Broker associate joins real estate firm

Anthony Heiden has joined Weichert Realtors-Heiden Home Realty in Grand Junction as a broker associate. Heiden brings to the position a passion for real estate he developed growing up with his grandmother, Toni Heiden-Moran, owner and broker of the firm. Born and raised in the Grand Valley, Anthony Heiden serves as a board member of […]

Workers’ comp insurer to lower rates in 2021

The largest workers’ compensation insurer in Colorado expects to lower rates in 2021. Pinnacol Assurance announced plans to lower rates an average of 6 percent for its more than 57,000 policyholders in the state. “We understand that to many of our policyholders, even a small decrease in rates can make a big difference during historically […]

Real estate professionals receive Grand Valley Specialist designation

A group of 55 real estate professionals earned the Grand Valley Specialist designation by completing the inaugural course offered at the Grand Junction Area Realtor Association. Tyler Harris, a broker associate at Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction, created the designation with the help of the GJARA young professionals network committee. Participants had to earn […]

Companies join in effort to find homes for pets

Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties and Coldwell Banker Prime Properties based in Grand Junction joined in a project that secured homes for 107 pets. The real estate companies partnered with animal shelters in the markets the companies serve in the region to raise awareness of pet adoptions as well as collect pet food and toys. The […]

Real estate firm implements online and streaming TV advertising

Bray Real Estate based in Grand Junction has implemented digital advertising technology that includes automated online ads for new listings as well as website targeting and access to streaming television services. Using the Adwerx Enterprise Automated Advertising Platform, digital ads for new listings will launch when a property is publicly listed and run during the […]

Groups: Energy efficiency jobs key to rebound

More hiring to fill jobs involving energy efficiency could help drive economic recovery in Colorado and other states, according to an analysis from two organizations advocating for those efforts. “Greatly expanding energy efficiency efforts benefits America’s business, labor and environmental interests alike,” said Pat Stanton, policy director for E4TheFuture. Sandra Purohit, the director of federal […]

City of Grand Junction revamps website

The City of Grand Junction has revamped its website to incorporate new features and tools intended to help users find the information and services they need. “We are a leader in innovation and technology. It is imperative that our residents and visitors are able to easily access the information they need, and this website helps […]

Animal shelter director receives certification

Anna Stout, executive director of the Roice-Hurst Humane Society animal shelter and adoption center in Grand Junction, has received credentials as an animal welfare administrator. Stout received the Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) designation from the Association for Animal Welfare Advancement. She’s one of 207 people to hold the designation worldwide. In addition to meeting […]

Foundation awards $329,000 in grants on West Slope

Six nonprofit organizations in Mesa County are among the latest recipients of grants from the Rocky Mountain Health Foundation. The foundation awarded $329,000 in grants to a total of 25 organizations across 22 Western Colorado counties. Nearly 90,000 people are expected to benefit from the funding. “We continue to focus on addressing the widespread effects […]