Consulting firm breaks ground on new building

An environmental consulting and waste management services company has broken ground on the construction of a new and larger building in Grand Junction. HRL Compliance Services will move into an 8,000 square-foot building at 2385 F 1/2 Road. HCSI now leases about 3,000 square-feet of office space off Horizon Drive. Founded in 2002, HCSI offers […]

Grand Junction TV station earns StormReady designation

A Grand Junction television station is the first in Colorado to earn certification from the National Weather Service as a StormReady Supporter. KJCT News 8 is among only five TV stations nationwide to receive the designation. A StormReady Supporter is a nongovernment organization that establishes a severe weather safety plan and participates in and promotes […]

Comfort Keepers owners earn franchise award

A Grand Junction couple has earned recognition for their operation of a franchise offering in-home services to seniors and others who need assistance. Benjamin and Ora Lee received the Quest for Excellence award from CK Franchising, the company that franchises a Comfort Keepers network of more than 600 independently owned and operate businesses. The award […]

Beverage corporation to sponsor benefit event

An annual benefit event in Palisade featuring fine foods, wines and spirits has a presenting sponsor in an international corporation that sells spirits. Rémy Martin will sponsor Edesia, set for March 18 at the Wine Country Inn. While best known for its cognacs, the company sells a variety of other beverages. The company will showcase […]

Real estate firm to market HUD listings

Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction has been awarded a contract to market U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) listings for PEMCO. Bray Real Estate will serve as a local listing broker in Mesa as well as Delta, Garfield and Montrose counties. “This is a great opportunity for our company, and we look […]

Chiropractic firm plans free workshops

New Life Chiropractic in Grand Junction has scheduled free workshops on rehabilitation exercises and trigger point massage. A workshop on rehabilitation exercises is planned for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at New Life Chiropractic, located at 2532 Patterson Road, No. 15. A workshop on trigger point massage is set for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21. For more […]

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 […]