Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County is among the nonprofit organizations across Colorado participating in a new program helping injured workers return to the workforce. Pinnacol Assurance, a workers’ compensation insurer in Colorado, launched the return to work program to offer injured workers light duty options while supporting local causes. “Even as injured workers ease […]
A free holiday event featuring entertainers and treats is scheduled to return to downtown Grand Junction. The Spirit of Christmas Walk is set for 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 9. More than 300 roving entertainers are expected to perform along Main Street and in downtown businesses — everyone from carolers to bluegrass pickers to jazz […]
A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled to celebrate the opening of the Kooler Garage Doors location in Grand Junction. The ceremony is set for 4:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at 554 25 Road, Unit 6. “Kooler Garage Doors has been rooted on the Western Slope, and we’re pumped to bring an elevated home service experience with […]
It bodes well for businesses looking for employees and people looking for jobs that Lindsay Bullock brings a passion for service to her new role as director of the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction. The center provides an array of resources — everything from hosting job fairs and screening applicants to helping with […]
A measure of optimism among small business owners has retreated on less upbeat expectations. “Owners continue to show a dismal view about future sales growth and business conditions, but are still looking to hire new workers,” said Bill Dunkelberg, chief economist of the National Federation of Independent Business. “Inflation, supply chain disruptions and labor shortages […]
A total of more than $15,000 will be awarded to theater programs at four Mesa County School District 51 high schools, proceeds from what was billed as the 240-Mile Theater Run. Mark Leistico raised the money while participating in the Moab 240 Endurance Run. “Of course, being able to accomplish something like running 240 miles […]
Customers who purchase water from the City of Grand Junction can now monitor water use through online accounts. The advanced metering infrastructure system shows customers how much water they’re using, helping them to conserve water and manage monthly spending. “The benefits of the new online smart water meter system for customers include being able to […]
A network has been launched to provide additional resources to Colorado manufacturers. The Colorado Advanced Manufacturing Association joined with the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, the Economic Development Council of Colorado, Sustainment Technologies and Manufacturer’s Edge to launch the Colorado Manufacturing Network (CMN). Access to the platform is free for manufacturers and […]
Registration is expected to open in December for the annual conference of the Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (CFVGA). The keynote session will address production challenges in the face of drought and climate change. “With drought that is unprecedented in our lifetimes, agriculture is aware it must quickly find solutions to raise the food […]
Colorado received $146.2 million in the latest disbursement of revenues from energy production on federal lands in the state. The money was part of more than $21.5 billion disbursed by the U.S. Department of Interior Office of Natural Resources Revenue during the 2022 fiscal year. The offices makes most disbursements monthly from the royalties, rents […]