Breeana Gumpert, former development director at Colorado West Land Trust, is the new chief development officer at HopeWest. The nonprofit organization, which provides hospice, palliative care and grief-support services, announced the hiring in an Oct. 7 news release. With nearly a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership and fundraising, Gumpert brings expertise in fundraising strategies, […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times As the City of Grand Junction grapples with flattening sales tax revenue that came in lower than expected in 2025, it has started its 2026 budget deliberations. During an Oct. 6 City Council workshop City Manager Mike Bennett said the process will continue through November and December, when the final […]
YAP Training aims to fill a need for speed and strength training for teen athletes Tim Harty, The Business Times Grand Junction, you don’t have this, and you need it. That’s what a couple former Colorado Mesa University football players – Jeremy Harrison and Jarrod Wyatt, from back in the program’s Mesa State College days […]
Car washes try to stand out with customer service, different approaches Tim Harty, The Business Times Club Car Wash opened two locations in Grand Junction this year, one at 691 24 Road in May and one at 2122 North Ave. in August. Champion Xpress Car Wash built two locations in Grand Junction before that, opening […]
The Palisade Chamber of Commerce is hosting a member orientation with free admission and breakfast for its new and longtime members, on Oct. 17, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at Wine Country Inn, 777 Grande River Drive in Palisade. Palisade Chamber members can learn how to maximize their benefits, meet the chamber team, connect with […]
The Confluence Center of Colorado announced the inaugural Run for Rivers, a family-friendly fundraiser, will take place Nov. 8, 10 a.m., along the scenic Riverfront Trail in Grand Junction. The event will feature a 5K run/walk, a 1K Fun Run for kids and activities, including a nature scavenger hunt and art project. All 5K participants […]
The Mesa County Public Health Department’s Nurse-Family Partnership team is celebrating its clients at its annual Fall Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m. to noon at Long Family Memorial Park’s Mt. Garfield Shelter, 3117 F Road. The shelter is near the pond and children’s playground. There will be free food, activities for kids, raffle […]
Triple Play Records partnered with local artist Trevor Hall to build a Jukebox Statue made of steel to be included as one of the Downtown Grand Junction Art on the Corner permanent installations. The statue now displayed in front of Triple Play Records, 530 Main St., was unveiled Oct. 4 during the Downtown Art Festival […]
The America 250 – Colorado 150 Commission has launched a new statewide drone show series, and the Palisade Peach Festival has been selected as one of the featured stops. This initiative commemorates both the 250th anniversary of American independence and the 150th anniversary of Colorado’s statehood with family-friendly celebrations across the state. Each show will […]
Jessica Burford, president and CEO of the Palisade Chamber of Commerce, has been appointed to the Mesa County Workforce Development Board, the chamber said in a Facebook post. “I hope to bring the perspective of businesses outside of Grand Junction … our orchards, vineyards, farms, small shops and trades-based employers that are the backbone of […]