Firm offers assistance with accounts receivable, land development

A new Grand Junction business offers assistance with accounts receivable and land development. Accelerated Business Systems offers a range of accounts receivable management services, including analysis as well as onsite training that enables clients to handle accounts receivables in an ethical, professional and cost-effective way. Accelerated Business Systems also offers assistance with land development, including […]

Dermatology practice offers therapy tattoo removal

A Grand Junction dermatology practice offers free tattoo removal to patients who’ve received tattoos as part of breast cancer radiation treatments. Mountain West Dermatology will offer the Declare Your Freedom Program during October as part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “We can think of no better way to express our admiration for breast cancer […]

Agency joins in observances of energy use, weatherization

A Western Slope agency will join in an observance of National Energy Awareness Month in October and National Weatherization Day on Oct. 30. Housing Resources of Western Colorado — a nonprofit corporation based in Grand Junction — promotes affordable housing and energy conservation through programs for low- and moderate-income residents. A weatherization program helps decrease […]

Latimer House program receives Mary Kay grant

A domestic violence program in Mesa County has received a $20,000 grant from the Mary Kay Foundation. Latimer House in Grand Junction received the grant as part of $3 million in financial support from the foundation for domestic violence shelters across the country. A program of Hilltop Community Resources, Latimer House offers emergency shelter, individual […]

Wells Fargo awards grants to 20 groups

Twenty nonprofit organizations in Mesa County have received financial assistance in the latest grants from the Wells Fargo Community Assistance Fund. The grants totalled $13,000, said Steve Irion, Wells Fargo president and business banking manager for the Grand Junction market. “There are so many small, local, grassroots organizations that work tirelessly to help individuals and […]

Participants sought for document service program

Small to medium-sized companies are sought to participate in a pilot program testing a new Internet-based document management service. DocSavy will provide onsite setup, training, services and support to participating companies at no charge in exchange for feedback on the services and training materials. Business owners and managers interested in the pilot program should contact […]

Winefest attendance exceeds grape expectations

Nearly 6,000 people attended the Colorado Mountain Winefest in September, a record for an annual event that packs an estimated $1 million economic punch. “This festival takes over Palisade and the Grand Valley, putting our unique culture and wine industry on display. We love to see the tremendous support of Colorado wine from all across […]

Edward Jones offices join in food drive

Eight branch offices of Edward Jones Investments in the Grand Valley will serve as collection points for a food drive scheduled to continue through October. Barrels will be set up for donations of nonperishable canned and boxed foods, paper products and personal care items. Pet food also will be accepted. All items will be delivered […]

Workplace contributions kick off United Way drive

United Way of Mesa County has launched its latest campaign with more than $450,000 already raised in workplace contributions. “Workplace campaigns are the heart of the United Way’s annual fall campaign. This response is evidence of the everyday employee understanding of the great need in our community and willingness to share,” said Jerome Gonzales, president […]

Grand Junction job fair set for Oct. 1

A Grand Junction event will bring together employers looking for workers with people looking for jobs. The Mesa County Workforce Center has scheduled a job fair for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Lincoln Park Barn, located near 12th Street and Gunnison Avenue. The first hour of the fair will be open […]