In her pursuit to make a difference in the community, Mary Gonzales, the Riverside Educational Center’s Executive Director, met with the Riverside Task Force Inc., in the fall of 2005 to determine if there was a need for a student academic support program in the Riverside neighborhood. Mary Gonzales had previously […]
Local photographer and gallery owner combine their talents and visions in a new downtown location When Melissa Pruitt and Justin Nordine look back at the past few years their reactions are exactly the same. And that is, that it all happened so fast with the careers that they certainly love, but […]
Craig Hall, The Business Times: Local vendors looking for a successful Holiday season after a few years of difficulty After spending the past few years adjusting inventory, staffing and many other facets of their businesses in an up and down atmosphere, retailers are looking forward to a Holiday shopping season that should end with […]
The first Christmas with major remodel and construction finished, Main Street looks for a big Holiday season. When it comes to a hometown Christmas Shopping atmosphere and experience, look no further than Main Street and downtown Grand Junction to fulfill your every expectation,” says Kathy Dirks, Marketing and Communications Director for Downtown Grand Junction, “We […]
After another difficult year, Grand Valley leaders believe the coming Holiday season will be a make, not a break, for local businesses. Holiday shopping really comes down to one thing.” says Diane Schwenke, President and CEO of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, “And that is consumer confidence.” Schwenke points to several factors in […]
Craig Hall, The Business Times: “This year we will have two of our anchor stores open at midnight after Thanksgiving day,” says Jammie McLoed, Marketing Manager at Mesa Mall, “Both Target and Herberger’s will open at midnight, with a few of the smaller stores in the mall following suit.” And although this first ever kind […]
Craig Hall, The Business Times: Whether you call it a Christmas or Holiday party, planning a great event for employees is high on the priority list for many companies in the Grand Valley. Best of all, the valley offers a variety of venues to fill almost any bill your company, small group or corporate family […]
What attributes best characterize Mesa County? Is it the small-town atmosphere combined with big city amenities, the variety of outdoor recreational activities readily available or the caring nature of the residents? Those were among the ideas suggested during a brainstorming session for conveying a community image that promotes economic development. “They’re all very positive and, […]
Education and training key to developing the right workforce “It’s important that students have the skills and knowledge that an industry requires,” says Dana Nunn of Colorado Mesa University, “and the growth and development in our programs at CMU and WCCC will continue to reflect our commitment to the energy industry and enhance those relationships.” […]
When you say the word “shale” to someone on the western slope, you’ll get a reaction,” says David Ludlam, Director of the Western Slope Colorado Oil and Gas Association, “And because of the western slope’s past history with oil shale, which is headed toward a more promising future today, the reaction is more of a […]