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 […]
The Grand Junction City Council has approved a budget for 2018 that includes increased spending for public safety, street work and economic development. The overall 2018 city budget totals $161.1 million, an increase of 15 percent over the adopted budget for 2017. The general fund budget totals $70.1 million. The approval of the budget follows […]
Scott Proper has joined ANB Bank as community bank president of the Grand Junction branch. Proper brings to his new duties more than 15 years of experience, most recently as a finance director for a development and homeowners association. He’s also worked in management, as a loan officer and credit portfolio manager. Proper holds a […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners has climbed to its second highest reading on more upbeat expectations for improving economic conditions and sales. “Small business owners are exuberant about the economy, and they are ready to lead the U.S. economy in a period of robust growth,” said Juanita Duggan, president and chief […]