What would you think if I asked if your head was in the clouds? You could be offended. But in this case, having your head in the “cloud” is a good thing, taking advantage of a cost-effective and almost limitless way of conducting business. The ability to respond to opportunity is critical to success, but […]
Business owners and managers are beginning to realize that economic conditions, for the time being, constitute a new normal. Gone are the days of high margins and deep pockets. In this new reality, businesses face the ongoing challenge of doing more with less. In the past, that’s meant giving more work to the best employees […]
Marillac Clinic will participate in a program offering dental insurance for children from low- and middle-income families in Mesa County. Offered in collaboration with the Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation Smile-a-bration program, the insurance will cover up to $1,000 worth of dental care with no copayment. Enrollment is required. Kristy Schmidt, director of community and […]
Wells Fargo will present its annual Evening Under the Stars, a free concert set for 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21 in Lincoln Park in Grand Junction. The concert will feature the percussion ensemble Talking Rhythms, the Centennial Band and Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra. “For the last 18 years, Evening Under the Stars has been one of […]
A free presentation on the effects of health care reform on seniors is set for 3 p.m. Aug. 18 in Grand Junction. The 90-minute presentation is planned for the Garden Room of the Commons assisted living facility located at 625 27 1/2 Road. Betty Sweeney, a senior liaison for U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), will […]
Family Health West in Fruita offers physicals for high school students involved in sports. Physicals are available on a first-come, first-served basis from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. weekdays at the Family Health West hospital at 300 W. Ottley Ave. The physicals cost $30. No appointments are required. For more information, call 858-2104 or visit the […]
High Noon Solar has completed the installation of photovolatic solar electric system the company donated to the Western Slope Center for Children in Grand Junction. The system, which includes 43 solar energy panels located on the south roof of the center, is expected to reduce the annual electricity bill there by 40 percent. The savings […]
Powderhorn Resort has added incentives for skiers and snowboarders to purchase season passes. In addition to hitting the slopes at Powderhorn atop the Grand Mesa east of Grand Junction, the passes will be good for three free days each at four other resorts in Colorado and New Mexico. The 2010-2011 season passes will include three […]
A new solar energy system has been installed at the Colorado Army National Guard Readiness Center in Grand Junction. The 172-kilowatt array provides enough power to offset the equivalent of 450,000 pounds of carbon emissions. Bella Energy, a Louisville company that specializes in medium- to large-scale solar electric systems, installed the system. “Bella Energy is […]
Safeway has teamed up with the Muscular Dystrophy Association for a fifth straight year to served as regional sponsor of a summer camp mobiles program. Through Sept. 6, more than 150 Safeway stores in Coloado will offer mobiles and refreshments to customers who make a donation to help send children to summer camps. The Safeway […]