Credit Union Colorado team members in the Grand Junction area joined in an annual event to support nonprofits and other organizations in the state. “Here to Help Day is an amazing day our team members look forward to every year,” said Lucas Ferguson, branch supervisor of the Credit Union of Colorado location in Grand Junction. […]
Applications will be accepted through March 1 for a total of $20,500 in college and continuing education scholarships from Grand Valley Power based in Grand Junction. “Grand Valley Power is dedicated to empowering the future generation of our community,” said Christmas Wharton, the communications manager for Grand Valley Power. “Providing students with the financial support […]
Cindy Enos-Martinez and Ken Haptonstall of Grand Junction have been appointed to the Judicial Performance Commission for the 21st Judicial District. Enos-Martinez and Haptonstall will serve four-year terms on the commission, which evaluates the performance of district and county court judges. Heidi Hess of Clifton was reappointed to the Colorado Juvenile Parole Board. Hess will […]
Sean Nelb, a National Park Service ranger at the Colorado National Monument near Fruita, was honored as the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center honor graduate for 2019. Delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the recent awards ceremony honored both the 2019 and 2020 honor graduates. The award recognizes near-perfect academic performance, exceptional physical fitness and proficiency […]
An upcoming event in Western Colorado will showcase electric vehicles. The Experience Electric Road Show is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Garfield County Fairgrounds Flea Market in Rifle. The Clean Energy Economy for the Region, Garfield Clean Energy, Grid Energy and Xcel Energy will present the event. Participants will […]
Christmas is the season for giving. Just look around to observe the charitable actions not only during the holidays, but also throughout the year. The American people enjoy a reputation around the world as a charitable citizenry. Whatever the need — from accidents to disasters to homelessness — Americans generously send money, food and supplies […]
The question for Mesa County business owners and managers isn’t only whether the upcoming holidays will be merry and bright. That’s important, especially for retailers. But what about 2022? Fortunately, there are some encouraging words in the latest business and economic forecast for Colorado. While the COVID-19 pandemic sidetracked business and economic growth in Mesa […]
And with each passing day related to COVID-19, I have more and more questions. Perhaps it’s time to start asking them directly in some way, shape or form. After all, I’ve spent 20 years as the Michael Corleone of the media mob. You know, a member of the family, but a citizen. So conversations with […]
When employees get sick, it affects businesses. Extended illnesses can decrease productivity while increasing stress for other employees who take up the slack. An employee who gets sick with COVID-19 typically will be out of work longer because of the isolation duration. An employee who tests positive for COVID-19 will usually need to isolate for […]
When insurance professionals complete the process for property and casualty licenses, their knowledge remains limited. Their training consists of what’s needed to pass the licensing exams, not the nuts and bolts of the variety of products in the commercial and personal lines of insurance. Details about business owner, fleet and workers’ compensation insurance aren’t part […]