A mobile learning center offering information about orthopaedic topics and treatment options is scheduled to come to the Family Health West hospital in Fruita. The Zimmer Mobile Learning Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 6 in the parking lot of the hospital at 300 W. Ottley. “It’s an opportunity for […]
Rocky Mountain Health Plans ranks among the best health benefits providers in Colorado in one measure of an annual consumer assessment. The Grand Junction-based organization rated better than average in correctly processing medical claims in the latest Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems. Cigna HealthCare of Colorado, Kaiser Permanente and United Healthcare of Colorado […]
Hilltop Home Care has expanded its in-home care services and opened a new office in Grand Junction. Hilltop Home Care offers a range of in-home medical services, including chronic disease management, injections, IV therapy, post-hospitalization care and wound care. In-home non-medical services include companionship, laundry, housekeeping, meal preparation, pet care and other personal services. Hilltop […]
Powderhorn Resort has scheduled the second of two weekends to experience fall foliage atop the Grand Mesa for Oct. 1 and 2. Powderhorn will offer lift rates from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for $12 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under. “We’re excited to open Powderhorn under our new leadership with color […]
Wells Fargo has awarded a total of $12,000 in grants to 14 nonprofit organizations in Mesa County through its community assistance fund. Grants from the fund go to small organizations that often don’t have the resources to raise funds themselves, said Steve Irion, president of the Grand Junction market for Wells Fargo. “We’re proud to […]
A new social media Web site offers a venue at which Grand Valley businesses and residents can interact. The new site, located at www.BuzzTown.com, features not only business listings, but also reviews, articles, photographs, video and a variety of other content. “We always want more content. Everyone in the community is welcome to contribute. Use […]
Small business owners aren’t usually the litigious type. In fact, the word “lawsuit” usually raises the hair on an entrepreneur’s neck, as one frivolous suit can threaten the very existence of their business and, therefore, destroy their livelihood. However, every person and every group has its limits. And when the government goes a step too […]
The proposed American Jobs Act would put $1,500 in the pockets of every typical household in Colorado, which in turn would grow local economies, stimulate small business and generate new employment throughout the state. Over the long run, the federal legislation would make investments in our nation’s schools and infrastructure — creating more contracting opportunities […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence has edged up on slightly more upbeat expectations for the next six months. Concerns over current business and labor conditions continue to mount, however. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) inched up two-tenths to 45.4 in September. “The pessimism that shrouded consumers last month has […]
Oil and natural gas leasing activity dropped significantly in Rocky Mountain states during the 2011 fiscal year, according to an analysis by an energy trade association of federal leasing statistics. The Western Energy Alliance reported that since 2008, lease parcels offered have dropped 70 percent, acreage 81 percent and revenue 44 percent. The Denver-based trade […]