Sam McRickard and Jason Mital have joined West Star Aviation as project managers at company facilities in Grand Junction. McRickard brings to his duties experience in project management positions at Cirrus for research and development programs as well as engineering design and certification. “Sam’s previous experience in program management will be valuable to the West […]
Applications will be accepted until Dec. 18 through a program providing funding to agricultural businesses to hire interns for the 2021 growing season. The Agricultural Workforce Development Program (AWDP)provides financial incentives to Colorado farms, ranches and other businesses to hire interns and provide them with the hands-on training needed to begin careers in agriculture. Qualified […]
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will offer a holiday promotion through Dec. 24 in which every purchase of a $25 gift card will come with a $5 bonus gift card. “A gift card from Freddy’s makes a fun stocking stuffer, and it’s the perfect way to give the gift of great taste to your loved […]
A Kampgrounds of America location in Montrose has once again received national recognition for its operations. The Montrose Black Canyon National Park KOA Journey received the 2021 President’s Award and Founder’s Award. The awards honor campgrounds and operators that receive high scores in customer service from campers and annual quality reviews. “Our campground owners and […]
Grand Valley Power will accept applications through Jan. 13 for high school students who want to attend an annual youth tour and leadership camp in the summer. GVP will sponsor three high school juniors or seniors to attend the Colorado Youth Tour set for Jan. 15 to 20 and Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp set for […]
The Bray Cares Foundation in Grand Junction awarded five grants worth a total of $20,000 to help nonprofit organizations meet housing needs in Mesa County. Grants were awarded to: Foster Alumni Mentors to provide rental assistance and support for those who formerly were in foster care. Grand Valley Catholic Outreach for its Stop Eviction rental […]
The Mesa County Workforce Center and Western Colorado Area Health Education Center in Grand Junction are among the winners of statewide awards recognizing efforts to promote apprenticeships. The workforce center and health education center were among three winners of awards for partnerships. The Business Experiential Learning Commission hosted a virtual event in which the Colorado […]
Payrolls grew and the unemployment rate slipped in November as labor conditions continue to recover in the United States. The payroll gain was the smallest in six months, however, a slowing in hiring attributed in part to a surge in COVID-19 cases. Nonfarm payrolls increased 245,000 and the jobless rate edged down two-tenths of a […]
Sharon Hytinen has joined Bray Real Estate. Working out of Rifle, she’ll assist buyers and sellers from Grand Junction to Glenwood Springs. Hytinen brings to her latest position 15 years of experience in real estate. “I enjoy meeting new people and guiding them in all their real estate needs, from buying and selling to investing […]
Dr. Mark Noel has joined Colorado West Otolaryngologists and provides ear, nose and throat care out of offices in Montrose. Noel brings to his latest position nearly a decade of experience in Minot, N.D. He completed a residency in 2011 at the Michigan State University Community Program. He holds a medical degree from Des Moines […]