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• Congrats to Chris Brown, for coming up with another idea for a bicycle store — one that should be popular given these trying economic times. Brown opened “Dirty Brown Cycles,” 123 S. Sixth St. (behind Main St. Bagels). The new biz is taking in used bikes for consignment; there are some pretty sweet deals.
“The current economic situation creates a natural market of service and repair as opposed to disposable income for new items,” Brown said. The shop will be open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 245-7939.
• Chris Reddin, executive director of the Business Incubator Center, recently completed the National Business Incubation Association Incubator Management Certificate Program. The certificate provides incubator executives with a comprehensive and practical overview of the tasks and responsibilities of managing a business incubation program.
Over the past 22 years, the local incubator has supported the launch of more than 200 companies, creating nearly 9,000 jobs and generating more than $137 million in revenue. WOW!
• Grady W. Busse, CEO/founder of Action Publishing, has been named the U.S. Small Business Administration's Colorado Small Business Person of the Year for 2009. Action is a Grand Junction-based manufacturer of student day planners. Approximately 1 million students use Action's products nationwide. Action began its storied success in the Business Incubator Center in 2001. For more information, call Busse at 242-1110.
• Palisade Pharmacy is offering free community diabetes self-management clinics in conjunction with the University of Colorado School of Pharmacy. The service is free by appointment Monday through Friday. For more information, call Tony Aiello, RPh, at 464-5669.
• Christy Whitney, president and CEO of Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, was recently honored by the University of Colorado School of Nursing when she received the distinguished Alumna award.
Whitney, who received her Master's of Science in nursing from the University of Colorado, was recognized for her work as founding CEO of Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado. She was nominated by Dr. Martha Stoner for her innovative model of compassionate end-of-life care. Stoner called Whitney a champion for change in the standard for hospice and palliative care nationwide.
• Berna B.'s, a hidden gem located at 2913 F Road, unit 101, serves up dishes that are about as close to mom's home cooking as you'll find. I had the pleasure a few weeks ago and am still reminiscing over the amazing, homemade corn chowder — and I don't even like corn chowder. The prices are totally reasonable as well. It's homecooking in a welcoming, warm, cozy setting. Call 245-4144 for more information. OK, there's my pitch for the day.
• Solar Sales recently opened an office in GJ at 2754 Compass Drive, suite F. The company specializes in lighting solutions for real estate signs. Kent Stine of GJ is the company's new vice president.
Owned by Chris and Jamie Becker, the company designed and developed, Solumina, a product that illuminates real estate signage to increase the exposure of properties to potential customers.
For more information, call 424-5197, kent.stine@solarsales.tv or visit the Web site at mysolarlight.com.
• It's a little late, but ... Happy 4th Birthday to Coffee Muggers on Main Street.
• The Colorado Green Expo is coming to Two Rivers Convention Center Aug. 22. Sponsorship and booth opportunities are available. Call Cumulus Radio, 315 Kennedy Ave., at 683-5696.
• Foresight Family Physicians, located at 2503 Foresight Circle, is a full-service primary care clinic that also provides occupational medicine services. They have served the Western Slope for more than 30 years, and their practice is open to new patients.
Foresight Family Physicians has board certified-family practice practitioners and two mid-level providers providing care to their patients. They participate with a variety of insurance companies including workman compensation, and have the ability to provide pre-employment screening, drug testing and physical therapy on site.
Call them at 242-2660 if you are in need of a physician, for personal or injured worker care.
• Mesa Mall has extended the deadline on their search for the next Teen Life Stylist — a style savvy know-it-all with the gift of gab. Students have until June 15 to apply. The Teen Life Stylist's role is to act as the media spokesperson and offer teen-geared fashion and gift-giving advice on behalf of Mesa Mall. This is a unique opportunity for a teen to gain “real world” marketing and PR experience. The Teen Life Stylist is a paid position at $10 per hour. The student will work approximately 15-20 hours per PR/marketing campaign, during three primary PR/marketing campaigns (back to school, prom, and graduation gifts). Candidates must be a junior or senior enrolled in high school during the 2009-2010 school year. Parental consent is required for students under 18. Applications are available at guest services in the mall. For more information, call 242-0009 or visit shopmesamall.com/jobs.
