A Grand Junction-based company offers resources that enable employees to access counseling at a time when demand for mental health services has increased. “Triad EAP partners with local counselors and employers to remove barriers to accessing mental health services,” said John Gribben, president of the firm. Triad EAP works with businesses and organizations to provide […]
A home-based personal care services provider has a new name and launched an effort to increase the caregiver network at its Grand Junction office by 20 percent. Agape Care has changed its name to Klarus Personal Care. Jet Health, which owns and operates Klarus Personal Care, acquired Agape Care. Based in Fort Worth, Jet Health […]
The Grand Valley is envisioned at once as a safe and forward-thinking community and outdoor recreation hub with varied and accessible public lands, according to the initial responses to a survey conducted to gauge what residents believe the area should become. The Grand Junction Economic Partnership conducted the survey as part of efforts by the […]
Tax revenues are expected to increase as the Colorado economy recovers, according to the latest government forecasts. “Today’s forecast shows that Colorado’s recovery is well under way and that many of our efforts to boost the economy have been successful,” said State Rep. Julie McCluskie, a Democrat from Dillon who serves as chairwoman of the […]
Members of a small business advocacy group in Colorado say they’re opposed to sales taxes on services, according to the latest results of an annual poll. Members also opposed additional compensation for employees whose work schedules are changed without notice, but favored limits on gubernatorial powers during emergencies. The National Federation of Independent Business sends […]
Colorado continues to rank among the top 10 destinations for do-it-yourself movers, according to the latest analysis of national migration trends based on U-Haul truck rentals. Colorado dropped one spot to seventh in the 2021 U-Haul Growth Index. Denver, Fort Collins and Colorado Springs ranked among the top cities in the state for growth. Other […]
A measure of consumer confidence continues to increase on more upbeat expectations for business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index climbed to 115.8 in December. That’s a gain of 3.9 points over a reading that was revised upward for November. For December, a component of the index tracking current assessments […]
The standard of living in the United States remains high today compared to many other countries. Historically, though, that wasn’t the case. Since the 1840s, economic and social developments, industrialization and technical progress have created new expectations for wealth and longevity. The largest gains occurred during the first half of the 20th century, when life […]
Community Hospital in Grand Junction welcomed the first baby born there in 2022 with a basket full of gifts. “The past couple of years have been challenging with COVID-19, so we are very excited to ring in the new year in this special way,” said Marsha Bagby, director of the Birth Place at Community Hospital. […]
Tim Fry, Gary Reiff and Charles Dukes have been appointed to the board of trustees that oversees Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis appointed Fry and Reiff, both Democrats, to terms expiring Dec. 31, 2025. Fry comes from Grand Junction and Reiff from Denver. Dukes, an unaffiliated from Commerce City, will […]