Investment firm among fastest-growing in nation

Avant-Garde Advisors, an investment management and financial planning services firm with an office in Grand Junction,  ranks among the fastest-growing registered investment advisor firms in the nation in a list published by Financial Advisor Magazine. Avant-Garde ranks 22nd in the list based on its growth in 2013. The firm ended the year with more than […]

Real estate firm honors agents

Shandie Case and Lori Enriquez were honored as the top agents for July at Heiden Homes Realty and Associates in Grand Junction. Case posted the most closed transactions for July, while Enriquez posted the most new listings during the month. Heiden Homes Realty, a three-time winner of the U.S. Commerce Association Best of Grand Junction […]

CMU names associate director of development

Rick Adleman has accepted a new position at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction as associate director of development. Adleman previously served nearly 13 years as alumni relations director. “This is an exciting move for me personally and professionally,” Adleman said. “I’ve spent the last dozen years cultivating relationships with alumni. Now I’ll be taking […]

Food service professionals join cheesecake venture

Two experienced food service professionals have joined Decadence Gourmet Cheesecakes, a business  with operations in Grand Junction and Virginia. Judy Kirkham brings to her new duties as kitchen manager more than 40 years of experience, including her work at the Little Bear and the Ice House in Evergreen as well as such Grand Valley ventures […]

Real estate professional earns designation

Bill Needham, a real estate professional with RE/MAX 4000 in Grand Junction, has earned the Accredited Buyer’s Representation designation. The Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council of the National Association of Realtors bestows the ABR designation to professionals who complete courses in buyer representation and the buyer representation speciality as well as submit documentation verifying their […]

St. Mary’s names chief medical officer

Dr. Brian Davidson has joined St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction as vice president of medical affairs and chief medical officer. “Dr. Davidson is an experienced leader, and St. Mary’s leadership welcomes his fresh outlook and opinions,” said Mike McBride, president and chief executive officer of the hospital. Davidson, a board-certified anesthesiologist, brings to his […]

Entries sought for benefit car show

Entries are sought for a benefit car show in Grand Junction. The Hilltop Western Colorado Classic is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 30 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 31 at Canyon View Park, 726 24 Road. The event will featured 37 classes, including a special class for Ford Mustangs. Awards […]

Gala to raise money for animal shelter

The Roice-Hurst Humane Society has scheduled a benefit event for Aug. 23 in Grand Junction. The Roundup is set to begin at 6 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 743 Horizon Drive. The event will include cocktails, dinner, music and live and silent auctions. Tickets sell for $60 at Alpine Banks, Chow Down Pet Supplies, […]

Donations sought for domestic violence program

Walgreens stores in Clifton, Fruita, Grand Junction and Montrose will accept donations through Aug. 31 for an upcoming fund-raiser for a domestic violence program. Walgreens plans to enter a team in the annual Men in Heels race that benefits the Latimer House in Grand Junction. As part of a month-long promotion, customers can donate to […]