Downtown gallery offers artistic Valentine’s gifts

Oakley Gallery offers artist-made cards, miniature works of original art and other Valentine’s Day gifts. “Want the people you care about to believe that you do? Invest that extra bit of heart to find a unique Valentine’s gift, something that will last longer than roses or chocolate,” said Sara Oakley, director of the downtown Grand […]

Cabinet manufacturer offers kitchen “test drive”

Osburn Cabinets & Design in Grand Junction offers a free service that allows customers a computerized version of a test drive to try out various kitchen designs and building materials before spending a dime. The Visualize 2 Realize virtual kitchen system allows customers to see what their kitchens would look like with materials they select. […]

Taco bell franchise changes ownership

A man who started out as an assistant manager trainee has purchased the Taco Bell restaurant franchise in Grand Junction. Ken Basinger purchased the franchise from John Moss, who opened the first Taco Bell in Grand Junction in 1972. While Moss retains ownership of several of the Taco Bell properties, Basinger is now sole operator […]

Bank expands mobile services with Droid application

First National Bank of the Rockies has introduced a banking application for Android smart phones to complement its iPhone app and other online banking capabilities. “Our customers wanted better mobile connectivity, and the Droid app opens up mobile banking to a larger audience,” said Pete Waller, chairman and chief executive officer of First National Bank […]

Distillery schedules grand opening event

JF Strothman Distillery in Grand Junction has scheduled a grand opening celebration for 1 to 9 p.m. Feb. 10 and 11 at its facility at 2862 North Ave. The event will include tours of the distillery operation. Live music is planned for the evening of Feb. 10. The distillery includes a tasting room and store. […]

Nominations sought for philanthropy award

Nominations will be accepted through Feb. 29 for an annual award recognizing the philanthropic contributions of a Mesa County business. The Human Services Council of Mesa County will announce its business of the year as part of its White Ribbon Leadership Breakfast set for March 20 at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Grand Junction. […]

Powderhorn donates $2,000 to organizations

Powderhorn Mountain Resort has donated $1,000 each to Mesa County Partners and Colorado Discovery Ability, a portion of lift ticket sales on opening day. “As part of our 45th anniversary celebration, we made the decision to support two charities that are ingrained in the community and throughout the Grand Valley. Partners and the CDA were […]

Bus service offers rides to Powderhorn

Weekly bus service is now available to transport skiers and snowboarders between Grand Junction and Powderhorn Mountain Resort. The Home Loan bus offers 45 seats and leaves from four locations starting at 6:30 a.m. and returns before 6 p.m. Service is available on Saturdays through March 24. The bus features flat-screen televisions showing ski and […]

Accounting firms announce merger

Eide Bailly, an accounting and business advisory firm that operates 19 offices in nine states, including an office in Grand Junction, has announced plans to merge with another firm. Pending regulatory approval, Eide Bailly and Wipfli expect to officially combine professional practices June 1. The combined firm will be named EB Wipfli and operate 41 […]

New cell site enables expanded broadband coverage

AT&T has activated a new cell site in Grand Junction that offers customers improved service, including faster mobile broadband speeds to access the Internet, download files and use the latest applications. The new site, located at the intersection of Patterson and 30 roads, provides additional coverage and capacity for customers in the northeastern area of […]