Colorado Mesa University on Sept. 16 announced it received a $10 million donation, the largest philanthropic donation in the school’s history, from the Denver-based ZOMA Foundation. The announcement came during a ribbon-cutting event for CMU’s Centennial Apartments, the university’s newest student-housing development. CMU also celebrated the official groundbreaking for another residence hall, Formation Commons. “Over […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times Business owners and leaders from across Western Colorado will gather Sept. 23 at Colorado Mesa University for the second annual SPARK Summit, featuring presentations on leadership, artificial intelligence, financial strategy and business growth. The conference brings high-level business training and speakers from around the country directly to Grand Junction, giving […]
Alluvial can provide furniture brands that weren’t available in Grand Junction previously Tim Harty, The Business Times Jenna Smith and Morgan Woodward started eyeing the commercial space at 421 Colorado Ave. this spring when they heard it might become available. It looked perfect for what they wanted to do. Smith could move her existing business, […]
Water seminar examines drought, agriculture, Colorado River negotiations and statewide policy Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times Water managers, agricultural producers, elected officials and Colorado River experts will gather in Grand Junction on Sept. 18 to discuss the effects of a major drought year and what could lie ahead for the Colorado River Basin. The Colorado […]
The Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology announced Alexandra Mize has been named the organization’s new executive director, following a nationwide search. According to a Sept. 8 news release from CAVE, Mize brings experience in beverage-industry advocacy, public affairs, organizational strategy, tourism, sustainability and stakeholder engagement. She will lead CAVE’s statewide efforts to support and […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times A regional stormwater detention facility is moving forward in Clifton on property where Housing Resources of Western Colorado plans to develop the proposed Crawford Commons affordable-housing project, according to representatives from Mesa County and Housing Resources. Mesa County commissioners approved an updated agreement with Housing Resources for the construction, ownership […]
Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital this summer received more than $2 million of new equipment and technology to improve care and comfort of cancer-care patients. St. Mary’s Cancer Centers of Colorado, 750 Wellington Ave. in Grand Junction, purchased a new computed tomography (CT) scanner that offers several enhancements over the center’s existing scanner. The […]
The Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recently appointed two individuals, Rick Ellis and Shenna Hayden, to fill vacant director positions. Ellis is the publisher of Fruita Living Magazine, and Hayden is the executive director of Museums of Western Colorado. Meanwhile, three candidates have been nominated by the Fruita Chamber’s nominating committee to […]
Collbran residents are invited to meet with Mesa County leaders, hear updates and ask questions during a Sept. 22 town hall meeting at Plateau Valley School, 56600 Colorado Highway 330. The Board of Mesa County Commissioners and other county leaders will meet with the community to discuss local issues, share updates and answer questions. The […]
Mesa County Public Works announced plans for a full reconstruction and improvement project on B 1/2 Road, spanning two miles between 30 Road and 32 Road. The corridor was highlighted during Mesa County’s recent Community Survey as a priority area requiring significant repairs, the county said in a news release. Following a joint site evaluation […]