Grand Junction ranks among the best places in Colorado in which to move and open in a business, according to the latest results of readership poll conducted for a business magazine.

Alpine Bank also fared well in the poll.

Grand Junction was among four runners-up for the best places to move and open a business under the best of personal fulfillment category. 

Alpine Bank Wealth Management was voted the best wealth manager and financial planner. Alpine Bank also was named best U.S. Small Business Administration lender and was a runner-up in the best bank category. 

ColoradoBiz magazine reported the results in its 2021 Best of Colorado issue. Data Joe, a data research firm based in Colorado Springs, managed the Best of Colorado online ballot system. A total of nearly 22,000 votes were cast in 98 categories.

“We are delighted to be recognized by ColoradoBiz,” Grand Junction Mayor Chuck McDaniel stated in a news release from the Grand Junction Economic Partnership. “Grand Junction has invested heavily in creating a healthy business environment, which includes developing great transportation infrastructure, business-friendly development regulations and an increased focus on public safety,” McDaniel said. “These investments create an environment where businesses can flourish, and the city is proud to be a part of that process.”

Grand Junction was named a runner-up along with Arvada, Colorado Springs and Westminster. Superior, a town of about 13,000 between Denver and Boulder, won the category. 

Tim Kenczewicz, president of the wealth management division at Alpine Bank, welcomed the results of the poll. “The last year and a half have been very difficult for everyone in so many ways. It’s gratifying that with some of the Herculean efforts around meeting our clients’ needs, they were gracious to acknowledge our work with their vote.”

Alpine Bank Wealth Management, the trust and investment services division of Alpine Bank, manages more than $1.1 billion in assets. Attorneys, accountants and professionals with master’s of business administration degrees serve as contact officers throughout Colorado.

Headquartered in Glenwood Springs, Alpine Bank operates offices across the state. For more information, visit the website at www.alpinebank.com.