U.S. Bank has received an award from the El Pomar Foundation in recognition of the bank’s commitment to the nonprofit sector. The Gov. John A. Love Award comes with a $5,000 grant the Colorado Springs foundation will donate on behalf of U.S. Bank to the Colorado Foreclosure Hotline. U.S. Bank has supported the hotline and […]
A Grand Junction company plans to publish a Colorado guide for art and wine collectors. Wild Kat Media expects to distribute more than 15,000 copies of Western Colorado Journeys to visitor centers, tasting rooms, art galleries and other locations throughout Colorado in the spring. Wild Kat Media plans to combine the glossy keepsake guide with […]
The Center for Independence is participating in a fund-raising program with Rib City Grill and Alpine Bank. For every $10 customers spend at Rib City Grill locations in Western Colorado, excluding tax and gratuity, they will receive a token. People can then take tokens to the Center for Independence at 740 Gunnison Ave. in Grand […]
Real Estate West in Grand Junction has been selected as an exclusive listing agent for Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) properties for the HomeTelos/First Preston Co. HomeTelos/First Preston Company, based in Dallas, specializes in marketing real estate owned by government agencies, institutions and mortgage banking companies. Real Estate West was among 400 firms […]
State Farm Insurance has donated $5,000 to a Grand Junction-based program that helps homeowners. Amy Case, homeownership coordinator with the Grand Junction Housing Authority, said the grant will support counseling services offered by Doors2Success, a division of the authority. In addition to foreclosure prevention and default intervention counseling, the program offers employer assisted homeownership, reverse […]
A Grand Junction-based accounting firm has presented an annual award to a civil engineering and surveying business. Dalby, Wendland & Co. presented its Spirit of Western Colorado Award to Schmueser Gordon Meyer (SGM). Each year Dalby, Wendland & Co. presents an award to a client that not only excels in business, but also demonstrates a […]
Two plastic surgeons have changed the name of their Grand Junction practice to better portray their services and objectives. Dr. Duane Hartshorn and Dr. Matthew Swelstad have renamed Colorado West Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery to ReGenesis Plastic Surgery and Skin Care Center. “By changing our name, we better portray our mission,” said Hartshorn, who […]
Colorado sometimes draws national attention for its method of raising taxes. Under the Taxpayers Bill of Rights amendment to the state constitution approved in 1992, voters themselves are the only ones who can raise local or state taxes. Voters still have no direct say over federal income taxes. But many view TABOR as an amendment […]
State and federal government agencies have collaborated on two programs that finance energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. “These new loan programs answer a significant need expressed by Colorado businesses of all sizes – access to capital,” said Colorado Gov. Ritter. “We are helping Colorado companies sustain operations during the economic downturn, improve energy efficiency […]
The holiday season is a time for celebration, fellowship, cheer and the opportunity to reconnect with family and friends … right? Despite the songs we’ve grown up with admonishing us not to pout or cry, for many the holidays can be a time of sadness, loss and feelings of loneliness and disconnection. According to the […]