West Star Aviation receives Garmin award

West Star Aviation has received recognition for selling and installing equipment from Garmin. Lynn Boyd, manager of the West Star facility in Minneapolis, accepted the Platinum Award on behalf of the company. “We are delighted to accept this award on behalf of the entire West Star team,” Boyd said. “Garmin supplies quality products that we […]

Applications open to expand outdoor dining areas

Applications are open for downtown Grand Junction restaurants that want to expand their outdoor dining spaces. The City of Grand Junction and Downtown Grand Junction have joined in the effort to enable restaurants to expand outdoor seating areas to nearby sidewalks and even parking spaces. The city and Downtown Grand Junction have pledged a total […]

Spectrum store opens in Grand Junction

Charter Communications has opened a Spectrum store in Grand Junction to help customers manage their internet, television and other services. “Our Spectrum stores team is here to help our local customers who need support in getting and staying connected during these uncertain times,” said Pattie Eliason, senior vice president of Spectrum stores and retail. “They […]

Regional accounting firm hires administrator

Matt Leach has joined Dalby, Wendland & Co. as administrator of the Grand Junction-based accounting and advisory firm. “We are excited to have Matt join our leadership team,” said Chris West, chief executive officer of Dalby, Wendland. “He brings great experience, including a passion for technology that will help our firm continue to be proactive […]

Palisade chamber and businesses show support for teachers

The Palisade Chamber of Commerce and Palisade businesses presented an electric bicycle to Jennifer Steele, a physical education teacher at Taylor Elementary School, as part of effort to show appreciation to teachers and students at the beginning of the school year. Steele volunteers for chamber and community activities, including the Feast in the Fields dinners. […]

Rotary Club contributions buy equipment for Fruita hospital

The Rotary Clubs of Fruita and Grand Junction, along with the 5740 Rotary Foundation, contributed more than $6,000 to the Family Health West Foundation to purchase equipment for a rehabilitation program. The $6,460 gift will be used to purchase specialized gym equipment for the pediatric rehabilitation sensory program at the Colorado Canyons Hospital & Medical […]

Charter Communications offers free services for remote learning

Charter Communications has resumed a remote education promotion offering  free Internet access to households with students or educators. The promotion is available to households in Spectrum markets with students in kindergarten through college or educators and offers free Internet access for 60 days to those who don’t already use Spectrum Internet services. To enroll, customers […]

Go Code challenge to focus on business problems

A virtual competition is planned to challenge Colorado businesses to identify problems that could be solved in part using public data. The Business Intelligence Center of the Colorado Secretary of State’s office conducts the Go Code Colorado initiative. Since 2014, hundreds of developers, designers, business and marketing professionals, analysts, entrepreneurs and others have participated. “Go […]