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Page 28 Opinion The Business Times November 24-December 7, 2022

Business Briefs Business PeopleSHARE YOUR NEWS The Business Times welcomes submissions for Almanac NOTEWORTHY free publication in Business Briefs. Email items to phil@thebusinesstimes.com or submit a news release online at www.thebusinesstimes.com. n PINNACOL ASSURANCE ONCE AGAIN

HONORED FOR CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP

Pinnacol Assurance once again has been named an honoree of the Civic 50 Colorado program. CSR Solutions of Colorado and Points of Light conduct the program to showcase corporate citizenship and how companies can help their communities. A workers’ compensation insurer, Pinnacol Assurance has received the award four straight years. “We are honored our civic engagement is being recognized as it reflects our culture of caring for the health and safety of our communities, a healthy business climate and Colorado’s workforce,” said Wes Parham, vice president of public affairs for Pinnacol Assurance. “We’ve been a community leader in Colorado for more than 105 years, and we committed to continued investment in our state as a core part of our mission.” For 2021, Pinnacol awarded more than $500,000 in grants to programs protecting the health and safety of employees, helping injured workers return to work and promoting a robust business climate. The Pinnacol Foundation awarded nearly $350,000 in scholarships to children of workers who were killed or injured on the job. Pinnacol and its employees donated a total of more than $270,000 to nonprofits and charities. Employees contributed 1,150 hours in volunteer service. Pinnacol Assurance operates the largest workers compensation insurance carrier in the state. For additional information, log on to www.pinnacol.com. n ALPINE BANK FURTHER EXPANDS OPERATIONS

WITH OPENING OF BRANCH IN FORT COLLINS

Alpine Bank will further expand its operations in Colorado with the opening of a branch in Fort Collins. “As a longstanding Colorado bank, we’re excited to now have a presence in northern Colorado,” said Matt Teeters, regional president of Alpine Bank. “Fort Collins is a dynamic community, and we look forward to meeting and serving the individuals, businesses and organizations that make it a great place to live and work.” As part of a grand opening celebration set for Dec. 3, Alpine Bank will donate $2,500 each to RamStrength and Bike Fort Collins, two nonprofit organizations. Headquartered in Glenwood Springs, Alpine Bank has more than $6.2 billion in assets, operates banking offices across Colorado and serves more than 170,000 customers. For more information, visit www.alpinebank.com. F An annual benefit chili cookoff raised $7,500 for efforts supporting Grand Valley women with breast cancer. The Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the Cups for a Cure and joined with the Copper Club Brewing Company in Fruita and Timberline Bank in Grand Junction in presenting the event. Allie Daniel, owner of the Happy Trails Colorado T-shirt shop in downtown Fruita, founded the event Wes Parham to help women in their fight against breast cancer. “It takes a community to fight cancer. A fund-raiser full of fun and chili is the least we can do to show those across our community that are fighting this battle that they’re not alone. Their community is behind them.” Proceeds from the Cups for a Cure were donated to the Family West and Community Hospital foundations to help fund their efforts to provide services and other resources to residents with cancer. Proceeds from the event were raised through a chili cookoff with tasting tickets, a silent auction, a “bust the bra” event and additional contributions from the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce, Copper Club Brewing Company and Timberline Bank. The event featured chili from a total of 10 local businesses and restaurants. Flavors Grille placed first, followed by the Flying Pig restaurant at Matt Teeters Community Hospital in second and Camilla’s Kaffe in third. The other participants were Cattlemens Bar & Grill, Copper Club Grill, Dango Burrito, Fruita chamber, Mike’s Famous Chicken, Skip’s Farm to Market and Suds Brothers Brewery.

n GRAND JUNCTION EYE CARE PRACTICE HOSTS

FREE CLINIC FOR MORE THAN 200 PATIENTS

Rottman Eye Care in Grand Junction joined with Vision Health International to host a free clinic.

Team members and volunteers cared for more than 200 patients in one day, providing exams as well as prescription glasses, reading glasses and sunglasses.

“Rottman Eye Care is improving lives through vision beyond clinic walls,” said Dr. Randy Rottman, an opthalmologist who founded Rottman Eye Care in 2007. “We saw a need for this type of clinic in our community, and we wanted to be the organization to fill that void. It is an honor to provide eye care to the underserved community here in Grand Junction.”

The free clinic was the second in which Rottman Eye Care teamed with VHI to offer services. VHI has worked on clinics in other locations in Colorado, Connecticut and Florida.

“I will never forget the first time I volunteered at this eye clinic,” said Shane Spehar, an opthalmic technician supervisor at Rottman Eye Clinic. “I had the opportunity to deliver a patient his first set of glasses when he could not afford them before. I will always remember his face lighting up, saying ‘So this is what it is like to see.’ From that point on, I knew I wanted to help my community by giving them the gift of sight.” Allie Daniel

Rottman Eye Clinic provides medical and general eye care to adults and children, including corneal conditions, detection and management of macular degeneration and cataracts, diabetic care, specialty contact lens evaluations and vision exams. For more information, visit https://rottmaneyecare.com. n MONTROSE KOA JOURNEY CAMPGROUND

RECEIVES 2022 PRESIDENT’S AWARD

The Montrose Black Canyon National Park KOA Journey Campground has once again received the Kampgrounds of America President’s Award for quality operations and customer service.

“Our campground owners and their employees work tirelessly to ensure every guest has a truly exceptional camping experience. It’s a pleasure to recognize their dedication,” said Toby O’Rourke, president and chief executive officer of Kampgrounds of America.

The President’s Award is presented to campgrounds that meet quality standards and receive high score on customer surveys.

Now in its 60th year, KOA operates a total of more than 500 franchised and owned campgrounds.

The Montrose Black Canyon National Park KOA Journey Campground is located at 200 N. Cedar St. For more information, visit https://koa.com/campgrounds/montrose-black-canyon-natl-park. n DESIGNS ACCEPTED THROUGH NOV. 30

FOR 150TH ANNIVERSARY LICENSE PLATES

Entries will be accepted through Nov. 30 in a competition to develop commemorative license plate designs for the 150th anniversary of Colorado statehood.

Divisions are open to entrants under 13 and those 13 and older. Up to 10 finalists will be selected in each division with a public vote among the top three designs. Winners will receive a commemorative license plate and $1,000.

For more information — including terms, conditions and templates for submissions, log on to https://dmv.colorado.gov/ historiccolorado. Designs and entry forms should be emailed to dor_HistoricColorado@state.co.us.