The vice president of information technology for CoorsTek, a technical ceramics manufacturer whose operations include a facility in Grand Junction, is among the winners of awards honoring leadership in technology. Matt Mehlbrech received the 2023 Colorado ORBIE Award for chief information officer of the year. ColoradoCIO presented the awards, which honor technology executives in six […]
U.S. employers continued to hire in July as the unemployment rate edged down. Nonfarm payrolls increased 187,000 and the jobless rate slipped a tenth of a point to 3.5 percent, according to the latest estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Payroll gains for the previous two months were revised downward a total of […]
A public meeting is scheduled for Grand Junction to offer information about the Family and Medical Leave Insurance program. The free meeting is set for 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Mesa County Workforce Center, 519 29 1/2 Road. The meeting also will be offered virtually. To register or obtain more information, visit […]
St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction has received an A for its efforts in providing patient care and achieving cost efficiency while avoiding overuse. The Lown Institute awarded St. Mary’s its top grade in its latest national hospital index. “St. Mary’s Medical Center caregivers exhibit the highest level of skill when caring for our […]
An informal unveiling event is set for Aug. 17 in Grand Junction to mark a name change from Western Colorado Community College to CMU Tech. A division of Colorado Mesa University, WCCC officially began the transition to CMU Tech on Aug. 1. The new name aligns with a recently adopted plan and efforts to promote […]
Alpine Bank has donated a total of more than $425,000 to selected organizations as part of a celebration of 50 years in business. Each of 853 Alpine Bank employees directed a one-time gift of $500 to an eligible Colorado nonprofit, bringing to $426,500 the total awarded through the 50 years of philanthropy campaign. Some organizations […]
Two Palisade High School students placed in the top 10 of competitions held as part of the Future Business Leaders of America national leadership conference in Atlanta. Bailey Edwards took ninth in accounting 1, while Trevor Rudd finished 10th in help desk role play. A total of 13 other students from Grand Valley high schools […]
Grand Junction Mayor Anna Stout has been elected to the Colorado Municipal League Executive Board. Ken Kreie, a member of the Fruita City Council, was among the elected officials honored for reaching milestones in a leadership program. Stout was among the officials elected to the executive board during the annual business meeting held as part […]
Anthony Heiden and Kathy Tomkins were honored as the top performing agents for June at Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Heiden posted the highest dollar volume in sales for the month and tied with Tomkins for the most closings. Heiden, managing broker for the firm, also serves as chairman of the Grand Junction Area […]
Students in the physician assistance program at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction have earned national recognition for their efforts. The PA student society at CMU received the American Academy of Physician Associates Outstanding Student Society Award. The award is based on how student societies engage in public education and advocacy; public service and outreach; […]