Members of a Western Colorado credit union will vote on a merger expected to expand access to financial products and services in the region. The Dec. 30 vote constitutes the next step in the process to merge Western Rockies Federal Credit Union based in Grand Junction with Canvas Credit Union based in Englewood. The boards […]
A decline in new business filings in Colorado could portend slower growth in the face of mounting challenges. “Businesses have expressed concern about the impacts of increased inflation as well as supply chain constraints at a time when consumer demand for goods and services is increasing. COVID-19 variants and worker shortages also remain a concern,” […]
A federal agency backed nearly $34 million in business lending in Mesa County as part of a record-breaking fiscal year in Colorado. According to the Colorado district office of the U.S. Small Business Administration, 35 loans worth a combined $33.8 million were issued in Mesa County under the SBA 7 (a) and 504 programs during […]
Doug Simons, president of Enstrom Candies in Grand Junction, was among the latest inductees into the National Confectionary Sales Association Candy Hall of Fame. Simons was among 10 inductees in the class of 2021 honored during a black-tie event in Tampa. Considered one of the highest honors bestowed in the confectionery industry, induction into the […]
Work is expected to begin next year on a new Grand Junction High School after Mesa County voters approved a measure to fund the project. Voters also elected three new members of the Mesa County School District 51 Board of Education whose responsibilities will include overseeing construction of the new high school. Voters approved by […]
A measure of optimism among small business owners has declined even as concerns over labor and inventory shortages mount heading into the holiday shopping season. The National Federation of Independent Business reported it’s Small Business Optimism Index decreased nine-tenths of a point to 98.2 in October. “Small business owners are attempting to take advantage of […]
The Roice-Hurst Humane Society in Grand Junction has received recognition for its efforts to integrate wellness and safety into workplace culture. The animal shelter received the 2021 Health Links Integration Award. “I am incredibly proud of the culture we’ve cultivated at Roice-Hurst, which prioritizes our people,” said Anna Stout, chief executive officer. “Working in animal […]
Dr. Todd James performed the first mechanical thrombectomy in Western Colorado using the ClotTriever System at Community Hospital in Grand Junction. The system removes blood clots from arteries or veins in a single treatment without the need for anti-coagulation drugs or an overnight intensive care unit stay, said James, an interventional cardiologist with Grand Valley […]
Hilltop’s Health Access in Grand Junction offers assistance in enrolling people for health insurance for 2022. A certified assistance site for the Connect for Health health insurance exchange in Colorado, Hilltop’s Health Access can help people compare insurance plans and enroll for coverage. Depending on their income, people could qualify for tax credits that could […]
The Western Colorado Trades and Labor Assembly will join with Colorado WINS, the International Brotherhood of Electricians Local 111, Colorado Education Association and Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment to sponsor a mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Grand Junction. The CDHPE vaccine bus will offer free vaccinations from noon. to 6 p.m. Nov. 19 […]