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 […]
Returning Balance Therapies will host a free nutrition seminar at 6 p.m. Aug. 4 at 1000 N. Ninth St, Suite 42, in Grand Junction. Kim Cattoor will offer information about holistic nutrition to achieve optimum health. Christa Wagner and Janelle Maurin will discuss detoxification and colon hydrotherapy. For more information, call 250-2708 or log on […]
An airline that offers service from Grand Junction to Las Vegas and Los Angeles has received national recognition for its performance in a low-fare niche market. Allegiant Air was named the Top-Performing Airline for the low-cost niche category in an annual list published by Aviation Week magazine. Allegiant Air previously has appeared on the list, […]
U.S. Bank ranks as the top banking brand based on the results of nationwide survey of small business owners conducted by the City Business Journals Network. “A key learning of the annual City Business Journals Network Brand Study was the significantly growing position of U.S. Bank in the minds of small and mid-sized business owners,” […]
Four chefs will demonstrate cooking techniques during various events scheduled for the upcoming Colorado Mountain Winefest in the Grand Valley. Kelly Liken, a chef and restaurateur who operates the Restaurant Kelly Liken in Vail and has appeared on the “Iron Chef America” and “Top Chef D.C.” cable television shows, will join in a reception, cooking […]
Two Grand Junction firms and a Western Slope bank are among the finalists for annual awards honoring the best companies to work for in Colorado. JG Management Systems and SOS Staffing Services are among the finalists for companies with 25 to 99 employees. Alpine Bank is among the finalists for companies with 250 employees or […]
Even amidst the economic gloom, entrepreneurship finds a way. Keep in mind that it remains a tough environment for many entrepreneurs to raise capital and gain access to credit. The number of incorporated self-employed fell in 2009, while the number of unincorporated self-employed has fallen for three straight years. Proprietor income also declined in 2009. […]
The U. S. Small Business Administration offers three new podcasts providing information on issues and challenges small business exporters could encounter when dealing with specific countries. The podcasts feature interviews with business representatives from Bahrain, Cameroon and Uganda. The interviews focus on what U.S. companies can expect when exporting to those countries and provide information […]
Registration is under way for an annual event offering in one day and at one location a range of information to entrepreneurs. The 2010 Colorado Entrepreneurship Marketplace is scheduled for Oct. 15 in Limon. The event is designed for wouldbe entrepreneurs considering starting their own ventures as well as existing small business owners looking to […]