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Community Editor Tracy Dvorak compiles and packages — mostly from e-mail submissions — all your local Who's News business items each and every week. Reach her at 683-5613, or send your biz news to tdvorak@gjfreepress.com.
“The current economic situation creates a natural market of service and repair as opposed to disposable income for new items,” Brown said. The shop will be open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 245-7939.
• Chris Reddin, executive director of the Business Incubator Center, recently completed the National Business Incubation Association Incubator Management Certificate Program. The certificate provides incubator executives with a comprehensive and practical overview of the tasks and responsibilities of managing a business incubation program.
Over the past 22 years, the local incubator has supported the launch of more than 200 companies, creating nearly 9,000 jobs and generating more than $137 million in revenue. WOW!
• Grady W. Busse, CEO/founder of Action Publishing, has been named the U.S. Small Business Administration's Colorado Small Business Person of the Year for 2009. Action is a Grand Junction-based manufacturer of student day planners. Approximately 1 million students use Action's products nationwide. Action began its storied success in the Business Incubator Center in 2001. For more information, call Busse at 242-1110.
• Palisade Pharmacy is offering free community diabetes self-management clinics in conjunction with the University of Colorado School of Pharmacy. The service is free by appointment Monday through Friday. For more information, call Tony Aiello, RPh, at 464-5669.
• Christy Whitney, president and CEO of Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, was recently honored by the University of Colorado School of Nursing when she received the distinguished Alumna award.
Whitney, who received her Master's of Science in nursing from the University of Colorado, was recognized for her work as founding CEO of Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado. She was nominated by Dr. Martha Stoner for her innovative model of compassionate end-of-life care. Stoner called Whitney a champion for change in the standard for hospice and palliative care nationwide.
• Berna B.'s, a hidden gem located at 2913 F Road, unit 101, serves up dishes that are about as close to mom's home cooking as you'll find. I had the pleasure a few weeks ago and am still reminiscing over the amazing, homemade corn chowder — and I don't even like corn chowder. The prices are totally reasonable as well. It's homecooking in a welcoming, warm, cozy setting. Call 245-4144 for more information. OK, there's my pitch for the day.
• Solar Sales recently opened an office in GJ at 2754 Compass Drive, suite F. The company specializes in lighting solutions for real estate signs. Kent Stine of GJ is the company's new vice president.
Owned by Chris and Jamie Becker, the company designed and developed, Solumina, a product that illuminates real estate signage to increase the exposure of properties to potential customers.
For more information, call 424-5197, kent.stine@solarsales.tv or visit the Web site at mysolarlight.com.
• It's a little late, but ... Happy 4th Birthday to Coffee Muggers on Main Street.
• The Colorado Green Expo is coming to Two Rivers Convention Center Aug. 22. Sponsorship and booth opportunities are available. Call Cumulus Radio, 315 Kennedy Ave., at 683-5696.
• Foresight Family Physicians, located at 2503 Foresight Circle, is a full-service primary care clinic that also provides occupational medicine services. They have served the Western Slope for more than 30 years, and their practice is open to new patients.
Foresight Family Physicians has board certified-family practice practitioners and two mid-level providers providing care to their patients. They participate with a variety of insurance companies including workman compensation, and have the ability to provide pre-employment screening, drug testing and physical therapy on site.
Call them at 242-2660 if you are in need of a physician, for personal or injured worker care.
• Mesa Mall has extended the deadline on their search for the next Teen Life Stylist — a style savvy know-it-all with the gift of gab. Students have until June 15 to apply. The Teen Life Stylist's role is to act as the media spokesperson and offer teen-geared fashion and gift-giving advice on behalf of Mesa Mall. This is a unique opportunity for a teen to gain “real world” marketing and PR experience. The Teen Life Stylist is a paid position at $10 per hour. The student will work approximately 15-20 hours per PR/marketing campaign, during three primary PR/marketing campaigns (back to school, prom, and graduation gifts). Candidates must be a junior or senior enrolled in high school during the 2009-2010 school year. Parental consent is required for students under 18. Applications are available at guest services in the mall. For more information, call 242-0009 or visit shopmesamall.com/jobs.
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Community Editor Tracy Dvorak compiles and packages — mostly from e-mail submissions — all your local Who's News business items each and every week. Reach her at 683-5613, or send your biz news to tdvorak@gjfreepress.com.
