A Western Colorado company has ramped up production of a device that inhibits the growth of viruses and other microorganisms in evaporative coolers. The increase coincides not only with the onset of warmer summer weather, but also a time when the coronavirus pandemic has made people more cognizant of viruses and air quality. “People are […]
The Grand Junction Regional Airport is among the recipients of $2 million in grants. The airport received a $300,000 grant for the rehabilitation design for the secondary runway. “Repairing our secondary runway has been a priority for GJT for years, as it’s a valuable asset to our general aviation community,” said Angela Padalecki, executive director […]
A promotion scheduled for Teacher Appreciation Week will raise money for technology for students and professional learning for staff of Mesa County School District 51. The School District 51 Foundation and Mesa Valley Education Association will sponsor the promotion in which participants can purchase virtual paper dolls for $10 each in honor of teachers. Those […]
Applications will be accepted through June 15 for the next Mesa County Leadership Program. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce conducts the program to encourage business participation on boards and commission as well as public policy development. Since its inception 30 years, more than 340 people have completed the program. The program is limited […]
ProStar Holdings based in Grand Junction has announced the integration of its mobile mapping software into a utility locator device. ProStar integrated its PointMan software into the Vivax-Metrotech vLoc3 with real time kinematic technology. The combination creates the first utility locator device with a global navigation satellite system receiver and the ability to locate buried […]
Ronya Anna and Jeremy Franklin Beloved local artist Jac Kephart considered art a “wonderful gift.” The Art Center of Western Colorado (TAC) embodies the spirit of these words. To us, art is essential and for everyone. We recognize the arts and artists who make them have an impact on the daily lives of our community. […]
A mobile clinic offers COVID-19 vaccinations with stops in the Grand Valley and elsewhere in Western Colorado. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced the clinic as part of his vaccine for all efforts. “These mobile vaccination sites play a key part in our state’s fight to end this pandemic,” Polis said. “If you’re without a car […]
A measure of consumer confidence has rebounded to its highest level in more than a year on more upbeat assessments of business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index rose 12.7 points to 121.7 in April. That’s the highest reading since February 2020 and the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to increase, signaling improvement in the months ahead. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index rose 1.3 percent to 111.6 in March, more than offsetting a revised tenth of a point drop in February. A separate measure of current conditions increased, while a […]
Ten businesses were recognized for expansions resulting in a total of more than $21 million in capital investments and 92 additional jobs. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce honored the businesses during its latest quarterly membership luncheon. Timberline Bank was recognized for constructing a $15 million building in Grand Junction and adding 12 people […]