GJEP director appointed ot statewide board

The leader of an economic development group in Mesa County has been appointed to the board of directors of a statewide economic development organization. Kelly Flenniken, executive director of the Grand Junction Economic Partnership, has joined the  board of the Economic Development Council of Colorado. The council promotes economic development throughout the state while representing […]

Two join Investment and insurance firm

Joe Pruett and Chase Wortmann have joined AXA Advisors in Grand Junction. Pruett holds an insurance license as well as several securities licenses. He specializes in custom investment and insurance strategies for individuals and business owners. Wortmann joined AXA Advisors after working with Janus Funds at its headquarters in Denver. Wortmann offers financial planning to […]

Lions Club seeks grant applications

Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. Oct. 31 for grants from the Grand Junction Lions Club. Each year the club donates a total of about $100,000 to nonprofit organizations, proceeds from an annual carnival and raffle conducted in February. Over the past 80 years, the club has given away a total of more than […]

Auto repair business organizes clothing drive

D&G AutoCare in Grand Junction once again will organize a holiday drive to collect new socks, pajamas and underwear for needy kids — an annual effort dubbed SPUNK. Several locations throughout the Grand Valley will collect packages of new socks, pajamas and underwear for children of all ages and sizes. The drive will continue through […]

Applications sought for artist grants

Applications will be accepted through Dec. 5 for a grant program designed to promote the professional development of artists living and working in Western Colorado. Recipients must use grants from the Money for Artistic Development program during 2013 for education, marketing, materials, promotions or tools. For more information about the Money for Artistic Development program, […]

Applicants sought for planning commission, airport board

Applications will be accepted through Nov. 1 for openings on the Mesa County Planning Commission and Grand Junction Regional Airport Authority Board. The planning commission reviews general land use matters and makes recommendations to the county commissioners based on the county land development code and master plan. Knowledge of zoning and land use matters is […]

Chiropractor joins in Thanksgiving food drive

A Grand Junction chiropractor has once again joined in a national Help a Neighbor in Need food drive to assist the less-fortunate during the Thanksgiving holiday. Randy Roman and Roman Family Chiropractic will collect donations of canned and nonperishable food items through Nov. 15 at his offices at 2584 Patterson Road. Donations will be distributed […]

Wells Fargo top SBA lender in Colorado, U.S.

Wells Fargo remains the top Colorado lender of loans backed by a U.S. Small Business Administration program. Wells Fargo also remains the top SBA lender nationally for a fourth consecutive year in terms of the dollar volume of loans approved through the 7 (a) general business guarantee program. In Colorado, Wells Fargo issued 226 loans […]