Business Briefs

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 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, 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.

The Business Times Opinion January 20-February 2, 2022 Business Briefs

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