Alpine Bank joins book drive

Alpine Bank will collect new and gently used children’s books through April as part of a drive for the Colorado Business Reads program. Alpine Bank will collect books appropriate for children up to 8 years old at all of its 37 locations in Colorado. Donated books will be distributed to local children through childcare centers, […]

Waste management named ethical companies

Waste Management, a company that provides a range of waste collection and recycling services, once again has been recognized in an annual awards program honoring what’s billed as the world’s most ethical companies. The Ethisphere Institute selects the winners based on such criteria as ethics and compliance programs; reputation, leadership and innovation; governance; corporate citizenship […]

Cabinet manufacturer marks 40 years in business

Osburn Cabinets & Design, a Grand Junction-based manufacturer of wood cabinetry and architectural millwork, is celebrating 40 years in business, half that under the current ownership. Osburn Cabinets & Design was founded in 1974 as a kitchen and bathroom cabinet manufacturer to serve Western Colorado. The company since has expanded its operations to also include […]

Real estate company expands

The Borman Group, a Grand Junction-based real estate company, has expanded its operation, adding additional support staff to keep pace with growing demand and better serve clients. An administrative assistant will handle documents and scheduling, while a buyers’ agent will conduct market research and work with clients to help them find the properties for which […]

Digital marketing firm expanding services

A Grand Junction-based digital marketing company has entered into a partnership to offer additional services to clients. Thin Air has joined forces with Josh Lewis and Momentum Interactive, his marketing firm based in Aspen. Thin Air produces websites and custom software and also offers Internet marketing services. Lewis brings to his venture more than a decade of experience in […]

Colorado Discover Ability plans benefit dinner

Colorado Discover Ability has scheduled its annual Chef’s Dinner benefit event for April 4 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 743 Horizon Drive in Grand Junction. The Hawaiian-themed event will begin with appetizers and cocktails at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 featuring food prepared by local chefs and paired with wine from local wineries. […]

Benefit obstacle race planned

The Western Colorado Contractors Association has scheduled its annual benefit obstacle race for May 10 at the Grand Junction Motor Speedway. The race, dubbed the Gauntlet, will begin at 9 a.m. with heats every 20 minutes. The 5-kilometer race will feature a hay bale climb, pipe crawls and tire obstacles as well as mud pits. […]

Hospital offers weight management classes

A series of six weight management classes is set to begin April 14 at Community Hospital in Grand Junction. Classes for the Project U Weight Management Program are set for 4:30 to 6 p.m. Mondays through May 19 in the Community Professional Plaza located at 2004 N. 12th St. Admission is $20 a class or […]

Fruita restaurants join in fall festival event

Four Fruita restaurants plan to participate in an upcoming event celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Fruita Fall Festival. The progressive dinner is set for March 27, with seatings at 5, 5:45, 6:30 and 7:15 p.m. Tickets sell for $25 and are available from the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce offices located at 432 E. […]