Pinnacol Assurance marked a milestone in celebrating a century of providing workers’ compensation insurance to Colorado employers. The celebration included a ceremony at the State Capitol and a proclamation by Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper. “Colorado’s workers’ compensation system is considered to be one of the best in the country because it effectively balances the needs […]
Hilltop Community Resources in Grand Junction is among five employers nationwide to earn awards recognizing their efforts to promote healthy and productive workplaces. Hilltop received the Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award from the American Psychological Association during a ceremony in Washington, D.C. Hilltop won the award for medium-sized nonprofit organizations. Hilltop earned the same award from […]
Mesa County will continue offering building permits and inspection services in cities and towns in the county under renewed contracts. Mesa County commissioners voted to renew contracts to offer building permits and conduct inspections in Grand Junction as well as Collbran, DeBeque, Fruita and Palisade. While each city and town operates its own planning departments, […]
Members of the Grand Junction Area Realtors Association collected nearly 4,000 pounds of food during the group’s latest drive for the Salvation Army. The Fill the Basket food drive was conducted at area grocery stories. Five member teams from GJARA also contributed to the event. “We’re very proud of our teams. We collected 3,764 pounds […]
A Western Colorado-based bank has retained its certification for meeting international standards for environmental management. Alpine Bank has been recertified for another three years to maintain its International Standards Organization (ISO) 14001 designation. Alpine Bank first earned the designation in 2006 and has been recertified three times since then. The bank remains the only financial […]
A series of free events featuring authors continues in March at Barnes & Noble in Grand Junction. A discussion and book signing set for 7 p.m. March 18 will feature Shannon Baker, author of “Tattered Legacy.” The third in a series of mysteries involving Nora Abbott, “Tattered Legacy” is set in Moab, Utah. The book […]
Scott McCandless, president of a truck dealership that operates a location in Grand Junction, has been named 2015 Dealer of the Year by the American Truck Dealers, Heavy Duty Trucking magazine and Procede Software. McCandless operates McCandless Truck Center, an International Truck dealership for Colorado with six locations across the state, including a location at […]
Online applications are due March 15 for two, $1,000 college scholarships awarded in honor of J. Robert Young, founder and chairman of Alpine Bank. The renewable scholarships are awarded to high school graduates in areas served by Alpine Bank. Applicants must have at least a 2.75 grade point average and plan to seek business-related degrees. […]
Sonja’s Snuggables has scheduled a benefit craft and vendor fair for Grand Junction to raise money for HopeWest. The Passion 4 Hope event is set for 2 to 9 p.m. March 6 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 7 at the Clarion Inn, 755 Horizon Drive. A portion of proceeds from the fair will […]
The Frame Depot in Grand Junction will display the artwork of students from New Emerson Elementary School. The benefit show will run through April 2 at the Frame Depot, 529 Bogart Lane, and is open to the public during business hours. An opening reception is set for 1 to 4 p.m. March 7. Students in […]