Dentist launches family practice in Grand Junction

Dr. Ryan Helgerson has opened Bookcliff Family Dental in Grand Junction. Helgerson accepts new patients of all ages at his practice, located at 2478 Patterson Road, Suite 3. A former Iowa resident, Helgerson has practiced in Colorado for four years. He received his dental degree from Midwestern University in Illinois. For more information about Bookcliff […]

Broker associate joins Bray Real Estate

Kay Wilmesher has joined Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction as a broker associate. Wilmesher brings to her duties experience as a community liaison and connecting people with resources. She said she plans to donate 1 percent of her commissions to the Roice-Hurst Humane Society. “I think this valley is an amazing place to call […]

Bank vice president receives trust and fiduciary advisor designation

Amanda Miller, vice president of Alpine Bank, has received the Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor designation. The American Bankers Association awards the designation to those who’ve gained certain levels of experience and education in the trust profession, pass an examination and agree to abide by a code of ethics. Miller manages a team that provides […]

ProStar trading on Frankfurt Stock Exchange

ProStar Holdings has announced shares of the Grand Junction-based company have been accepted for listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Trading began on Feb. 3. Common shares of ProStar began trading on the TSX Venture Exchange in Canada on Jan. 11. Page Tucker, president and chief executive officer of ProStar, praised the additional listing. “Given […]

Shop local campaign becomes ongoing effort

What started out as a holiday campaign has turned into an ongoing effort to promote small businesses in Colorado. The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade announced the #ShopLocalColorado campaign will equip small business owners as well as economic development leaders with social media content and other resources to promote a shop local […]

Chamber: 5-Star program saved local food and beverage industry $13 million

A program enabling businesses that follow health guidelines and safety practices to operate under less stringent pandemic restrictions saved the local food and beverage industry an estimated $13 million in 2020, the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce announced. “In an industry that saw the devastating effects of the pandemic more than most, we are […]

County tax collections increase in January

A key measure of sales activity continues to increase in Mesa County. The county reported collecting a total of nearly $3.9 million in sales and use taxes in January, an increase of $255,000 and 7 percent over the same month last year. Sales tax collections increased 6.3 percent. Use tax collections — nearly all of […]

Chamber plans virtual forum for city council candidates

A virtual forum will feature eight candidates vying for four seats on the Grand Junction City Council. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce has scheduled the Zoom forum for noon Feb. 16.  The event is free, but registration is required. To register or obtain more information, call 242-3214 or visit www.gjchamber.org. The municipal election […]

Colorado arts relief grants go to Mesa County recipients

Four grants worth a total of $154,000 were awarded in Mesa County under one part of an initiative providing pandemic relief funds for businesses, organizations and individuals involved in arts, culture and entertainment in Colorado. Mesa Theater received $100,000. Sandstone Entertainment received $30,000. Absolute Dance and the Western Colorado Center for the Arts each received […]