Nominations will be accepted through Dec. 15 for an annual program in which a Grand Junction painting business donates labor and materials to nonprofit organizations. SunShine Painting will select four to eight interior painting projects and donate up to $1,000 in labor and materials per project as part of its “Paint it Forward” charity event. […]
Never underestimate the awesome power of quality customer service. Consider as a case in point the Best Western Grande River Inn and Suites in Clifton. While the 49-room hotel is one of the smallest properties in the Best Western International chain, it also ranks among the very best in winning the M.K. Guertin Award and […]
To pose a question from the lyrics of a popular 1980s movie theme song: “Who you gonna call?” When it comes to enlisting assistance in keeping their operations running in Mesa County, small business owners and managers actually have a lot of choices among members of a coalition of organizations and entities promoting economic development. […]
The motivations for entering the green construction industry differ between startups and existing companies, according to a study conducted at the University of Colorado in Boulder. Cultural norms and trends motivate entrepreneurs to launch green building businesses. But economic conditions and government policies prompt existing firms to get into green building, the study found. “What’s […]
The holidays can not only be merry and bright, but also green for those who follow a few simple tips for reusing and recycling products as well as reducing waste. “We understand that it can be easy to forget being green during the busy holiday season. But with a little effort, you can bring sustainability […]
Western Colorado businesses have joined in a diverse coalition supporting efforts to substantially increase solar energy production in the state. As of Nov. 25, a total of nearly 300 businesses, civic and environmental groups, farms, government officials and ranches had endorsed a campaign to increase solar energy capacity in Colorado to 3 gigawatts by 2030 […]
Holiday shoppers have one less thing to worry about in Colorado: the accuracy of scanners that price their purchases at checkout counters. The Colorado Department of Agriculture has conducted its annual scanner sweep to ensure consumers receive accurate prices at the register. Inspectors with the department’s Division of Inspection and Consumer Service perform price verification […]
A survey is under way to assess the demand for different types of housing in downtown Grand Junction. The survey is part of an effort to identify the best development strategies for market rate housing in the area, said Harry Weiss, executive director of the Downtown Development Authority. Encouraging additional housing downtown and in turn […]
Planning is under way for yet another residence hall as well as an expanded recreation center to accommodating growing student enrollment at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. The CMU Board of Trustees agreed to move forward with planning for a new residence hall that could be completed in time for the fall 2015 semester. […]
Students soon will be able to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing through a new online program offered at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. The CMU Board of Trustees approved a contract with Academic Partnerships to market and deliver the program. Students who’ve already earned an associate of applied science degree in nursing and […]