Work is scheduled to begin March 12 on a nearly $1 million project to stabilize Union Pacific Railroad banking along the Colorado River in the Grand Valley. The project, part of $3.6 billion in capital and maintenance programs planned nationwide by Union Pacific in 2012, is expected to be completed in May. The Grand Valley […]
A downtown Grand Junction hotel has been rebranded as the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott. Located at 225 Main St., the 70-room hotel formerly called Main Street Suites will operate as a Marriott franchise. Main Street Management will continue to own and manage the hotel. “We are pleased to introduce Fairfield Inn & Suites […]
A Grand Junction firm has scheduled a free seminar to help business owners use social media to improve their marketing efforts. Synergy Marketing Consultants will host the seminar in two sessions at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. March 21 in the training room of Re/Max 4000, 120 W. Park Drive. The seminar will help participating […]
A Montrose company has announced a breakthrough in a process to powder coat plastics, composites and other nonmetallic surfaces. InnoVoc Solutions, a division of Gordon Composites, has developed a surface treatment that makes nonmetallic surfaces temporarily conductive, but emits no volatile organic compounds or other hazardous byproducts. Kevin Stay, president and general manager of Gordon […]
The Grand Junction Subaru dealership has earned an award recognizing customer service excellence. Grand Junction Subaru has received the Subaru Stellar Care Award from Subaru of America. “The Subaru Stellar Care Award is given to top-ranking Subaru dealers who deliver an exceptional ownership experience to our customers,” said Bill Cyphers, senior vice president of sales […]
Given the prominent participation of natural gas exploration and production companies at the annual Energy Forum & Expo in Grand Junction, the speakers who deliver presentations there are a lot like ministers preaching to the choir. It’s easy to convince someone of something in which they already firmly believe. Nonetheless, presentations at the event always […]
A new federal report affirms the role of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) in assisting small businesses and promoting economic development. More than 900 SBDCs operate across the United States, including a center located in the Business Incubator Center in Grand Junction. The centers offer direct, face-to-face counseling to entrepreneurs starting ventures as well as […]
Proposals will be accepted through April 4 for a grant program that promotes the development of specialty crops in Colorado. “Specialty crops are an important part of Colorado’s agriculture industry. These funds will help develop and promote the state’s diverse specialty crops,” said Tom Lipetzky, director of the markets division of the Colorado Department of […]
Registration remains open for an upcoming conference offering participants a better understanding of the federal legislative process. Applications will be accepted through March 16 for the 2012 Colorado Capital Conference. The conference is scheduled for June 5 to 7 in Washington, D.C. The event will accommodate 100 Colorado residents who will interact with members of […]
The Grand Valley bus system has extended its hours and increased service along one of its busiest routes. The changes are scheduled to go into effect March 12. Free bus service will be offered from March 12 to 17 to encourage the public to try out the new hours and services. Operational hours will run […]