The Jesse Dryer and Howard Davidson Farmers Insurance agencies in Montrose have merged and now operate as the Jesse Dryer Agency Team. Thirteen licensed agents and employees serve more than 10,000 policies across Western Colorado. The agency operates offices at 1551 Ogden Road. Dryer brings to the combined operation experience in auto, business, home and […]
Applications will be accepted through March 31 for a $2,000 scholarship the Shelter Insurance Foundation will award to a graduate of R-5 High School in Grand Junction The foundation funds scholarships in the operating territories of Shelter Insurance. Charles Wallis, an agent with Shelter Insurance in Grand Junction, sponsors and partially funds the scholarship. A […]
Proceeds from an upcoming film festival celebrating dogs will benefit the Roice-Hurst Humane Society in Grand Junction. Showings of the Bow Wow Film Festival are set for 1 and 5 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Avalon Theater, 645 Main St. Tickets sell for $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Tickets for children 12 […]
An annual public forum on air quality has been scheduled for Feb. 18 in Grand Junction. Citizens for Clean Air and the League of Women Voters will host the free forum from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church at 536 Ouray Ave. Citizens for Clean Air will introduce low-cost air quality monitors […]
Jason McRoy has joined Quality Health Network in Grand Junction to lead the analytic intelligence and strategic risk stratification services department of a community information exchange. McRoy will focus on data collection and analytics for the Community Resource Network, an information exchange among behavioral, social and medical agencies to meet needs and fill gaps in […]
Chris Moyano has joined the LaVonne Gorsuch Insurance Agency in Grand Junction as an account representative. Moyano serves businesses and individuals with auto, business, health, homeowner and life insurance. He also specializes in Medicare supplemental insurance. Moyano brings to the position a variety of experiences, including seven years of service as a submariner in the […]
Stephanie Keister has joined Mind Springs Health as public relations manager of the West Slope mental health and addiction treatment provider. Keister brings to the position more than 20 years of experience in public relations and marketing, including work with Bank of America, L.L. Bean and Stifel. She’s also worked with nonprofits entities in Western […]
Dr. Sara Warzecka has joined HopeWest in Grand Junction as a hospice and palliative medicine physician. Warzecka brings to her duties experience working in hospice and family medicine as well as training to treat patients for their physical as well as emotional and spiritual needs at the end of life. In addition, Warzecka helped train […]
A bicycle shop and retired bank executive turned leader of an innovation center were among the latest winners of awards presented by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce honoring community service. Bicycle Outfitters owned by Brad Stewart was recognized as the Business of the Year. Tom Benton, director of the Maverick Innovation Center at […]
Bolstered in part by gains in December, sales tax collections continued to increase in the Grand Valley in 2019. The City of Grand Junction reported a 2.5 percent gain in year-over-year sales tax collections, an indicator of increased activity in retail and other business sectors. Mesa County reported a 6.7 percent increase. Lodging tax collections, […]