Mike Bennett reflects on his first 8 months as GJ’s city manager and what he hopes to accomplish. Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times When Mike Bennett became Grand Junction’s city manager after coming over from the same position in Fruita in December 2024, he stepped into the role with a clear focus: Build a healthy […]
Agent-owned, agent-focused real estate brokerage Key Realty comes to GJ Tim Harty, The Business Times Key Realty is new to Grand Junction — and new to Colorado for that matter — and Realtor Megan Powell thinks clients are going to like the way Key does business. “There was a need in the Valley, in our […]
Strayhorn Grill is converting patio dining area into indoor seating Tim Harty, The Business Times Patio dining is a common feature at Grand Junction restaurants, but not as popular if the patio is on the west side of the building. Western Colorado’s summer sun is a punisher extraordinaire for anything facing west. That’s why Strayhorn […]
By Heather Benjamin Special to The Business Times Kara Griffith is an exercise physiologist, the Family Health West wellness supervisor, a mom, wife, and someone who knows the importance of wearing a helmet when riding bikes. Witnessing a young girl, elementary school age, at a Fruita community bike park last summer without a bike helmet […]
Hilltop Community Resources received a 2025 Community Grant from the Taco Bell Foundation. The funding will support Connections (formerly run by Karis) to support youth development and stability, including education attainment, career readiness and stability building, helping youth in Mesa County access essential resources to achieve their goals. “This grant is the difference between youth […]
The Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District (MCFMLD) is now taking applications for the fall 2025 grant cycle, with $500,000 available in grant funding. This competitive grant process provides two programs, each defined to create opportunities to strengthen and enhance the communities of Mesa County. All MCFMLD grant funds stay in Mesa County. The Traditional […]
Alpine Bank Wealth Management announced Jennifer Hawley has been promoted to vice president and trust officer. With more than 15 years of experience in human resources, retirement planning, and financial planning and advising, Hawley is a trusted resource for clients at every stage of life, each with their own unique financial planning circumstance. She joined […]
Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties announced Leah Rice is the new managing director for its Grand Junction and Montrose offices, while Natalie Vessey has joined Coldwell Banker Commercial Prime Properties as operations manager for property management. According to a news release from Coldwell Banker, Rice brings more than 10 years of real estate expertise to the […]
Sunroc Corporation, which acquired Grand Junction-based M.A. Concrete Construction Inc. in November, announced July 30 that the company will now operate as Suncore Construction & Materials, Inc. While it has a new name and new look, Suncore remains an industry partner and supplier of high-quality construction materials and services. Suncore’s rebrand marks a new chapter […]
The Business Incubator Center in partnership with Mesa County School District 51, D51 Foundation and Colorado Mesa University arranged for Mark C. Perna to speak Aug. 25 at 5 p.m. in the Grand Junction High School Auditorium, 1400 N. Fifth St. A nationally acclaimed speaker, Perna’s keynote is titled “The Power of Purpose: Inspiring the […]