Four appointed to visitor & convention bureau board

Jamie Lummis, Josh Niernberg and Julie Shafer have been appointed to the Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau board of directors. Brad Taylor was appointed to a second term on the board. Lummis is president of Moody Insurance Agency. Niernberg is owner and executive chef of  the Bin 707 Foodbar. Shafer works as a real […]

Agents joined Grand Junction real estate firm

Irene Spencer and Merrite Wyatt have joined Bray Real Estate based in Grand Junction. Spencer worked in real estate for two years in Utah before moving to Grand Junction. “I thoroughly enjoy working with both buyers and sellers and helping them make a smooth transition,” she said. “It’s very rewarding to be able to help […]

CMU names new vice president of finance

Laura Glatt has joined Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction as vice president of finance. Glatt succeeds Pat Doyle, who retired after more than 11 years in the position with CMU and another 20 years in higher education before that. “Pat has been enormously effective in his role and has provided thoughtful guidance and leadership,” […]

Nominations sought for CMU alumni awards

Applications will be accepted through March 1 for annual awards presented by the Colorado Mesa University Alumni Association. The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to people who attended or graduated from Grand Junction Junior College, Mesa College, Mesa State College or Western Colorado Community College during or before 2006. Winners have distinguished themselves in their […]

Animal hospital to award college scholarships

Applications will be accepted through Feb. 14 for annual college scholarships offered by Tiara Rado Animal Hospital in Grand Junction. The hospital awards two, $1,000 scholarships to students attending Colorado Mesa University. Applicants must be Mesa County residents and business or science majors who maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average. For more information, […]

Toastmasters to present workshop on public speaking

The Grand Junction Toastmasters will present a six-week workshop for professionals who want to improve their public speaking skills. The workshop is scheduled for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays Feb. 4 through March 10 in room 340 of the Crossroads Building at 2754 Compass Drive. The workshop will offer experience in using the six elements […]

Real estate business launches mentorship program

Metro Brokers Grand Junction has launched a mentorship program for real estate brokers who want the resources of a large company but the freedom of eventually owning their own firms. The program matches the brokers and owners of Metro Brokers Grand Junction with broker associates with less than two years of experience. When the year-long […]

Artists sought for studio program

Applications will be accepted through Feb. 26 for three artist in residence positions at the new 970West Studio operated by Mesa County Libraries in Grand Junction. Applications may be submitted online at www.mesacountylibraries.org. Artists 18 and older who live in Mesa County are eligible to apply. Artists may be at any stage in their careers […]

Applications due March 3 for federal mineral lease district grants

Applications will be accepted until March 3 for the latest round of grants distributed by the Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District. The district distributes federal mineral leasing funds to local public entities to support infrastructure, construction and public service projects. Grants are available under programs to support large-scale public works and capital projects as […]