Nominations will be accepted through Jan. 3 for annual awards presented by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. The chamber presents business of the year awards in two categories: firms with less than 25 employees and firms with 25 or more employees. The chamber also presents a citizen of the year award. Winners are […]
The Barnes & Noble bookstore in Grand Junction plans a full day of activities to kick off the holiday shopping season. Discovery Friday is scheduled for Nov. 22 at the store, located at 2451 Patterson Road. “Discovery Friday celebrates our customers by bringing the spirit of fun and discovery to their holiday shopping experience and […]
Breakfast with Santa, chili suppers and a variety of other events are planned for the annual Fruita Hometown Christmas and Parade of Lights. The Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce and Grand Valley Power will present the full-day holiday celebration Dec. 14. The event will include a breakfast with Santa starting at 9 a.m. at Dinosaur […]
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 […]