The Friends of St. Mary’s Hospital has scheduled a benefit sale of new and gently used purses. The Purseapaloosa event is scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 25 at Springhill Suites, 236 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. Donations of new and gently used purses can be dropped off at any Mesa County Alpine […]
An annual plant sale and tree auction is set for Oct 12. in Grand Junction. The sale is set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., while the tree auction will start at 10 a.m. at the Tri River Area Colorado State University Extension at 2785 U.S. Highway 50. Proceeds from the event will benefit the […]
Nominations will be accepted through Jan. 7 for annual awards presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration to small businesses and small business owners. “We are proud to recognize the small business owners that have made it their mission to support their communities and drive the entrepreneurial spirit forward,” said Chris Pilkerton, acting administrator of […]
Shawn Martinez has joined the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction as a veteran services officer. Martinez helps veterans and their families access a range of benefits that include education and training, disability compensation, health care and pensions. Martinez brings to his duties his familiarity with the Grand Valley and military experience. He grew […]
Two Grand Valley residents have been named to state boards. Gustave Hendricks of Fruita was reappointed to the Fire Service and Training Certification Advisory Board. Derek Benoit-Wylie of Palisade was appointed to the State Board of Nursing. Hendricks serves on the board as a hazardous materials responder team leader. The board establishes fire service education […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence has dropped even as concerns mount over the effects of trade and tariff disputes on business and labor conditions. “The escalation in trade and tariff tensions in late August appears to have rattled consumers,” said Lynn Franco, senior director of economic indicators at the Conference Board. “However, this pattern […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions remains unchanged, signaling slow growth likely will continue in the United States. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Indicator (LEI) held steady at 112.1 in August. A separate measure of current economic performance increased. A measure of past performance decreased. The latest results suggest economic growth will continue, […]
A Grand Junction-based organization has received national recognition for its efforts to add community information to a health information exchange. Quality Health Network (QHN) placed second in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Social Determinants of Health Innovation Challenge. QHN received a $25,000 prize, which will be used to fund the development of its Community Resource […]
Sales tax collections continue to increase in the Grand Valley, a reflection of year-over-year gains not only in the retail sector, but also other sectors. The City of Grand Junction reported a 2.2 percent increase in combined sales and use tax collections in August compared to the same month last year. Mesa County reported a […]
Nathan Souder will bring more than 16 years of experience in the National Park Service to his latest duties as superintendent of the Colorado National Monument near Grand Junction. Chip Jenkins, the acting regional director of the National Park Service, announced the selection of Souder. Souder is expected to start his new position Sept. 29. […]