MAY 7 - MAY 14, 2025
VOLUME 32, ISSUE 17
THE DEFINITIVE SOURCE FOR GRAND JUNCTION BUSINESS & COMMUNITY NEWS SINCE 1994
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In this issue n Fruita Chamber presents awards
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Fruita Area Chamber honored members during it’s annual banquet.
n District 51’s facilities master plan District 51 Superintendent Brian Hill discussed the district’s success in developing the 25-year facility master plan.
n Venture Group Venture Group launches new commercial real estate brokerage in Grand Junction.
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n Fortunato Fitness Club transitions
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Fruita’s Fortunato Fitness has moved a quarter-mile west, and the move brought members together.
n Behavioral health center comes to Delta
Paddles & Proverbs
Komodo Pickleball thanks God and a tennis legend for still being able to make high-quality equipment. — See Page 2
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Dr. Ray and Jean Kadkhodaian’s nonprofit center will provide comprehensive counseling services for children, adolescents, couples and families, as well as peer-support groups for the community.
Komodo Pickleball owner Dave Milo stands in front of a display of pickleball paddles for sale at Komodo’s pro shop at 1077 22 Road. Komodo manufactures the paddles and sells them globally along with pickleballs and other pickleball accessories, such as bags and paddle cases. Komodo also has two indoor pickleball courts in one of the two Quonset huts on the property, and Milo has plans to connect the Quonset huts and have six indoor courts for play, lessons and training. Photo by Tim Harty.
A few tweaks to help keep you from getting in a real pickle Sports safety tips to keep you in the game
See page 3 St. Mary’s Regional Hospital
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