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The Business Times December 9-22, 2021 n APPLICATIONS SOUGHT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

OFFERED BY GRAND VALLEY POWER

Applications will be accepted through March 1 for a total of $20,500 in college and continuing education scholarships from Grand Valley Power based in Grand Junction. “Grand Valley Power is dedicated to empowering the future generation of our community,” said Christmas Wharton, the communcations manager for Grand Valley Power. “Providing students with the financial support they need to continue their education is an important part of our guiding principles.”

Grand Valley Power has awarded more than $236,000 in scholarships since 1996.

Scholarships are available to applicants living in homes served by Grand Valley Power who are pursuing post-secondary undergraduate educations. Awards range from $1,500 to $2,000.

Applications are due March 1, except for applications for the Western Colorado Community College electric lineworker scholarship, which are due June 1. Applications are available at high school counseling offices and on the Colorado Mesa University financial aid website. Online applications are available from www.gvp.org/scholarship-program. Information is available by phone at 242-0040 or email at scholarships@gvp.org.

The first not-for-profit electric cooperative in Colorado, Grand Valley Power serves more than 18,000 customers in Mesa County. For more information, visit www.gvp.org. n UPCOMING WESTERN COLORADO EVENT

TO SHOWCASE ELECTRIC VEHICLES

An upcoming event in Western Colorado will showcase electric vehicles.

The Experience Electric Road Show is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Garfield County Fairgrounds Flea Market in Rifle.

The Clean Energy Economy for the Region, Garfield Clean Energy, Grid Energy and Xcel Energy will present the event.

Participants will be able to test drive electric vehicles, talk with dealer representatives and learn about available rebates and tax incentives.

Low- to moderate-income residents who get their electricity from Xcel Energy could qualify for up to a $5,500 rebate on the purchase of a new electric vehicle or up to $3,000 on a used vehicle. Xcel Energy also will pay up to $1,300 toward the installation of a home electric vehicle charger.

For more information about the Experience Electric Road show, visit GarfieldCleanEnergy.org. Opinion

Business Briefs Business PeopleSHARE YOUR NEWS The Business Times welcomes submissions for free Almanac NOTEWORTHY publication in Business Briefs. Email submissions to phil@thebusinesstimes.com or submit a news release online at the website at www.thebusinesstimes.com. Mesa Mall in Grand Junction has scheduled a variety of activities for the holiday season. “The holidays are an important time for our n CREDIT UNION COLORADO TEAM MEMBERS community to JOIN IN ANNUAL HERE TO HELP DAY EFFORTS gather, celebrate our loved ones Credit Union Colorado team members and share in the Grand Junction area joined in an gratitude,” said annual event to support nonprofits and other Jay Greenberg, organizations in the state. general manager “Here to Help Day is an amazing day our at Mesa Mall. team members look forward to every year,” “We are proud to offer events said Lucas Ferguson, branch supervisor of the and activies that bring people Credit Union of Colorado location in Grand together to ignite the spirit of the Junction. “Serving and giving back brings us season while also supporting together as a team and as a community.” our local small businesses.” A total of more than 180 team members, The activities will include board members, friends and family donated a combined 650 hours what’s billed as a Paws & Claus to support nearly 20 nonprofits and other organizations. In Grand event in which dog and cat Junction, team members volunteered to help the U.S. Bureau of owners are invited to have their Land Management. photos taken with Santa. The “Giving back to the communities where our team members event will include pet play areas live, work and play is the heart of Credit Union of Colorado’s and pet toy giveaways. The event mission,” said Terry Leis, president and chief executive officer of is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 13. Credit Union of Colorado. “Every day our team members live out Twenty winners will receive our shared commitment to giving back and doing good.” $500 gift cards as part of what’s In Grand Junction, Credit Union of Colorado operates a billed as the Bring Home Holiday location at 202 Main St. For additional information, visit the Magic Sweepstakes. Guests website at www.cuofco.org visiting Mesa Mall can scan the QR code found at an onsite n ADVANTAGE SELF STORAGE BECOMES Coca-Cola vending machine to A U-HAUL NEIGHBORHOOD DEALER enter the sweepstakes. Located at 2424 U.S. Advantage Self Storage has become a U-Haul neighbood Highway 6 & 50, Mesa Mall is dealer to serve the Grand Junction community. the largest indoor shopping Located at 2497 Power Road No. 20, Advantage Self Storage mall serving Western Colorado will offer U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, moving and Eastern Utah. The mall supplies and boxes. offers shopping, dining and Advantage Self Storage also offers climate-controlled storage entertainment. units inside a fenced facility with a coded gate entry. Ground-floor For more information about units and units with drive-up access are available. holiday celebrations at the For more information, call 699-3790 or visit the website at mall, visit the website located www.advantagestorage.com/2497-power-road-20-grand-junction- at https://shopmesamall.com/ co-81507 events-news. F

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Bill Stoller

Express Employment ranks among top U.S. staffing firms

Express Employment Professionals, a staffing company whose operations include locations in Grand Junction and Montrose, ranks among the top firms in its industry nationwide.

Express ranks fourth for more than $3.1 billion in revenue in 2020, according to a report from Staffing Industry Analysts. The results of the report follow the first ever $1 billion quarter for Express during the third quarter of 2021.

“While 2020 was a challenging year for most businesses, our franchise owners persevered and continue to smash company goals right and left,” said Bill Stoller, chief executive officer of Express Employment Professionals. “I’m so proud of their contributions to local industries and the overall effect that has on the U.S. economy.”

Express Employment Professionals has a total of more than 830 franchises in the United States and four other countries.

Nina Anderson operates a franchise with offices at 725 Pitkin Ave. in Grand Junction and 525 E. Main St. in Montrose. For more information, call 242-4500 in Grand Junction or 249-5202 in Montrose or visit https://www.expresspros.com/ grandjunctionco or https://www.expresspros.com/ montroseco.

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