A Grand Junction-based defense contractor has received recognition for its efforts to employ veterans. Capco received the Employers of Veterans Award from the American Legion, Department of Colorado. “We are passionate about serving and supporting the men and women of our armed forces, and that commitment extends to furthering veterans’ careers once they have transitioned […]
Grand Junction Volkswagen has received recognition for its performance. The dealership received one of only 16 Volkswagen Gold Pin Awards presented in the United States for 2018. Awarded by the Volkswagen corporate headquarters in Germany, the Gold Pin recognizes sustained sales performance, customer satisfaction, dealer involvement in the community and representation of the Volkswagen brand. […]
A regional accounting and business consulting firm based in Grand Junction continues to rank among the 300 largest public accounting firms in the United States in the latest list compiled for a national newsletter. Dalby, Wendland & Co. is included on the 2019 list of the Top 300 Firms compiled for Inside Public Accounting. Dalby, […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence has retreated, but continues to reflect mostly upbeat assessments of business and labor conditions. “Expectations cooled moderately, but overall remain strong. While other parts of the economy may show some weakening, consumers have remained confident and willing to spend,” said Lynn Franco, senior director of economic indicators at the […]
Registration is under way for the next luncheon meeting of the Mesa County Women’s Network. The group has scheduled the meeting for 11:30 a.m. Sept. 10 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, 743 Horizon Drive in Grand Junction. The meeting will include a presentation on social media hacks as well as fund-raiser for the Grant-A-Wish […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions has rebounded — signaling continued growth in the months ahead, but at a slower pace. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index (LEI), rose a half of a percentage point to 112.2 in July. The gain follows a tenth of a percent decline in both June and May. […]
Five Grand Valley business groups oppose proposed increases to fees the City of Grand Junction charges for development — fees the groups say are already higher than those assessed in five other cities. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, Grand Junction Area Realtor Association, Housing and Building Association of Western Colorado, Western Colorado Contractors […]
A statewide tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of a program promoting Colorado agricultural products is scheduled to come to Grand Junction. The tour stop is set for 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 22 as part of the downtown farmers market along Main Street. The Colorado Proud booth set up at the market will offer information […]
Western Colorado Community College unveiled a new lineworker training facility at a grand opening event in Grand Junction. “Today’s milestone is an important one for Colorado rural electric cooperatives, utilities and municipalities that need a skilled workforce that can keep our lights on and our quality of life high,” said Tom Walch, chief executive officer […]
Completed petitions will be accepted until 4 p.m. Aug. 30 for candidates running for two seats on the Mesa County District 51 School Board. Seats from districts A and B will be filled in the November election. District boundaries are available from the website at www.d51schools.org. School board members serve four-year terms. Candidates must be […]