Proximity CEO among finalists for entrepreneur of the year

Josh Freed, co-founder and chief executive officer of Proximity, was among the finalists for an annual entrepreneur of the year feature in ColoradoBiz magazine. Freed, the other finalists and winner were recognized in the July and August edition of the publication. Proximity provides software to manage coworking spaces, including access, conference room scheduling, event management, […]

Three appointed to state education council

Tim Foster, president of Colorado Mesa University, has been reappointed to the Governor’s Education Leadership Council. Foster serves on the council as a postsecondary education administrator representing the four-year sector. Felicia Casto, a teacher with Mesa County School District 51, also was reappointed. Cheryl Gomez, a school principal in Montrose, was appointed to the council. […]

Real estate firm announces addition, top agents

Krystle McAllister has joined Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction as a broker associate. Toni Heiden-Moran and Cynthia Castaneda were honored as the top-performing agents for July. McAllister brings to her duties experience in residential and commercial property management as well as construction administration and customer service. Heiden-Moran, owner and broker of the firm, […]

Chick-Fil-A restaurant volunteers lend a hand

Employees from the Chick-Fil-A restaurant in Grand Junction volunteered to complete outdoor cleaning and landscaping at the Willows, a care facility operated by Family Health West in Fruita. Joe and Kim Walsh, owners of the Chick-Fil-A, have kept their 80 employees on payrolls while the restaurant under goes a nine-week remodeling project scheduled for completion […]

Dog training firm to mark anniversary with giveaway

A dog training and consulting business will celebrate its first year of operation in the Grand Valley by offering $1,500 worth of training to a family that needs help, but can’t afford the services. A Misfits Tail will accept applications from Sept. 1 to 15 through its Facebook wall at www.facebook.com/Misfitstail. Applicants should submit videos […]

Brews and Cruse Festival canceled

The Brews and Cruise Festival postponed from spring to fall has been canceled for this year, the Palisade Chamber of Commerce announced. Andrew Weber, executive director of the Palisade Chamber of Commerce, said restrictions and health concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic prompted first the postponement and then cancellation of the festival. “Those considerations still […]

Grand Junction companies fare well in pitch competition

A Grand Junction-based bicycle rack manufacturer received a $100,000 investment in an inaugural event in which seven rural Colorado companies pitched for funding. A second Grand Junction company was awarded in-kind finance and accounting services. The two companies were among seven finalists in the Greater Colorado Pitch Series Finals held as part of Techstars Startup […]

Mind Springs offers help to deal with wildfire stress

A mental health services provider in Western Colorado offers a free support line to help people distressed by wildfires burning in the region. Mind Springs Health operates the line at (877) 519-7505 around the clock. Michelle Hoy, executive vice president of Mind Springs Health, said fires are burning near communities the organization serves, including the […]

Grand Valley Transit receives federal grant

Grand Valley Transit has received a $5.4 million grant to support bus and paratransit services. The grant was part of $25 billion in grant funding awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration as part of federal coronavirus relief legislation. “This historic $25 billion in grant funding will ensure our nation’s public transportation […]