Business

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Retiree backs formation of a Latino chamber

Se habla espanol. A new Grand Valley resident is calling on the Hispanic business community to do more than reach out to other Latinos. At the same time, Rich Lopez is hoping to help the rest of the business community here to tap into that ...

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Recycled retail: 2 prime Grand Junction spaces rented to artists, crafters after shops close

When Hi Fashion Fabrics closed and The Artist’s Haven relocated earlier this year, the nearly 25,000 square feet of combined space they left behind could have sat empty through the holidays. The end of the year is traditionally a slow ...

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Biz Buzz: Dec. 2, 2012

Miguel and Blanca Gutierrez knew they wanted to create a second location within a couple of years of opening Aztecas Family Mexican Restaurant, 603 U.S. Highway 50, the day after Christmas in 2005. The restaurant’s authentic Mexican ...

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Delta cows, Dec. 1, 2012

Delta Sales Yard: Market report for Nov. 29: Steers: 200 to 400 lbs., $1.65 to $2.07; 400 to 500 lbs., $1.60 to $1.90; 500 to 600 lbs., $1.39 to $1.61; 600 to 700 lbs., $1.37 to $1.48 high of $1.50; 700 to 800 lbs., $1.22 to $1.44; 800 to 900 ...

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Biz Buzz, Nov. 25, 2012

Their homes were much closer to other pet supplies stores, but that wasn’t stopping people who reside in places like Montrose, Ridgway and Telluride from shopping at Chow Down Pet Supplies, 2518 Broadway, in Grand Junction. Those pet ...

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Local stores set to open Thanksgiving night for Black Friday shoppers

Forget about sleeping off that scrumptious turkey dinner. Rather, shoot for getting just a couple winks. Stores around the Grand Valley promise to lure half-awake shoppers with any number of Black Friday deals, several of the doorbusters ...

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Biz buzz, Nov. 18, 2012

Chances are, if your son graduated from high school in the Grand Valley or your daughter played varsity softball within the past 20 years, the framed picture displayed on your wall or desk was shot by MJ Thomas Photography. Now, the Grand ...

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Verizon users to have more speed with 4G update

Starting Thursday, local Verizon customers with smartphones will see a dramatic increase in their ability to transmit and receive mobile data, when the company expands its 4G LTE network to the Grand Junction area. With the right device, the ...

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Contract targets local manufacturing

The Grand Junction Economic Partnership has awarded a coveted $50,000 contract to a local business that could help bring more economic development to the region. That contract, to develop a certified anodizing line in the Grand Valley, went ...

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BIZ BUZZ, Nov. 11, 2012

Charlie Dwellington has moved into downtown Grand Junction, and he’s brought foosball, darts and a bucket of bacon with him. The bar at 103 N. First St. has operated under multiple owners and names over the last several years. The ...

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