A Grand Junction company selling advertising on digital displays continues to expand its operations. Local Focus Digital Media has grown from four advertising locations to 18 over the two years, a network that now includes businesses in Grand Junction as well as Fruita and Delta. Local Focus, owned by Dave Vogt and Jim Montoya, sells […]
An independent and assisted-living facility in Grand Junction has opened a new wing to offer secured care for residents afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The Commons of Hilltop opened the Memory Care Wing at its facility at 625 27 1/2 Road. The wing features private and semi-private apartments that offer a […]
Entries will be accepted through Feb. 13 for a modeling contest conducted by the Maurices chain of women’s clothing stores. “We’re excited to give another group of women the opportunity to live their dream of modeling while demonstrating what the Maurices brand is all about: fashion, fun and giving back,” said Brad Hartman, vice president […]
Chevron will continue to fund a youth educational program focusing on energy development and production. An $80,000 grant from the company’s corporate office and an additional grant from its regional operations will help pay for college credit for participating students and teachers, instruction and materials, guest speakers, field trips and other expenses. Chevron previously awarded […]
A Grand Valley business has garnered national and state publicity for its products and operations. A peach jalapeno jam produced by Alida’s Fruits received a positive review in late November by national food critic Phil Lempert on his Web site at www.supermarketguru.com. Alida’s Fruits also is the featured member for January of the Colorado Proud […]
A group of holistic health professionals in the Grand Valley has established a trade association to offer educational programs and other events that raise awareness of holistic practices. The Collective Health Initiative, which recently gained status as a trade association, represents 260 health professionals and offers members opportunities to educate the public about their practices […]
A Grand Junction marketing and publishing company has scheduled two workshops to offer information to people considering writing books. Patti Hoff, director of operations at Brass Frog Bookworks and herself an author and lecturer, will lead workshops set for 2 p.m. Jan. 14 and 21 at Western Colorado Community College, 2508 Blichmann Ave. in Grand […]
Listings will be accepted through Feb. 1 for the 2012 edition of the Colorado Farm Fresh Directory. The Colorado Department of Agriculture publishes the annual directory of agritourism activities, roadside stands and farms and ranches that sell directly to the public. For more information, call (303) 239-4115 or visit www.coloradoagriculture.com.
A Grand Junction entrepreneur marked 10 years in business. Mindy Liepitz, owner of the Computer Lady in Grand Junction, passed the milestone on Jan. 4. Liepitz, a certified computer technician, offers a range of services to business and individual customers, including troubleshooting, repairs, setups and instruction. For more information, call 255-1216 or visit the Web […]
Crossroads Fitness in Grand Junction will kick off the new year with a series of free seminars at its locations at 2768 Compass Drive and 225 N. Fifth St. The series will continue with a session planned for 5:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Compass Drive location titled “Eat More, Weigh Less.” Sessions set for […]