Yurt company among Green America award winners

Colorado Yurt Company in Montrose is among the latest winners of the Green Americas People & Planet Awards. Green America, an organization providing resources to businesses and individuals addressing environmental and social problems, presented the quarterly awards to small businesses that promote do-it-yourself products and services. The other winners were Garden Towner Project, a business […]

Caterer adds take-and-bake meal program to services

Ganic Grub has added a take-and-bake meal program to the services offered by the Grand Junction catering business. The menu for the program changes weekly, but offers two beef options, two chicken options, two vegetarian or vegan options and a rotating option for fish, lamb or pork. The meals include everything from burritos, tacos and […]

Real estate team offers pay for performance program

The Kimbrough Team at RE/MAX 4000 in Grand Junction has launched a program incorporating an incentive-based commission designed to promote real estate agent performance. “The Pay for Performance guarantee program is going to be a game changer. I believe it more closely aligns with what the consumer is really looking for and puts agent accountability […]

Creative industries summit set for West Slope

Registration is under way for an annual event exploring ways to promote the creative industries in Colorado. The Creative Industries Summit is set for May 5 and 6 at the Gathering Center at the Orchard in Carbondale. A discounted fee of $135 is available to those who register before March 23. To register or obtain […]

Two-day event to offer landscaping tips

An upcoming event will offer classes, demonstrations and exhibits designed to help participants grow healthier and more beautiful landscapes. The Landscapes West and Outdoor Living event is set for March 18 and 19 at Two Rivers Convention Center, 159 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. The exhibit hall will be open from noon to 7 […]

Red Cross plans benefit backyard bash

The American Red Cross has scheduled a benefit event for 5:30 to 9 p.m. April 15 in the Meyer Ballroom at the Colorado Mesa University Center in Grand Junction. The event, dubbed a backyard bash, will include food and drink as well as backyard games and a silent auction. Admission is $50. For tickets or […]

Club foundation supports international students

The Grand Junction Rotary Club Foundation has donated $60,000 to Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction to help renovate a building housing international student programs. Max Krey, a philanthropist and Grand Junction Rotarian, made a contribution to CMU last year and asked that the building housing international student programs be named Rotary Hall. The Grand […]

Foundation donates $25,000 for community college scholarships

The Gene Haas Foundation has donated $25,000 to Western Colorado Community College in Grand Junction to provide scholarships to students enrolled in the machining technology program there. “This is a terrific investment by the Haas Foundation in the students and in the machining program,” said Jeanne Adkins, acting vice president for community college affairs at […]