An annual event raising funding for childhood cancer research is scheduled for June 23. The St. Baldrick’s and Community Hospital head shaving event is set for 1 to 6 p.m. at Charlie Dwellington’s, 103 N. First St. in Grand Junction. Participants have their heads shaved in solidarity with children and young adults fighting cancer while […]
A grand opening celebration is scheduled for June 27 at a new location for Mountain View Window & Door and co-working location of JXN Station. The event is set for 3 to 7 p.m. at 571 25 Road in Grand Junction. The event will include an opportunity to meet with industry vendors, networking and giveaways. […]
An annual document shredding benefit event raised $4,700 for Mesa County Partners. Alpine Bank hosted the shred event and raised money through a suggested donation of $5 for each banker size box of documents that were shredded. Colorado Document Security, the Grand Valley firm that provided on-site document destruction services for the event, reported that […]
FCI Constructors based in Grand Junction is the latest winner of an annual award honoring contributions to economic development. The Grand Junction Economic Partnership presented the Spirit of Economic Development Award to the construction contractor. The award, also sponsored by Charter Communications, honors a business or organization that demonstrates community awareness and involvement while seeking […]
The Hot Tomato Cafe & Pizzeria in Fruita has won an annual award recognizing achievements in lifestyle industries in Colorado. A popular eatery not only for visiting mountain bikers and other outdoor adventurers but also a diverse local clientele, the Hot Tomato won the 2018 Wright Award. Powderhorn Mountain Resort on the Grand Mesa east […]
Three Grand Junction companies will join in a project to map the desert around a simulated Mars research station and recreate the habitat in virtual reality. AeroScout, Georanger and SynaptixGames will participate in what’s billed as the Mars VR Project at the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah. The companies bring to the effort their […]
Zoup will offer discounts on its soups and sandwiches as part of a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the founding of the fast casual restaurant chain. “We wouldn’t be where we are today without the continued loyalty of our customers. This celebration is all about expressing our gratitude for their ongoing support,” said Eric […]
Listings will be accepted through June 15 for the latest edition of an annual publication connecting hay producers and buyers in Colorado. The 2018 Colorado Hay Directory will be available in August and offer information about hay producers and brokers as well as companies that provide related products and services. “Every year we receive calls […]
Wells Fargo & Co. has donated $20,000 to Colorado Mesa University based in Grand Junction to help fund efforts to encourage high school seniors to pursue additional education and training. The donation supports college and career advisors who work with high school students to explore their options following graduation and identify and pursue financial aid. […]
Wienerschnitzel restaurants in the Grand Junction area will join in a promotion offering free old-fashioned sundaes to fathers on Father’s Day, June 17. “We are excited to offer dads a chance to enjoy some old-fashioned family time on Father’s Day with an old-fashioned sundae,” said J.R. Galardi, president of Wienerschnitzel. The old-fashioned sundaes feature soft-serve […]