Fund-raiser has plumbing firm in the pink

Peterson Plumbing in Grand Junction plans to donate up to $500 to a cancer survivorship program as part of a fund-raiser in which participants take photographs of the company’s pink truck. The Spot the Pink Truck contest is set to run through Sept. 30. Participants who post photos of themselves and the truck on the […]

Guaranteed Rate mortgage lender opens branch office

Guaranteed Rate, a leading retail mortgage lender, has opened a branch office in Grand Junction. The office is located at 480 W. Park Drive, Suite 203. Lonnie Knob serves as branch manager. Founded in 2000, Guaranteed Rate has grown into one of the 10 largest retail mortgage lenders in the United States with 175 offices […]

Women’s apparel and accessory store to open in mall

Vanity will open in Mesa Mall in Grand Junction, adding to the more than 100 retail and dining options offered there. Vanity is scheduled to open in November in the Target wing of the mall. Vanity sells women’s apparel and accessories, including casual and formal skirts, dresses, blouses, shoes, handbags and jewelry. Style consultants help […]

Accountant named partner of Grand Junction firm

Alan Watkins has been promoted to partner of Grand Mesa CPAs, joining Ed Brandon and Denise Downey in overseeing the Grand Junction firm. A Certified Public Accountant,  Watkins brings to his growing role nearly 20 years of experience in accounting as well as the banking industry, including stints as a commercial loan officer and senior […]

Sewing machine dealer to host Sewapalooza

Hi Fashion Sewing Machines in Grand Junction will host Sewapalooza, a series of sewing, embroidery and quilting workshops. The event is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 28 and 29  at the Clarion Inn, 755 Horizon Drive. Admission is $75, which includes lunch and supplies. Heather Lofstrom, a Bernina educator, will lead the […]

Airline adds to regional flights to serve ski resorts

Allegiant has announced plans to expand its commercial air services in Western Colorado. Starting Dec. 18, Allegiant plans to offer twice-weekly nonstop flights between Montrose Regional Airport and Las Vegas. The new seasonal flights are expected to bring nearly 5,000 visitors to Telluride and other ski resorts in the region. Allegiant also offers service between […]

Business helps clients clear out clutter

A new business helps clients clear out their clutter. Spiffy Home Organizing helps clients get organized, whether it’s a closet, garage or home office. The business helps clients in deciding what’s trash, what can be donated and what to keep. In addition, the business can help clients organize and price wares for yard and estate […]

Powderhorn selling discounted preseason passes

Preseason ski passes to Powderhorn Mountain Resort will remain on sale through Oct. 7, offering savings over full-price season passes as well as free and discounted lift tickets at other resorts. An adult preseason pass sells for $579, a $70 savings over full-price season passes. Additional types of passes are available for college students and […]

Auto body shop earns collision care certification

Taber Auto Body Paint & Frame in Grand Junction has earned designation as a Collision Care Provider. Assured Performance Collision Care, a nonprofit consumer advocacy group, awards the designation to collision repair businesses that have passed an evaluation and inspection process that demonstrates their abilities to properly and safely repair automobiles and restore vehicles to […]