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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Public universities in Colorado will waive admission application fees for state residents on Oct. 15 as part of an effort to promote access to higher education. “We want to open our doors to students who are eager to learn and succeed in college and in life,” said Clark Brigger, executive director of admissions at the […]
A project to move and store a massive pile of uranium mill tailings along the Colorado River near Moab, Utah, has passed another milestone. The Department of Energy reported that 10 million tons of tailings have been moved from Moab and shipped 30 miles to a disposal site near Crescent Junction, Utah. That’s more than […]
The U.S. Small Business Administration has awarded a $480,000 grant to promote export growth in Colorado. The SBA awarded the grant to the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade as part of the SBA State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). The latest grant represents a $155,196 increase over funding awarded in 2018. Dan Nordberg, […]
A fast-growing manufacturer based in Fruita has been approved to participate in a program offering tax incentives for creating new jobs. FHE USA joins 14 other companies participating in the Colorado Rural Jump-Start Program in Mesa County, the Grand Junction Economic Partnership announced. “We are thrilled to see FHE among the Jump-Start participants,” said Robin […]
Organizations applying for funds from United Way of Mesa County have until Oct. 31 to complete eligibility reviews. To be considered for funding, organizations must have: Tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the United States Code and have been incorporated as a nonprofit for at least two years as of Oct. 1. […]