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Opinion The Business Times March 24-aPril 6, 2022 Business Briefs Business Peoplen DALBY, WENDLAND & CO. MAKES LIST OF TOP COLORADO ACCOUNTING FIRMS Almanac NOTEWORTHY An electronics repair Dalby, Wendland & Co. (DWC) ranks franchise has opened a location among the top Colorado accounting firms in a in Grand Junction. list compiled for ColoradoBiz magazine. The uBreakiFix by Asurion Headquartered in Grand Junction, DWC store is located at 2454 U.S. was the only Western Colorado firm to make Highway 6 and 50, unit 115. the list. n NOMINATION LETTERS DUE APRIL 5 FOR “We are “Our firm founders, Walt Dalby and EXCELLENCE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD excited to serve Wes Wendland, set the bar early on for the more people in best client service and highest of technical Nomination letters will be accepted through April 5 for the Grand Junction expertise. As we grow, we continue to push Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award that will be presented at with fast and the bar to help our clients and communities the upcoming Entrepreneurship Day event at Colorado Mesa affordable tech be successful,” said Chris West, chief executive officer. “It is an University in Grand Junction. repair,” said Dave honor to be recognized as a top Colorado accounting firm. We are The event is set for April 27 and will include a keynote Barbuto, chief proud of our team members, clients and communities.” luncheon presentation by Kurtis Minder, co-founder and chief executive officer

Nineteen firms made the list, which appears in the spring executive officer of GroupSense. Minder not only built a digital of uBreakiFix. 2022 issue of ColoradoBiz magazine. risk solutions operation, but also has negotiated some of the “We all rely on our

The firms are ranked by number of Colorado employees — largest ransomware, breach and data extortion cases worldwide. phones and laptops more than ranging from KPMG with 944 employees to Boulder CPA Group Tickets sell for $60 each or $500 for a table for eight. ever before. And at uBreakIFix, with 18 employees. DWC has a staff of 90. To be eligible for the Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award, a our mission is bigger than

DWC operates the largest public accounting firm headquartered nominee must have started a business or taken one to a significant repairing shattered screens and in Western Colorado with offices in Grand Junction as well as new level, experienced at least three years of successful operations broken charge ports. We fix tech Aspen, Glenwood Springs, Montrose, Rifle and Telluride. The firm and contributed to regional economic development as well as because people rely on tech to offers a range of accounting, auditing, bookkeeping and consulting exemplify entrepreneurial values. stay connected to things that are services. For more information, call 243-1921 or visit the website at Nominations should be mailed to Excellence in Entrepreneurship important to them.” www.dalbycpa.com. Committee, Department of Business Administration, Attention Chris and Amanda Koch Christine Noel, Colorado Mesa University, 1100 North Ave., Grand own the Grand Junction n SUGGESTIONS SOUGHT FOR PRESENTATIONS Junction, CO 81501. franchise. AT 2022 WEST SLOPE STARTUP WEEK “The Western Slope of n GRAND JUNCTION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Colorado is not only known for

Suggestions will be accepted through April 15 for educational RECOGNIZES EXPANSIVE EFFORTS its beautiful nature and outdoor sessions that will be presented at the 2022 West Slope Startup activities, but also its advances Week. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce honored in the tech world,” Amanda

The free regional business conference is set for July 11 to 15 two businesses and an organization for expansions involving a Koch said. “Although we prefer with virtual events throughout rural Colorado and in-person events total of $100,000 in capital investments and 14 new jobs. a more off-the-grid lifestyle, we in Grand Junction. Lectures and workshops will offer information The chamber recognized the businesses and organizations want our community to always related to seven tracks: capital, communications, makers, people during its latest quarterly membership luncheon. feel connected. Our team is and technology. What are billed as toolbox sessions will address Ambassador Blind & Shutter was honored for a $65,000 dedicated to helping keep our fundamental topics and skills building. A fun track offer social events investment. CommWest was honored for a $35,000 investment customers who are on the go in and outdoor activities. and one new job. Food Bank of the Rockies was recognized for the great outdoors with timely

To submit an idea for sessions or obtain more information, log on 13 new jobs. service and quality repairs.”to https://westslopestartupweek.com. F Founded in 2009 in Florida, uBreakiFix has grown to a total of more than 700 locations in the United States and Canada. The store offers professional repair services for everything from smartphones, tablets and laptops to game consoles, smart speakers and drones. Most basic repairs can be completed in two hours or less. uBreakiFix is an authorized service provider for Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel smartphones. For more information or to schedule a repair, log on to ubreakifix.com/locations/ grandjunction.

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Mesa Mall in Grand Junction has scheduled a variety of activities as part of an upcoming Easter celebration.

“We are excited to once again celebrate the Easter season through colorful events that make the Mesa Mall bloom with a sense of community,” said Jay Greenberg, general manager. “We are committed to providing ways for guests to engage, connect and explore yearround and look forward to welcoming families to experience spring through visits with the Easter bunny, exciting egg hunts, interactive crafts and more.”

The Easter bunny will be at Mesa Mall March 25 through April 16 and available for photos.

Mesa Mall springs into season with Easter festivities A free breakfast with bunny event is set for 10 a.m. to noon March 25. Participating children and families will connect over breakfast and make Easter-themed crafts. From 9:30 to 11 a.m. March 27, those with sensory sensitivities will meet with the Easter bunny in a quieter, less-crowded setting. From 5 to 7 p.m. April 4, the Easter bunny will be available for photos with guests and their pets. Located at 2424 U.S. Highway 6 & 50, Mesa Mall is the largest indoor shopping mall serving Western Colorado and Jay Greenberg Eastern Utah with shopping, dining and entertainment. For more information about the breakfast with bunny event and other upcoming activities at Mesa Mall, visit the website at https://shopmesamall.com/events. F