Subaru dealer earns customer service award

Grand Junction Subaru has once again earned the Subaru Stellar Care Award for customer service. “We are honored to receive this award again,” said Ron Bubar, owner of Grand Junction Subaru. “Our customers are truly the best, and we value their business and loyalty. My team knows how important it is to make each and […]

Grand Valley wineries fare well in vintage competition

Grand Valley wineries were among the winners of an annual competition featuring some of the best vintages in Colorado. A total of more than 220 wines from 32 wineries were judged at the Governor’s Cup Wine Competition in Denver. “The judges repeatedly raved about the increased quality in the wines they reviewed over previous years,” […]

Shaping public policy legitimate chamber function

Much has been made in the aftermath of the latest municipal election of the efforts of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce to shape public policy. Some claim there’s a nefarious plot afoot for the chamber and its newly formed Western Colorado Business Alliance to fill elected positions with its hand-picked candidates and then […]

Club 20 leadership conference planned

Registration is underway for a leadership conference that will cover such topics as consensus building, ethics and workplace motivation. The 2013 Club 20 Leadership Conference is scheduled for June 6 and 7 at the DoubleTree Hotel by Marriott, 743 Horizon Drive in Grand Junction. The Colorado State University System will present the two-day conference that […]

Rising index signals U.S. growth

A monthly index forecasting economic performance in the United States has advanced on growing strength in the housing and labor markets, signalling continued growth in the months ahead. Separate measures of current and past economic performance also edged up. Cuts in federal spending and continued uncertainty for businesses and consumers could affect the outlook, however. […]

Small business confidence index rises, but still reflects “subpar” recovery

  A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners has increased on more upbeat expectations for an improving economy and increased sales and hiring. The National Federation of Independent Business reported that its Index of Small Business Optimism rose 2.6 points to 92.1 in April. Still, the latest index reading and the survey results […]

Attorney joins real estate commission

Richard Krohn, a Grand Junction attorney whose practice includes real estate and land use law, has been appointed to the Colorado Real Estate Commission. The commission regulates the licensing and conduct of real estate brokers and salespeople and pre-owned home warranty service companies. Krohn will serve as an expert in subdivision development on the commission […]

Three join March of Dimes board

Erin Larson, Geri Tamborelli and Jacquelyn Wieseler have joined the board of directors of the March of Dimes chapter in Western Colorado. Larson, a certified laser specialist with Mountain West Dermatology in Grand Junction, serves as the nominating chairwoman. Tamborelli, director of women’s and children’s services at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, serves as […]

Manager to oversee lodging property sales

Jeannie DiGrappa has been appointed regional sales manager for the Kessler Collection western properties, including the 23,000-acre Kessler Canyon luxury guest ranch near DeBeque. DiGrappa also will manage sales efforts for the Beaver Creek Lodge in Avon and El Monte Segrado Living Resort and Spa in Taos, N.M.