Powderhorn Resort has launched a promotional program highlighting participating businesses during each week of the upcoming ski season. “If a participating business leverages it well, it’ll be a great vehicle for promotion,” said Sarah Allen, marketing and communications director for the ski resort atop the Grand Mesa east of Grand Junction. Sponsorships for the Business […]
The Grand Junction Area Realtor Association (GJARA) has donated the proceeds from a benefit softball tournament to the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation. The event generated $8,326.16. Grand Junction resident Kim Jones set up the foundation after her son, Jordan, was diagnosed with testicular cancer two years ago. “We are pleased that, through our event, we […]
Brownlee Appraisal Services has scheduled its annual “Value the Valley” barbecue for 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Grand Pavilion in Canyon View Park in Grand Junction. The appraisal firm stages the barbecue as way to thank the community. The event is open to the public and will include free food as well […]
Western Colorado Pediatric Associates (WCPA) has been nominated for an award for a program in which the Grand Junction medical practice distributes books to young patients. Reach Out and Read Colorado has nominated WCPA for the 2011 Richard Robinson Award. WCPA began participating in the Reach Out and Read program in 1999. Reach Out and […]
Tickets are on sale for a benefit barbecue and blues celebration set for Sept. 4 at the Gateway Canyons resort in Gateway. Tickets for BBQ Blues sell for $20 each and are available at City Market stores. Admission at the gate will be $25. Proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project to help military veterans […]
Registration is under way for a twice-yearly fund-raising event at Herberger’s. The department store has scheduled its next Community Day for Nov. 13. Participating nonprofit groups can sign up at the Web site at www.communitydayevent.com to sell savings books and raise money for their activities. Participating groups sell savings books for $5. The books contain a […]
Family Health West in Fruita now offers fitness classes designed specifically for older adults. SilverSneakers classes are set for 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the nursing home at 228 N. Cherry St. “Participants should wear comfortable clothing, rubber-soled shoes and bring water,” said Susie Ziegler, a certified SilverSneakers senior advisor and instructor. “It’s […]
United Country RealQuest Realty in Grand Junction ranked first in Colorado and 23rd nationally among United Country offices for sales during the first half of 2010. “Even though the economy hasn’t quite normalized, we’ve focused on the things we can control, like providing outstanding customer service and superior marketing programs,” said Craig Ginter, who owns […]
Lynn Kleager and Greg Keller, both accountants and principals with Dalby, Wendland & Co. have earned certification in financial forensics from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Keller also earned certification in business valuation services. Forensic accounting services include collecting, analyzing and evaluating evidence as well as interpreting and communicating findings in a courtroom, […]
Bobby Ulibarri was the top sales agent in July for Heiden Homes Realty and Associates in Grand Junction. Ulibarri has served the Grand Valley real estate market since 1996. He is registered in the professions section of the National Association of Realtors. He is bilingual and has advanced training in regional urban planning. Reach him […]