The Western Slope Center for Children and American National Protective Service will offer a personal safety class for women. The two-hour class is set for 9 a.m. Oct. 15 at the Colorado Mesa University Center near 12th Street and Elm Avenue in Grand Junction. Admission is $25 for a team of two female participants ages […]
Main Street Bagels in Grand Junction plans a fund-raiser for Hope of the Grand Valley. Main Street Bagels will donate 5 percent of proceeds from breakfast, lunch or dinner on Oct. 15 to Hope of the Grand Valley. The Christian-based nonprofit organization helps connect people in need with services offered by the faith community and […]
A Grand Junction Wal-Mart will host a donation drive and adoption event for the Roice-Hurst Humane Society animal shelter. A donation drive is set for Oct. 14 to 16 at the store, located 2881 North Ave. Bins at the front of the store will collect dog and cat food, collars, leashes and other supplies. A […]
An upcoming seminar will offer information about when to begin receiving Social Security benefits. The event is set for 5:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Red Canyon Grill, 2325 W. Ridges Blvd. in Grand Junction. Space is limited to 30 participants. Reservations are due Oct. 20. For reservations or more information, call 257-0161. Roy Stachnik […]
For a second straight year, the Grand Junction Clarion Inn has earned an award for customer and community service. Choice Hotels International awarded the Community Hero Award to the Clarion Inn as part of the Awards for Property Excellence (APEX) program. Choice Hotels franchises the Clarion Inn brand as well as nine other brands. The […]
C5 Medical Werks in Grand Junction is among 45 Pinnacol Assurance policyholders in Colorado to earn awards for safety and risk management. Pinnacol Assurance presents the annual Circle of Safety Awards to workers’ compensation insurance policyholders in recognition of exceptional performance in safety, loss control and financial and claims management. C5 Medical Werks has earned […]
New owners plan to make good on their promises to improve the experience at Powderhorn Ski Resort, starting with the installation of a half pipe for the upcoming season. The new half pipe will be located near the base of the resort and stretch 300 to 350 feet with 13-foot-high walls and a 16 percent […]
A technical ceramics manufacturer that runs a facility in Grand Junction has expanded its operation with the acquisition of three California facilities. CoorsTek announced the purchase of BAE Systems facilities in Vista. The three facilities encompass a total of 100,000 square feet, adding to the more than 3 million square feet of manufacturing floor space CoorsTek […]
Entries will be accepted through Dec. 31 for an annual photography contest showcasing the Colorado agricultural industry. All photos must be taken in 2011 and relate to agriculture in some way. Entry forms and more information are available by calling (303) 239-4119 or visiting the Web site at www.coloradoagriculture.com/aginsights.
A travel company that offers flights between Grand Junction and Las Vegas continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms included in an annual magazine list. Allegiant Travel ranked 64th overall in the 2011 Fortune magazine list of the 100 fastest-growing companies. Allegiant ranked first in the transportation category and 56th for earnings growth. Allegiant has […]