A Grand Junction hotel has earned an award for customer service. The Clarion Inn received the 2012 Gold Hospitality Award from Choice Hotels International, which operates the Clarion brand. “The Clarion Inn Grand Junction hotel’s commitment to excellence and outstanding guest service has earned it this well-deserved recognition as one of the best hotels among […]
A Grand Valley business has been selected to supply locally made products to guests at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Grand Junction. Alida’s Fruits will provide featured amenities offered through the Hilton Honors Program. Alida’s Fruits also will provide syrups and jams in the hotel dining room and to special groups and guests. “Every […]
Registration is open through March 13 for an annual event honoring philanthropic efforts, including those of businesses. The Human Services Council of Mesa County has scheduled the White Ribbon Leadership Award breakfast event for 7:30 a.m. March 20 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 743 Horizon Drive in Grand Junction. Admission is $15. Tables for […]
Powderhorn Mountain Resort has teamed up with Mesa County School District 51 and local businesses and organizations to offer a recreational program for at-risk youth. Powderhorn offers free lift tickets, lessons, rentals and lunches to participating students. Home Loan and 13 Marketing offers free transportation. Loki offers discounted clothing. “Athletics and outdoor recreation are a […]
A Grand Junction franchise has helped to boost sales for an international staffing company. “We’re seeing a steady rate of Grand Valley employers adding to their current staff and replacing departing members much more quickly,” said Nina Anderson, owner of the Express Employment Professionals franchise in Grand Junction. The company announced that 2011 sales topped […]
Registration is under way for a marketing workshop for food manufacturers. The workshop is set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 19 at the Community College of Aurora. The event will offer advice on creating a brand, developing a marketing plan and using social media. Admission is $35 for registrations completed by April 6, $45 […]
A new marketing firm offers services that help homeowners’ associations (HOAs) create relationships with businesses that can meet their needs. “In this new economy, it’s more important that ever that Western Colorado HOAs connect with the right business partners to help their communities thrive,” said Barbara Lucks, founder of Your HOA Team based in Mack. […]
Work is scheduled to begin March 12 on a nearly $1 million project to stabilize Union Pacific Railroad banking along the Colorado River in the Grand Valley. The project, part of $3.6 billion in capital and maintenance programs planned nationwide by Union Pacific in 2012, is expected to be completed in May. The Grand Valley […]
A downtown Grand Junction hotel has been rebranded as the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott. Located at 225 Main St., the 70-room hotel formerly called Main Street Suites will operate as a Marriott franchise. Main Street Management will continue to own and manage the hotel. “We are pleased to introduce Fairfield Inn & Suites […]
A Grand Junction firm has scheduled a free seminar to help business owners use social media to improve their marketing efforts. Synergy Marketing Consultants will host the seminar in two sessions at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. March 21 in the training room of Re/Max 4000, 120 W. Park Drive. The seminar will help participating […]