Peter Srajer has joined ProStar Geocorp in Grand Junction as chief geographic information system scientist. Srajer manages ProStar technology, including global positioning systems, augmented reality and machine learning. He brings to the position experience in designing, developing and installing projects ranging from geospatial software to hardware in support of virtual and augmented reality and machine […]
Jason Cohen has been promoted to manager of the Bombardier global program at West Star Aviation in Grand Junction. Cohen brings to his duties more than 30 years of experience in aviation, including eight years with the Bombardier technical sales team at West Star. He received his airframe and powerplant license from Colorado Tech and […]
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has leased space in a Grand Junction office building as part of plans to relocate the headquarters of the federal agency. “Standing up the headquarters is another step in providing better service to the American people and our neighbors in the West,” said David Bernhardt, secretary of the Department […]
Officials from a small business advocacy group decried a Colorado Supreme Court ruling that left unanswered the question of whether or not business filing fees charged by the state are actually a tax subject to constitutional limits. “We are, of course, disappointed with the court’s decision. However, Colorado businesses should be thoroughly disappointed with the […]
Grand Junction ranks as the best place to live in Colorado on an annual salary of $50,000, according to the results of a study comparing cost of living expenses as well as livability and amenities. According to the results of the study conducted by GOBankingRates, transportation, health care and miscellaneous costs run below average in Grand […]
Of all the attributes describing the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction, Curtis Englehart would love nothing more than to eliminate one — best-kept secret. As director of the center, Englehart wants everyone to know about the programs and resources offered there. That’s especially the case for business owners and managers who could use […]
Reynolds Polymer Technology is among 16 Colorado companies recognized in an awards program conducted by ColoradoBiz magazine. Reynolds Polymer won a Top Company award in the manufacturing category. The Grand Junction-based company manufactures acrylic panels for some of the largest aquariums in the world as well as other water attractions, architectural features and scientific instruments. […]
Mesa Feed Mart in Grand Junction has become a U-Haul dealer and offers trucks, trailers and towing equipment as well as moving supplies. Mesa Feed Mart is located at 520 S. Ninth St. and open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Kathy Singer and Mark Barnes, partners in […]
Four Western Colorado companies were honored for expansions involving a total of nearly $8.6 million in capital expenditures and the addition of 14 jobs. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce presented the companies with expansion awards at its latest quarterly membership luncheon. Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park was recognized for an expansion involving $8 million […]
Branch offices of Edward Jones in Grand Junction will once again serve as collection points for an annual food drive for the Western Slope Food Bank of the Rockies. The offices will collect nonperishable canned and boxed foods during regular business hours from Oct. 1 to Nov. 1. Monetary donations can’t be accepted. The Food […]