Grant helps fund expanded recycling operation

A Grand Junction operation has been awarded a grant to expand its recycling program to offer additional residential curbside services as well as hire another full-time employee. Curbside Recycling Indefinitely received $21,441.50 through the Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity competitive grant program administered by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The program awards grants […]

Proclamations celebrate Toastmaster efforts

Grand Junction clubs that help people become more effective communicators and leaders and in turn improve their professional and personal lives have earned recognition for their efforts. Grand Junction Mayor Barbara Traylor Smith and the Mesa County Board of Commissioners both proclaimed June as Toastmasters month. The proclamations celebrate Toastmasters International and its 94-year history […]

Concert to benefit library foundation

A benefit concert featuring Ralph Dinosaur and the Fabulous Volcanoes will raise money for the Mesa County Libraries Foundation. The concert is set for June 30 at Grand River Vineyards, 787 N. Elberta Ave. just off Interstate Highway 70 Exit 42. Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will start at 7:30 p.m. […]

Regional economic development forum planned

Registration is under way for a regional economic development forum planned for Northwest Colorado. The Economic Development Council of Colorado has scheduled the forum for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 11 at the Clarion Inn & Suites, located at 300 S. Colorado Highway 13 in Craig. The forum will cover Region 11, which includes […]

Entries sought for awards for nonprofits

Eide Bailly, a regional accounting and business advisory firm with an office in Grand Junction, is accepting submissions for annual awards recognizing the practices of nonprofit organizations that promote sustainable revenue. “Over the last five years, the Resourcefullness Award has been a gold mine of revenue generating initiative ideas. And the award prizes have helped […]

Auto repair business joins in trail building effort

Antonelli’s Advanced Automotive in Grand Junction sponsored a trail building event on the Grand Mesa. The automotive service and repair business joined with the Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association and U.S. Forest Serve on the effort on the Crane Lake Trail. Participants worked on the trail and also joined in hiking, riding and a […]

Businesses honored for expansive efforts

Six Grand Junction businesses have been recognized for expansions that have created a total of 14 jobs and resulted in an accumulative capital investment of more than $777,000. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce honored the businesses during its latest quarterly membership meeting. Fuoco Motor Co. was recognized for a $600,000 expansion that created […]

Liquor store named retailer of the year

Fisher’s Liquor Barn in Grand Junction has earned national recognition for its operations. Fisher’s Liquor Barn was named retailer of the year by Beverage Dynamics, a trade publication for alcohol beverage retailers. “We are always striving to be the best we can be,” said Brandi Pollock, owner of Fisher’s Liquor Barn. “Customer service is paramount […]