The Business Incubator Center in Grand Junction has scheduled its annual holiday open house from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8. The event will include food and beverages, displays set up by businesses operating at the center and a silent auction to raise money for the center, located at 2591 Legacy Way. For more information, […]
Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que in Grand Junction will offer free meals to former and active duty members of the military as part of a Veterans Day celebration Nov. 11. “Honoring our local veterans is important to us,” said Monica Etcheverry, general manager of the restaurant. “This is just a small way for us to show our […]
While attendance was down, proceeds from ticket sales were up for the 20th annual version of the Colorado Mountain Winefest in Palisade. A total of 6,174 guests attended the festival in the park during the winefest, down from 6,500 last year. However, proceeds from ticket sales increased because of higher-priced tickets — which included the […]
A company that provides commercial air service between Grand Junction and Las Vegas as well as other travel-related services has been included for a third straight year in a magazine listing of the best small companies in America. Allegiant Travel Co. is included in a list of 100 best small companies in America compiled by […]
A staffing company that operates an office in Grand Junction recently marked a milestone: 3 million hours worked in one week. Express Employment Professionals announced that a total of more than 80,000 associates from more than 550 franchise locations in the United States as well as Canada and South Africa worked a combined 3 million hours […]
Rocky Mountain Health Plans is among the latest winners of an annual award recognizing business excellence and community service. Dalby, Wendland & Co. presented Rocky Mountain Health Plans with its Spirit of Western Colorado Award at the annual meeting of the Grand Junction-based accounting firm. Each year, Dalby, Wendland & Co. recognizes clients that not […]
A Mesa County state legislator and businesswoman has earned recognition for her support of mortgage lending and foreclosure counseling services legislation. Housing Colorado presented State Rep. Laura Bradford, R-Collbran, with its 2011 Legislator of the Year award. Housing Colorado offers affordable housing education, information and advocacy.
Ron Walz has joined Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction. Walz was born and raised in Grand Junction, but left to attend school in Las Vegas. He developed an interest in the real estate industry and returned to Grand Junction to begin his career. Bray Real Estate operates offices at 1015 N. Seventh St. For […]
First National Bank of the Rockies has promoted a manager to oversee retail banking operations in Western Colorado. Todd Young has been named senior vice president of retail banking. In his new position, Young will oversee retail banking operations as well as bank managers at 10 locations throughout the region. Young previously served as manager […]
Fruita Co-op Country will participate in a benefit pet vaccination and microchip event set for 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 29 at 1650 U.S. Highway 6 & 50. Veterinarian Paul Grych will conduct the vaccination and microchip clinic. Proceeds will benefit the Roice-Hurst Humane Society animal shelter in Clifton. The event also will feature pets […]