Two presenters will share their perspectives on financial literacy, good intentions and conquering fear during an upcoming conference for western Colorado high school students and teachers. Howard Beatty and Tunji Adebayo are scheduled to lead presentations at the Western Slope Economic Leadership Conference in Grand Junction. The Freedom & Responsibility Education Enterprise (FREE) Foundation presents […]
The Express Employment Professionals offices in Grand Junction and Montrose offers an educational program designed to help employees and jobseekers gain new skills. “According to a recent survey from the Harris Poll, the majority of hiring decision-makers say employees must continue to fresh hard and soft skills throughout their careers to compete with colleagues,” said […]
A free webinar offering information about the unemployment claims process is scheduled for Oct. 15. The Colorado HR Connection will offer the webinar from 11 a.m. to noon. Speakers will cover the unemployment claims process, including the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act. To register or obtain more information, contact Kelly Murphy at Lighthouse HR Support in […]
Five Grand Valley wineries fared well in an annual competition to select the best wines to represent the Colorado wine industry. A Bodega Dessert Wine and 2023 Teroldego produced by Sauvage Spectrum in Palisade were among the 14 wines selected for the 2024 Governor’s Cup Wine Collection. A 2023 Gewurztraiminer from Restoration Vineyards in Palisade, […]
Mesa View Elementary School in Grand Junction is among four Colorado schools recognized for academic performance and closing achievement gaps. Mesa View Elementary School received the National Blue Ribbon School Award. Presented by the U.S. Department of Education, the award ranks among the most prestigious awarded schools in the country. The award recognizes excellence in […]
The Mesa County Department of Human Resources has scheduled a community summit to support those who support youth. The summit is set for 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at the Colorado Mesa University Center ballroom in Grand Junction. “The goal of this summit is to bring together social caseworkers, service […]
The Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce Veterans in Business has scheduled its next monthly muster for Oct. 9. The event is set for 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Ale House, located 2531 N. 12th St. in Grand Junction. Members may attend at no charge other than to pay for their food and drinks. Tony […]
Christian Reece of Grand Junction has been appointed to the Colorado Lottery Commission. Reece serves as outreach and engagement regional manager for the University of Colorado. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis appointed Reece to serve in an at-large position on the commission, which guides the operations of the Colorado Lottery and efforts to increase revenue to […]
Toni Heiden was honored as the top agent for August at Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Heiden, the owner of the firm, posted the highest dollar volume in sales and most closed transactions for the month. Heiden brings to her duties 46 years of experience in the western Colorado real estate market. The National […]
Robin Brown of Grand Junction has been appointed to a commission that will plan observances of the 150th anniversary of Colorado statehood and 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis named Brown to the Colorado 150 Commission to represent the veteran community. The commission will plan the official observances […]