Another primary health care practice has joined Community Hospital in Grand Junction, a move expected to benefit both the practice and hospital. “We feel both organizations will be strengthened through this new partnership,” said Dr. Mark Twardowski, an internal medicine physician at Western Medical Associates. “The alliance will allow for even more seamless and comprehensive […]
The retired president of Colorado Mesa University and a geographic data company were honored for their contributions to economic development as well as their community involvement. Tim Foster received the Joseph Prinster Leadership Award. Kaart received the Charter Communication Spirit of Economic Development Award. The Grand Junction Economic Partnership presented the annual awards as part […]
Tax collections, a measure of sales activity, continue to increase in Mesa County. Mesa County reported collecting more than $3.7 million in sales tax in September, a 16.8 percent increase over the same month last year. The county also collected more than $472,000 in use taxes — nearly all of it on automobiles purchased outside […]
Four Grand Junction-based firms are among the latest winners of awards honoring fast-growing Colorado companies. Aspen Technologies Group, Cloudrise, Growl Agency and Phoenix Haus are among the 50 winners in the 2021 Colorado Companies to Watch program. MLS Senior Care and Timberleaf Trailers were finalists. The awards will be presented in a gala scheduled for […]
Snazzy headline, no? Well, it is to me. It’s a combination of two taglines my dad used when running for the board of education in my hometown of Monroe, Mich., about 50 years ago. One tagline didn’t work. The other did. But I’m not sure which was which. I’m going to use this column to […]
As we enter the fall and winter months, Mesa County has experienced similar COVID-19 case counts as this time last year, when we suffered our most severe wave of illness. For the seven-day period starting Sept. 26, 615 COVID-19 cases were reported to Mesa County Public Health — 484 of those in unvaccinated individuals. That’s […]
Extended or full-time living in a recreational vehicle has become an increasingly popular option for many working-age adults. But can you work effectively and efficiently and maintain productivity from an RV? Yes, but it takes planning. And its not inexpensive since you’ll likely require reliable internet access. I spent almost a year living and working […]
Personality conflicts hurt businesses by damaging communication, collaboration, teamwork and morale. In turn, culture, efficiency, productivity and team member satisfaction and retention all suffer — along with profits and business growth. The degree to which team members don’t communicate effectively and collaborate presents one of the greatest obstacles to business success. The effective and efficient […]
A patchwork of COVID-19 vaccination mandates and new government rules has left employers uncertain of their legal rights and responsibilities. They’re wondering how to make sense not only of what’s happened but also what the future could hold. Several rules could affect Grand Valley employers. On Aug. 30, the Colorado Board of Health adopted an […]
John Hildebrand has been inducted as the new president of the Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction. Hildebrand succeeds Toni Heiden, who now serves as past president. Club officers for 2021-2022 also include Nathan Rhodes, president-elect; Stacey Mascarenas, vice president; Leonard Silence, secretary; and Alan Watkins, treasurer. The Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction is part of […]