Community Hospital in Grand Junction celebrated the implementation of a program to provide more employment opportunities for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “We are steadfast in our commitment to support our community, and that includes fostering young talent,” said Chris Thomas, president and chief executive officer of Community Hospital. “It’s an honor to […]
The City of Grand Junction plans to install three new entry signs. Signs will be installed along Interstate Highway 70 east of Horizon Drive, I-70 west of the 22 Road interchange and at U.S. Highway 50 and 30 Road. The new signs were designed to capture the spirit of the community, from local art to […]
A Grand Valley scout troop will operate a Christmas tree lot to raise money for activities throughout the year. Boy Scouts of America and Girls Troop 353 will operate the lot at the Meadowlark Garden Center located at 2259 S. Broadway in Grand Junction. “This fund-raiser is critical to supporting the activities we can do […]
Three webinars are set for Nov. 28 to offer information about a program offering grants to support the use of geothermal energy to provide electricity, heating and cooling. The webinars will be available on the geothermal energy grant program website located at https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/geothermal-energy-grant. The webinars will offer information about grants for single-structure, network and electricity […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to decline, signaling slowing and what could be recession. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Indicator fell eight-tenths of a percent to 103.9 in October. A separate measure of current conditions remained unchanged, while a measure of past conditions edged up. Justyna Zabinska-La […]
On the 50th anniversary of an index tracking optimism among small business owners, the latest results offered little to celebrate. Bill Dunkelberg, chief economist of the National Federation of Independent Business, called the outlook for the remainder of the year “gloomy.” “The October data shows that small businesses are still recovering, and owners are not […]
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will give meal cards for a free original double with cheese to current military personnel and veterans on Veterans Day on Nov. 11. Through November, Freddy’s also will participate in program with Folds of Honor. Customers will have the option of rounding up the price of their orders to the […]
The Craig Gallery Palisade has scheduled a benefit holiday event. The Put a Bow On It event is set for 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 25 at the gallery, 128 E. Third St. The gallery will donate 10 percent of overall sales and 100 percent of sales from pieces sporting a bow to HopeWest. “We […]
The Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District awarded four grants worth a total of $350,000 in its latest funding distribution. Colorado Mesa University received a $175,000 grant to support the construction of a new performing arts center on the Grand Junction campus. The Town of De Beque received a $75,000 grant for sidewalk improvements downtown. […]
The Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce has scheduled annual events intended to encourage holiday shopping at small businesses while also offering a festive setting. Small Business Saturday and a downtown holiday lighting event is set for Nov. 25. Small Business Saturday is set for 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Businesses will remain open late and […]