A unique bench constructed from old parking meters honors the memory of a long-time downtown Grand Junction businessman who was among the key advocates for removing meters along Main Street to make the commercial district more inviting to customers. The bench installed in front of Page-Parsons Jewelers located at 444 Main St. pays tribute to […]
An annual head-shaving event in Grand Junction raised more than $75,000 to help fund research to cure childhood cancers. The St. Baldrick’s and Community Hospital event at the Lincoln Park Barn in June exceeded its goal, organizers said. Additional donations continue to add to the overall amount raised. Participants collect donations for shaving their heads. […]
The Community Hospital Foundation has scheduled its annual Tour of the Valley benefit bicycle ride for Aug. 13. Participants will begin and end their rides at the new Community Hospital facility located at 2351 G Road in Grand Junction. Check-in is set for 6 to 8:30 a.m. The ride will include 30-, 55- and 75-mile […]
Alpine Bank has awarded a total of $30,000 to nonprofit organizations involved in historic preservation and cultural missions as part of a Colorado Day observance. The Colorado National Monument Association received one of the grants for $1,876. The association assists and supports the Colorado National Monument, a unit of the National Park Service near Grand […]
Allegiant marked a decade of providing commercial air service out of the Grand Junction Regional Airport, transporting a total of more than 385,000 passengers between Grand Junction and Las Vegas and Los Angeles. “We are pleased to be celebrating 10 years of Allegiant service in Grand Junction. We are proud to continue to offer Grand […]
Alpine Bank has won national recognition for its involvement in renewable energy production. Alpine Bank received the grand national award presented by the Independent Community Bankers of America, a trade group representing more than 6,000 banks across the country. Established 15 years ago, the ICBA National Community Bank Service Awards program recognizes bank community service […]
Business filings in Colorado decreased from the first to the second quarters, but remain higher than a year ago and continue to signal job growth in the state. A total of 28,074 new businesses registered with the secretary of state’s office during the second quarter. That’s a 5.4 percent decrease from the first quarter, but […]
A monthly measure of confidence among small business owners has edged up, but continues to reflect what one economist described as “maintenance mode” for the sector. The National Federation of Independent Business reported that its Small Business Optimism Index inched up a tenth of a point in July. But at 94.6, the index remains below […]
A new program is expected to improve the experience of people using the Riverfront Trail in the Grand Valley. The Art on the Riverfont Trail program will transform underpasses along the Riverfront Trail into artistic expressions. Murals will change annually, bringing new and designs to the trail. The program also will provide spaces for budding […]
A new event has been added to an already popular marathon considered one of the most scenic in Colorado. The U.S. Bank Rim Rock Marathon in November also will include a downhill half-marathon. “The half-marathon is a great addition to the day’s lineup,” said Jennifer Stoll, executive director of the Greater Grand Junction Sports Commission, […]