A series of free presentations will run through September in Fruita, offering information about chronic pain relief. Family Health West and the Fruita Community Center will host the presentations, set for 6 p.m. July 30, Aug. 20 and 27 and again Sept. 24 at the center, 324 N. Coulson Ave. “The presenting doctors are experts […]
Peach Street Distillers in Palisade will host an event featuring award-winning author Edward Cozza. The event is set for 5 to 7 p.m. July 25 at the distillery, located at 144 S. Kluge Ave., Building 2. Tickets sell for $35, which includes a personalized hardbound copy of Cozza’s book, “Nowhere Yet” and a cocktail. For […]
FluffiLuff Gift Co., a Grand Junction manufacturer of spiritual gift products, won the best of show award at the International New Age Trade Show in Denver. One of more than 150 vendors displaying gifts at the event, FluffiLuff was recognized for displaying the best new product in its botanical blessing bottles and for marketing efforts […]
Enstrom Candies has expanded the line of toffees it sells on a wholesale basis, offering three new varieties in retail-friendly packaging. “Enstrom’s wholesale presence has been steadily increasing since 2011, but this is the first time we have designed products and packaging specifically for this market,” said Doug Simons, president of the Grand Junction company. […]
Dr. Kenneth Lewis, a practitioner at Western Rockies Interventional Pain Specialists and Family Health West in Fruita, is the first in the region to offer chronic pain treatment using a new spinal cord stimulator. “Precision Spectra is the latest and most advanced spinal cord stimulator device available, and we are proud to be the first […]
A new Grand Junction company creates promotional videos, commercials and a range of other products that tell visual stories. William Campbell, a development worker turned film maker, launched Thunderful Films. “At this point, we’re not looking to make our millions. We’re looking for trust and reputation. Success for us is a gorgeous film on a […]
Statistics for the first half of 2013 complete a kind of paint-by-numbers portrait of the economic landscape in Mesa County. As usual, the composition offers a mix of encouragement and frustration. Here’s a look at what’s passed and what’s ahead: An improving real estate market tops the list of encouraging indicators with a 5.5 percent […]
A monthly index forecasting economic performance in the United States remains unchanged, but continues to signal growth. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index (LEI) held steady at 95.3 in June. Over the past six months, however, the index has increased 1.7 percent. Separate measures of current and past economic performances increased in […]
Small businesses across Western Colorado are eligible for low-interest federal disaster loans to help offset losses related to drought. Mesa County is among 14 Colorado counties included in a primary area declared an agricultural disaster area because of a drought conditions. Delta, Garfield, Montrose and Rio Blanco also are included in that area. Another 24 […]
Monthly lodging tax collections in Grand Junction have increased to their highest level so far this year, but continue to lag behind what was collected last year. According to the Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau report for June, $140,185 in lodging taxes were collected, by far the highest monthly total this year. Compared to […]