Free legislative update set for July 19

The Western Colorado Human Resources Association and other co-sponsors have scheduled a free legislative update from 3:30 to 5 p.m. July 19 at the Mesa County Workforce Center, 512 29 1/2 Road in Grand Junction. The Bechtel & Santo law firm will offer information about Colorado’s new discrimination and harassment law as well as recent […]

Grand Junction chamber honors expansive efforts

A hospital, office technology company and health care provider were honored for expansions involving a total of more than $3.8 million in capital investments and 26 jobs. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce honored the three as part of its latest quarterly membership meeting. Community Hospital was honored for its role in opening a […]

Golf cart and low-speed vehicle dealership opens

Legacy Carts Grand Junction hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening event to celebrate its new storefront. Located at 2526 Broadway, the golf cart and low-speed vehicle dealership offers a selection of vehicles, including Royal EV and Advanced EV models. The carts can be used for golf, but also are legal to drive on […]

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 […]