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Economic indexes suggest U.S. now in recession territory
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to slide, suggesting the coronavirus pandemic and related restrictions have triggered a recession. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index (LEI) fell 4.4 percent to 98.8 in April. That decline follows a 7.4 percent decrease in March, the largest monthly decline in the […]
TechStars Startup Week coming in virtual formatting
An event promoting entrepreneurial endeavors in Western Colorado will switch to a virtual format in offering a series of free presentations in July. Programs and events will be offered online every Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoon starting July 7 and running throughout the month as part of Techstars Startup Week West Slope. “We know that […]
Read her lips: Clear masks help hearing impaired
Jennifer Bebee noticed yet another result of the coronavirus pandemic, this one affecting her hearing impaired patients. “With the coronavirus pandemic, we’re all wearing masks. If you already struggle to hear, the masks not only muffle one’s voice, but it makes it impossible to read lips,” Bebee said. “I knew I needed to help come […]
CMU planning to resume in-person instruction
Colorado Mesa University has begun planning to offer in-person instruction for the fall semester. CMU President Tim Foster said the Safe Together, Strong Together initiative will involve Mesa County Public Health as well as Community Hospital and St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. “Combining their expertise with the knowledge base of our faculty experts should result […]
CMU trustees vote to keep tuition unchanged
Colorado Mesa University will keep tuition and other fees at the same level for the upcoming academic year, university trustees decided. The trustees voted to approve a budget that includes no increases in tuition or charges for room and board. “The natural impulse for universities facing their own budget difficulties is to raise tuition and […]
Donation bolsters program helping hungry and restaurants
A nearly $11,000 donation has bolstered a new program that helps nonprofit organizations alleviate hunger while also helping restaurants struggling to maintain operations in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The Guys Giving Club donated $10,900 to the Caring For Our Home Community program. Coordinated by the Western Colorado Community Foundation in Grand Junction, the […]
CMU students to vie in national business competition
Colorado Mesa University students captured 13 championships and 20 top-three finishes in a state business competition. All nine members of the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda chapter at CMU who vied in the online state leadership conference qualified for the national competition in June. “Our students were absolutely amazing,” said Tyler Liff, a […]
Business group calls for pause on joint employer rules
The leader of a small business advocacy group has called for more time to consider changes to wage laws in Colorado. “These are not normal times,” said Tony Gagliardi, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business in Colorado. Gagliardi provided oral testimony to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Division of Labor […]
Real estate firm honors best-selling agents
Toni Heiden-Moran and Mary Kruse were honored as the top agents for April at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Heiden-Moran posted the most closed transactions and highest dollar volume. Kruse had the most new listings. Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. For more information, including listings and rental properties, […]