MARCH 12 - 19, 2025
VOLUME 32, ISSUE 10
THE DEFINITIVE SOURCE FOR GRAND JUNCTION BUSINESS & COMMUNITY NEWS SINCE 1994
In this issue n Council considers consequences of impact fees
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Local community members, stakeholders and GJ City Council convened March 5 to debate impact-fees.
n Wine, chocolate and fruit together! Colorado Fruit Designs moves in with Carlson Vineyards downtown.
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Brewin’ up business The Front Range’s craft-beer-brewing casualties aren’t in evidence in the Grand Valley. — See Page 2
n Summit on growth and investment in Western Colorado
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The 2025 Western Colorado Economic Summit, hosted by the Grand Junction Economic Partnership, will take place April 24 at Colorado Mesa University from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
n Proposed housing at Matchett Park
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A proposal to develop housing on part of a 14-acre parcel at the front of Matchett Park has sparked a range of reactions from local residents.
n Where will Joann shoppers go? Local fabric/craft shops hope former Joann’s customers see that quality matters.
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Brian Oliver, general manager and co-owner of The Rock Slide Brew Pub, 401 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction, holds a Horsethief IPA at the bar. Oliver said one of the reasons The Rock Slide has been successful for 30 years “is that we’re okay with change. I mean, we brew seltzers now because they became popular, and we do a good job with them. And now we have a lot of other restaurants that carry it here locally. So, I mean, it’s not always just got to be beer.” Photo by Tim Harty.
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