A monthly index forecasting economic conditions continues to decline, but also signal growth. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Indicator (LEI) slipped a tenth of a percent to 111.9 in September. A separate measure of current conditions held steady, while a measure of past conditions increased. “The LEI reflects uncertainty in the outlook and […]
The dark lining of the silver cloud of economic recovery in Mesa County has long been labor conditions. The frequent lament was Mesa County lagged behind other areas of Colorado with higher unemployment rates and slower job growth. Not anymore. According to the latest estimates from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, the seasonally […]
Applications will be accepted through Nov. 22 for an annual award recognizing Colorado educators for their efforts to teach students about the importance of agriculture. The Colorado Foundation for Agriculture awards the Outstanding Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher Award. The award is open to any Colorado educator teaching in the pre-kindergarten through 12th grade levels. […]
The 2019 Senior Law Day Conference is set for 7:30 a.m. to 3;30 p.m. Oct. 25 at Two Rivers Convention Center, located at 159 Main St. in Grand Junction. The conference will offer information to seniors as well as people caring for aging parents and those planning for retirement and beyond. The event will offer […]
The latest edition of the annual Colorado Hay Directory is now available, offering information to connect producers and buyers. The directory offers information about hay producers and brokers as well as companies that provide related products and services. The directory offers information by region for the type and amount of hay available and bale types […]
Shannon Pierce and Tyler Jones of Rib City Grill in Montrose were among the latest winners of annual awards honoring five businesses that employ workers with disabilities. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Division of Vocational Rehabilitation presents the awards as part of its Shining Stars of Vocational Rehabilitation ceremony. Awards also honor five […]
The Western Colorado Contractors Association (WCCA) donated $750 to the Mesa County 4-H Shooting Club, proceeds from a benefit trap shooting event. The event at the Grand Junction Trap Club raised funds through a rent-a-ringer option in which teams could add 4-H shooters, mulligans sold and additional games. The donation will support Mesa County 4-H […]
Grand West Kia in Grand Junction has become a U-Haul dealer and offers trucks, towing equipment, boxes and other moving supplies. Grand West Kia is located at 2980 U.S. Highway 50 and is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays. However, U-Haul Live Verify technology allows customers to […]
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce has once again earned recognition for its efforts to promote economic development. The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) presented the chamber a gold-level award as part of the annual Excellence in Economic Development awards program. With more than 5,000 members, the IEDC is the world’s largest organization serving […]
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