The recession has restricted the ability of many small businesses to obtain traditional bank financing. Until commercial lending loosens up, here are seven alternative ways small business owners can access capital to stabilize and grow their businesses: Sell a minority stake in the company: Large companies typically have numerous owners. Many large private companies go […]
Small businesses will receive some assistance in newly enacted federal legislation that includes tax breaks as well as fee waivers for lending programs backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The measure also establishes a $30 billion fund designed to help smaller banks make more loans to businesses. The legislation constitutes a good start that’s […]
Grand Valley Transit has been selected as the large transit system of the year by the Colorado Association of Transit Agencies. The award was based on performance, service and growth. Since its inception 10 years ago, annual ridership on Grand Valley Transit has grown from 181,000 to a projected 980,000. Buses maintain a 98 percent […]
Seven Grand Valley chefs will participate in the latest Signature Chefs Auction, an annual fund-raiser for the West Slope Division of the March of Dimes set for Oct. 23 at the Doubletree Hotel in Grand Junction. The event will feature food from 626 on Rood, A Sweet Life Cakes and Confections, Crossroads Artisan Cheese Shop, […]
A Mack business offering essential oils and accessories has scheduled a solar party and harvest festival. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 2 at Oasis Botanica, 1023 Hotel Circle. The event will include refreshments, gourd painting for children, samples, giveaways and information about essential oils and aromatherapy. Blu-Sky Solar, a […]
Angelo’s paint-your-own pottery and glass fusing studio has moved to a new location in the Patterson Village Square at 2478 Patterson Road in Grand Junction. The business has rehired Laurie Perrin and an artist in residence. For more information, call 243-0886 or visit the Web site atwww.gjangelos.com.
The Express Employment Professionals operation in Grand Junction has contributed to record-breaking sales volume for the national staffing services company. “In Grand Junction, we’re seeing an increase of 26 percent in sales for the year,” said Nina Anderson, owner of the franchise. Express Employment Professionals has reported weekly sales volume records for North America five […]
Cabela’s now offers the Winston Rod Co. brand of fly-fishing rods through Cabela’s catalogs, Web site and stores, including its new store in Grand Junction. Cabela’s will sell six Winston models in a range of rod weights and sizes, offering models for anglers of varying skill and experience levels. “I am tremendously excited to be […]
A Grand Junction beauty products store will join in a national campaign to raise money for breast cancer research. Ulta will conduct its Windows of Love campaign through October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. People are invited to submit letters or notes of encouragement that will cover windows at Ulta stores. Ulta will donate […]
Two Grand Junction companies are among the Pinnacol Assurance policyholders in Colorado receiving awards for their performance in safety, loss prevention and financial and claims management. Blythe Group, an architectural, interior design and project management firm, won a 2010 Circle of Safety Award. So did C5 Medical Werks, a medical device manufacturer. A total of […]