Submissions will be accepted through 5 p.m. Aug. 4 for photographs for a calendar produced by the City of Grand Junction. The calendar features photographs of the landscapes, cityscapes and events of Grand Junction and surrounding area. The calendar also includes an annual city report, a directory of city programs and services and information about […]
Applications will be accepted through July 24 for positions on the Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom board of directors and advisory board. Established in 1991, the nonprofit organization promotes agricultural literacy by providing programs and resources for preschool through 12th grade instruction. The efforts include a combination of printed and digital materials, in-person and virtual […]
The Stuff the Bus school supply donation drive is under way at Mesa Mall in Grand Junction. Sponsored by Townsquare Media, the drive will continue through July 31. Participants can drop off donations for Mesa County School District 51 elementary and middle schools at the white activity bus parked in the Clock Court of the […]
The Horizon Drive Association Business Improvement District in Grand Junction has launched a program offering grants to those leasing office or retail spaces within the district. Grants will be equivalent to one month’s rent on signed, one-year lease agreements. Grants will be awarded on an annual schedule and on a first-come, first-served basis. Preferences will […]
CoorsTek, a ceramics manufacturer whose operations include a facility in Grand Junction, has acquired a Kentucky business expected to further expand capacity to serve the defense industry. CoorsTek announced it closed on the acquisition of the assets of Avon Protection in Lexington. The acquisition is expected to expand the capacity of CoorsTek to serve the […]
A consulting business has opened in Grand Junction to offer services to emergency communications centers and public safety advisors around the world. Monica Million launched Million Consulting. She provides on-site evaluations of emergency communications centers to ensure they meet industry standards. She also offers assistance to public safety professionals to adopt, execute and scale with […]
Community Hospital in Grand Junction has once again earned statewide recognition for its efforts to promote breastfeeding. Community Hospital received the Colorado Celebrate 6 Award of Breastfeeding Excellence from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The hospital also received the award in 2020. Community Hospital is among 14 facilities in Colorado that have […]
This column wasn’t written by who you’d expect, but rather one 21-year-old version of him. I’m Evin Hall, Craig Hall’s oldest daughter. As the oldest, I’ve always tried to be the adult — until that is, it was something I didn’t want to do. Then I’d play the “I’m still a kid card.” Even into […]
A well thought out refresh or renovation can help you not only get your home ready for sale, but also could result in a faster sale for more money. As marketing director at Bray & Co. Real Estate based in Grand Junction, I’m always looking for creative and out-of-the-box ideas that benefit our agents and […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners has increased, but still reflects concerns over inflation and labor shortages. “Halfway through the year, small business owners remain very pessimistic about future business conditions and their sales prospects,” said Bill Dunkelberg, chief economist of the National Federation of Independent Business. “Inflation and labor shortages continue […]