Firm helps employees access mental health services

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 […]

Business survey reflects opposition to service tax

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 among top 10 states in moving analysis

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 […]

Consumer Confidence Index increased

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 […]

Higher quality of life part of the moral case for capitalism

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 celebrates first birth of 2020

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. […]

Three appointed to CMU board

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 […]