Levi Njord, Kelsey Glatt and Lindsay Powers As managers at Monument Health, we see the signs of COVID fatigue all around us. Nine long months of pandemic protocols and politicized responses have left people tired of compliance, low on compassion and deaf to new calls to action. The timing couldn’t be worse as the number […]
The staff at a Fruita business has formed what they’re calling a cash mob to support local businesses during the holidays. “You’ve probably heard of a dancing mob or singing mob. Well, that’s definitely not my thing. But a cash mob sounded like a really great idea for our town in Fruita, especially during these […]
The operator of a Grand Junction consulting firm plans to lead courses on business leadership, communication in the workplace and other topics. Tim Haggerty, operator of Timothy Haggerty LLC, will lead courses in person and online during the spring 2021 semester at Western Colorado Community College in Grand Junction. Most of the courses are scheduled […]
Grand Junction Subaru will continue to share the love in an annual event with the same name in which the dealership will donate $250 for every new Subaru sold or leased until Jan. 4 to Colorado Discover Ability. The Grand Junction-based organization promotes the independence and self-confidence of people with disabilities through outdoor recreation, including […]
Humphrey RV in Grand Junction has joined in an effort to collect new toys for Christmas. The business, located at 2749 U.S. Highway 50, will collect new, unwrapped toys through Dec. 3 as part of its Stuff the Trailer campaign. Those who drop off a toy will receive a coupon for $10 off. Toys will […]
Joseph Higgins of Grand Junction has been reappointed to the Colorado Division of Youth Services community board. Higgins serves as chairman of the six-member western region board and brings to his duties experience related to incarcerated youths. The boards promote transparency and involvement in division facilities in each of four regions in the state as […]
Three Grand Junction-based companies rank among the top 200 private firms in Colorado in the latest version of an annual magazine listing. Dalby, Wendland & Co., a public accounting and business consulting firm, ranks 54th in the 2020 list compiled for Colorado Biz Magazine. Industrial Screen and Maintenance — a machining, fabricating and urethane coating […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to increase, but at a pace that signals slowing. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index (LEI) increased seven-tenths of a percent to 108.2 in October. The gain was the sixth in as many months. But the slowing pace of growth in the […]
An increase in business fillings in Colorado offers encouragement the state economy is well-positioned to recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Recovery still depends, though, on the effects of the pandemic. “While the Colorado economy is not back to where it was before this recession, the indicators point to a faster recovery than other states might […]
Palisade Police Chief Deb Funston was reappointed to the Peace Officers Standards and Training Board. The board oversees the certification of training programs, academies and instructors of police officer candidates. Jed Jerome Balestrieri of Grand Junction and Steven Chin of Whitewater were appointed to the Justice Assistance Grant Board. The board advises the Division of […]