CMU students fare well in competition

Students from Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction brought home awards from the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda national leadership conference in California. Sara McGuire won four awards in an academic competition testing more than 2,000 college students from across the country in business-related events. McGuire placed first in negotiation and supply chain […]

Attorney reopens law practice

John Williams has reopened his Grand Junction law practice emphasizing business, real estate and government relations. He’s accepting new clients. John Williams Legal LLC is located in the Gateway Canyon Air Tours building at the Grand Junction Regional Airport at 817 Falcon Way, Suite 202. Reach Williams at 241-2838.

Alpine Bank announces promotions

Alpine Banks has promoted five people to take on new positions in operations in Mesa and Delta counties in Western Colorado. Aaron Miller has been promoted to president in Grand Junction. Miller joined Alpine Bank in 1999 after graduating from Northern Arizona University. He specializes in commercial lending and business development and works out of […]

Applicants sought for city planning and zoning boards

Applications will be accepted through Aug. 5 for openings on the Grand Junction Planning Commission and Grand Junction Zoning Board of Appeals. The commission hears planning and zoning matters and makes recommendations to the Grand Junction City Council. The zoning board considers appeals of administrative decisions, variances and setback requirements. Grand Junction residents interested in […]

Downtown store plans book-signing events

Crystal Books and Gifts in downtown Grand Junction has scheduled four more book-signing events for July. The store, located at 439 Main St., plans events for: July 11 with Jim Hale, author of “An Alaskan Life of High Adventure.” July 18 with Mike Shults, author of “Happy Life, Easy Life” and “My Blue Water Navy.” […]

Applicants sought for wildlife manager trainee positions

Colorado Parks and Wildlife will accept applications through Aug. 2 for district wildlife manager trainees. District wildlife managers handle law enforcement, resource management and public education. Trainees undergo a year-long training process that includes law enforcement certification. The entry level position is open to Colorado residents with college degrees in wildlife management, biology or a […]

Grand Junction lottery sales generate in $3.2 million for projects

Retailers selling lottery and scratch tickets in Grand Junction collectively produced more than $3.2 million in proceeds during 2012, according to new statistics from the Colorado Lottery. Over the past 30 years, the Colorado Lottery has returned more than $2.4 billion in proceeds to the state to fund conservation, open space, parks, recreation and wildlife […]

Coorstek acquires England-based company

CoorsTek has acquired an England-based company that specializes in advanced ceramic manufacturing, trading and consulting. The acquisition of Dynamic-Materials and its wholly owned subsidiary, Dynamic-Ceramic, is expected to further expand the CoorsTek product line in international markets. “Dynamic-Ceramic offers exceptionally high-end components to their international base of customers. We will significantly expand their offering to […]