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The Montrose Art Crawl kicked off last Thursday as artists displayed and created art at various downtown businesses. Some had interactive tables so art crawlers could also create. The Art Crawl returns every second Thursday of the month through September. (Photos by Claire Kurucz | Montrose Business Times)
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News Release OEDIT Gov. Jared Polis and the Business Support Division within the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) recently announced a new certification initiative led by the Minority Business Office (MBO). Certify Colorado will break down barriers for small business owners across Colorado by helping cover the cost of obtaining nationally […]
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The Rimrocker Trail has been added to the Jeep Badge of Honor program’s new Digital Trails tier, giving off-road enthusiasts another nationally recognized route to explore across western Colorado and eastern Utah, according to a Montrose County news release. The approximately 160-mile trail stretches between Montrose and Moab, traveling through canyon country, mountain terrain, high […]
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A debate over a Pride Month proclamation, questions about council procedure and growing concerns over immigration-related rhetoric highlighted divisions on the new version of the Montrose City Council during its May 19 meeting. All of the discussion unfolded during the public comment portion of the meeting, where residents, former elected officials and council members themselves […]
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Spirit Bear Realty has transitioned its Montrose office to a fully virtual platform, a move aimed at providing greater flexibility and efficiency while continuing to serve clients across the Western Slope and Colorado. According to a company announcement, the transition affects Spirit Bear Realty’s Montrose operations led by agents Debra Walker and Guida Anderson. The […]
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Montrose County has hired a new emergency manager with experience overseeing hurricane response and disaster recovery efforts in Florida. Kristy Mathews was recently hired as the county’s emergency manager, according to a county news release. Mathews brings more than a decade of experience in emergency management, disaster response, recovery coordination and public preparedness initiatives. Most […]
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News Release Trailhead Clinics has hired Luke Nehring as its new business development manager, according to a Wednesday announcement from the company. Nehring brings more than 20 years of business leadership experience working with both large corporations and small businesses. Trailhead officials said his background as a former small-business owner gives him experience in operations, […]
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A crowd of well over 100 veterans, elected officials, contractors, volunteers and community members gathered Friday morning to celebrate the groundbreaking of the long-awaited Montrose Veterans Memorial, a project that has been years in the making and shaped by community involvement. Held at the future memorial site adjacent to the Montrose Botanic Gardens, the ceremony […]
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The Montrose Art Crawl will return for its second season this Thursday in downtown Montrose. The city’s Development and Revitalization Team (DART) aims at bringing monthly art events, scavenger hunts and interactive exhibits to downtown Montrose troughout the summer months.. The self-guided event series, organized under the Montrose Art Crawl (MAC) banner, will take place […]
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TEI Rock Drills, the Montrose-based manufacturer of specialized drilling equipment, has been acquired by Illinois company Entegra Attachments LLC, according to a company news release. The acquisition was announced by Entegra Attachments, based in St. Charles, Illinois. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 1980, TEI Rock Drills manufactures hydraulic rock drilling […]
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