Grand Junction franchise to participate in national weather channel ad campaign

Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling in Grand Junction will join in a national advertising campaign on the Weather Channel. Ads will tout the “call Paul” campaign to promote the company’s emergency cleanup, restoration and repair services. Paul Davis operates 250 franchise offices across the United States providing fire, water and mold damage restoration and reconstruction […]

Public relations group seeks applications for annual nonprofit assistance program

Applications will be accepted through Sept. 24 for free assistance from a group of public information and public relations professionals. Each year the Mesa County Communications Officers’ Association (MCCOA) provides assistance to a local nonprofit group and serves as that group’s public relations team. The MCCOA is looking for a nonprofit group that would benefit […]

Powderhorn launches ski season program promoting participating businesses

Powderhorn Resort has launched a promotional program highlighting participating businesses during each week of the upcoming ski season. “If a participating business leverages it well, it’ll be a great vehicle for promotion,” said Sarah Allen, marketing and communications director for the ski resort atop the Grand Mesa east of Grand Junction. Sponsorships for the Business […]

Educational effort deserved better introduction to media

There’s a distinction to be drawn between a new initiative to improve public education in Mesa County and the way in which the effort was brought to the attention of news media. The 500 Plan, an effort involving the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce and Mesa County School District 51, seeks to recruit 500 […]

Administrative professionals plan motivational presentation at Grand Junction meeting

Registration is under way for a presentation on personal motivation and team building during stressful times. The Book Cliff Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) has scheduled the presentation as part of its Oct. 20 meeting. The event is set for 6 p.m. at Two Rivers Convention Center, located at 159 Main […]

Inspiration and perspiration a dynamic duo

American inventor Thomas Edison coined the phrase “Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 perspiration.” I’m not sure the percentages are always the same, but Edison stated an undeniable principle: Nothing happens without a good idea and a lot of hard work. There are some very good idea people and there are a lot of […]

Optimism index inches upward, but owners mostly pessimistic

A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners edged up a bit in August, but still reflects a mostly pessimistic outlook. The National Federation of Independent Business reported that its Index of Small business Optimism rose seven-tenths to 88.8. The index, based on the results of monthly surveys of small business owners across the […]