Sunroc Corporation becomes Suncore Construction & Materials

Sunroc Corporation, which acquired Grand Junction-based M.A. Concrete Construction Inc. in November, announced July 30 that the company will now operate as Suncore Construction & Materials, Inc. While it has a new name and new look, Suncore remains an industry partner and supplier of high-quality construction materials and services. Suncore’s rebrand marks a new chapter […]

Speaker will address inspiring next-generation workforce

The Business Incubator Center in partnership with Mesa County School District 51, D51 Foundation and Colorado Mesa University arranged for Mark C. Perna to speak Aug. 25 at 5 p.m. in the Grand Junction High School Auditorium, 1400 N. Fifth St. A nationally acclaimed speaker, Perna’s keynote is titled “The Power of Purpose: Inspiring the […]

DWC recognizes advancements for quintet of CMU alums

            DWC CPAs and Advisors announced the following promotions and certifications in its office: Kate Bruno, Collin Klinker and Temry Rodriguez have been promoted to tax senior; Madison Donnafield is now a human resources senior; and Ana Carbajal Barahona earned her certified public accountant certification. Bruno, Klinker, Rodriguez and Carbajal […]

Christi Reece Group donates $30,000 to area nonprofits

Grand Valley real estate company The Christi Reece Group announced it donated via its Circle Fund: $12,000 to KAFM Community Radio; $8,000 to Western Colorado Area Health Education Center; $6,000 to Stages of History Chautauqua Program; and $4,000 to &Company, an outreach performance group in the Grand Valley. The Circle Fund is the charitable giving […]

Gart Properties acquires Edwards Corner in Vail Valley

Gart Properties, owner of Canyon View Marketplace in Grand Junction, announced July 16 it acquired Edwards Corner, a premier mixed-use property in Edwards, just minutes from the Vail and Beaver Creek ski resorts. Edwards Corner is home to a mix of local businesses, including Hovey & Harrison, Drunken Goat, Cut Butcher Shop, and Eye Pieces […]

VA Western Colorado hosts Creative Arts Festival

The VA Western Colorado Health Care System will host the 28th annual Creative Arts Festival, which highlights the artistic talents of veterans, from July 23 to July 31. The festival’s opening ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. on July 23 at the Grand Junction VA Medical Center, Building 6, 2121 North Ave. This festival […]

Mosquito-control district gets in-house lab testing

The Grand River Mosquito Control District now has its own in-house PCR (polymerase chain reaction) lab testing to improve the efficiency and accuracy of its mosquito-surveillance program. PCR testing is a highly sensitive method of detecting the genetic material of a pathogen, and the Grand River Mosquito Control District is utilizing the testing to detect […]

Crockett, Fletcher speak at forum about community health

On July 31, Connect for Good will host a Purpose Forum featuring Mesa County Public Health Director Xavier Crockett and Mesa County Commissioner JJ Fletcher in a short fireside chat about their personal visions for a healthier Mesa County. Following the fireside chat, attendees will take part in small-group discussions focused on everyday aspects of […]

Corrections/Clarifications – Monumental Coffee Company has breakfast burritos after all

Monumental Coffee Company has breakfast burritos after all Between the time The Business Times interviewed Monumental Coffee co-owner Landon Balding and the printing of the story on Page 2 of the July 9 edition, the coffee shop arranged to carry ready-made breakfast burritos from Denver-based Dis Burrito. The burritos are in addition to the empanadas […]