U.S. payrolls swelled in November and the unemployment rate edged down to its lowest level in 50 years. Nonfarm payrolls increased 266,000 and the jobless rate slipped a tenth of a point to 3.5 percent, according to the latest Labor Department estimates. The initial estimate for payroll gains in October was revised upward 28,000 to […]
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A Grand Junction-based defense contractor has agreed to pay more than $1 million to resolve allegations it defrauded the Army in supplying grenade launchers that didn’t meet contract specifications, a United States attorney announced. Capco agreed to pay $1,025,429. While entering into the settlement, the company didn’t admit to any liability or wrongdoing. “We entrust […]
The Friends of St. Mary’s Medical Center will offer photos with Santa as part of a holiday fund-raising event scheduled for Dec. 7. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the main lobby of the medical center at 2635 N. Seventh St. in Grand Junction. Santa will take a break between […]
Nearly 40 philanthropic organizations are expected to participate in a fund-raising event at the Mesa Mall in Grand Junction. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 10 near the food court in the mall, located at 2424 U.S. Highway 6 & 50. Representatives from participating organizations will be on hand at […]
Free bus rides will be available on Saturdays through Dec. 21 as part of a holiday promotion in the Grand Valley. Grand Valley Transit will offer Free Ride Saturdays on its fixed routes on Dec. 7, 14 and 21. The service will accommodate people attending the Parade of Lights in downtown Grand Junction and Olde […]
Applications will be accepted through Feb. 15 for the latest round of college scholarships awarded by the Pinnacol Foundation. The scholarships assist the children of parents who’ve been injured or killed in work-related accidents. The funds may be used at accredited colleges, universities and vocational schools throughout the United States. The Pinnacol Foundation is a […]
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will offer a holiday promotion through Dec. 24 in which those who purchase a gift card of $25 or more will receive a bottle of steakburger and fry seasoning, fry sauce or jalapeno fry sauce. “A gift card from Freddy’s makes a fun stocking stuffer, and it’s the perfect way […]
Nominations will be accepted through Jan. 3 for annual awards presented by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. The Young Professionals Network of Mesa County also is accepting nominations for its young professional of the year award. The chamber bestows business of the year awards to a firm with less than 25 employees and […]
West Star Aviation completed a custom paint finish on a factory delivered Embraer Praetor 600, a first for the company’s operation in Grand Junction. “It’s always exciting to be involved in the custom designs we offer, especially when it’s a clean slate straight from the factory,” said Tom Modrick, Embraer and Textron program manager for […]