The Undergraduate Council of Students hosted a town hall with Vice President of Dining George Barboza, Director of Wellness and Nutrition Michelle Blais and Director of Retail Operations Bobby Noyes in the Petteruti Lounge Wednesday evening.
Improved rail service is a priority for Grand Valley leaders but even if local officials get the freight capabilities they’re hoping for, it will be too late for one Grand
Las Colonias Business Park is a visual fiasco
When I read the story about RockyMounts moving its distribution operation to Salt Lake City, I really wasnât surprised that this day would eventually come.
Once I saw the type of building this company built along the riverfront, I was ashamed and fairly disgusted. Grand Junctionâs chance at a feather in their cap with the Las Colonias Business Park has all but faded. It was pretty easy to determine the longevity that this business has by the lack of design (and vision). There is no permanence shown with this structure.
Does due diligence mean to mistrust the Chamber?
There are rumors and misunderstandings in regards to moving our warehouse to Salt Lake City, and I would like the opportunity to clarify them. Our operations (offices) are staying here; we are moving distribution to Salt Lake City.
We are committed to the community and grateful to be here. We found a home here that we love and do not regret moving here for a minute. We moved here for quality of life, access to the outdoors, great mountain bike trails and a welcoming community.
What we missed was an efficient supply chain getting our goods to Grand Junction. One feature critical to business functions here â promised to us by the Chamber of Commerce in the fall of 2019 â was the ability to take containers direct off the rail. When we needed our first container delivered here, we were shocked to learn it was impossible as Burlington Northern and Union Pacific, the sole providers, were unwilling to do it. The chamber had not u