Tim Harty, The Business Times You’ll see the business name, learn Purrl’s Tea & Curious is a tea house and figure that’s logical. But you also will have a logical, immediate question, some version of: What does “and Curious” mean? Go ahead. Purrl’s Tea & Curious owner Sedona Moon knows you want to ask. And […]
City of Grand Junction, Bruin Waste Management target mid-2026 for recycling-sorting center to be ready Tim Harty, The Business Times Their motivation is different, but their conclusion is the same. The City of Grand Junction and Bruin Waste Management agree Grand Junction needs a center to sort materials for recycling. And the discovery of their […]
Many people ask me, “how much should I have saved for retirement?” My response typically is: How much do you have saved for retirement? How much do you spend? How long are you going to live? A 2024 study by EBRI.org revealed 21 percent of employees feel highly confident about having sufficient funds to sustain […]
We’ll open this column with a general statement about the federal government, which is easy picking. Obviously, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is proving that there will never be enough when it comes to confiscating our money for its purposes and follies. Frankly, the last thing we want is for the government to be […]
The City of Grand Junction is hosting workshop events for community members to attend and learn more about the process of building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). The first workshop will be April 10, 5:30 p.m., in the Fire Station Administration training room at 625 Ute Ave. ADUs are smaller independent living spaces on the […]
The Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (CFVGA) has been awarded grant to develop a pest-management program to combat corn earworm that is causing millions of dollars of damage to sweet corn production in western Colorado and could potentially damage other crops. Counting the match amounts from cooperating organizations, the grant totals $351,670. The grant […]
Mesa County Valley School District 51 unveiled a new board-management platform that makes it easier for families, staff and the community to stay informed and engaged. BoardBook aligns with the district’s three-year, community-driven strategic plan, which includes a focus on access to information, clear communication and public transparency. The new platform streamlines how the District […]
The Mesa County Women’s Network will host its next luncheon April 8 at noon at Enzo’s Ristorante Italiano, 707 Horizon Drive. All attendees must register. Lunch is free for members and $30 for nonmember drop-ins. These monthly luncheons are an opportunity to engage with a dynamic community of women and learn and grow.
Lynn Ashton, a real estate agent with Realty ONE Group Western Slope is partnering with Homes for Heroes, a national program designed to provide significant savings for people who serve as firefighters, law enforcement, active and retired military personnel, healthcare workers and educators. This collaboration allows Ashton to offer special benefits and discounts to local […]
Lighthouse HR Support hired Kerry Strauss as a human resources advisory specialist. Since 2014, Strauss has expertise in employee relations, training and policy development and has conducted hundreds of interviews, helping businesses find the right fit for their teams. Strauss has a bachelor’s degree in business and organizational management from Warner University in Florida. “Her […]