High school students and teachers from across Western Colorado are expected to attend an annual economic leadership conference in Grand Junction. The Freedom & Responsibility Education Enterprise (FREE) Foundation and Foundation for Teaching Economics will host the Nov. 8 conference in the Colorado Mesa University ballroom. Based in Grand Junction, the FREE foundation hosts the […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States has decreased, continuing a trend that portends recession. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index (LEI) declined four-tenths of a percent to 115.9 in September. Separate measures of current and past conditions increased. The downward trajectory of the Leading Economic Index suggests a recession […]
Registration remains open for a free business training course for child care providers. The course is scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Small Business Development Center at the Business Incubator Center, 2591 Legacy Way in Grand Junction. Dinner will be provided, The Leading Edge course for child care providers will offer […]
The proposed Mesa County 2023 budget is now available as an online document designed to make it more accessible to the public. New budgeting and planning software is intended to streamline the development and management of the annual budget while increasing transparency and accessibility. The online tool includes interactive charts and graphs that allow users […]
Timberline Bank has scheduled free public events at its Grand Junction and Montrose locations to celebrate homecoming at Colorado Mesa University. “We are excited to be the CMU homecoming sponsor not only for 2022, but for the next three years. CMU plays such an important role in our community. We are proud to play a […]
A Grand Junction-based defense contractor and its environmental health and safety manager have received statewide recognition for their efforts to reduce emissions and hazardous wastes. Capco and Jeff Purdy received the 2022 24-Karat Gold Award from the Colorado Green Business Network. A voluntary program of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, the network […]
Bellco Credit Union has announced plans to open a second location in the Grand Valley. The 3,000-square-foot branch will be located at 570 32 Road in Clifton and offer full- and self-service banking options, including an express teller machine and drive-up automated teller machine. Financial representatives will work there to help members with their loan […]
Community Hospital in Grand Junction has received a designation recognizing its efforts to create a healthy work environment for nurses. The American Nurses Credentialing Center bestowed the Pathway to Excellence designation to the hospital. “This prestigious designation speaks volumes in our commitment to providing top notch care to the Grand Valley and upholding our values […]
Timberline Bank has scheduled an event to mark 18 years in business in Western Colorado. The free event is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 13 at Timberline Bank branches in Grand Junction as well as Aspen and Montrose. The bank will give away sweet treats. “At Timberline Bank, we love working in […]
An annual event showcasing the work of Mesa County builders is scheduled to continue Oct. 14 to 16. The Housing and Building Association of Western Colorado will present the Parade of Homes from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 14 and 15 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 16. Tickets sell for $15 and […]