Horizon Drive district launches grant program

The Horizon Drive Association Business Improvement District in Grand Junction has launched a program offering grants to those leasing office or retail spaces within the district. Grants will be equivalent to one month’s rent on signed, one-year lease agreements. Grants will be awarded on an annual schedule and on a first-come, first-served basis. Preferences will […]

CoorsTek expands with acquisition of Kentucky facility

CoorsTek, a ceramics manufacturer whose operations include a facility in Grand Junction, has acquired a Kentucky business expected to further expand capacity to serve the defense industry. CoorsTek announced it closed on the acquisition of the assets of Avon Protection in Lexington. The acquisition is expected to expand the capacity of CoorsTek to serve the […]

New firm offers services to emergency centers

A consulting business has opened in Grand Junction to offer services to emergency communications centers and public safety advisors around the world. Monica Million launched Million Consulting. She provides on-site evaluations of emergency communications centers to ensure they meet industry standards. She also offers assistance to public safety professionals to adopt, execute and scale with […]

Community Hospital awarded for breastfeeding efforts

Community Hospital in Grand Junction has once again earned statewide recognition for its efforts to promote breastfeeding. Community Hospital received the Colorado Celebrate 6 Award of Breastfeeding Excellence from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The hospital also received the award in 2020. Community Hospital is among 14 facilities in Colorado that have […]

Getting ready to sell? Revive your home

A well thought out refresh or renovation can help you not only get your home ready for sale, but also could result in a faster sale for more money. As marketing director at Bray & Co. Real Estate based in Grand Junction, I’m always looking for creative and out-of-the-box ideas that benefit our agents and […]

Small business index up, but still reflects worries

A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners has increased, but still reflects concerns over inflation and labor shortages. “Halfway through the year, small business owners remain very pessimistic about future business conditions and their sales prospects,” said Bill Dunkelberg, chief economist of the National Federation of Independent Business. “Inflation and labor shortages continue […]

Survey: Colorado business leaders pessimistic heading into third quarter

Colorado business leaders remain pessimistic headed into the second half of the year, according to the latest results of a quarterly survey tracking their expectations. Leaders blamed their concerns on higher interest rates, inflation and housing costs as well as the possibility of a recession this year or next year. The Leeds Business Confidence Index […]

Video touts Grand Junction as area of opportunity

A new video touts Grand Junction as a place for opportunities — along with federal tax incentives for investments in development. The video, produced by the Grand Junction Economic Partnership in collaboration with the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, showcases the Riverfront at Las Colonias business park and the potential for additional […]

Grand Valley organizations among work force grant recipients

Two Grand Valley organizations are among the recipients of new grants intended to promote work force development in Colorado. The Family Health West Foundation received a seed grant of more than $1.5 million through the Opportunity Now Colorado program. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce received a nearly $50,000 planning grant. Forty-six recipients received […]