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 […]
Artspace & Open Studios has scheduled an open studios tour for Oct. 8 and 9 in Fruita, Grand Junction and Palisade. The free tour is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 8 and noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 9. The tour will offer opportunities to meet artists, watch demonstrations and enjoy wines and foods. […]
A mobile learning center offering information about orthopaedic topics and treatment options is scheduled to come to the Family Health West hospital in Fruita. The Zimmer Mobile Learning Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 6 in the parking lot of the hospital at 300 W. Ottley. “It’s an opportunity for […]
Rocky Mountain Health Plans ranks among the best health benefits providers in Colorado in one measure of an annual consumer assessment. The Grand Junction-based organization rated better than average in correctly processing medical claims in the latest Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems. Cigna HealthCare of Colorado, Kaiser Permanente and United Healthcare of Colorado […]
Hilltop Home Care has expanded its in-home care services and opened a new office in Grand Junction. Hilltop Home Care offers a range of in-home medical services, including chronic disease management, injections, IV therapy, post-hospitalization care and wound care. In-home non-medical services include companionship, laundry, housekeeping, meal preparation, pet care and other personal services. Hilltop […]