Alpine Bank has offered to match up to $6,000 in donations to an effort by Mesa County Partners to update its kids area. Children participating in the Partners program have designed and implemented the project, in turn learning about design and fund-raising. Plans include an arts and crafts area, reading cubby and yoga and relaxation […]
Two more events are planned in Grand Junction as part of a local observance of National Healthcare Decisions Day. The Mesa County Advance Care Planning Task Force has scheduled a presentation on advance care planning documents for 2 to 3 p.m. April 16 as part of the annual BeaconFest at Two Rivers Convention Center, 159 […]
Local businesses and organizations will collect donations of new and gently used children’s books as part of a drive organized by United Way of Mesa County and Executives Partnering to Invest in Children. Donations will be accepted through April 30 at Alpine Bank locations, American Furniture Warehouse, Bank of the San Juan locations, Bellco Credit […]
Mesa County businesses will receive a total of nearly $2 million, a portion of the latest general dividends returned by Pinnacol Assurance to its workers’ compensation insurance policyholders. Pinnacol Assurance plans to distribute a total of $70 million to 52,000 employers across Colorado. “As a customer-centric organization, it’s gratifying to return $70 million to our […]
Brian Marincic has purchased the rights for a HomeSmart International franchise in Grand Junction. Marincic plans to serve agents and clients throughout Western Colorado from the HomeSmart Realty Partners office at 804 Grand Ave., Suite 6, in Grand Junction. Marincic joined HomeSmart International in 2017 as a franchise broker and owner in Wyoming. He said […]
A newly opened company connects customers with the outdoors by offering camper, ATV and motorcycle rentals as well as camper delivery and set up services and guided dirt bike tours. Andy Hanks operates RockyTrax from his home and ranch in Glade Park. He said his goal is to inspire in others his passion for outdoor […]
Express Employment Professionals in Western Colorado has earned recognition for its performance. The Grand Junction and Montrose offices received the Circle of Excellence Award at the Express Employment Professionals international leadership conference in Texas. The award honors the top performing offices in the system. “It is truly an honor to be recognized for these achievements,” […]
Two West Slope companies were selected to participate in what’s billed as a Tech Madness Bracket pitting 16 Colorado startups. ProStar Geocorp in Grand Junction and Proximity Space based in Montrose both prevailed in their first-round matchups in the competition organized by Coloradoinno, an organization promoting innovation in the state. The public participates by voting […]
Registration is underway for an annual benefit golf tournament organized by the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda at Colorado Mesa University. The FBLA-PBL Golf Tournament is set for April 12 at Adobe Creek Golf Course in Fruita. Check-in will begin at noon, with tee off at 1 p.m. The tournament will cost $400 […]
Registration remains open through April 6 for vendors who want to participate in the Palisade International Honeybee Festival. The 11th version of the annual event is scheduled for April 13 along a couple of blocks where Main and Third streets intersect at the Town Plaza. “We still have space for more vendors and welcome any […]