Beer distributor sponsor of Western Colorado University athletics

High Country Beverage, a beer distributor with operations in Grand Junction and Montrose, has entered into a multi-year deal to become the official sponsor of the athletic program at Western Colorado University in Gunnison. “High Country Beverage believes this is a great fit for the university and the Western Slope community,” said Bryce Kopperud, vice […]

Alpine Bank awards $1,876 to each of three nonprofits

Alpine Bank donated $1,876 to each of three Western Slope nonprofit organizations in a celebration of the anniversary of Colorado joining the union in 1876. In addition, bank employees volunteered for a total of 1,050 hours in July in advance of Colorado Day on Aug. 1. “Supporting our community is foundational to Alpine Bank’s mission,” […]

Firm launches real estate software

A company expects to soon launch in Mesa County a search engine and marketing platform for commercial real estate brokers. A launch party for the Commercial Co-Op software is set for Sept. 30 at Moody’s Lounge at 546 Main St. in Grand Junction immediately following the Western Colorado Economic Summit. The Commercial Co-op combines into […]

Chamber recognizes expansive business efforts

Four businesses were recognized for expansions resulting in a total of more than $10 million in capital investments and 39 additional jobs. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce honored the businesses during its latest quarterly membership luncheon. Community Hospital was honored for a $10 million investment and 30 new jobs. The Carlston Agency, an […]

Benefit yard sale set for Oct. 2

A community yard sale is scheduled for Oct. 2 to raise money and awareness for efforts to rescue cats. The event is set to begin at 8 a.m. at the Loma Cat House office at 929 Main St. in Grand Junction. The sale will offer bicycles, collectibles, furniture, garden tools, home decor, pet supplies, toys […]

Girl Scouts name West Slope Women of Distinction

Kathy Hall, Naomi Sikora and Diana Sirko will be honored at an upcoming event for their professional and personal contributions to the community. The three were named Western Slope Women of Distinction for 2021. The Girl Scouts of Colorado will honor them at a Women of Distinction event set for 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Nov. […]

Real estate agency honors best-selling agents

Toni Heiden, Mike Moran and Cynthia Castaneda were honored as the top-performing agents for August at Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Heiden posted the highest dollar volume in sales for the month. Heiden and Moran tied for the most closings. Castaneda posted the most new listings. Heiden, owner and broker of the firm, has […]

Broker associates join real estate firm

Makenzie Bowman and Karen Duhl have joined Bray Real Estate as broker associates in the Grand Junction office. Pamela Hightower has joined the business as a broker associate with the Your 3A Team in Montrose. Bowman relocated from Crested Butte, where she worked in real estate for five years. Duhl relocated from Michigan and brings […]