Chef Brian Duffy, known for appearances on TV series “Bar Rescue” and competing in Season 4 of Food Network’s “BBQ Brawl,” will be the emcee at the Rocky Mountain BBQ Classic. Photo courtesy of Rocky Mountain BBQ Classic. After a long hiatus, professional competitive barbecue is making a return to the Western Slope in a […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times About 50 Western Colorado business leaders traveled to Denver in late February as part of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Legislative Days at the Capitol, a two-day trip designed to connect local employers with state lawmakers and policy leaders. Participants traveled across the mountains to attend meetings […]
Now that Clifton store is open, Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s owners eye Fruita, Montrose Tim Harty, The Business Times When Alejandro Ramos and Katie Lang opened Tropical Smoothie Cafe at 2536 Rimrock Ave. in Grand Junction in April 2024, their intent was for it to be the first of several in the Grand Valley. In mid-February, […]
Community, Montrose hospitals commit to pursue partnership that will not compromise their independence Tim Harty, The Business Times If two area hospitals see the $19 million to $31 million they stand to save via a cost-saving partnership, their respective CEOs may want to grab a handful of that cash and buy Angelina Salazar a nice […]
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce named Brigitte Sundermann its Citizen of the Year during its annual banquet Feb. 27 at the Grand Junction Convention Center. Sundermann’s award was one of four the chamber bestows annually, recognizing excellence in business and community leadership. The other honorees were: Young Professional of the Year: Nick Gumpert. […]
After years of planning and stretching the capacity limits as far as it could go in its old distribution center, Food Bank of the Rockies opened the doors to its new Aurora distribution center in early February. The organization said in a news release that the 270,000-square-foot distribution center in Aurora will enable Food Bank […]
AbleLight acquired Ohana Supportive Services, expanding specialized support for individuals with developmental disabilities throughout Mesa County. AbleLight announced the acquisition in a Feb. 24 news release. The partnership strengthens AbleLight’s Western Slope operations, ensuring continuity of care for individuals currently supported by Ohana Supportive Services in Grand Junction. Ohana and AbleLight will host a community-wide […]
Community Hospital announced it will begin work this month on a major expansion project designed to enhance perioperative services and surgical capabilities. According to its Feb. 23 news release, this initiative will significantly increase Community Hospital’s ability to care for surgical patients before and after procedures, while supporting advanced surgical techniques and multidisciplinary care. The […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times Continued growth at Grand Junction Regional Airport was highlighted during the Feb. 18 Grand Junction City Council meeting, where Mayor Cody Kennedy shared updated passenger figures reflecting another strong year for the facility. Kennedy, who is the council liaison to the Airport Authority, told the council, “December 2025 was a […]
Silver and gold soared after Hedge Company’s new owner took over in late summer Tim Harty, The Business Times If David Ledoux thought he’d ease into his new business venture in Grand Junction, gold and silver prices immediately told him that was wishful thinking. Ledoux bought precious-metals brokerage Hedge Company, 225 N. Fifth St., Suite […]