Wrench-Marked Lighting goes for unique creations with its light fixtures and multifunctional lamps Tim Harty, The Business Times He saw the light. A light bulb went on in his head. He had a bright idea. Pick your cliché. Just know Adam Gentzler’s new business, Wrench-Marked Lighting, shines light via a craftsman’s hands and mind, and […]
Local restaurants, meat stores are doing what they can to avoid price hikes as beef prices keep climbing Tim Harty, The Business Times The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ July 2025 listing of beef and veal’s average retail prices in the United States can be a lot to absorb. There are 16 subcategories of beef within […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times Grand Junction’s sales tax revenues are running slightly ahead of last year’s pace, but the city remains below its budgeted projections through the first seven months of 2025. According to the city’s latest revenue report, total sales tax collections through July are 1.5 percent higher than 2024, yet remain 2.6 […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times Mesa County Valley School District 51 students are continuing to post strong gains in literacy, math and graduation rates, according to newly released CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) and PSAT/SAT scores for the 2024–25 school year. Elementary students are now exceeding state averages in five of six literacy and […]
Mesa View Venue provides panoramic perfection for events hosted at ranch on Glade Park Tim Harty, The Business Times Beautiful views in every direction, cool buildings on the premises and a little isolation make a strong case for choosing Mesa View Venue at Little Park Ranch to host a wedding ceremony and/or reception. Or a […]
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce (GJACC) received a $99,994 grant through the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s Qualified Apprenticeship Intermediary Grant program. The Grand Junction Chamber is one of six organizations in Colorado to receive funding and the only industry-focused intermediary selected on the Western Slope, the chamber said in an Aug. […]
The Museums of Western Colorado invites the community to the Museum of the West on Sept. 4, 5:30 p.m., for “The Ute People, Then and Now,” an evening with Ute historian and cultural leader Roland McCook. Born on the Uintah and Ouray Reservation, McCook grew up with the teachings of his father, who urged him […]
Networks Unlimited, a Western Colorado IT provider for more than 25 years, announced its expansion into Wyoming through the acquisition of 307 Tech Pros, an established, managed-services company based in Casper, WY. Founded and headquartered in Grand Junction, Networks Unlimited has long been committed to helping local businesses thrive by providing secure, reliable and personable […]
Community Hospital announced it has been recertified as a Level III Trauma Center by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The recertification process, conducted every three years, includes a comprehensive review of staff readiness, clinical care and system performance to verify the hospital continues to meet rigorous state and national standards. On Aug. […]
The Christi Reece Group announced it hired Realtor Scott Cotton, a former Grand Valley resident with a diverse background in leadership, business development and public service, the agency said in a news release. After retiring as a captain from a 20-year, fire-service career, he served as chief operating officer for a high-growth valuation tech firm […]