The Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza restaurant in Grand Junction will join in a fund-raising event planned as part of Pi Day on March 14. Smokin’ Oak will sell wood-fired pizzas for $3.14 to guests who donate $1 to charities with which local franchisees will partner. In Grand Junction, the Smokin’ Oak restaurant is located at […]
Pinnacol Assurance contributed a total of more than $1.5 million and 1,150 volunteer hours to organizations and individuals in Colorado in 2021, the workers’ compensation insurer announced. “At Pinnacol, caring is part of our company culture,” said Edie Sonn, vice president of communications and public affairs. “For us, it’s a natural extension of our business […]
The Dual Immersion Academy in Grand Junction will improve its play area and other outdoor spaces with a $250,000 grant from the Colorado Health Foundation. “We are very excited about the grant, and we know that physical activity and play are so important for our students’ health and social interaction,” said Monica Heptner, principal at […]
The Horizon Sunrise Rotary Club donated $2,000 each to the Center for Children, Meals on Wheels and Roice-Hurst Humane Society, proceeds from the Grand Valley Ale Trail fund-raising program offering deals from breweries, restaurants and wineries. The free Grand Valley Ale Trail app is available from Apple or Google stores. For $20, users receive electronic […]
The Colorado Association of Realtors has established a scholarship program in memory of Pat Teck, the former executive director of the Grand Junction Area Realtor Association. The Pat Teck AE Institute scholarship will assist Realtor association executives attend the National Association of Realtors Association Executive Institute. Before her death in 2020, Teck served 24 years […]
Grand Valley veterinary practices have joined with Mesa County Animal Services to offer spay or neuter procedures at a reduced price. The Animal Assistance Foundation has provided funding for pet sterilization procedures. Participating veterinary practices have agreed to offer those procedures at a reduced rate, resulting in a fee of $25 to pet owners. Participating […]
A third Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers restaurant has opened in the Grand Valley. The newest operation is located at 3232 Interstate 70 Business Loop in Clifton. “We look forward to serving guests in Clifton with the same friendly service and great taste that they’ve come to love at our Freddy’s restaurants in Grand Junction,” […]
Sales of cards offering discounts at Powderhorn Mountain Resort and 10 other Colorado ski resorts will end for the season on Feb. 28. The Colorado Gems Card sells for $39 and offers 2-for-1 lift tickets or a 30 percent discount off single tickets. In addition to Powderhorn, the other participating resorts are: Arapahoe Basin, Cooper, […]
Club 20 has scheduled a two-day western watershed summit for Grand Junction. The summit is set for March 24 and 25. Participants will join with watershed and forestry leaders to address a variety of topics and discuss ways to restore and protect watersheds in the region. On March 23, the Club 20 board and executive […]
Applications will be accepted until March 7 for an awards program honoring Colorado businesses for exporting. Established in 1970, the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Exporting recognizes economic development through international business. Winners of the latest awards will be recognized at the World Trade Day event scheduled for May 24. Through November, Colorado businesses exported […]