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Economic Development . . . and why real estate business owners need to be involved

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Last Thursday I attended the annual general membership meeting for the Montrose Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).  I have been an investor of MEDC for several years, but that is about as active as I’ve been, other than reading its newsletters.  I think that is going to change.
The first part of the program included the report [...]

2009 Partners Challenge Ride–dare to ride . . . or just donate to a good cause

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The 2009 15th Annual Partners Challenge Ride (and Weekend Get-Away) has been set this year for the weekend of September 26-27.   This 2-day, 104-mile mountain bike ride is truly challenging, but a lot of fun, traversing some of the most spectacular mountain terrain and scenery in the country.   It is not a race.  Riders are supported all [...]

Magic Circle Players Work Magic in Montrose-Happy 50th Anniversary!

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I must admit I was a bit skeptical the first time I was encouraged to attend a performance of the Montrose Magic Circle Players.  I love legitimate theater and was quite spoiled having grown up in San Diego County with incredible live theater venues, like the Old Globe Theater and La Jolla Playhouse.  But my [...]

Another great classic car show in Montrose, and the winner is . . .

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Congratulations to Judy Grubbs, the winner of the People’s Choice Trophy at the  Black Canyon Classics Car Club show held Sunday, May 17, 2009, in Montrose, Colorado.  Judy is a 8-year resident of Montrose, transplanted from “the other side of the mountain.”  Her winning entry is a 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.  The engine is a 426 Hemi 4-speed tranny.  She’s [...]

Montrose Main in Motion

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This season’s Main in Motion started last Thursday in downtown Montrose on a gloomy, rainy evening, but that didn’t stop the intrepid, dedicated merchants on the historic Main Street of Montrose, Colorado.  If you’re in this area, be sure to make a Thursday evening afer normal business hours part of your tour.  Many of the businesses [...]