A former telecommunications executive has joined the leadership team at the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (COEDIT). Teresa Taylor serves as an executive advisor focusing on statewide industry growth. Taylor previously served as chief operating officer of Qwest Communications based in Denver prior to the acquisition of the company by CenturyLink last […]
Comments will be accepted through Jan. 27 on the development of a formal hangar lease policy at the Grand Junction Regional Airport. Comments can be submitted online at the Web site located at www.gjairport.com/leasing-guidelines; by e-mail to atis@gjairport.com or by mail to 2828 Walker Field Drive, Suite 301, Grand Junction, CO 81506, attention leasing policy. The […]
An annual job fair will return to Grand Junction after a two-year hiatus, offering a venue matching companies seeking employees and applicants seeking work. The Mesa County Workforce Center has scheduled the 2012 Jump Start Job Fair for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 31 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 743 Horizon Drive. Suzie Miller, […]
Mesa County Libraries has scheduled what’s billed as a “tech petting zoo” to offer information about tablet computers, smart phones and other electronic devices. The tech petting zoo is planned for noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 28 at the central library at 530 Grand Ave. in Grand Junction. The event is free and open to […]
Two Grand Junction photographers were among the winners of an annual contest showcasing the Colorado agricultural industry. Laurie Purcell finished first in the open professional category for an entry titled “Last Light” showing the sun setting behind a barn. Elena Dravez received honorable mentions in two categories for photographs depicting two men on horseback driving […]
Four people have been elected to the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce executive board. The new members are: John Burwell Jr., Peterson Plumbing and Heating, president; Tom Oliver, Alpine Bank, vice president; Barbara Lucks, CMCA/Effective Membership Services, treasurer; and Dawn Merris, SOS Home Interior Styling, secretary. Two more people have been elected to serve three-year […]
Heiden Homes Realty and Associates in Grand Junction honored four agents for their performance in December. Mary Kruse posted the highest sales volume for the month, while Cynthia Castaneda, Bob Colony and Toni Herridge all tied for the most new listings. Heiden Homes Realty operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. For more information, call 245-7777 […]
Chiropractor Wes Sheader has scheduled a free workshop on natural solutions to digestive problems for 6:30 p.m. Jan. 31 in the community room of Goodwill Industries, 630 24 1/2 Road in Grand Junction. Sheader will discuss natural means of addressing acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers and other ailments. The workshop is limited to the […]
Weekly bus service is now available to transport skiers and snowboarders between Grand Junction and Powderhorn Mountain Resort. The Home Loan bus offers 45 seats and leaves from four locations starting at 6:30 a.m. and returns before 6 p.m. Service is available on Saturdays through March 24. The bus features flat-screen televisions showing ski and […]
Eide Bailly, an accounting and business advisory firm that operates 19 offices in nine states, including an office in Grand Junction, has announced plans to merge with another firm. Pending regulatory approval, Eide Bailly and Wipfli expect to officially combine professional practices June 1. The combined firm will be named EB Wipfli and operate 41 […]