The International House of Pancakes once again serves up Halloween treats in the form of scary face pancakes for children. Scary face pancakes are available on the Just for Kids menu through Oct. 31. Each order comes with a an oversized buttermilk pancake with a whipped topping smile and eyes and strawberry nose as well […]
Chow Down Pet Supplies in Grand Junction will host the Howl O Ween Hustle, a benefit run, walk and dog Halloween costume contest. The event is set for Oct. 24 outside the store, located at 2500 Broadway, Unit H, starting with a 5-kilometer run at 10 a.m. and 1-mile challenge walk at 10:15. Entrants in […]
Nominations will be accepted through 1 p.m. Jan. 11 for annual awards recognizing small businesses for their contributions to local communities and the national economy. The U.S. Small Business Administration will present the latest awards during National Small Business Week, set for May 2 to 6 in Washington, D.C. Nomination forms as well as guidelines […]
Martin Mortuary in Grand Junction has scheduled a two-day event to celebrate the traditions associated with Dia de los Muertos — Day of the Dead. The celebration is set for noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 1 and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 2 at Martin Mortuary, located at 550 North Ave. The festivities will […]
Entries will be accepted through Nov. 8 for an elevator pitch contest in which small and medium-sized business in Colorado will submit 90-second videos as they vie for a $20,000 grant from FirstBank The videos will be judged on the basis of content, creativity and originality. A panel of outside business experts will review the […]
A newspaper has ceased operations in the Grand Valley after more than 10 years of publishing daily and then weekly issues. The Grand Junction Free Press published its last edition Oct. 16. Ben Rogers, general manager of the newspaper, announced the closure in a column published a week earlier. “This decision was very challenging for […]
Bray Property Management has opened an office in Montrose at 1020 S. Townsend Ave., Unit A. “After researching the area and being encouraged by members of the community, we thought the time was right to open an office,” said Robert Bray, chief executive officer of Bray Real Estate based in Grand Junction. Lily Redden, a […]
ANB Bank has been honored for promoting a workplace culture that supports the professional and personal accomplishments of women. The Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce presented ANB Bank the Company of the Year Award for medium-sized businesses. The award recognizes businesses that encourage the advancement and leadership of women, provide equal pay, contract with women-owned […]
Crystal Books and Gifts in downtown Grand Junction has scheduled a presentation and demonstration on biofeedback. The event is set for 11 a.m. Oct. 27 at the store, located at 439 Main St., and will feature Yvonne Barron. Barron has been trained in biofeedback as well as essential oil and herbal therapies, foot reflexology, kienesiology […]
The Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda chapter at Colorado Mesa University has scheduled a benefit event for children. The Harvest Fest is set for 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25 in Dominguez Hall, located near the corner of Cannell and Kennedy avenues on the Grand Junction campus. The Harvest Fest is designed to […]