Ten applicants have received licenses to operate cannabis businesses in Grand Junction. The City of Grand Junction picked the 10 in a random selection that concluded an application process and came nearly two years after voters approved two measures to establish regulations and tax rates for retail cannabis sales. The 10 applicants selected to receive […]
The City of Fruita is among the latest recipients of grants promoting outdoor recreation and workforce development in that industry. The Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade awarded nine grants using funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. Since June, a total of more than $1.8 […]
The founder of a Grand Junction community outreach center offering a range of services to low income and homeless people has received nationwide recognition for her efforts. Mona Highline, executive director of the Joseph Center, was named the latest winner of the Remarkable Woman of the Year award. Nexstar Media presents the award as part […]
The Western Colorado Community Foundation has moved into a newly renovated building in downtown Grand Junction. The WCCF Center for Philanthropy is located at 128 N. Fifth St. in a building that once housed Roper Music. The center includes 18 offices, three meeting rooms and a multi-purpose room for donor appreciation, networking and training events. […]
Nearly $3.4 million has been allocated to a land acquisition and building program intended to help alleviate a shortage of affordable housing in Grand Junction. The Grand Junction City Council earmarked the money from $9 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding allocated to the city. The program will provide funds to assist developers and […]
Workshops are planned to detail a new program intended to promote the construction of accessory dwelling units to alleviate a shortage of affordable housing in Grand Junction. An April 26 workshop is full. But another workshop is set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 2 in the HR training room at Grand Junction City Hall. […]
Colorado ranks as the 10th best state for working from home, according to a report from a personal finance website. WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia using 12 metrics to assess how feasible it is to work from home in terms of cost, comfort and safety. By one estimate, 12.7 percent […]
Applications will be accepted through May 5 for grants promoting registered apprenticeship opportunities in Colorado. Apprenticeship Colorado at the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Office of the Future of Work seeks applications from employers and sponsors interested in developing apprenticeship programs. Awards will range up to $50,000 and prioritize projects that embed diversity, equity, […]
Colorado ranks among the top 10 states in a report forecasting the growth of franchised businesses and jobs in 2023. Colorado is expected to add 444 franchised businesses and create a total of 6,835 jobs, according to the International Franchise Association (IFA). “Even with today’s economic headwinds, franchises in Colorado continue to grow, provide career-building […]
A family ranch in Western Colorado is among three finalists for an annual award recognizing conservation efforts. The LeValley Ranch near Hotchkiss is among the finalists for the 2023 Colorado Leopold Conservation Award. This year’s recipient will be announced prior to Earth Day on April 22. The formal award presentation will take place in June […]