Famous Dave’s plans Veterans Day celebration

Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que in Grand Junction will offer free meals to former and active duty members of the military as part of a Veterans Day celebration Nov. 11. “Honoring our local veterans is important to us,” said Monica Etcheverry, general manager of the restaurant. “This is just a small way for us to show our […]

Real estate business announces best-selling agents

Cindy Casteneda, Toni Herridge and Mary Kruse were honored as the top real estate agents in September at Heiden Homes Realty and Associates in Grand Junction. Castaneda and Herridge were tied as the top sellers, while Kruse had the most new listings for the month. Heiden Homes Realty operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. For […]

Attendance down, proceeds up for Winefest

While attendance was down, proceeds from ticket sales were up for the 20th annual version of the Colorado Mountain Winefest in Palisade. A total of 6,174 guests attended the festival in the park during the winefest, down from 6,500 last year. However, proceeds from ticket sales increased because of higher-priced tickets — which included the […]

Allegiant makes listing of best small companies

A company that provides commercial air service between Grand Junction and Las Vegas as well as other travel-related services has been included for a third straight year in a magazine listing of the best small companies in America. Allegiant Travel Co. is included in a list of 100 best small companies in America compiled by […]

Staffing service hits 3 million hour milestone

A staffing company that operates an office in Grand Junction recently marked a milestone: 3 million hours worked in one week. Express Employment Professionals announced that a total of more than 80,000 associates from more than 550 franchise locations in the United States as well as Canada and South Africa worked a combined 3 million hours […]

Real estate agent earns commercial certification

Ray Rickard, a real estate agent with Re/Max 4000 in Grand Junction, has earned designation as a Certified Commercial Investment Member. Rickard was among 348 commercial real estate professionals who earned the designation by passing a comprehensive examination, the final step in the process. The CCIM designation is awarded to real estate professionals who complete […]

Entrepreneur named inventor on fourth patent

Tom Y. Sawyer, managing partner and president of RSW Partners in Grand Junction, has been named inventor on his fourth patent. The latest patent was issued for a system and method for collecting and updating geographical data. All of the patents for which Sawyer is the named inventor were for inventions developed while Sawyer worked […]

Accounting firm honors health benefits provider

Rocky Mountain Health Plans is among the latest winners of an annual award recognizing business excellence and community service. Dalby, Wendland & Co. presented Rocky Mountain Health Plans with its Spirit of Western Colorado Award at the annual meeting of the Grand Junction-based accounting firm. Each year, Dalby, Wendland & Co. recognizes clients that not […]

Potter Palooza coming to the Avalon Theatre

A Harry Potter Family Film Festival All 8 Harry Potter films will be shown The Historic Avalon Theatre will be showing all eight of the Harry Potter films Thanksgiving week 11/21-11/27. The cost to see the films are $2.50 each, or you can see all eight films for $20 with our Golden Snitch Pass (limited […]

Main Street looks for a big Holiday season

The first Christmas with major remodel and construction finished, Main Street looks for a big Holiday season.  When it comes to a hometown Christmas Shopping atmosphere and experience, look no further than Main Street and downtown Grand Junction to fulfill your every expectation,” says Kathy Dirks, Marketing and Communications Director for Downtown Grand Junction, “We […]