D51 Foundation Executive Director Angela Christensen announced she is retiring from her position after nearly 15 years of involvement with the foundation. Christensen shared the news in a March 27 email she sent to White Iced Celebration sponsors. The White Iced Celebration was a major annual fundraiser organized by the D51 Foundation. In the first […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times\ The Grand Junction City Council passed a resolution on April 1 addressing how to handle Council member Robert Ballard’s upcoming military deployment, ultimately deciding to excuse his absences and allow him to participate when he can while overseas. Ballard, a member of the Army National Guard, is expected to be […]
El Pomar Foundation’s Penrose Organizational and Professional Leadership Experience (PeOPLE) is seeking applicants for its 2026 session, which will take place Sept. 29 to Oct. 2. Applications are due April 24. The PeOPLE program partners with Center for Creative Leadership to provide a four-day workshop and training experience designed to help Colorado leaders build and […]
Fixture Studio condensed its far-flung operations into two units at Independence Plaza Tim Harty, The Business Times When Jeff and Jami Huber bought Fixture Studio in the fall of 2022, having fixture in its name didn’t apply to the company’s purpose or location. The business was all over the place in terms of the work […]
High Desert Hearing added space, equipment and staff to meet growing needs of patients Tim Harty, The Business Times High Desert Hearing Center doubled its space at 631 24 1/2 Road, Unit G, late last year by expanding into a next-door unit, then spent the first quarter of this year adding staff and equipment. The […]
Grand Valley Water Users moves into restricted operations as low supply shapes irrigation season Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times Water users across the Grand Valley will have water to irrigate their properties, but some will face reduced flow this irrigation season as the Grand Valley Water Users Association implements system-wide restrictions tied to limited water […]
Local Johnson-Su compost classes aim to build soil health from the ground up Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times A series of upcoming classes in Grand Junction is set to introduce residents, gardeners and small-scale growers to a different way of thinking about compost, not just as waste management, but as a tool to rebuild soil […]
The National Federation of Independent Business announced its strong support for Colorado Senate Bill 137, which would improve how state agencies review their existing regulations. In a statement, NFIB Colorado Director Michael Smith applauded the effort. “Colorado’s regulatory environment has become a serious challenge for small business owners to navigate. Ensuring state agencies are not […]
The National Federation of Independent Business’s March Jobs Report shows the Small Business Employment Index fell 1.9 points to 101.6. Despite the decline, the current reading remains above the 2025 average of 101.2 and the historical average of 100. In March, 32 percent (seasonally adjusted) of small-business owners reported job openings they could not fill, […]
Grand Junction Regional Airport is asking community members to support Transportation Security Administration employees who continue to work without pay during the partial federal government shutdown by donating grocery and fuel gift cards. Requested donations are $10 or $20 gift cards from stores such as City Market, Safeway, Walmart or Sam’s Club, preferably retailers that […]