The pace of job growth in the United States has picked up, but hasn’t yet matched average monthly payroll gains for 2013. According to the latest statistical snapshot from the Department of Labor, nonfarm payrolls grew 175,000 in February, the biggest gain in three months. Moreover, initial estimates for job growth in January and December […]
Rod Christ, an energy exploration and production entrepreneur, has received the Pioneer of the Piceance Award presented by the West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association. Sponsored by Encana Oil & Gas, the annual award recognizes individuals who’ve had a profound and lasting influence on the local energy business through technological innovation, entrepreneurship and philanthropic […]
Aubrey Haas has been promoted to the sales team of Fidelity National Title Co. in Grand Junction. Haas brings to her new duties experience in customer service and has worked in many aspects of the business over the last two years, including closing transactions. Fidelity National Title Co. operates offices at 480 W. Park Drive, […]
The artwork of Dan Loge, an award-winning artist and instructor known for his paintings of landscape and wildlife, will be displayed at the Frame Depot in Grand Junction during March. A reception with wine and refreshments is scheduled for 1 to 4 p.m. March 8 at the custom framing and home decor store, located at […]
Twelve members of the staff at Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction attended an international conference in Las Vegas. Another member of the staff was honored for working for the firm for 30 years. Julie Adams, Vickie Badini, Deb Braffett, Robert Bray, Jessica Dodson, Carol Gerber, Kristie Gerber-Campbell, Bonnie Heinsma, Davienne Jacobson, Christi Reece, Fran […]
Sutherlands Lumber in Grand Junction has been honored for its support of military service members and their families. Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) presented Sutherlands Lumber with its Patriot Employer Award as well as an employer statement of support. Established in 1972 as an agency of the Defense Department, the ESGR promotes […]
Proposals will be accepted through 4 p.m. March 10 for artwork that will be exhibited in the Fruita Community Center. Artwork will be displayed in the center from April 1 through June, the latest period for an ongoing program designed to make the center an entertaining and informative place in which to gather. The Fruita […]
Frame Depot offers for lease retail space in its custom framing and home decor store in Grand Junction. The space, previously occupied by the Artist’s Haven, can be adapted to different uses and comes with an attached kitchen. With room for about 150 people, Frame Depot also rents the space for events, including business seminars, […]
Pablo’s Pizza at 319 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction will host an event to raise money for efforts to preserve land for bicycle trails and scenic views. A portion of sales between 5 and 9 p.m. March 6 will go to the Mesa Land Trust for its Bookends Project to buy property to expand […]
Local insurance brokers and Connect for Health Colorado have scheduled a free health insurance enrollment event for 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 14 at the Mesa County Public Library located at 443 N. Sixth St. in Grand Junction. Appointments aren’t necessary. “With one marketplace application, individuals can compare coverage options side by side, learn […]