Two franchise operations with locations in the Grand Valley will join in efforts to honor military veterans. Great Clips will offer free hair cuts to veterans. Golden Corral will offer a free dinner buffet as well as collect collections for Disabled American Veterans. On Veteran’s Day Nov. 11, Great Clips salons will offer free haircuts […]
The Grand Valley is among a total of more than 35 communities in three states where Charter Communications is expected to soon complete the installation of a digital network. The transition will offer cable customers access to more than 200 high-definition television channels as well as faster Internet access speeds. “By removing outdated analog signals, […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The monthly unemployment rate in Mesa County has dropped a full point, moving below the 5 percent milestone on its way to its lowest reading in nearly six years. Although the retreating jobless rate and a number of other indicators signal improving labor conditions, the labor force has yet to rebound […]
An upcoming presentation will offer information about estate planning. Recruiting Seniors for Volunteer Positions has scheduled the free session for 10 a.m. Oct. 22 at the RSVP offices in the lower level of the U.S. Bank building at 422 White Ave. in Grand Junction. Since seating is limited, reservations are required. For reservations or information, […]
ColCal, a Taco Bell franchise headquartered in Grand Junction, has donated a total of nearly $9,000 to three Mesa County organizations as part of its Graduate To Go fund-raiser. ColCal donated $2,940 each to Mesa County Partners, Karis and CASA of Mesa County. “The teens in our area are our employees and our customers. They […]
Ryan/Sawyer Marketing in Grand Junction offers free consultations to help small businesses develop marketing strategies for the upcoming holiday shopping season. “The fourth quarter is the most important for many small businesses. A clear, well-planned strategy is crucial for success in the most competitive time of the year,” said Dan Ryan, president of the marketing […]
Nineteen nonprofit organizations in Mesa County received a total of $13,000 in grants in the latest distributions from the Wells Fargo Community Assistance Fund. “The Grand Valley is a strong community in large part due to the hard work and dedication of the many small, grassroots organizations here. We want to show them we appreciate […]
Walgreens and AARP once again will offer free health screenings in the Grand Valley. The Walgreens Way to Well Health Bus Tour will include stops set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Commons of HIlltop, 625 1/2 Road in Grand Junction and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 17 at Homeward […]
Mesa County Libraries will offer free assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners who need help with online research, Web sites and social media. A workshop set for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Business Incubator Center, 2591 Legacy Way, in Grand Junction, will offer cover the use of online business research resources […]
The Express Employment Professionals staffing service in Grand Junction has scheduled what’s billed as a drive-through job fair. The event is set for 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Oct 22 in the parking lot located at the corner of First Street and North Avenue. People looking for full- and part-time employment as well as permanent […]