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As the Colorado River Valley Chamber of Commerce continues to restructure its image and benefits packages for its members, executive director JulieAnn Van Hoek is seeking more support from the city of Rifle.

Major changes are on the horizon for the Western Garfield County Chamber of Commerce.

Ray K. Erku / Post Independent Downtown Rifle business owner Nick Beightel said business has decreased 75% since construction activity picked up in the area earlier this year. In fact, when asked if COVID-19 or construction has been more of a detriment to foot traffic, Beightel, who owns One Jewelers, said construction is worse “by far.” “The fact a lot of my customers are elderly people, they don’t want to walk a block or two to shop,” he said on Tuesday. “They want the convenience...

Nick Beightel, owner of One Jewelers in Rifle, works on a necklace Saturday morning. Ray K. Erku / Post Independent Any business owners still struggling to make ends meet are being invited to take advantage of additional COVID-19 relief funds. Rifle City Council on Wednesday voted to make available an additional $41,000 in forgivable business grants. In addition to business relief, the unanimous approval will also allocate $12,000 to Reach Out Colorado and another $27,000 to finance remodeling ...