Real estate professional opens HomeStart franchise

Brian Marincic has purchased the rights for a HomeSmart International  franchise in Grand Junction. Marincic plans to serve agents and clients throughout Western Colorado from the HomeSmart Realty Partners office at 804 Grand Ave., Suite 6, in Grand Junction. Marincic joined HomeSmart International in 2017 as a franchise broker and owner in Wyoming. He said […]

New company connects customers with outdoors

A newly opened company connects customers with the outdoors by offering camper, ATV and motorcycle rentals as well as camper delivery and set up services and guided dirt bike tours. Andy Hanks operates RockyTrax from his home and ranch in Glade Park. He said his goal is to inspire in others his passion for outdoor […]

Staff firming honored for performance

Express Employment Professionals in Western Colorado has earned recognition for its performance. The Grand Junction and Montrose offices received the Circle of Excellence Award at the Express Employment Professionals international leadership conference in Texas. The award honors the top performing offices in the system. “It is truly an honor to be recognized for these achievements,” […]

West Slope companies compete in Tech Madness Bracket

Two West Slope companies were selected to participate in what’s billed as a Tech Madness Bracket pitting 16 Colorado startups. ProStar Geocorp in Grand Junction and Proximity Space based in Montrose both prevailed in their first-round matchups in the competition organized by Coloradoinno, an organization promoting innovation in the state. The public participates by voting […]

CMU business group plans benefit golf tournament

Registration is underway for an annual benefit golf tournament organized by the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda at Colorado Mesa University. The FBLA-PBL Golf Tournament is set for April 12 at Adobe Creek Golf Course in Fruita. Check-in will begin at noon, with tee off at 1 p.m. The tournament will cost $400 […]

Vendors sought for honeybee festival

Registration remains open through April 6 for vendors who want to participate in the Palisade International Honeybee Festival. The 11th version of the annual event is scheduled for April 13 along a couple of blocks where Main and Third streets intersect at the Town Plaza. “We still have space for more vendors and welcome any […]

Martin Mortuary joins in effort to lay veterans to rest

Martin Mortuary in Grand Junction will participate in a program offering memorial services to veterans whose remains have been unclaimed. A memorial service is set for 9 a.m. March 21 at Martin Mortuary at 550 North Ave., followed by internment with military honors at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado at 2830 Riverside Parkway. […]

Welding and fabrication business finalist for ethics award

All Metals Welding & Fabrication in Grand Junction was among the finalists for annual awards honoring Colorado companies. All Metals Welding & Fabrication was a finalist for Most Ethical Manufacturer in the Made In Colorado awards program conducted by ColoradoBiz magazine. Located at 1707 Interstate Highway 70 Business Loop, All Metals Welding & Fabrication offers […]

Wellness at Family Health West offers cancer survivor exercise

Wellness at Family Health West in Fruita offers an exercise program for cancer survivors. The program includes a personal assessment by an exercise physiologist to determine abilities and goals, an individual exercise program and group exercise classes in a supportive environment. The program is designed to help cancer survivors not only improve their cardiovascular endurance […]

Companies honored for expansive efforts

The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce has honored seven Grand Valley companies for expansions involving a total of more $8 million in capital investments and 77 new jobs. Capco was honored for investing $5 million and creating 45 jobs. Wine Country Inn invested $2.2 million and created four jobs. GJ Gardner Homes invested $415,000 […]