Incubator, Ramblebine unveil IPA: The Business Incubator Center officially launched its 40th Anniversary celebration June 4 with a packed house at Ramblebine Brewing Company, marking the beginning of a year-long recognition of BIC’s impact and legacy. According to the Business Incubator, the event drew the largest turnout Ramblebine ever experienced for a nonprofit beer-launch event, […]
Western Colorado Community Foundation announced Operations Manager Terri Benson is retiring, and Kyra Seppie will become the new operations manager. In its June newsletter, the WCCF said Benson played an essential role in the foundation’s day-to-day care and business operations and was instrumental in helping guide the organization through the move into its new building […]
The Western Colorado Community Foundation welcomed three new members to its board of directors: Lorni Sharrow; Ken Palmer; and Johanna van Waveren. In its June newsletter, the foundation said the following about each new member: Sharrow brings a strong background in fiduciary services, estate and trust planning, and philanthropic advising to the board. She currently […]
Registration is open for Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado’s 11th Annual Economic Development Summit, which takes place Aug. 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Grand River Health Event Center in Rifle. The theme of this year’s summit is “The Next Frontier: Pioneering Advanced Industries.” Join local leaders, entrepreneurs and industry experts as the summit […]
The Cross Orchards Farmers Market makes its season debut June 27 and will take place every Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon, through Sept. 19 at the Museums of Western Colorado’s Cross Orchards Historic Site, 3073 F Road. The farmers market will feature fresh produce, baked goods, handmade products, specialty foods, artwork and more. Train rides, […]
Building on the success of its sold-out inaugural Broadway season, the Asteria Theatre at Colorado Mesa University announced the return of the Broadway Series with seven world-class productions coming to Grand Junction. Tickets are on sale now. This season’s lineup includes: The Wiz; Legally Blonde; Stomp; Waitress; Shucked; Clue; and Mystic Pizza. “The inaugural 2025-2026 […]
Housing Resources of Western Colorado announced it was awarded a 9 percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credit from the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority to develop Crawford Commons, a 60-unit affordable housing community in Clifton. Crawford Commons will offer a mix of one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom homes designed to serve individuals and families across a […]
Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties announced six professionals from its Grand Junction office made the list for the 2026 RealTrends Verified Rankings, which “has served as the real estate industry’s most respected performance benchmark for more than 30 years.” Coldwell Banker said in a news release there are no applications or nominations for the list. RealTrends […]
Good Quote – This came from Bananas Fun Park owner Chris Burns when discussing the updates recently made to the park: “I think if you’ve been to our facility, if you walk around, the place is beautiful. It’s to me the most beautiful seven acres in town. You will not find a weed. It’s clean. […]
Mesa County released its 2026 State of the County video, highlighting the work and decisions shaping the community and the services residents rely on. The county said in a May 27 news release that the address touches on some of the county’s biggest priorities and challenges, including transportation improvements, behavioral-health support, protection of western Colorado […]