Marketing and ad agency changes name

A Grand Junction marketing, advertising and communications agency has changed its name to more accurately reflect its ownership and services. RSW Partners is now Ryan/Sawyer Marketing. Dan Ryan remains creative director of the firm, while Tom Y. Sawyer serves as president. “As the company evolved over time, we realized that our branding had somewhat lost […]

Second Del Taco to open in Grand junction

A second Del Taco quick service restaurant is scheduled to open Feb. 6 in Grand Junction. A grand opening at the newly constructed restaurant, located at 2878 North Ave., is set for midnight and will continue into the early morning hours. The location is the second in Grand Junction for franchisee H.B. Mason, who also […]

A serving of good news for worry weary readers

While it’s only natural the dreadful drubbing of the Denver Broncos in the Super Bowl and continued wintry weather here in the Grand Valley might sour spirits, there also are some positive developments that fill the proverbial glass at least half full. In fact, this very issue of the Business Times serves up an ample […]

Study: Combined cycle natural gas power plants produce less emissions

Power plants that use natural gas and new technology to squeeze more energy from fuel emit less carbon dioxide than coal-fired plants, according to new analysis. So-called “combined cycle” natural gas power plants also emit less nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide. “Since more and more of our electricity is coming from these cleaner power plants, […]

Industry growth blowin’ in the wind

Construction on wind energy projects has climbed to a record level in the United States following the extension of a federal tax credit, a wind industry trade association reports. Meanwhile, a Colorado group reports that wind turbines generate not only more electricity in the state, but also economic and environmental benefits. In its market report […]

Chamber awards recognize community service

Two businesses and two individuals are the latest winners of annual awards presented by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce to recognize community service. The Grand Junction Rockies Minor League Baseball organization was selected as Small Business of the Year, while Home Loan was named Business of the Year. Evan Walton won the award […]

Grand Junction job fair set for Feb. 4

More than 40 employers actively recruiting new hires are expected to participate in an upcoming job fair in Grand Junction. The Mesa County Workforce Center has scheduled its Jump Start Job Fair for Feb. 4 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 743 Horizon Drive. The fair will be open to veterans only from 9 to 10 […]

Second Del Taco location to open Feb. 6.

A second Del Taco restaurant in Grand Junction is scheduled to open Feb. 6. A grand opening at the newly constructed restaurant, located at 2878 North Ave., is set for midnight and will continue into the early morning hours of Feb. 6. The location is the second in Grand Junction for franchisee H.B. Mason, who […]

Enstrom Candies earns key food safety certification

Enstrom Candies has earned a key food safety certification that will help the company expand wholesale production. The company’s production facility in Grand Junction has earned a Safe Quality Food certification at Level 3, the highest level and one that requires a hazard analysis and critical control point-based food quality plan. The SQF certification, benchmarked […]