Results are available online from a new voluntary survey of private drinking water quality on the Western Slope conducted through a partnership involving Delta County, the University of Colorado at Boulder and the Centers for Disease Control. People can review the results through an interactive online map created by Holly Miller as part of her […]
Small firms collectively constitute big business in the United States, according to newly updated government statistics. A variety of statistics are compiled in the latest version of a publication from the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy titled “Frequently Asked Questions About Small Business.” The publication is available online from the SBA Office of […]
It’s probably easier in a place like the Grand Valley to a more accurately survey the landscape and recognize the fact most businesses are small businesses. That’s because small businesses fill the downtown shopping district, line thoroughfares like North Avenue and Patterson Road and populate manufacturing areas. The journal you’re holding in your hands or […]
Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers has scheduled its next Grand Junction workshop for Dec. 14. The free workshop is open to members and nonmembers alike and is set for 9 a.m. to noon at the Business Incubator Center at 2591 Legacy Way. For reservations or more information, send an email to Terri Benson at tbenson@gjincubator.org. Jason […]
Applications will be accepted through Nov. 25 for presenters interested in participating in an upcoming TED talk event in Grand Junction. The event is scheduled for March 7 at the Avalon Theater and follows the TED talk format of short talks, demonstrations and performances that foster curiosity, inspiration and learning. The theme will be “2020.” […]
An estimated $400,000 in grants will be awarded in 2020 by a district that distributes federal mineral leasing funds to public entities in Mesa County. That total for spring and fall grant cycles was part of the 2020 budget for the Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District approved by the district board of directors. The district […]
Entries will be accepted through Jan. 3 for a competition to select artwork for the 2020 Colorado Mountain Winefest in Palisade. The competition is open to Colorado artists regardless of where they live in the state. Entries should represent the Colorado wine industry. The winning artwork will be selected by the public through online voting. […]
The Friends of St. Mary’s Hospital has scheduled a benefit book and gift fair as well as a poinsettia sale. The book and gift fair is set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 7 and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 8 in the main lobby of St. Mary’s Medical Center at 2635 N. […]
Wienerschnitzel will serve free meals to active and retired members of the armed forces in celebration of Veterans Day on Nov. 11. The quick-service hot dog chain also had made available for purchase its chili sauce in 15-ounce cans. Wienerschnitzel will serve complimentary meals that include a chili dog, small fries and small Pepsi on […]
A construction contractor headquartered in Grand Junction has received recognition for its work on a school innovation center. FCI Constructors won the general contractor project of the year award from the Associated Builders and Contractors Rocky Mountain Chapter. Two members of the FCI staff also received awards during the Excellence in Construction Awards presentation in […]