Nominations will be accepted through 1 p.m. Jan. 9 for annual awards presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The federal agency names a Small Business Person of the Year for each of the 50 states in addition to awards for business exporters, government contractors, lenders and SBA resource partners. The awards are presented during […]
Nominations will be accepted through Jan. 5 for annual awards presented by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. The chamber bestows business of the year awards to a firm with less than 25 employees and company with 25 or more employees. The chamber also honors a citizen of the year. The awards are based […]
United Companies-Telluride Gravel has passed a safety milestone with 3 million man hours without a lost time injury. “This milestone is a testament to all of the tremendous professionals in our business,” said Kyle Alpha, general manager of the Western Colorado construction and materials supply company. “It could not have been achieved without our employees’ […]
Five Wienerschnitzel Express locations in Western Colorado will once again serve free food on Christmas as part of an annual event. The “No One Goes Hungry on Christmas” event is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 25 at Wienerschnitzel Express locations at Shell convenience stores at 333 N. First St. and 745 Horizon […]
Grand Valley Home Loans offers a program enabling consumers to purchase homes with as little as 1 percent down. Grand Valley Home Loans will provide eligible homebuyers with a 2 percent lender-paid down payment that gives consumers a 3 percent equity boost at closing. “The 1 percent down program we’re making available to clients is […]
Eight companies have been honored for expanding operations in the Grand Valley over the past year that involved a collective $31.6 million in capital investments and created a total of 183 new jobs. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce honored the eight companies during its latest quarterly membership luncheon. The latest Grand Junction Area […]
What do you want for Christmas? If you’re a business owner or manager, chances are good the list includes increased sales and higher profits. More efficient operations at a lower cost would be nice as well. Don’t forget to include a healthy, happy and productive staff. Most business owners and managers also would be thrilled […]
Proposals will be accepted through Feb. 1 for a grant program promoting the production of fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops. “This grant program provides a great opportunity to improve the economic well-being of Colorado specialty crop producers by investigating potential crops, fighting diseases and introducing innovative farming techniques,” said Glenda Mostek, a marketing specialist […]
Colorado received a total of more than $92 million in federal energy and mineral production disbursements, according to figures from the Interior Department for the 2017 fiscal year. The total constitutes an increase of more than $8 million from the previous fiscal year. The funds come from oil, natural gas and minerals extracted from federal […]
Mesa County Libraries has completed the purchase of 5 acres along F Road in the Grand Valley for a future library branch location. The land, located at 3180 F Road, is expected to become the home of the Clifton branch library. “We know that the Clifton branch is undersized to adequately serve the population in […]