Tim Harty, The Business Times What Hazen Hackett thought would be a temporary rental of space to accommodate one project turned into a permanent move to accommodate his growing business. That’s why Legacy Furniture now resides at 579 1/2 Commercial Drive after about a year-and-a-half at 1048 Independent Ave., Unit A-106, in Independence Plaza. The […]
Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital has been redesignated as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by DNV Healthcare USA Inc. The designation signifies the highest level of stroke care available, recognizing hospitals that provide rapid diagnosis and treatment for the most complex stroke cases, including advanced imaging, specialized procedures and around-the-clock care from highly trained teams. […]
Mesa County Animal Services is transitioning to a new, online animal-licensing system that changes how residents purchase and renew pet licenses. As part of the transition, veterinarians who previously sold animal licenses on behalf of Mesa County are no longer authorized to issue licenses as of June 22. The new system is designed to make […]
Incubator, Ramblebine unveil IPA: The Business Incubator Center officially launched its 40th Anniversary celebration June 4 with a packed house at Ramblebine Brewing Company, marking the beginning of a year-long recognition of BIC’s impact and legacy. According to the Business Incubator, the event drew the largest turnout Ramblebine ever experienced for a nonprofit beer-launch event, […]
Western Colorado Community Foundation announced Operations Manager Terri Benson is retiring, and Kyra Seppie will become the new operations manager. In its June newsletter, the WCCF said Benson played an essential role in the foundation’s day-to-day care and business operations and was instrumental in helping guide the organization through the move into its new building […]
The Western Colorado Community Foundation welcomed three new members to its board of directors: Lorni Sharrow; Ken Palmer; and Johanna van Waveren. In its June newsletter, the foundation said the following about each new member: Sharrow brings a strong background in fiduciary services, estate and trust planning, and philanthropic advising to the board. She currently […]
Registration is open for Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado’s 11th Annual Economic Development Summit, which takes place Aug. 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Grand River Health Event Center in Rifle. The theme of this year’s summit is “The Next Frontier: Pioneering Advanced Industries.” Join local leaders, entrepreneurs and industry experts as the summit […]
The Cross Orchards Farmers Market makes its season debut June 27 and will take place every Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon, through Sept. 19 at the Museums of Western Colorado’s Cross Orchards Historic Site, 3073 F Road. The farmers market will feature fresh produce, baked goods, handmade products, specialty foods, artwork and more. Train rides, […]
Last year about this time I wrote about something a friend told me I had to do. Normally, when someone tells me I must do something it is more than enough reason for me to simply not do it. But when a friend says something of importance, we are all best to take it under […]
With revenue and hope diminishing, owner of Brown Cycles decided he will shutter his business after 25 years Tim Harty, The Business Times There was no “woe is me” from Chris Brown when he agreed to talk about his decision to close his bike shop, Brown Cycles, after a quarter century operating the Main Street […]