Newly formed district announces available grants. By using the newly formed Federal Mineral Lease District (FML) to receive federal lease funding, a new competitive grant process has been created to provide opportunities for eligible organizations to strengthen and enhance the communities of Mesa County. The grant approach was selected because of the business-driven, community-wide economic […]
An index tracking business conditions in Colorado rebounded in October to end a four-month slide as prospects improved for computer and electronic component manufacturers as well as the energy industry. The Business Conditions Index rose 1.4 points to 53.3. The gain was the first since May and pulled the index off its lowest level in […]
A lawyer who’s worked for a Texas electrical cooperative for more than a decade is expected to take over next year as the new general manager of Grand Valley Power. Thomas Walch has been hired as executive vice president and general manager of the Grand Junction-based not-for-profit electric distribution cooperative. Walch succeeds Jack Broughton, who […]
An executive with more than 30 years of industry experience has been hired as the new president of American National Bank. Koger Propst oversees a bank that operates a total of 36 locations in Colorado and Wyoming, including locations on the Western Slope and in Grand Junction. “We are extremely pleased to have Koger join our […]
To the editor: A recent guest column in the Business Times concerning the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 504 loan program requires both rebuttal and correction. SBA 504 loans are designed to provide small- and medium-sized businesses access to long-term capital for the purchase of owner-occupied commercial real estate and capital intensive equipment and machinery. […]
A minor league baseball team is expected to begin playing in Grand Junction in June following the approval of a lease agreement to use Suplizio Field. The Grand Junction City Council approved the lease agreement that will accommodate the Grand Junction Rockies, a minor league team of the Colorado Rockies. The Pioneer League team previously […]
A Mesa County state legislator and businesswoman has earned recognition for her support of mortgage lending and foreclosure counseling services legislation. Housing Colorado presented State Rep. Laura Bradford, R-Collbran, with its 2011 Legislator of the Year award. Housing Colorado offers affordable housing education, information and advocacy.
Ron Walz has joined Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction. Walz was born and raised in Grand Junction, but left to attend school in Las Vegas. He developed an interest in the real estate industry and returned to Grand Junction to begin his career. Bray Real Estate operates offices at 1015 N. Seventh St. For […]
First National Bank of the Rockies has promoted a manager to oversee retail banking operations in Western Colorado. Todd Young has been named senior vice president of retail banking. In his new position, Young will oversee retail banking operations as well as bank managers at 10 locations throughout the region. Young previously served as manager […]
A Grand Junction businessman and philanthropist who founded an instruments manufacturing company and supported a variety of community causes has died. Bruce Dixson leaves behind a legacy of innovation as well giving. Dixon died Oct. 24. He was 93. Dixson was founder and majority owner of a manufacturing firm that bore his name. The company […]