Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology Executive Director Cassidee Shull will step down from her role, effective Oct. 31, concluding nearly 15 years of leadership dedicated to advancing Colorado’s grape-growing and winemaking community. CAVE made the announcement in a July 13 news release. Shull joined CAVE in 2012 at 23 years old, becoming one of […]
For years at the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, we have been sounding the alarm about Colorado’s slipping business competitiveness. I have listened to employers explain that the cost and complexity of doing business in Colorado is becoming unsustainable. Too often, those concerns have been dismissed as political disagreement or resistance to change. They […]
The Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra, in partnership with the Grand Junction Symphony Foundation, is looking to hire a director of development after creating the new position. According to a July 13 news release, the role is a key step in strengthening the organizations’ fundraising capacity as GJSO and the GJSF approach several major milestones in […]
Montrose Regional Health announced Tiffany Stewart, caregiver-engagement manager in human resources, received the 2026 Community Hospital Corporation Mike Williams Award, which recognizes hospital employees who demonstrate exceptional compassion, service and commitment to their colleagues and communities. Previously known as the Dan Wilford Award for Compassion and Community Service, the award was renamed to honor Mike […]
BAM! (Business Art Mentorship Youth Program) is launching BAM! Entrepreneurs (BE): From Idea to Income, a new entrepreneurship program partnership with the Business Incubator. The program intends to equip young artists with the real-world skills, mentorship and resources needed to build sustainable creative businesses. The program will run on Saturdays from July 25 to Sept. […]
RONIN Real Estate Professionals ERA Powered announced this year’s RONIN Rally Golf Tournament raised $11,468 to benefit Mesa County Partners, a local nonprofit dedicated to connecting adult mentors with youth throughout Mesa County. “We’ve always believed we don’t really sell houses,” said Mark Wingerter, broker/owner of RONIN Real Estate Professionals ERA Powered. “We sell trust, […]
A new Grand Valley Transit route will stay in operation thanks to fees collected by the state of Colorado on oil and gas extraction, Mesa County said in a news release. Senate Bill 24-230, Oil & Gas Production Fees, passed in 2024 to bolster funds for transportation around Colorado. Mesa County is eligible for $232,505 […]
Got the right Realtor: Warp Zone VR Adventures owner Nicole Bentley said finding a location for the store was a frustrating challenge, but working with Bray Commercial Realtor and business broker Andrea Haitz was an absolute delight. Bentley said Haitz was phenomenal throughout the process, and on a personal level Bentley said she’s known Haitz […]
Leading up to the July 14 grand opening of The ARTery at 539 Colorado Ave. in downtown Grand Junction, Grand Valley Creative Alliance Executive Director Chip Walton said the renovation of the building went smoothly. He praised the project’s architect, Clare van Montfrans, and general contractor Sam Tilford of TIL Construction, saying, “They both have […]
The Sensory Store in its July 15 newsletter thanked the people who made its July 1 opening at 2412 Patterson Road, Suite 2, a success, offering: “Whether you stopped by to explore the store, ask questions, enjoy a hamburger or hotdog, or simply cheer us on, your presence made our grand opening a day we’ll […]