Listings will be accepted through Feb. 15 for the Colorado Farm Fresh Directory, an annual publication promoting farmers markets, wineries and other agricultural operations in Colorado. “Farm Fresh is a popular and helpful resource for Colorado residents and visitors,” said Danielle Trotta, business development specialist with the Colorado Department of Agriculture. “The goal of the […]
A company has enlisted commercial real estate brokers in Mesa County to help test a new search engine and marketing platform. Jamis Companies plans to offer the Commercial Co-Op platform to Colorado and, eventually, nationwide markets. “It’s an all-in-one search engine and marketing tool for commercial real estate brokers looking to streamline their tech and […]
The Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District has canceled its spring grant cycle and will instead roll funding into one cycle scheduled to begin Aug. 1. The district has allocated $350,000 for fall grant awards. The district distributes federal mineral leasing funds to local public entities to support infrastructure, construction and public service projects that […]
Spectrum has added the AccuWeather TV Network to programming offered to customers in Grand Junction. “AccuWeather will give Spectrum customers in Grand Junction access to even more timely and reliable weather news and information from a trusted brand,” said Tom Montemagno, executive vice president of programming acquisition for Charter Communications. Charter operates the Spectrum brand […]
A bicycle rack manufacturer has installed computerized machinery to ramp up production at its Grand Junction facility. QuikRStuff added the computerized numerical control machines to handle the production of up to 2,000 Quik Rack Mach2 bicycle racks by the end of March. The company expects to add four employees to run the machines. Bryan Wachs […]
Those who donate blood to the St. Mary’s Blood Center in Grand Junction during January will receive free cholesterol screenings. Jennifer Rhamy, director of the center, said donations are needed to help maintain supplies of blood products for 13 hospitals in Western Colorado. The center is located on the second floor of the St. Mary’s […]
Applications will be accepted through Jan. 20 to fill an opening on the Mesa County Public Library District Board of Trustees. The seven-member board oversees the budget and policies of the library district and prepares an annual financial report for the Mesa County Commissioners. Commissioners appoint trustees, who serve up to two, five-year terms. Applications […]
Applications will be accepted through Feb. 1 for a total of $36,000 in grants to support local arts and cultural events, projects and programs. The Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture offers the grants to support the creative industry and employment in that sector. Nonprofit, government and educational organizations may apply for grants of […]
The Grand Junction Fire Department was among five recipients of holiday gifts from LL Flooring. The national flooring retailer gave the department a wooden American flag crafted from 50-year-old pine. LL Flooring commissioned Pennwood Products to make the flags. LL Flooring and Pennwood Products donated the flags to five departments to recognize first responders for […]
Pinnacol Assurance was once again among the Colorado companies recognized for their involvement in their communities. Pinnacol Assurance was among the honorees of the Civic 50 Colorado by CSR Solutions of Colorado and Points of Light. A workers’ compensation insurer, Pinnacol has received the recognition the last two years. “Our charitable giving efforts get to […]