Firms recognized for environmental efforts

West Star Aviation and Teltech Group are among the Colorado companies and organizations recognized for their efforts to promote a cleaner environment. West Star was named for a sixth consecutive year as a gold leader in the Colorado Environmental Leadership Program. Teltech Group also was selected as a gold leader. “Contributing to the community’s ongoing […]

Chick-Fil-A restaurant volunteers lend a hand

Employees from the Chick-Fil-A restaurant in Grand Junction volunteered to complete outdoor cleaning and landscaping at the Willows, a care facility operated by Family Health West in Fruita. Joe and Kim Walsh, owners of the Chick-Fil-A, have kept their 80 employees on payrolls while the restaurant under goes a nine-week remodeling project scheduled for completion […]

Dog training firm to mark anniversary with giveaway

A dog training and consulting business will celebrate its first year of operation in the Grand Valley by offering $1,500 worth of training to a family that needs help, but can’t afford the services. A Misfits Tail will accept applications from Sept. 1 to 15 through its Facebook wall at www.facebook.com/Misfitstail. Applicants should submit videos […]

Brews and Cruse Festival canceled

The Brews and Cruise Festival postponed from spring to fall has been canceled for this year, the Palisade Chamber of Commerce announced. Andrew Weber, executive director of the Palisade Chamber of Commerce, said restrictions and health concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic prompted first the postponement and then cancellation of the festival. “Those considerations still […]

Grand Junction companies fare well in pitch competition

A Grand Junction-based bicycle rack manufacturer received a $100,000 investment in an inaugural event in which seven rural Colorado companies pitched for funding. A second Grand Junction company was awarded in-kind finance and accounting services. The two companies were among seven finalists in the Greater Colorado Pitch Series Finals held as part of Techstars Startup […]

Real estate firm to lead home improvement program

A real estate company based in Grand Junction will lead a pilot program offering home improvement resources to sellers. Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties is one of two Coldwell Banker affiliates selected to lead the RealVitalize program as it expands to affiliate offices nationwide. The program offers sellers home improvement resources prior to or during a […]

Fruita and Porks and Hops festivals canceled

The 2020 Fruita Fall Festival has been canceled, the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce announced. The City of Grand Junction announced the annual Porks and Hops barbecue and music festival also has been canceled. The Fruita chamber board of directors voted to cancel the Fruita Fall Festival after determining it wasn’t possible to comply with […]

Applications sought for nonprofit awards

Applications will be accepted through Aug. 14 for an annual awards programs recognizing nonprofit organizations that promote sustainable revenue. Eide Bailly, a regional accounting and business advisory firm with an office in Grand Junction, will present a $10,000 award in Colorado as well as Arizona, Minnesota and North Dakota. In addition to providing recognition, Eide […]

Solar power firm ranks among top installers

Atlasta Solar Center in Grand Junction once again ranks among the top solar system installers in the United States in a list compiled for Solar Power World magazine. Atlasta Solar ranks 284th among the more than 400 companies on the 2020 Top Solar Contractors list. Atlasta Solar has made the list eight years in a […]