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Compelling interviews and incredible tales from Colorado's Western Slope, from the mountains to the desert. Christi Reece and her team hear from the movers, shakers and characters of the Grand Valley and surrounding mountain towns that make the Western Slope the place we all love. You'll learn, you'll laugh, you'll love with the Full Circle!
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Christi sits down with Economist and Colorado Mesa University Professor, Nathan Perry, for this month's Full Circle Podcast. They discuss the Grand Valley economy and demographics, the impact of AI on jobs, and a whole lot more for this fascinating episode! If you prefer to watch your podcasts, head over to our YouTube page to watch this and all our episodes!
Christi and Karen sit down with Ed Lenhart, President of JCI Construction, to talk about what projects they have underway and their mission to keep costs down so that new homes are more accessible to more people on this month's Full Circle Podcast. If you're looking for new construction, Barrick Estates has options now, and Orchard Highlands is coming in the spring! Give Karen a call at 970-210-7888 to learn about these new developments. If you prefer to watch your podcasts, head over to our ...
Do you know that School District 51 has a foundation that supports our schools, teachers, and kids? Christi sits down with Executive Director Angela Christensen to learn more about all the great things the Foundation is doing for our local schools! Learn more about the D51 Foundation HERE!
Libraries are essential to the vitality of our community. Christi sits down with Mesa County Libraries Executive Director, Michelle Boisvenue-Fox, to hear about all the programs and resources the library provides, threats to funding, the upcoming 125th anniversary of the library, and more on this month's Full Circle Podcast! Get a library card, check out upcoming events, and learn more about our great library system at their website! If you prefer to watch your podcasts, head over to our YouT...
Christi talks with Jeff Zimmerman, President of Fort + Home, about real estate investing, renovating historic buildings (including the beautiful Hotel Melrose in Downtown Grand Junction), and the exciting affordable housing project they are working on in Orchard Mesa, in the Grand Valley area of Western Colorado. Learn more about Fort + Home at their website. Like to watch your podcasts? Check out this and all our episodes at our YouTube page!
This month Christi sits down with community leaders to get a builder, realtor, and Chamber of Commerce perspective on the proposed Impact Fees for the City of Grand Junction. Hear from the following guests: Candace Carnahan - Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce - President/CEODave Hancock - Porter Homes - Owner/OperatorKevin Bray - Bray Real Estate Development - Director of DevelopmentRon Abeloe - Chaparral West, Inc - PresidentThe next public hearing for the Impact Fees is April 2, 2025....
There is a lot of talk about soil issues in Western Colorado and how it can affect building a house in this area. Christi talks with Michael Berry with Huddleston-Berry Engineering and Testing and Dave Hancock from Porter Homes to discuss the challenges, but also the solutions for dealing with our unique soil issues in the Grand Valley. If you prefer to watch your podcasts, head over to our YouTube page to see this and all our episodes!
Christi sits down with Phil Goetzmann, Owner of Goetzmann Custom Homes, and Jane Quimby, Project Manager for Redlands 360, for this month's Full Circle Podcast. Hear about this new Grand Junction, Colorado development with its focus on 360 degree views, commitment to recreation and access, integrating into the community, and offering a diversity of housing options as the different phases of the neighborhood unfold. Learn more about Redlands 360 at https://redlands360.com/ and dive into Goetz...
What is Towards Net Zero Building? How does the Grand Valley stack up when it comes to green building practices? Christi sits down with Ryan Cowan, CEO and Owner of RG Cowan Design Build, to discuss their philosopy and practice of building architecturally significant and energy efficient homes in Western Colorado for this month's Full Circle Podcast! Learn more about RG Cowan at https://rgcowandesign.com/ Prefer to watch your podcasts? Head over to our YouTube page to see this and all our e...
How are cell phones impacting our kids and our parenting? Christi sits down with Tedi Gillespie from the Western Colorado Community Foundation to discuss the Hold the Phone campaign with D51 schools, their brand new Heads Up Parenting initiative, and much more for this month's Full Circle Podcast! Learn more about the Heads Up campaign at https://wc-cf.org/headsup/ If you prefer to watch your podcasts, head over to our YouTube page to check out this episode and more!
Christi sits down with Dr. Timothy Winegard, author of The Horse: A Galloping History of Humanity. They discuss Tim's books, growing up in Canada, his move to Grand Junction, teaching at Colorado Mesa University, his love of history, and, of course, hockey. You can find his books at local booksellers as well as online. If you prefer to watch your podcasts, head over to our YouTube page!
Christi sits down with the Mayor of Palisade, Greg Mikolai. Hear how tourism impacts this small Colorado town, the exciting things to do there, and how they are looking to the future. If you prefer to watch your podcasts, head to our YouTube page to see this and all our episodes.
Christi sits down with Fruita Mayor Matthew Breman and City Manager Mike Bennett to talk about all the exciting things happening in Fruita, Colorado right now! They also talk about growth, city planning and more in this month's Full Circle Podcast. If you prefer to watch your podcasts, head to our YouTube page to check this episode out! Learn more about the city at Fruita.org
Hear from Candace Carnahan, President and CEO of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce on this month's Full Circle Podcast. Find out more about what the Chamber does to support the businesses in our community and what opportunities there are to get involved! Learn more about the Chamber at https://gjchamber.org/. If you prefer to watch your podcasts, head over to our YouTube page to check out this and all our episodes!
Christi sits down with the Grand Valley Outdoor Recreation Coalition's new Executive Director, Chandler Smith, on this month's Full Circle Podcast. Hear from Chandler on the GVORC's mission, the state of outdoor recreation in the Grand Valley, and his own fascinating background in the industry. Learn more about GVORC at https://gvorc.org/ If you prefer to watch your podcasts, head over to our YouTube page to check out this and all our episodes!
What public works projects are on the horizon for Grand Junction and how does that impact you? REALTOR® Jen Taylor sits down with Public Works Director Trent Prall from the City of Grand Junction to get the inside scoop on what's happening in the Grand Valley in this month's Full Circle Podcast! Visit Grand Junction's website - it's a great resource for all your GJ needs! If you prefer to watch your podcasts, head over to our YouTube page to see this and all of our episodes.
Christi sits down with GJEP Executive Director, Curtis Englehart, to discuss the economic and business outlook for the Grand Valley, including recent wins and the diversification of our local economy. Learn more about GJEP at https://www.gjep.org/ If you prefer to watch your podcasts, head over to our YouTube page!
Christi and Reece sit down with Fire Chief Ken Watkins and hear about the evolution of the fire department, future growth, recruitment efforts, fire safety and more for this month's Full Circle Podcast! If you prefer to watch to your podcasts, head over to our YouTube page to watch this and all our podcasts!
Christi sits down with Mind Springs Health CEO, John Sheehan, to discuss the important topics of mental health, the services Mind Springs offers, and the changes they have been making to bring the best mental health care to Western Colorado. Learn more about their services at their website. If you prefer to watch your podcasts, visit our YouTube page to see this and all our episodes!
Colorado State Representative Rick Taggart is Christi's guest on this month's Full Circle Podcast! They talk about Rick's personal story as well as what's happening at the Colorado House of Representatives, including his focus on schools, water, and bipartisanship. You can learn more about Rick and get in contact with him at www.rickfor55.com. If you prefer to watch your podcasts, head over to our YouTube page!
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