Mesa County worker’s comp policyholders to receive $1.8 million in Pinnacol dividend

More than 1,900 Mesa County businesses will receive a total of $1.8 million, a portion of general dividends returned by Pinnacol Assurance to workers’ compensation insurance policyholders. Pinnacol Assurance plans to distribute a total of $41 million to 50,000 qualifying businesses in Colorado, about 85 percent of its policyholders. The dividend is based on policyholder […]

Banks support events at math and science center

Financial support from two banks will enable the John McConnell Math & Science Center of Western Colorado to offer special camps and monthly family night events. Alpine Bank donated $5,000 to the Grand Junction center to support after-school, no-school and vacation camps. The camps offer area students an opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering and […]

TV, internet and phone services rebranded following acquisition

Newly branded Optimum cable television, Internet and telephone services are now available in Grand Junction. The announcement follows the acquisition by Cablevision of Bresnan Communications. “Consumers have never seen anything like the advanced technology and competitive prices we are offering for cable, high-speed Internet and voice services,” said John Trierweiler, executive vice president of product […]

Skating center launches Dream Machine recycling program

On Edge Skating in Grand Junction has launched a recycling program in which participants not only earn rewards for themselves, but also raise money to help disabled veterans. On Edge Skating has teamed up with PepsiCo and Waste Management to offer a Dream Machine. The computerized receptacle includes a personal reward system that allows consumers […]

Palisade hotel makes Expedia list of top properties

Count the Wine Country Inn in Palisade among the top-ranked hotels from around the world included on an annual list compiled by the Expedia online travel agency. Only 500 of the more than 130,000 hotels featured on Expedia Web sites are included on the Expedia Insiders Select list. “Delivering our guests superior service is a […]

Mortgage firm adds to Grand Junction operation

Jill Derrieux, Minde Harper and Terrie Higgins have joined Guild Mortgage as loan officers. Leah Solberg has joined the Grand Junction branch as a loan assistant. “This is a huge addition to our team,” said Buzz Moore, business development manager. “The experience and knowledge these four ladies bring are valuable.” Derrieux brings to her new […]

Spa offers tattoo removal services to incarcerated rejoining community

Redrock Laser Spa in Grand Junction has joined with the Community Re-Entry Project to offer tattoo removal services to incarcerated people making the transition back into the community. “Many of my tattoo removal clients have been denied jobs or have felt discriminated against because of their tattoos,” said Rebecca Reece-Porter, owner of Redrock Laser Spa. […]