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n GRAND JUNCTION REAL ESTATE FIRM EXPANDS OPERATIONS WITH ACQUISITION
Colorado Banker Distinctive Properties and Coldwell Banker Commercial Prime Properties based in Grand Junction have further expanded operations with the acquisition of Coldwell Banker Good Life Real Estate Group in the Kansas City area. “It’s an exciting time for our company, and we are thrilled to work with the incredible team of agents and staff from Coldwell Banker Good Ryan Brown Life,” said Ryan Brown, president of Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties and Coldwell Banker Commercial Prime Properties. “CB Good Life’s foundation and reputation have been key to their tenured success, and now our teams are well-positioned in the market to outpace our competition through industry leading technology, individual agent support and exceptional client services,” Brown said. Karen Bergin, broker and owner of Coldwell Banker Good Life Real Estate Group, Karen Bergin agreed. “Our companies align perfectly, as we both are committed to having systems and programs in place to deliver a high client experience while changing the lives of real estate agents on our team professionally and personally.” Founded in 1997, Coldwell Banker Good Life Real Estate Group ranks among the top 10 brokers in Kansas City and also has ranked as the top Coldwell Banker office in Kansas. With the acquisition, Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties operates offices in Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Missouri and Montana. For more information, visit www.cbdistinctive.com. n MORE PARKING AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR LONG FAMILY MEMORIAL PARK A project will increase parking on the north side of the Long Family Memorial Park in Grand Junction. The project will close the existing north park entrance from F Road and construct a new entry on Fledgefield Drive while creating 21 additional parking spaces. Other improvements are planned for landscaping and the irrigation system. The work is scheduled for completion in May and expected to cost about $375,000. The park will remain open through construction with access and parking on the south entrance next to Central High School. Mesa County operates Long Family Memorial Park as a regional facility with six sports fields, a softball field and other amenities. n GRAND VALLEY EQUINE LEARNING CENTER SCHEDULES FUND-RAISER FOR MARCH 4 Grand Valley Equine Assisted Learning Center has scheduled a benefit event for March 4 at the Colorado Mesa University Ballroom in Grand Junction. What’s billed as a night at the races is set to start at 5 p.m. and include diner, prizes, a silent auction and six horse races. Proceeds will go to building an indoor arena and other improvements. A nonprofit organization, the Grand Valley Equine Assisted Learning Center provides horse-based therapies. For tickets or more information, visit the website located at www.gvequineassistedlearningcenter.org.
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n DEL TACO RESTAURANTS ADD TO OFFERINGS UNDER NEW 20 UNDER $2 VALUE MENU Del Taco Restaurants have expanded the offerings under its new 20 under $2 menu. “While other brands are getting rid of their value menus, we are expanding ours to bring our guests a wider variety of items and flavors,” said Tim Hackbardt, chief marketing officer of Del Tacos. “We know our guests are concerned about rising gasoline prices and overall inflation, and that why we think this is Tim Hackbardt the right menu at the right time.” The new menu includes burritos, drinks, nachos, shakes, snacks, tacos and other fare. In addition to the value menu, Del Taco also launched two new mint shakes as well as two kinds of stuffed quesadilla breakfast tacos. Del Taco operates a total of 600 restaurants across 16 states, including locations at 2513 U.S. Highway 50 and 2878 North Ave. in Grand Junction. For more information, visit www.deltaco.com. n APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR POSITIONS WITH GRAND JUNCTION PARKS AND RECREATION Applications are now available for seasonal and part-time jobs with the City of Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department. Positions with the parks division offer opportunities to develop skills in construction management, invasive plant management, landscaping, trail maintenance and water conservation. Positions with recreation division offer experience in child care, education, life-saving skills and safety. Seasonal and part-time positions are structured around career development and offer flexible scheduling to accommodate family and school responsibilities. Start dates vary based on position, with the earliest start dates beginning at the end of March. For applications and more information about employment opportunities with the City of Grand Junction, visit the website at at www.gjcity.org/jobs. n ALPINE BANK ANNOUNCES AMOUNTS OF UPCOMING QUARTERLY DIVIDENDS Alpine Banks of Colorado will pay quarterly cash dividends on Jan. 31. The bank announced plans to pay a dividend of 18 cents per class B nonvoting common share and $27 per class A voting common share. Those dividends represent a 12.5 percent increase over dividends paid the previous quarter. A $6.2 billion employee-owned organization headquartered in Glenwood Springs, Alpine Bank operates locations across Colorado and serves more than 160,000 customers. For more information, visit www.alpinebank.com. F
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Healthcare Management based in Grand Junction celebrates its 30th year in business in 2022. “Rural hospitals around the country are closing at an alarming rate. But organizations in Colorado and Moab, Utah, have managed to innovate and Angelina Salazar develop solutions to ensure the best of health care in their communities,” said Angelina Salazar, chief executive officer of Healthcare Management. “HCM is a wonderful example of our hospitals and health care providers collaborating to improve rural health care.” Twelve health care providers and members of the Western Healthcare Alliance purchased A-1 Collection Agency to form Healthcare Management, the parent company for A-1 Collection and AR Services. Now owned by 21 health care providers, Healthcare Management provides billing and collection services for hospitals, health care systems, physician groups and skilled nursing facilities. Over the years, Healthcare Management has grown into an operation providing a range of business, billing, collection and legal services to a total of more than 3,400 clients. The staff has grown from a handful of employees who shared an office to 78 employees who work in a 73,000-square-foot building. “It’s a privilege for HCM to support rural health care by providing valuable revenue cycle services,” said Bill Raimer, chief financial officer. “We look forward to serving our members and clients and their patients and communities for another 30 years.” For more information about Healthcare Management, visit www.hcmcolorado.com.
