A Grand Junction-based consulting firm that provides a range of services to airports expects to expand operations following its acquisition by a transportation planning and engineering company. H.W. Lochner announced its acquisition of Armstrong Consultants. “The culture and strategic fit between our two companies was apparent from the start as well as the growth vision […]
Nearly $400,000 in grants will help fund natural resource stewardship, conservation and restoration efforts in Mesa County. The Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Board of Directors awarded three grants worth a total of $387,900 for the projects. A $300,000 grant to Mesa County Public Health, part of the GOCO stewardship impact program, will support a four-member […]
A measure of optimism among small business owners has increased on improving expectations for the economy, sales and profits. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index rose six-tenths of a point to 91.9 in November. The reading has remained below the 49-year average of 98 for 11 straight months, however. […]
Free oral cancer screenings are scheduled for Dec. 15 in Grand Junction. Community Hospital’s Grand Valley Oncology and Grand Valley ENT & Facial Plastic Surgeons will offer the screenings from 1 to 4 p.m. at 2373 G Road, Suite 270. To schedule an appointment for a screening, call (970) 644-3800. Walk-in patients will be welcomed. […]
Alexis Johnson, Brianna Shelton and Patty Kim Taylor were among the latest winners of statewide awards recognizing apprentices, programs and employers. Johnson, Shelton and Taylor all work as apprentices at the Western Colorado Area Health Education Center in Grand Junction. The center provides community based training for health care providers through community and academic partnerships. […]
Angela Stack has been appointed banking officer for treasury management at the ANB Bank Grand Junction banking center. “ANB Bank is a true community bank that provides excellent customer service on a personal level that extends outside of the bank,” Stack said. “I am proud to work with such caring and giving people that invest […]
Hillary Daniels has joined the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce as community development director. Daniels plans chamber events and works to find out what matters most to the community. She previously worked for the Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting Service and KAFM Community Radio. She holds a bachelors degree in mass communication from Colorado Mesa University […]
Nina Anderson, owner of the Express Employment Professionals staffing agency in Grand Junction and Montrose, has joined the Colorado Workforce Development Council. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis appointed Anderson to a three-year term on the council. She’s the only member from the Western Slope. “This is a great opportunity to highlight the things we’re doing well […]
Grand Valley Transit will offer free rides on all fixed routes on Fridays and Saturdays through December. The promotion is designed to show appreciation to current passengers, welcome new passengers and help families during the holiday season. Grand Valley Transit will conduct a food drive through Dec. 12. Participants can drop off canned goods and […]
The Food Bank of the Rockies Western Slope has moved into the new Etkin Family Distribution Center in Grand Junction. Located at 698 Long Acre Drive, the new facility offers more than 50,000 square feet. At nearly twice the size of the former facility in Palisade, the warehouse and distribution center is expected to enable […]