Leadership, not gimmicks, will keep the Internet fast

“Broadband Internet consumers are in jeopardy of losing an open Internet!” “The FCC has moved to take away Internet fairness!” “Internet censorship is coming!” Do any of these inaccurate, partisan and fear-mongering phrases sound familiar? Well, you’re not alone. Regulatory ping pong over Internet access has spurred a war of incendiary words from both sides […]

Hilltop senior director awarded for her work

Kaye Hotsenpiller, senior director of regional services at Hilltop Community Resources based in Grand Junction, has received recognition for her leadership and community work. Hotsenpiller will receive the William Funk Award at the Colorado Nonprofit Week awards luncheon scheduled for March 16. The award honors leaders and volunteers who unify people and organizations around a […]

Commercial property manager attends conference

Chris Thompson, a commercial property manager with Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction, attended a commercial property management conference hosted by the Colorado Real Estate Journal in Denver. Thompson was among 300 commercial property managers and leasing agents from across Colorado who attended the event. “This conference was an excellent venue to gain knowledge and […]

Real estate professionals attend conference

Lynn Thompson, president of Bray Real Estate, attended the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World annual conference. Michael Burkhard, sales manager of Bray Real Estate, and Fran Stephens, marketing director for the Grand Junction-based firm also attended the event in Las Vegas. The conference is open to brokers, managers and other professionals affiliated with […]

Accountant receives Enrolled Agent designation

Jennifer Wright, a senior tax accountant with Dalby, Wendland & Co. in Grand Junction, has earned the Enrolled Agent designation. The designation enables Wright to represent taxpayers in a variety of tax matters before the Internal Revenue Service. To earn the designation, Enrolled Agents must have at least five years of IRS work experience and […]

Doctor joins family medicine practice

Dr. Brett Lindau has joined Western Medical Associates in Grand Junction, expanding the team of family medicine practitioners. Lindau brings to the practice experience in a family practice setting and emergency and obstetrics departments. He also served as a hospice medical director. “Dr. Lindau brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our practice. We […]

Voting under way to name Palisade subdivision

Suggestions will be accepted through March 25 for names for a new subdivision that will be constructed in Palisade. People can help name the subdivision by voting online at livingpalisade.com. Participants will be entered to win a $2,000 cash prize or $10,000 in builder upgrades. The Kimbrough Team at RE/Max 4000 and Chronos Builders have […]

Firm offers high-balance conventional loans

Grand Valley Home Loans in Fruita offers a new program offering high-balance conventional loans without mortgage insurance and higher rates. The loans are available in amounts from $453,101 to $679,650. The program is designed for borrowers with FICO scores of 680 or higher and a maximum debt-to-income ratio of 43 percent. Loans are available for […]