It’s actually no secret: Work force help available

Of all the attributes describing the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction, Curtis Englehart would love nothing more than to eliminate one — best-kept secret. As director of the center, Englehart wants everyone to know about the programs and resources offered there. That’s especially the case for business owners and managers who could use […]

Grand Junction firm wins Top Company award

Reynolds Polymer Technology is among 16 Colorado companies recognized in an awards program conducted by ColoradoBiz magazine. Reynolds Polymer won a Top Company award in the manufacturing category. The Grand Junction-based company manufactures acrylic panels for some of the largest aquariums in the world as well as other water attractions, architectural features and scientific instruments. […]

Mesa Feed Mart comes U-Haul dealer

Mesa Feed Mart in Grand Junction has become a U-Haul dealer and offers trucks, trailers and towing equipment as well as moving supplies. Mesa Feed Mart is located at 520 S. Ninth St. and open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Kathy Singer and Mark Barnes, partners in […]

Chamber honors companies for expansive efforts

Four Western Colorado companies were honored for expansions involving a total of nearly $8.6 million in capital expenditures and the addition of 14 jobs. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce presented the companies with expansion awards at its latest quarterly membership luncheon. Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park was recognized for an expansion involving $8 million […]

Powderhorn joins in ski pass programs

Powderhorn Mountain Resort has once again joined in a program offering discounted lift tickets to 11 Colorado ski resorts. Powderhorn also has joined in a program offering free and discounted lift tickets to fifth and sixth grade students. Colorado Ski Country USA, a trade association of 23 ski resorts, sells the Gems Card for $30. […]

Real estate firm joins in pet adoption event

Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties and the Roice-Hurst Humane Society will join in a national pet adoption campaign. The Homes for Dogs event is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 28 at Sherwood Park at 200 Glenwood Ave. in Grand Junction. “We are lucky enough to help people in the community find new homes […]

Benefit book sale scheduled

The Friends of St. Mary’s Hospital has scheduled a benefit sale of new and gently used purses. The Purseapaloosa event is scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 25 at Springhill Suites,  236 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. Donations of new and gently used purses can be dropped off at any Mesa County Alpine […]

Benefit plant sale planned

An annual plant sale and tree auction is set for Oct 12. in Grand Junction. The sale is set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., while the tree auction will start at 10 a.m. at the Tri River Area Colorado State University Extension at 2785 U.S. Highway 50. Proceeds from the event will benefit the […]

Nominations sought for SBA awards

Nominations will be accepted through Jan. 7 for annual awards presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration to small businesses and small business owners. “We are proud to recognize the small business owners that have made it their mission to support their communities and drive the entrepreneurial spirit forward,” said Chris Pilkerton, acting administrator of […]