Real estate agent joins Grand Junction firm

Harry Perry has joined Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction. Perry has worked in the real estate industry for seven years and marketed new home constructed by his son, Eric Perry, and Epic Homes. Harry Perry previously worked as a geologist. “Harry is extremely dedicated to serving his clients, and we are thrilled to have […]

Executive chef joins bistro staff

Jackson Oviatt has joined Spoons Bistro & Bakery in Grand Junction as executive chef. Oviatt brings to his new duties varied experiences as a chef. He attended Western Colorado Community College and the Colorado Culinary Academy. “Jackson is an incredible chef, and his passion for food shows with his work,” said Melissa Miller, general manager […]

Alpine Bank promotes trust officer

Amanda Miller has been promoted to trust officer with the Alpine Bank trust and asset management department in Grand Junction. Miller oversees the operations division at the home office in Grand Junction and is responsible for the activities and reporting of client holdings. She also serves as an employee benefits specialist and helps corporate clients […]

Plastic surgeon joins Community Hospital

Dr. Rebecca Glasser has joined Community Hospital in Grand Junction, adding plastic surgery to the new services the hospital offers patients. Glasser will offer a range of cosmetic plastic surgery services at Canyon View Plastic Surgery in the Canyon View Medical Plaza. Glasser also will work with a new Community Hospital cancer treatment center to […]

Small business group sues over Colorado fees

A small business advocacy group has sued Colorado over fees the group contends actually constitute a tax subject to state constitutional limits. The National Federation of Independent Business filed the lawsuit against former Secretary of State Scott Gessler in district court in Denver. “We’re simply asking the court to order the secretary of state not […]

Program aims to put long-term unemployed back to work

A $3 million program has been launched in Colorado to help the long-term unemployed get back to work. “Getting Coloradans back to work, especially those sidelined for more than six months, is a priority for the state,” said Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper. “As part of this new program, we are offering incentives to Colorado businesses […]

Vectra Bank schedules economic update

Vectra Bank has scheduled its annual economic outlook breakfast for 7:30 to 9 a.m. Feb. 4. The event will feature Henry Sobanet, director of the Office of State Planning & Budgeting; Elizabeth Garner, state demographer; and Patricia Silverstein, an economist who runs a research company. “Three of Colorado’s foremost experts on economic and demographic trends, […]

Beer and business event planned

The Business Incubator Center in Grand Junction has scheduled an event intended to promote the development of the technology industry and entrepreneurship in Western Colorado. The free event, dubbed Beer & Business at BIC, is planned for 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 15 at the center, located at 2591 Legacy Way. The goal of the […]

Real estate firm plans homebuyer seminar

Hometown Realty has scheduled a free seminar for potential homebuyers for 10 a.m. Jan. 24 at the Guild Mortgage learning center at 501 Main St. in Grand Junction. The one-hour seminar will offer information about the steps to purchasing home as well as mortgage options. “With interest rates remaining low and low and no down […]