol Foundation. The scholarships assist the children of parents who’ve been injured or killed in work-related accidents. The funds may be used at accredited colleges, universities and vocational schools throughout the United States. The Pinnacol Foundation is a […]
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will offer a holiday promotion through Dec. 24 in which those who purchase a gift card of $25 or more will receive a bottle of steakburger and fry seasoning, fry sauce or jalapeno fry sauce. “A gift card from Freddy’s makes a fun stocking stuffer, and it’s the perfect way […]
Nominations will be accepted through Jan. 3 for annual awards presented by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. The Young Professionals Network of Mesa County also is accepting nominations for its young professional of the year award. The chamber bestows business of the year awards to a firm with less than 25 employees and […]
West Star Aviation completed a custom paint finish on a factory delivered Embraer Praetor 600, a first for the company’s operation in Grand Junction. “It’s always exciting to be involved in the custom designs we offer, especially when it’s a clean slate straight from the factory,” said Tom Modrick, Embraer and Textron program manager for […]
West Star Aviation in Grand Junction has once again been recognized for its efforts to promote a cleaner environment. Other companies and organizations with operations in the Grand Valley also were recognized. “We take pride in our ongoing efforts to reduce our environmental footprint at West Star Aviation,” said Dave Krogman, general manager of the […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence has declined for a fourth straight month on less upbeat assessments of business and labor conditions, but still offers encouragement in the midst of the holiday shopping season. “Overall, confidence levels are still high and should support solid spending during this holiday season,” said Lynn Franco, senior director of […]
A small business advocacy group opposes new overtime rules proposed by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. Tony Gagliardi, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business in Colorado, compared the plan to “handing the cockpit of a smoothly running aircraft over to circus animals.” “Nothing good can come of it,” he said. […]
A Grand Junction-based community bank is among the winners of inaugural awards recognizing their efforts to offer exceptional work experiences to employees. Timberline Bank was among five banks to receive Best Community Banks to Work For awards from the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), a national trade association. The winners were selected on the […]
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has unveiled a plan to promote economic development in rural areas of the state. The rural economic blueprint proposes efforts to leverage such assets as agricultural operations, outdoor recreation opportunities and tourism attractions. The blueprint also proposes efforts to expand access to broadband services and repair roads and bridges. “We are […]