Wells Fargo staff donated a record $1.48 million to nonprofit organizations and schools across Colorado through two campaigns. Donations made through annual Wells Fargo Community Support and United Way campaigns increased 14 percent over last year. The campaigns encourage staff to give in the ways most meaningful to them through contributions to nonprofit organizations, schools […]
Waste Management has joined in a national campaign to promote recycling. “Whether it’s helping with a recycling project in your community; purchasing products made from recycled materials or simply making sure you place your paper, aluminum, plastic and glass in your recycling bin, it’s important that we all make a commitment to do our part […]
The Family Health West hospital in Fruita has been recognized for its performance in providing health care services. The hospital received a HealthStrong Award from iVantage Health Analytics, a company that provides products to more than 500 hospital across the United States. “We are proud to accept this award,” said Mark Francis, president and chief […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The answers to four questions posed to members of a small business advocacy organization in Colorado will determine how the group lobbies during the upcoming legislative session. The questions deal with a range of issues, including fuel taxes, health insurance, employment law and hydraulic fracturing. The National Federation of Independent […]
An upcoming presentation in Grand Junction will offer information about complying with homeowner association laws in Colorado. The free presentation is set for 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 16 at the Clarion Inn, 755 Horizon Drive. To register or obtain more information, call 274-1286 or send an e-mail to Barbara@YourHOATeam.com. David Firmin, an attorney with […]
The Colorado Wine Industry Development Board is among 10 recipients of the latest federal grants awarded to promote the production of specialty crops in the state. The wine board will use the grant funding to explore the use of hybrid grapes and other cold-hardy grapes in blends to make wines more appealing to consumers. The […]
Bloomin’ Babies Birth Center has opened a midwife-led birthing center at 2241 N. Seventh St. in Grand Junction, offering another option to expectant mothers. Patty Kandiko, a certified nurse midwife, and her husband and business partner, Dick Kandiko, launched the operation in 2012. Bloomin’ Babies Birth Center offers a range of services that include preconception […]
VisualEyes Eyecare in Fruita has opened a new facility at 332 E. Aspen Ave. The nearly 4,000 square foot facility includes a retail optical center and area for comprehensive exams and offers space for a larger selection of products. The building also includes 900 square feet of office space for lease. “We are very fortunate […]
All About Lavender has scheduled an open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 9 at its location in the Shabby Chic Boutique, 2586 Patterson Road in Grand Junction. The open house will include presentations on making specialty cupcakes at noon, aroma therapy oils at 1 p.m., gardening with lavender at 2 p.m. and […]
Barnes & Noble Booksellers has scheduled a release party and book signing event for Nov. 12 and 13 at the Grand Junction store at 2451 Patterson Road. A release party set for 5:30 p.m. Nov. 12 will feature Sherry Ficklin and Tyler H. Jolley, co-authors of “Extracted.” A book signing event set for 2 to […]