Billy Goat Hop Farm, winner of two Cascade Cup awards, is getting ready for hops season
Business, Food & Beverage
Billy Goat Hop Farm, winner of two Cascade Cup awards, is getting ready for hops season
By Jen Wolfe for the MBT 
April 23, 2025
It’s not in Oregon or Washington, but a hop farm just outside Montrose has done what no one thought possible—twice. Billy Goat Hop Farm, a small-scale operation run by two former outdoor guides, is the first farm outside the Pacific Northwest to win the Cascade Cup. And they’ve done it two years in ...
Read More
Cedars food trailer brings Mediterranean and Lebanese flavors to Montrose and beyond
Community, Food & Beverage
Cedars food trailer brings Mediterranean and Lebanese flavors to Montrose and beyond
By Justin Tubbs Montrose Business Times 
March 13, 2025
If you’ve been craving Mediterranean food on the Western Slope, you’re in luck. Cedars Mediterranean, a new food truck run by husband-and-wife duo Sam and Georgina Joseph, is bringing fresh, authentic Lebanese flavors to towns across the region—and people can’t seem to get enough of it. Joseph, an e...
Read More
Egg shortage has caused high supermarket prices, but demand is high for a local producer
Business, Food & Beverage
Egg shortage has caused high supermarket prices, but demand is high for a local producer
By Justin Tubbs Montrose Business Times 
March 19, 2025
George Burkhardt was out Wednesday morning, feeding chickens and collecting eggs in a hoodie with the US Marine Corps logo. At 75 years old, he moves around, carefully tending to his flock. The New Jersey native has been farming here in Montrose for more than 17 years now, ever since he arrived to h...
Read More
Community, Entertainment
Homebrewers to hold second St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Brewfest
By Montrose Business Times 
March 6, 2025
After a successful debut last year, the Montrose St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Brewfest is returning for its second annual celebration, bringing a mix of community spirit, local craft beverages, and live music to downtown Montrose on Saturday, March 16. The event will follow the same format as last yea...
Read More
Ask a local business: One of Colorado’s oldest premium wineries is in Olathe
Business, Entertainment...
Ask a local business: One of Colorado’s oldest premium wineries is in Olathe
By Jen Wolfe for the Montrose Business Times 
February 20, 2025
Located outside of Olathe at 5482 CO-348, Cottonwood Cellars was established in 1994. One of Colorado’s oldest premium wineries, Cottonwood Cellars, is an old-world style, family-owned winery with a vineyard, Cottonwood Vineyards. The owners are Keith (the Winemaker) and Diana (Marketing) Read. The ...
Read More
Baan Thai food truck closes, citing operational challenges
Business, Food & Beverage
Baan Thai food truck closes, citing operational challenges
By Justin Tubbs | MBT 
February 13, 2025
Baan Thai, a popular food truck serving authentic Thai cuisine in Montrose, has closed. Owners Loren and Tui Stout, who launched the business in February 2023, cited a combination of personal and operational challenges as reasons for shutting down. “It’s been an incredible journey, and we’re gratefu...
Read More
Layered serves big salads, huge burritos and more inside new home at The Association
Business, Food & Beverage
Layered serves big salads, huge burritos and more inside new home at The Association
By Justin Tubbs Montrose Business Times 
February 7, 2025
After months of building her menu and catering to a growing clientele, Candice Stanek, owner of Layered Restarurant, has found a permanent home at The Association in downtown Montrose. The new space, at 39 W. Main St. will serve as a base for her fresh, organic food offerings and bustling catering b...
Read More
Ask a Local Business: Montrose Donuts and Deli owner Cesar Hernandez
Business, Food & Beverage
Ask a Local Business: Montrose Donuts and Deli owner Cesar Hernandez
By Jen Wolfe for the Montrose Business Times 
February 7, 2025
Located at 1011 S. Townsend Ave., Montrose Donuts and Deli opened in 2017. Cesar Hernandez and his wife purchased the business from his wife’s cousin — the original owner — at the height of the pandemic in 2020. The shop, which is open from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m., offers fresh-baked donuts, pastries, brea...
Read More
MOST READ

The Montrose Business Times has established itself as the premier source for local business news, community updates, events, and trends in Montrose, Colorado, and its surrounding areas. Our mission is to inform and support the growth of our residents, businesses, business leaders, and entrepreneurs within our community—a commitment we hold with great sincerity. Our vision transcends the act of sharing success stories; we strive to create them. We believe in the transformative power of storytelling—how sharing experiences, insights, and personal journeys can ignite inspiration and drive meaningful change within our community. At the heart of our endeavor lies growth and impact. We are devoted to engaging with the community at large, ensuring that everyone has access to the remarkable stories and insights we present. Our offerings encompass digital news content, a weekly digital newspaper, and a variety of events—all designed to honor and celebrate the best that Montrose has to offer. We invite you to join us on this journey as we illuminate the narratives that shape our vibrant city. Professional Memberships: National Newspaper Association, Colorado Press Association, Colorado News Collaborative, LION Publishers, Montrose Economic Development Corporation, and the Greater Montrose Chamber of Commerce  

INFO

CONTACT INFO

montrosebusinesstimes.com

Montrose Business Times

501 E. Main Street

Montrose CO 81401

9707650915

submissions@montrosebusinesstimes.com

Got a story tip? Drop us a note at submissions@montrosebusinesstimes.com