A Grand Junction-based health care organization has expanded its operation with the acquisition of a company providing workplace wellness services to employers. Ashley Thurow, executive director of Monument Health, said the acquisition of Good Life Wellness Solutions constitutes a “perfect fit” because it further promotes a proactive approach to health care. “This is an affordable […]
The status of COVID-19 vaccination mandates has been confusing to say the least. Here’s a look at federal and state mandates as well as exemptions. A minimum of three federal mandates affect most employers in the United States. President Joe Biden announced on Sept. 9 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration would institute an […]
Toni Heiden was honored as the top performing agent for November at Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Kyle Rivera, another agent at the firm, was inducted into the Grand Junction Area Realtor Association. Heiden, owner and broker of Heiden Homes Realty, posted the most closed transactions and new listings. Rivera joined the firm earlier […]
Leah Barjenbruch has joined Grand Junction Gastroenterology has a physician assistant. She brings to her duties more than five years of experience as a physician assistant as well as national certification. She holds a bachelor’s degree in nutrition science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the Nebraska Medical […]
Tyler Harris, a broker associate at Bray & Co. Real Estate, has been elected chairman of the Grand Junction Area Realtor Association board of directors. New board members were inducted and annual awards presented during a banquet. Harris succeeds Amanda Potter with Keller-Williams as chairman. The other newly elected board members are Ron Sechrist with […]
A groundbreaking ceremony kicked off construction on a new gallery and other improvements at the Art Center of Western Colorado in Grand Junction. The project will include a 1,700-square-foot gallery named in honor of Grand Valley artist Jac Kephart. The project also will include a new space for education programs, updates to the Gould Gallery, […]
Nominations will be accepted through Jan. 6 for annual awards honoring businesses and individuals. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce will present Business of the Year awards to firms with fewer than 25 employees and those with more than 25 employees. The chamber also will present its Citizen of the Year award. The award […]
Rocky Mountain Health Plans in Grand Junction has donated $300,000 to fund youth development efforts across Western Colorado. The donation to the YouthZone will help the Glenwood Springs-based organization expand its services to school-based settings and deliver mental health and substance abuse support to least 470 youth and their families a year. “There couldn’t be […]
The results of a survey confirming increased employee turnover also confirm the importance of higher wages and more flexibility, according to the owner of staffing service franchise in Western Colorado. “Colorado has the highest quit rate in the nation. Companies need to consider becoming an employer of choice in their communities by offering competitive salaries […]
Six businesses were recognized for expansions resulting in a total of nearly $3 million in capital investments and 40 additional jobs. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce honored the businesses during its latest quarterly membership luncheon. Networks Unlimited was recognized for moving into larger and renovated quarters at 515 S. Seventh St. in downtown […]