Family dental practice opens in new location

Elevation Family Dental has opened in a different location in Grand Junction with more space to accommodate the growing practice. “I am absolutely thrilled that we were able to find another office in the area,” said Dr. Judd Chamberlain, the dentist who operates Elevation Family Dental. The practice is located at 1190 Bookcliff Ave., unit […]

Grande River Vineyard introduces sparking wine

Grande River Vineyards in Palisade has launched a sparkling wine labeled Sante! “We’re so excited to add a traditional sparkling wine to our product line of mostly Bordeaux and Rhone varietals,” said Daniel Vice, manager of Grande River Vineyards. Derived from the French phrase votre sante meaning to your health, the wine was produced in […]

Grand Valley firms among 2023 Colorado Companies to Watch

Two Grand Valley companies are among the latest winners of a statewide awards program honoring fast-growing firms for their innovative products, unique processes and marketplace performance. Låda Cube in Grand Junction and Sauvage Spectrum Estate Winery & Vineyard in Palisade were winners of the 2023 Colorado Companies to Watch program. JFS and Lyttle’s Fleet Maintenance […]

Hospital executive testifies at congressional hearing

A Grand Junction executive advocated for independent hospitals in testifying at a congressional hearing on consolidation in the health care industry. “I am a firm believer in the value of independent, community owned hospitals,” said Chris Thomas, president and chief executive officer of Community Hospital. “Our ability to singularly focus on the well-being of our […]

Pet care industry broker received national recognition

The principal broker for a Grand Junction firm that assists with the sales of pet care businesses has been honored for her efforts. Teija Heikkila of PET|VET M&A, Sales & Advisory received a 2022 Platinum Club award from M&A Source. The trade association for lower middle market transaction advisors presented awards for individual and firm […]

Summit set for West Slope nonprofits

A regional summit is planned to assist nonprofit organizations in Western Colorado. The summit is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 19 at the Colorado Mountain College campus in Rifle. “We will provide the tools and resources that nonprofit staff can use in real time,” said Jeff Corn, chairman of the Western Slope […]

Grant to help fund North Avenue improvements

The City of Grand Junction plans to use a $2.3 million grant to fund improvements along North Avenue. The Colorado Department of Transportation awarded the grant under its Transportation Alternatives Program. Combined with other previously awarded Transit and Multimodal Options Fund grants, the total scope of the project nears $5 million. “One of the transportation […]

Grand Junction excels in tasteful test

The City of Grand Junction provides some of the best tasting water anywhere, the results of a competition confirm. The city placed second in the Best of the Best Water Taste Test conducted as part of the annual American Water Works Association (AWWA) international conference in Toronto. “We were thrilled to be chosen best tasting […]

City seeks comments on new parking meters

The City of Grand Junction plans to test parking meters that can accept coins, credit cards and mobile payments. The pilot program will run through October and include wireless parking meters installed on Third Street south of Main Street and Sixth Street north and south of Main Street. People who use the smart meters are […]