A measure of optimism among small business owners has decreased even as uncertainty over the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions has increased. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index fell 2.6 points to 101.4 in November. The index remains above the nearly 50-year average reading of 98, however. “Small business […]
A total of 12 middle and high school students have started the latest program offered through the Young Entrepreneurs Academy in Grand Junction. Coordinated by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, the academy turns students into the chief executive officers of startup ventures. Over the course of the seven-month program, students come up with […]
John Sabal, Mike Moran, Cynthia Castaneda and Mary Kruse were honored as the top-performing agents for November at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Sabal posted the highest dollar volume in sales for the month. Moran had the most closed transactions. Castaneda and Kruse tied for the most new listings. Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty […]
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 […]