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n GRAND JUNCTION PACKRAFT BUSINESS SELECTED FOR ACCELERATOR PROGRAM
Alluvia Packraft in Grand Junction is among four companies selected to participate in an accelerator program for startup ventures in the outdoor industry. Moosejaw, an outdoor gear and apparel retailer, offers the program in partnership with the ICELab business resource center at Western Colorado University in Gunnison. The eight-week accelerator program is set to begin May 9 and include mentoring, Mariana Cevallos legal resources, a product launch and an opportunity to exhibit at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. Alluvia Packraft makes lightweight, packable, inflatable boats. The boats can packed down to the size of a roll of paper towels and weigh less than a gallon of water. Mariana Cevallos, co-founder and chief executive officer of the company, grew up in Peru and moved to Colorado in 2015. “Alluvia welcomes everyone to explore the outdoors,” Cevallos said. “And with the support of the accelerator program, we hope to gain valuable tools that will drive further awareness of Alluvia, enabling the brand to deepen its commitent to diversity and give back to our community." Eoin Comerford, CEO of Moosejaw, said the accelerator program helps bring entrepreneurial dreams to life while also increasing diversity in the outdoor industry. “Seeing the journeys and success stories that come from each of these talented founders and companies is incredible.” The other companies participating in the upcoming accelerator program include Lume Six, No Limbits and Outdoor Element. For more information about Alluvia Packraft, visit the website at https://alluviaraft.com. n BENEFIT DOCUMENT SHREDDING EVENT SET FOR APRIL 9 AT ALPINE BANK LOCATION A benefit document shredding event is scheduled to continue April 9 at the Alpine Bank location in downtown Grand Junction. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 9 in the parking lot behind the bank at 225 N. Fifth St. “This community service is a great motivator to clean out old documents, and it’s reassuring to know that all the paper is destroyed onsite,” Tyler Dahl said Tyler Dahl, regional president of Alpine Bank. “Shredding sensitive documents helps our customers and community avoid identity theft and fraud.” The event offers participants a chance to securely destroy old documents, including bank and medical records, credit card bills and tax documents. Participants may bring up to four banker-sized boxes of documents. Although the event is free, participants are asked to donate $5 per box of documents to shred to Mesa County Partners, a nonprofit organization that helps youth develop a positive self-image and sense of belonging while also accepting responsibility for their actions. Headquartered in Glenwood Springs, Alpine Bank operates locations across Colorado and serves more than 160,000 customers. For more information, visit www.alpinebank.com.
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A kitchen and bathroom remodeling business has opened in Western Colorado. SuperFast Kitchen & Bath offers design and construction services and can complete most projects in less than two weeks, said Jesse Koerner, owner and general contractor. “To a lot of people, the idea of remodeling their kitchen can be overwhelming. They don’t want to have their house in disarray for months at a time,” Koerner said. “At SuperFast Kitchen & Bath, our crew meticulously plans your construction schedule to achieve customized, quality remodel designs in a fraction of the typical construction timeline. Most of our remodel projects can be completed in less than two weeks.” Koerner brings to his venture more than 20 years of experience in construction, including managing construction franchises and completing hundreds of full kitchen and bathroom upgrades. He relocated from the Front Range of Colorado to Paonia in 2021 to seek out a different lifestyle in Western Colorado. “I am thrilled to be living on the Western Slope and doing what I love,” Koerner said. “SuperFast Kitchen & Bath is going to bring a new way of remodeling to the area, and we can’t wait to get started on new projects.” SuperFast Kitchen & Bath serves Mesa County as well as Delta, Garfield, Montrose, Ouray, Pitkin and San Miguel counties in Western Colorado. The business offers free consultations with customers to review their kitchens and bathrooms and discuss projects and budgets with an experienced contractor. To learn more or schedule a consultation, call (970) 200-2140 or visit the website located at htttps:// superfastkitchenandbath.com.
n MACHINING BUSINESS RECEIVES CERTIFICATION FROM AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE Industrial Screen and Maintenance based in Grand Junction has earned certification for quality management for manufacturing businesses serving the oil and natural gas industry. ISM received the American Petroleum Institute (API) Specification Q1 Ninth Edition Certification. The company also received the International Organization for Standardization 9001:2015 Certification. Lindsey Robinson “The achievement of API QI Certification is a testament to ISM’s commitment to consistent processes and quality standards,” said Lindsay Robinson, owner of the company. ISM operates facilities in Grand Junction and Casper, Wyo., offering a range of precision machining services as well as polyurethane products. The API certification covers the ISM operation in Grand Junction, including machining, threaded connections, tubular repairs, urethane-coated products and industrial screens. The API and ISO certifications both require annual audits of procedures, processes and standards. “We are thrilled to have the approval of API. It’s a long and tedious audit process to become certified, but it’s worth it to give our customers the peace of mind that they are receiving the highest quality of products and servicing from our company,” Robinson said. For more information about Industrial Screen and Maintenance, call 245-4020 or visit www.industrialscreen.com. n PINNACOL ASSURANCE TO DISTRIBUTE $50 MILLION IN DIVIDENDS IN COLORADO Pinnacol Assurance will distribute a total of $50 million in general dividend checks while also lowering its premiums for workers compensation insurance an average of 11 percent. “When our customers speak to us, we listen,” said John O’Donnell, president and chief executive officer of Pinnacol Assurance. “Our customers told us they wanted lower rates on John O’Donnell the front end while still having the opportunity for a dividend, and we’re doing just that. When we partner with our customers to create safer work environments, we are happy to pass the savings on to them.” Nearly 95 percent of Pinnacol Assurance policyholders are eligible to receive dividends — an average of $974. Dividends are based on the financial performance of Pinnacol as well as customers’ commitment to safety with timely claims reporting and investments in safety education, equipment and technology. For more information about Pinnacol Assurance, visit the website at www.pinnacol.com. F
