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OakStar Bank Breaks Ground at Las Colonias

The Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP) and OakStar Bank are pleased to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for OakStar Bank’s new facility, located at the Riverfront at Las Colonias Park (2735 Riverside Parkway, Grand Junction CO). The event will take place on Tuesday, September 10 from 3:00 – 4:00 PM at their new site, located on lot M, next to the furthest east dog park at Las Colonias.

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Amazon’s Grand Junction Last-Mile Facility: A Milestone for Western Colorado 

Amazon’s Grand Junction Last-Mile Facility: A Milestone for Western Colorado 

Local leaders and community members gathered at 800 Saccomanno Road to celebrate the Grand Opening of Amazon’s new last-mile delivery facility in Grand Junction, Colorado. The state-of-the-art, 38,000 square foot facility marks Amazon’s first major expansion into the Western Slope, signaling a new era of economic growth, job creation, and logical efficiency for the region.

The milestone investment goes beyond getting packages to Mesa County residents more quickly and efficiently—it opens the door to new employment opportunities and impact locally.

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A New Star Arises: Discover Asteria Theatre at Colorado Mesa University

A New Star Arises: Discover Asteria Theatre at Colorado Mesa University

Two things have united humanity since the beginning of civilization: the stars above and the stories we share. Colorado Mesa University is bringing these timeless elements together with its new state-of-the-art Asteria Theatre, which celebrates creativity, connection, and discovery.

Located on the university’s campus, the 860-seat theatre supports CMU’s music and theatre arts curriculum and has all the amenities required to support traveling Broadway productions, boasting the largest stage between Denver and Salt Lake City.

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