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n GRAND JUNCTION REAL ESTATE FIRM JOINS IN NATIONAL REBRANDING EFFORT
Coldwell Banker Commercial Prime Properties in Grand Junction has joined in a national rebranding effort. A new logo retains the Colorado Banker Commercial Prime Properties blue, but also features a different font with an updated CB initialing. “Our refreshed look is an investment for our clients. We are instilling a sense of Daniel Spiegel trust and loyalty among those we service and throughout the commercial real estate community,” said Daniel Spiegel, managing director of Coldwell Banker Commercial. “We believe that our new branding will positively impact our business and our network of more than 3,000 commercial real estate professionals across more than 5,000 markets in North America and around the globe for many decades to come.” David Marine, chief marketing officer David Marine of Coldwell Banker, said the updated logo celebrates the legacy of the company. “This launch unites the look and feel of a network, securing the Coldwell Banker Commercial brand’s iconic image with commercial real estate clients around the world.” Coldwell Banker Commercial Prime Properties serves the commercial real estate industry in Grand Junction and Western Colorado as well as markets in Idaho, Missouri and Montana. For more information, visit www.cbc-prime.com. n GRAND JUNCTION-BASED LAW FIRM ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR MONTROSE OFFICE
Dufford Waldeck Law based in Grand Junction plans to open an office in Montrose. Located at 510 S. Cascade Ave., the office is scheduled to open June 1 and offer more convenience to clients in Western Colorado. J. David Reed, of counsel, and Thomas L. Long, staff attorney, joined the firm to work at the Montrose office. They’ll join Anne Harper, a paralegal, and Pamela Belisle Johnson, a legal assistant. Reed has practiced civil law in Montrose for more than 30 years. Long will return to his hometown and brings to his new duties 12 years of litigation experience. The Montrose office will offer a broad range of civil legal services, including those associated with business transactions, estate planning, litigation, municipal law and real estate. Dufford Waldeck also operates an office at 744 Horizon Court, Suite 300, in Grand Junction. For more infomration, call 241-5000 or visit www.dwmk.com.
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Timberline Bank based in Grand Junction has once again received recognition for small business lending. The Colorado District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration named Timberline Bank its 2022 7(a) Lender of the Year in the category for small operations. “On behalf of the SBA in Colorado, a special congratulations goes out to our entire slate of extraordinary awardees,” said Francis Padilla, Francis Padilla director of the SBA Colorado District. The Colorado District Office of the SBA presented 11 awards at a May 6 event in Denver conducted as part of a National Small Business Week. The Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning in Montrose received the Jody Raskind Community Lender of the Year Award. As an SBA preferred lender, Timberline Bank offers SBA-backed loans requiring less collateral and equity than traditional business loans. The SBA doesn’t make direct loans through its 7(a) general guarantee program. By guaranteeing repayment of a portion of the loans, however, the federal agency enables lenders to extend financing to businesses that might not qualify under conventional terms. Timberline Bank also was named the SBA Colorado Rural Lender of the Year in 2019 and 2016. Timberline Bank was among 50 firms to receive 2016 awards in the Colorado Companies to Watch program. In addition to Grand Junction, Timberline Bank operates locations in Montrose and Aspen. For additional information, call 683-5560 or visit the website at www.timberlinebank.com.
n ALPINE BANKS OF COLORADO REPORTS FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR FIRST QUARTER Alpine Banks of Colorado reported a net income of $12.7 million during the first quarter. “Alpine completed a successful first quarter of 2022,” said Glen Jammaron, president and vice chairman of Alpine Banks. “Although rapidly rising interest rates negatively impacted our investment porftolio, our core banking business performed well.” Jammaron said the bank has invested Glen Jammaron excess cash balances over the past year into a core lending business and investment portfolio. He said he expects a robust year ahead that will include an expansion into Colorado Springs and Fort Collins. Net income during the first quarter for Alpine Bank equated to $123.97 per basic Class A common share and 83 cents per basic Class B common share. The book value per Class A and Class B shares increased 3.4 percent compared to the first quarter of 2021. 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. n FRONTIER AIRLINES RESUMES SERVICE BETWEEN GRAND JUNCTION AND DENVER Frontier Airlines has resumed nonstop service between the Grand Junction Regional Airport and Denver International Airport. The Grand Junctional Regional Airport announced the resumption of service, which began April 21 and is scheduled to run through Dec. 29. Summer service typically will offer flights on Mondays and Friday aboard a 186-seat Airbus A320. Frontier Airlines launched the route in June 2021 as part of an expansion that also included service to Durango as well as markets in Alaska and Montana. Headquartered in Denver, Frontier Airlines operates more than 400 flights a day. For more information, visit the website at www.flyfrontier.com. F
Touch-a-truck event planned to raise awareness of roadside safety An annual touch-a-truck event will return to Grand Junction to raise awareness of safety for roadside workers and emergency responders. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 21 in the parking lot outside JC Penney at the Mesa Mall, 2424 U.S. Highway 6 & 50. The event will feature ambulances, fire trucks, police and sheriffs vehicles and tow trucks. The event also will include demonstrations, food and raffles.
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Slow Down Move Over Colorado organizes the event to raise awareness of state laws that require motorists to slow down and move over when they flashing lights. The organization also plans to create a fund for the survivors of tow operators killed as a result of motorists who don’t comply with the law. For more information, visit www.sdmocolorado.org. F
