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n GRAND JUNCTION-BASED CYBERSECURITY FIRM

SECURES ADDITIONAL FUNDING, ADDS TO BOARD

Cloudrise, a cybersecurity company based in Grand Junction, has secured additional funding and added to its board of directors. Stormbreaker Ventures helped Clourside close the seed round of investment funding. Marc Nager, a partner at the Greater Colorado Venture Fund, joined the board of directors. “We are extremely excited to welcome Marc to the board and Stormbreaker to our investment portfolio,” said Rob Eggebrecht, co-founder and chief executive officer of Cloudrise. “These partnerships will enable Cloudrise to continue to innovate and provide world class services to our customers.” Said Mia, managing partner at Stormbreaker, said the investment will propel Cloudrise to its next phase of growth. “We look to partner with high-velocity companies that build effectively and efficiently, and Cloudrise’s approach to date has been the best of both.” Nager said he’s pleased to join the board. “I feel strongly that this team is at the right place at the right time in the cybersecurity space. And we know the Western Slope startup community is going to rally behind the amazing team they’re building in Grand Junction.”

Cloudrise provides a range of services to companies to assess their capability to protect data and offers them automated processes and other resources as well as management services. Since the company was launched in October 2019, Cloudrise has provided a total of more than 100 data protection service projects to more than 60 companies worldwide. For more information, visit https://cloudrise.com. n ASSOCIATION HONORS FRUITA RANCHER

FOR HER SERVICE AS PRESIDENT

The Colorado Cattlemen’s Association honored Janie VanWinkle of Fruita for her service as president.

VanWinkle received the outgoing president recognition and award at the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association annual convention in Grand Junction.

VanWinkle served a one-year term as the 115th president of one of the oldest groups of its kind in the country. She was only the third woman over the course of more than 150 years to hold the position.

VanWinkle and her husband, Howard, oversee a cow-calf operation, selling calves to feedlots as well as ground beef directly to consumers.

They’ve belonged to the CCA for more than 30 years. Janie VanWinkle has served on the CCA board of directors for more than seven years in a succession of positions that led to her presidency. She continues to serve on the board as past president.

The Colorado Cattlemen’s Association represents ranchers and others working in the beef industry across the state and advocates on their behalf. For more information, visit the website at www.coloradocattle.org.

The Business Times Opinion July 1-14, 2021 Business Briefs

Business PeopleSHARE YOUR NEWS The Business Times welcomes submissions for free Almanac NOTEWORTHY publication in Business Briefs. Email submissions to phil@thebusinesstimes.com or submit a news release online at the website at www.thebusinesstimes.com. n MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT OFFERS TIPS

TO HELP PEOPLE FIGHT THE BITE THIS SUMMER

The Grand River Mosquito Control District offers tips to help people fight the bite this summer — including the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. Tim Moore, manager of the Grand River Mosquito Control District, said it’s important for people to remember the three Ds — drain, dress and defend. Mosquitoes require water to breed, and many problems can be avoided by checking and draining sources of water — disposing of old tires, clearing roof gutters of debris and repairing leaking outdoor faucets. Water in pet dishes and bird baths should be changed frequently. People who are outside when mosquitoes are active should wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing, Moore said. It’s important as well to apply a mosquito repellent to bare skin. Mosquitoes constitute not only a nuisance, but also can carry and spread such diseases as West Nile Virus, Moore said. “We must be prepared to prevent their spread throughout our public health landscape. And this requires safe, effective, sustained mosquito control and awareness.” The Grand River Mosquito Control District works to control mosquitos in the Grand Valley, treating more than 2,500 private properties as well as public open spaces. For more information, visit www.fightthebitegj.com. n RONIN REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS

ORGANIZES BENEFIT PHOTO CONTEST

Ronin Real Estate Professionals in Grand Junction has organized a photo contest to raise money for Mesa County Partners. As part of what’s billed as the Ronin Rally, partipants purchase rally towels for a minimum donation of $4. They then take photos with the towels and post them with the hashtag #roninrally21. The contest will run through Aug. 31. Ronin Real Estate will select five photos to post on its Facebook page. The winner will be determined by a community vote and announced on Sept. 15. The winner will receive $500 in gift cards to local businesses. Through the sponsorships of Ronin Real Estate Professionals as well as Kevin Cordova at Academy Mortgage, Grassroots Cycles, Land Title, Loki and Merge 2 Media, the towels are paid for. All proceeeds from the fund-raiser will go Mesa County Partners and its programs for youth and young adults. For more information about the contest and where to purchase rally towels, visit the Ronin Real Estate Professionals Facebook page. Ronin Real Estate Professionals operates offices at 715 Horizon Drive, No 380. For more information, call 549-1052 or visit the website at https://www.ronin-rep.com. F A new Grand Junction business offers coaching to help athletes and others harness their minds to improve performance, health and happiness. “I am committed to helping others strengthen their resolve Rob Eggebrecht and live their fullest lives,” said Julie Pomerantz, founder and Julie Pomerantz coach at Resolve. Pomerantz said her coaching approach uses mental focus training, yoga and

Marc Nager Ayurvedic principles tailored to her clients to help them achieve their short- and long-term goals. Pomerantz said she works with clients to help them develop resilience and tools that help them overcome obstacles. A native of Colorado, Pomerantz competed in gymnastics, soccer and swimming. She was the captain of the soccer team at Princeton University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in psychology with an emphasis in sports psychology. She subsequently worked as a ski patroller and emergency medical technician. She holds certifications in Yoga therapy and also incorporates into her coaching techniques she’s learned from sports psychologists, movement therapy and Ayuredic studies. Pomerantz said Resolve Janie VanWinkle combinues her education, experience and passion. She said she’s learned and lived by the same practices she incorporates into the individualized programs she offers her clients. For more information or to schedule an initial consultation or coaching session, visit https://mytrueresolve.com or email julie@mytrueresolve.com.

Tim Moore