Sisson’s Feed & Ranch in Delta has scheduled a customer appreciation event offering discounts, refreshments and drawings for gift cards. The Purina Check-R-Board Days event is set for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 17 at the business, located at 405 W. Fifth St. Promotions will include a 10 percent discount on feed and a […]
Ace Hardware has donated more than $5,000 worth of Christmas decorations to the Latimer House emergency shelter in Grand Junction to replace decorations stolen from a storage shed in April. “This gift epitomizes what Christmas is all about — the spirit of giving. With this generous gift of Christmas decorations, we’ll be able to make […]
Crystal Books and Gifts in Grand Junction will host a book-signing event with local author and speaker Jack Schlatter. The event is set for 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 15 at the store, located at 439 Main St. Schlatter will sign copies of his book “Gifts by the Side of the Road.” For more information, […]
The Mesa County Health Department offers information and free assistance to businesses to comply with a new state law requiring them to accommodate employees who are nursing mothers. The law requires businesses to offer time and private space for mothers to express breast milk at work. The law also prohibits discrimination against women expressing breast […]
Canyon Creek Plastic Surgery in Fruita will host a benefit fashion show to raise money for a program assisting cancer survivors. “I’m honored and excited to be part of the Survive Fashion Show,” said Dr. Rebecca Glasser, a plastic surgeon who runs Canyon Creek Plastic Surgery. “This event speaks directly to what I care about […]
The Express Employment Professionals staffing service in Grand Junction has scheduled a day-long seminar addressing human resource management issues. The event will feature Jack Smalley, director of HR learning and development for Express Employment Professionals. “This will be Jack’s third trip to Grand Junction, and each year we receive excellent feedback on the real world […]
A monthly measure of confidence among small business owners has climbed to its one of its highest levels in nearly six years, yet continues to reflect concerns over government regulations and economic uncertainty. The National Federation of Independent Business reported that its Small Business Optimism Index rose six-tenths of a point in July. At 94.1, […]
Robust rebounds in hiring and home prices, especially in the Denver area, reflect accelerating economic recovery in Colorado. The improvement has been more modest outside the Denver area as farmers and ranchers contend with drought conditions. But the tourism and energy sectors have picked up. “Colorado’s economy is growing solidly, and both employment and Denver […]
A Palisade hotel has been selected to host a series of educational and culinary events planned as part of the upcoming Colorado Mountain Wine Fest. The Wine Country Inn will serve as the venue for a wine and wineglass experience presented by glass manufacturer Riedel; a demonstration and dinner with Marcel Marino, the hotel’s new […]
Three Grand Valley wineries were among the top winners in the annual Colorado Mountain Winefest wine competition. St. Kathryn Cellars in Palisade won a Best of Fest award in the category for fruit and berry wines and mead for its Blueberry Bliss. Graystone Winery in Clifton won a Best of Fest award in the category […]