Regional accounting firm hires administrator

Matt Leach has joined Dalby, Wendland & Co. as administrator of the Grand Junction-based accounting and advisory firm. “We are excited to have Matt join our leadership team,” said Chris West, chief executive officer of Dalby, Wendland. “He brings great experience, including a passion for technology that will help our firm continue to be proactive […]

Palisade chamber and businesses show support for teachers

The Palisade Chamber of Commerce and Palisade businesses presented an electric bicycle to Jennifer Steele, a physical education teacher at Taylor Elementary School, as part of effort to show appreciation to teachers and students at the beginning of the school year. Steele volunteers for chamber and community activities, including the Feast in the Fields dinners. […]

Rotary Club contributions buy equipment for Fruita hospital

The Rotary Clubs of Fruita and Grand Junction, along with the 5740 Rotary Foundation, contributed more than $6,000 to the Family Health West Foundation to purchase equipment for a rehabilitation program. The $6,460 gift will be used to purchase specialized gym equipment for the pediatric rehabilitation sensory program at the Colorado Canyons Hospital & Medical […]

Charter Communications offers free services for remote learning

Charter Communications has resumed a remote education promotion offering  free Internet access to households with students or educators. The promotion is available to households in Spectrum markets with students in kindergarten through college or educators and offers free Internet access for 60 days to those who don’t already use Spectrum Internet services. To enroll, customers […]

Go Code challenge to focus on business problems

A virtual competition is planned to challenge Colorado businesses to identify problems that could be solved in part using public data. The Business Intelligence Center of the Colorado Secretary of State’s office conducts the Go Code Colorado initiative. Since 2014, hundreds of developers, designers, business and marketing professionals, analysts, entrepreneurs and others have participated. “Go […]

Designation opens new market to West Slope fruit growers

Mesa County as well as Delta and Montrose counties have received pest-free status from the Arizona Department of Agriculture, enabling growers in the three counties to ship fruit to that state without a cold storage quarantine requirement. “Thanks to the expertise, tenacity and collaboration of many committed partners, a new market has been opened to […]

HBA schedules annual Parade of Homes

The Housing & Building Association of Western Colorado has scheduled its annual Parade of Homes for six days in October. The event is set for Oct. 2 to 4 and Oct. 9 to 11. The self-guided tour will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. […]

Bray Real Estate among Top Company Award finalists

Bray Real Estate based in Grand Junction is among the latest Colorado companies recognized in an annual magazine awards program. Bray Real Estate was one of three finalists in the real estate category of the 2020 Top Company Awards presented by ColoradoBiz magazine. “We have our people to thank for their involvement in our community […]