Hub International Limited has acquired BW Insurance Agency and its more than 40 offices, including operations in Grand Junction. Employees of BW Insurance Agency will remain in existing locations that will become new Hub offices or relocate to Hub regional offices. Headquartered in Chicago, Hub International provides a range of insurance as well as employee […]
Glen Jammaron, president and vice chairman of Alpine Bank, has been appointed to the Colorado Banking Board. Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper appointed Jammaron to serve as a representative for bankers west of the continental divide on the board, which serves as the policy and rule-making authority for the Division of Banking. “I am honored to […]
Powderhorn Mountain Resort has named a new lift under construction at the resort the Flat Top Flyer. The name was selected as the winner from among more than 200 comments posted on Facebook as part of a contest. “We definitely felt that Flat Top Flyer was a name that was specific to Powderhorn and had […]
Spoons Bistro & Bakery in Grand Junction has received the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. TripAdvisor awards the certificates based on reviews posted on the travel Web site. Winners must maintain an overall rating of at least four out of five. “There is no greater seal of approval than being recognized by our customers,” said Melissa […]
Seven Grand Valley farms sell peaches and other produce grown on property protected under conservation easements, according to a list compiled by the Mesa Land Trust. The Mesa Land Trust compiled the list at the request of people asking where they can buy peaches grown on easements. According to the Grand Junction-based organization, those farm […]
New maps and information is available to detail Grand Valley Transit route changes that went into effect July 20. Maps are available on GVT buses and transfer facilities. Information also is available online at www.gvt.mesacounty.us. People also can call 256-7433 to request that a map be mailed to them or a stack of maps be […]
Tickets are available for a benefit concert featuring the Hazel Miller Band. The concert is set for Aug. 1 at Grande River Vineyards, 787 Elberta Ave. in Palisade. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The concert will start at 7:30 p.m. Participants should bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. No outside beverages will be […]
A series of events featuring authors continues at Crystal Books and Gifts in downtown Grand Junction. Robin Gile, author of “The Compete Idiot’s Guide to Palmistry,” will present a short talk starting at 11 a.m. Aug. 1 at the store, located at 439 Main St. Gile also will offer private 30-minute readings for $45 on […]
Entry forms are available for the second annual Weinerschnitzel Wiener Dog Races. The races are set for Aug. 8 as part of the Grand Junction Rockies baseball game at Suplizio Field. The game is set to start at 7 p.m. Dachsunds will race between innings. Winners will receive more than $1,000 in prizes, including tickets […]
Bikis Water Consultants, a water resources and environmental consulting firm headquartered in Durango has joined SGM, an engineering, surveying and consulting firm based in Glenwood Springs. Louis Meyer, president and chief executive officer of SGM, said the addition will enable the firm to offer new services as well as expand geographically. “We deliver our best […]