Tim Harty, The Business Times Having been mentored early in his working career by some prominent Grand Junction business and community leaders – Max Krey, Pat Gormley and Herb Bacon among them – Dave Huerkamp believes successful businesses should give back to the community that helped them succeed. By no means does Huerkamp, owner and […]
Luminate Bank announced it is partnering with local mortgage experts Merica Street and Mary Jane Douma, who own and co-founded Merica & Mary Jane, A Division of Luminate Bank. They have more than five decades of combined experience in the mortgage-lending industry in western Colorado. “We both have our roots firmly planted in the Grand […]
New artwork will be on display for the public to see as of May 16 at the Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial in Fruita. The new artwork includes stainless steel Screaming Eagles in the shape of the 101st Airborne signal as well as forged scrollwork spirals in wrought iron. The artwork was designed and created […]
The 57th annual Kiwanis Club Pancake Day and Funfest is June 7, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Mesa County Fairgrounds. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast, silent auction, games for kids and live music. The Grand Junction Jackalopes baseball team’s mascot will be there to greet kids, and two season tickets are included in the […]
The VA Western Colorado Health Care System will host the 15th Annual VA2K Walk and Roll event on May 21, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Grand Junction VAMC, 2121 North Ave. This event is designed to promote healthy activity among veterans and staff while supporting homeless veterans through community donations. Attendees are encouraged […]
The City of Grand Junction and the Commission on Arts and Culture are looking for artists to create original mural designs that will transform Conex boxes (i.e., shipping containers) used for storing park maintenance equipment into colorful, artistic expressions that enhance the park-user experience. The theme for the project is Parks & Recreation. Artwork is […]
The Spring Fling Festival will take place May 24, 4 to 8 p.m. at Cross Orchards Historic Site, 3073 F Road. FCI Constructors Inc. is the title sponsor of the event, which will have local food vendors, such as Nebula 1 and Armandos Tacos, and Fisher’s Liquor Barn will host a bar. Live music will […]
Four local businesses have been named as finalists for the 2025 Colorado Companies to Watch Award: Skyhook Solar; Kooler Garage Doors; DWC CPAs & Advisors; and SkyPeak Technologies. These companies exemplify the innovation, growth, and resilience that fuel Colorado’s economy, the Grand Junction Economic Partnership said in a news release. GJEP offered the following summaries […]
This is the only statement which we can make related to a post from Jason in a private group on Facebook. There is no “context” to be parsed or question to be asked by what he meant with his post. What he thinks about a good percentage of the population of Grand Junction and how […]
The Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated its Annual Banquet, “Golden Ticket Gala: A Night at the Candy Factory,” held at the Absolute Prestige Ranch in Loma. The April 25 event brought together community members, business owners and local leaders to recognize the individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the Fruita area […]