Contractor completes “paint it forward” projects

SunShine Painting in Grand Junction donated a total of 160 hours of labor to complete interior painting projects for the latest recipients of an annual “Paint it Forward” philanthropic effort. SunShine Painting completed work for the Center for Independence, Tree House, House and Parenting Place as well as in private homes. SunShine Painting has provided […]

Companies to vie in business plan competition

Two companies have qualified to compete in a statewide competition by virtue of their top finishes in a business plan contest conducted as part of a course at the Business Incubator Center in Grand Junction. Remote Power Management Systems, owned by Rick and Terri Benson, placed first. The Kitchen Table, owned by Annie Arnoldy, finished […]

St. Mary’s makes the grade in safety evaluation

St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction has earned top grades for patient safety from a national organization that evaluates hospitals. St. Mary’s received an A Hospital Safety Score from the Leapfrog Group, an organization of employers and other large purchasers of health care benefits. “In addition to receiving excellent care, everyone deserves to feel safe […]

Applicants sought for ag leadership program

Applications will be accepted through July 31 for the next class of participants in a leadership program for the Colorado agricultural industry. The 18-month program is open to farmers, ranchers and individuals working in related businesses and organizations. The program includes monthly seminars in addition to 10 days of national travel seminars and a 10-day […]

Wells Fargo seeks applications for grants

Applications will be accepted through June 30 for the latest round of grants from the Wells Fargo Community Assistance Fund in Colorado. More than 200 nonprofit organizations in the state are expected to receive grants from the fund, established in 1993 to assist small groups that don’t have the resources to compete with larger organizations […]

Line-X franchise joins in celebration of top ranking

A company that offers high-performance protective coatings and operates a location in Grand Junction once again has earned recognition as one of the top franchisees in the country. Line-X Protective Coatings ranks 195th overall in the latest Top 500 Franchises listing in Entrepreneur Magazine. The company ranks first among miscellaneous auto products and services franchises. […]