Newly opened Warp Zone’s virtual-reality escape-room and adventure games work out the mind and body Tim Harty, The Business Times When the Bentley family members were in their home’s driveway in January and February, wearing virtual-reality headsets and talking and flailing and turning and moving around in bizarre ways, it got the neighbors laughing. And […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times A major expansion at West Star Aviation has reached another milestone as local economic development organizations this week presented the company with $246,000 in incentive funding tied to its investment in Grand Junction. The Grand Junction Economic Partnership and Industrial Developments Inc., in partnership with the Grand Junction Area Chamber […]
Effort to eradicate Japanese beetles showing early signs of success in Mesa County Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times Early indications suggest Mesa County’s effort to stop Japanese beetles before they become permanently established are working. Sharply declining trap counts signal an aggressive eradication campaign may be preventing the Western Slope from facing the widespread infestations […]
The ARTery provides studio space for its members to work on their art Tim Harty, The Business Times On June 24, with a soft opening about two weeks away and the grand opening slated a week later on July 14, Robbie Breaux and her husband, Chuck, stopped at The ARTery to check things out and […]
Samantha Bartling, store manager of The Sensory Store, stands next to a wall display with a wide variety of fidget toys. The Sensory Store officially opened on July 1 at 2412 Patterson Road, Unit 2, between Cafe Rio and Canyon View Dental. On its website, thesensorystores.com, The Sensory Store says it offers: “Thoughtfully selected sensory […]
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting registrations for the Young Professionals Summit, which will take place Aug. 19 at the Colorado Mesa University Ballroom. From keynote speakers to interactive breakout sessions, the event is designed to help young professionals build valuable skills, expand their networks and invest in their futures. This year’s […]
Photographers have until 5 p.m. on July 31 to submit photographs to the City of Grand Junction for possible inclusion in its annual printed calendar for 2027. Photographers are encouraged to submit photos that celebrate the beauty of the community, including scenes, special events and other snapshots of life in Grand Junction. Other photo options […]
In response to the Snyder Fire, United Way of Mesa County activated the Snyder Fire Support Fund. United Way said in a news release that many people have been displaced and require essential supplies, so it is collaborating with local and state government and nonprofit partners to provide immediate relief to those who have been […]
Alpine Bank established a dedicated benefit account to support the families of five firefighters impacted by the Snyder Fire in Mesa County. Three of the firefighters lost their lives and two were critically injured. Alpine Bank launched the effort with a $25,000 donation to be split evenly among the five families. “This hits close to […]
The Department of Veterans Affairs appointed Mathew Tekansik as the new director of the VA Western Colorado Health Care System. Tekansik is responsible for one medical center and four outlying clinics, and he oversees delivery of health-care services covering 17 counties and 47,000 square miles within the state of Colorado and Utah. Sunaina Kumar-Giebel, Veterans […]