A retired corporate executive who oversaw the operations of Swiss Army and Marmot markets a brand of a different sort in his new role with Mesa State College. Rick Taggart has been named acting executive director of marketing and student recruitment in an organizational change that brings together the offices of marketing and publication and […]
Small businesses remain under constant policy assault from elected leaders these days. For example, Obama health care reforms mean increased costs and fewer choices in terms of health insurance coverage for the business community and workers due to higher taxes, more mandates and increased regulation. The financial regulatory legislation signed into law this month promises […]
Two Grand Junction firms and a Western Slope bank are ranked among the best companies to work for in Colorado, according to the latest results of an annual awards program. JG Management Systems ranked third and SOS Staffing Services ranked 14th among small companies with 25 to 99 employees. Alpine Bank ranked ninth among large […]
A monthly index tracking business conditions in Colorado has declined to its lowest level of the year on lower readings for new orders and employment, yet continues to forecast growth in the months ahead. The Business Conditions Index fell more than 12 points in July, but at 56.2 remains above growth-neutral 50. The index, which […]
Two Grand Junction companies remain on the latest version of an annual listing of the top 50 minority owned businesses in Colorado. JG Management Systems moved from 22nd to 19th on the list, while Rocky Mountain Sanitation moved from 35th to 30th. Colorado Biz Magazine has compiled the list for 16 years to recognize successful […]
Upcoming benefit events for the Roice-Hurst Humane Society include a concert at Grande River Vineyards,787 N. Elberta Ave. in Palisade. The Aug. 7 concert will feature the bluegrass group Stray Grass. The gates will open at 6:30 p.m. The concert will start at 7:30. Admission is $15 in advance or $20 at the gates. Six […]
McDonald’s restaurants in Grand Junction have added fruit smoothies and blended ice drinks to their menus. The fruit smoothies are made with strawberries and bananas or blueberries and blackberries as well as fruit juice and low-fat yogurt blended with ice. The frappés are made with caramel or chocolate and coffee blended with ice and topped […]
Crystal Books and Gifts in downtown Grand Junction has launched a new Web site and monthly e-mail newsletters. Located at www.crystalbooksandgifts.com, the Web site offers information about the books, cards, jewelry, music, statuary and other eclectic merchandise offered at the store. Owner Cheryl Lucas also offers a monthly newsletter and special to e-mail subscribers. Crystal […]
Registration is under way for the Western Colorado Chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors annual trap shoot on Aug. 21. The trap shoot, a fund-raiser for the ABC, is scheduled to start at 8 a.m. at the Grand Junction Trap Club, 116 32 Road. The event will include competition, a continental breakfast, lunch, prizes and […]
For a third straight year, Heiden Homes Realty & Associates has been selected by the U.S. Commerce Association for a Best of Grand Junction Award in the real estate agents and managers category. Toni Heiden-Moran launched the firm seven years ago and serves as managing broker. She serves on the boards of the Grand Junction […]