Program offers micro loans to Colorado businesses

A new program offers small loans to Colorado businesses underserved by traditional lending efforts. The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade launched the microloan program as an initiative of the Colorado Economic Development Commission. “The Colorado Microloans is another example of the commitment Colorado has made to supporting economies of rural Colorado,” said […]

Entrants sought for wiener dog races

Entries are due no later than Aug. 17 for a benefit Dachshund race planned as part of a Grand Junction Rockies baseball game. The Wienerschnitzel Wiener Dog Races are scheduled for between innings of the Aug. 19 game between the Rockies and Idaho Falls Chuckars at Suplizio Field in Grand Junction. The game is set […]

Mesa Land trust plans benefit event

The Mesa Land Trust has scheduled its Dine in the Vines benefit event for 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 7 at Colterris Winery, located at 3548 E 1/2 Road in Palisade. Each of four dinner courses will be prepared by Josh Niernberg, owner and chef of Bin 707 in Grand Junction. The food will be […]

Author presentations continue at downtown store

A series of free presentations featuring local authors is scheduled to continue at Crystal Books and Gifts with sessions set for 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 10 and 17 at the store, located at 439 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. The “Off the Shelf” presentation set for Aug. 10 will feature Sherry Ficklin and […]

Movie program expanded to also include shopping

A program offering free movie tickets has expanded to include not only those dining in downtown Grand Junction, but also shopping there. People who dine or shop any time on Tuesdays can bring their receipts to the box office at the Avalon Theater located at 645 Main St. to receive free tickets to the movies […]

Real estate business honors best-selling agents

Jon Nash, Melanie Heiden and Cyntia Castaneda were honored as the top-performing agents during the second quarter at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realy in Grand Junction. Nash posted the highest dollar volume in sales, while Heiden placed sceond and Castaneda came in third during the three-month period. Heiden, Chris Pinson and Kathy Tomkins were honored as […]

Real estate agents complete Ninja Selling program

Eight brokers at Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction have completed the Ninja Selling Installation training program. Peggy Cutter, Darryl Dixon, Katherine Gordon, Barb Hecht, Dani Hecht, Bonnie Heinsma, Michelle Ritter and Valerie Nicholson completed the program, considered one of the most comprehensive in the industry. “I’m excited and proud to have these top brokers […]