Vine Yoga, a hatha style yoga studio, is scheduled to open Sept. 16 in downtown Grand Junction. The studio is located at 216 S. Second St., near the intersection of Second Street and Colorado Avenue. Vine Yoga welcomes all levels of practitioners — from beginners to advanced yogis. The studio specializes in teaching yoga as […]
Fall sales of season passes at Powderhorn Mountain Resort will continue through Nov. 2 and offer skiing and snowboarding not only at the Grand Mesa resort, but also other Colorado resorts. “Our passholders are dedicated, passionate skiers and riders. We are thrilled to offer five unique partnerships that allow our loyal guests to experience eight […]
A luxury guest ranch near DeBeque has added shooting instruction to the outdoor recreational activities offered there. The Kessler Canyon Shooting Academy offers instruction in long-range and wing shooting techniques as well as opportunities for students to put their skills to the test in big game and upland bird hunting. Students learn ethical, proficient and […]
Recla Metals has opened a scrap metal recycling operation in Clifton as part of expanding operations in Western Colorado. The Clifton facility is located at 151 Second St. at F Road and open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. The facility recycles non-ferrous metals, including aluminum cans, appliances […]
There’s nothing better than an entrepreneurial success story. Such stories serve not only to affirm the realization of the American dream, but also offer inspiration and instruction to those who pursue their own accomplishments. Here in Western Colorado, one of the best entrepreneurial success stories of all recounts the exploits of four brothers who founded […]
There’s growing interest in Congress in decreasing the corporate tax rate to increase the competitiveness of U.S. businesses strapped with highest tax rate among developed countries. That’s a laudable effort well worth pursuing. At the same time, though, what can be even higher individual income tax rates for many small business owners hasn’t received similar […]
Employment continues to increase in the United States as unemployment rates tick down. But even as labor conditions slowly improve, the proportion of working-age Americans who have a job or are looking for one has sunk to its lowest level in 35 years. According to the latest Labor Department estimates, nonfarm payrolls grew 169,000 in […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners has edged down on a mix of lower expectations for improving economic conditions and earnings, but more upbeat expectations for hiring and sales. The National Federation of Independent Business reported that its Small Business Optimism Index slipped a tenth of a point to 94 in August. […]
Two Grand Valley companies continue to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the United States, according to the latest results of an annual listing compiled for a national magazine. Fast Fusion in Palisade and JG Management Systems (JGMS) in Grand Junction are included in the 2013 Inc. magazine list of the 5,000 fastest-growing privately held […]
United Country-RealQuest Realty has relocated offices to 2518 Monument Road, Unit B, in Grand Junction. The firm is part of the United Country network of more than 500 conventional and auction real estate offices, most of them located in smaller towns and rural areas. The Grand Junction franchise ranks among the top land brokerages in […]