Abbey Carpet and Floor has opened at its new location at 2565 American Way in Grand Junction. “We are very excited about this move for Abbey and our customers,” said Jeff Jacobson, owner of the business. “With the opening of American Way Road, it’s convenient for our customers to visit our new design center and […]
A 30-year-old cookware and kitchen utensils retailer has relocated to downtown Grand Junction. Culinary Corner has moved from the Mesa Mall to a newly remodeled location at 455 Main St. Beth Zanski, co-owner of the business, said a busy downtown shopping park frequented by a more established clientele prompted the move. “Not only is the […]
A Western Colorado agency has received a $2.4 million grant extension to continue offering free weatherization services to low-income residents in a seven-county region. Housing Resources also was selected to participate in a national case study on the effectiveness of such programs. “We were picked because we performed the best in Colorado,” said Mike Hansen, […]
A leading indicator of construction activity in the United States continues to rise, but the overall outlook remains less promising. Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator (CBI) increased 10 percent in the second quarter to an average of 8.1 months. That’s up from 7.3 months the previous quarter. The CBI is […]
Jessica Cassinari has joined Crossroads Fitness in Grand Junction as a certified personal trainer. Cassinari previously served as head trainer at Ultimate Fitness in Grand Junction and has worked with clients of all ages and physical abilities. Cassinari said she advocates full body functional training focusing on free weights and body weight movements not confined […]
Paula Pahler of Grand Junction has earned a master of science in pathologists’ assistant studies degree from the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Ill. Pahler also holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado in Denver. Founded in 1912, the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science offers a […]
Pam Middlemas, a library media specialist at Grand Junction High School, participated in a Library of Congress summer teacher institute in Washington. D.C. During the five-day program, Middlemas and other educators worked with Library of Congress educational specialists and subject matter experts to learn practices for using primary sources in the classroom. Participants developed primary […]
Steven Hovland, a certified public accountant with Dalby, Wendland & Co., has earned an additional certification as a forensic accountant. The American College of Forensic Examiners Institute awards the designation to forensic accountants who use accounting, auditing and research training to conduct financial examinations. Forensic accountants uncover such crimes as fraud, embezzlement and improper business […]
The City of Grand Junction Employees’ Association has scheduled its annual clothing give away for 3 to 8 p.m. Aug. 5 and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Lincoln Park Barn near 12th Street and Gunnison Avenue. Donations of clean, gently used clothing will be accepted through July 31 at containers set […]
The Ramada Inn Grand Junction has earned an award presented by Ramada Worldwide to the best hotels among a portfolio of nearly 900 properties. “This is a great honor for our hotel and a direct result of the hard work of our wonderful staff,” said Ed Baal, one of the owners of the Ramada Inn […]