AT&T has activated a new cell site in Grand Junction that offers customers improved service, including faster mobile broadband speeds to access the Internet, download files and use the latest applications. The new site, located at the intersection of Patterson and 30 roads, provides additional coverage and capacity for customers in the northeastern area of […]
A Grand Junction company selling advertising on digital displays continues to expand its operations. Local Focus Digital Media has grown from four advertising locations to 18 over the two years, a network that now includes businesses in Grand Junction as well as Fruita and Delta. Local Focus, owned by Dave Vogt and Jim Montoya, sells […]
An independent and assisted-living facility in Grand Junction has opened a new wing to offer secured care for residents afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The Commons of Hilltop opened the Memory Care Wing at its facility at 625 27 1/2 Road. The wing features private and semi-private apartments that offer a […]
Entries will be accepted through Feb. 13 for a modeling contest conducted by the Maurices chain of women’s clothing stores. “We’re excited to give another group of women the opportunity to live their dream of modeling while demonstrating what the Maurices brand is all about: fashion, fun and giving back,” said Brad Hartman, vice president […]
Chevron will continue to fund a youth educational program focusing on energy development and production. An $80,000 grant from the company’s corporate office and an additional grant from its regional operations will help pay for college credit for participating students and teachers, instruction and materials, guest speakers, field trips and other expenses. Chevron previously awarded […]
A Grand Valley business has garnered national and state publicity for its products and operations. A peach jalapeno jam produced by Alida’s Fruits received a positive review in late November by national food critic Phil Lempert on his Web site at www.supermarketguru.com. Alida’s Fruits also is the featured member for January of the Colorado Proud […]
Debbie Harrison, co-owner of the Visiting Angels franchise in Grand Junction, was among three people elected to a franchisee advisory council for the living assistance services provider. Harrison was elected to represent the Plains Region on the council. “Our franchisees’ input is essential to our growth, and we appreciate the efforts of the franchise advisory […]
As local business owners and managers look forward to 2012, many are seeing a repeat of 2011 according to a panel of local banking professionals. Although this year there is indeed one additional concern—the presidential election coming in November. “Sitting on the sidelines” and uncertainty were the most […]
As the Grand Valley economy begins to come out of the recession of the proceeding years, one of the things that businesses will need is the capital to grow. And while obtaining financing is indeed one of the most difficult obstacles a business will have to overcome, the SBA continues […]
We have seen substantial hiring in the energy sector and small increases in retail, restaurants and other business,” says John Hildebrand of Autopaychecks in Grand Junction, “The exception would be the construction industry as there is still an inventory overload across the Grand Valley. But overall, the trend is […]