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 […]
The Horizon Sunrise Rotary Club in Grand Junction has distributed a total of more than $13,000 to six nonprofit organizations. The club distributed proceeds from its annual A La Mode fund-raiser to the Community Food Bank, Counseling and Education Center, Court Appointed Special Advocates, Grand Junction Imagination Library, Riverside Educational Center and Spellbinders.
Three Grand Valley residents have been appointed to state boards. Jennifer Mendenhall of Grand Junction was appointed to the State Rehabilitation Council to a term expiring Aug. 1, 2024. She serves on the board as a parent of an individual with a disability who has difficulty representing themselves. The council advises State Rehabilitation Services. Christie […]
Toni Heiden, Cynthia Castaneda, Anthony Heiden and Kyle Rivera were honored as the top-performing agents for October at Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Toni Heiden posted the most closed transactions and highest dollar volume for the month. Castaneda, Anthony Heiden and Rivera tied for second for closed transactions. Heiden Homes Realty operates offices at […]
Sawyer Blumhardt has joined Bray Real Estate as a broker associate in the Grand Junction office. Blumhardt relocated to Grand Junction after working in electrical engineering on the Front Range. “One of the best things about living here is being able to get out and experience the outdoors, whether it’s on my mountain or road […]
Applications will be accepted through Dec 15 for the latest grants from United Way of Mesa County. Volunteers on allocation panels will review applications and applicants and make recommendations to the United Way of Mesa County Board of Directors. Funding will begin in July. “United Way’s model is based on keeping things local and is […]