Organizations applying for funds from United Way of Mesa County have until Oct. 31 to complete eligibility reviews. Eligible organizations will have access to funding applications beginning Nov. 3. A diverse group of local volunteers will review applications and financial information, visit program sites and make funding recommendations to the United Way of Mesa County […]
Tickets are on sale for a benefit event in Grand Junction featuring law professor and author Shon Hopwood. Mesa County Partners has scheduled its Thanks For Giving Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 15 in the ballroom at the Colorado Mesa University Center. The dinner will feature Hopwood, an associate professor of law at the Georgetown […]
The Factory coworking space in Grand Junction will observe Breast Cancer Awareness month by donating to an organization that focuses on breast cancer research. Through October, half the proceeds from daily drop-in passes will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The organization focuses on research, community health and public policy initiatives. “All […]
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce has once again earned recognition for its efforts to promote economic development. The International Economic Development Council presented the chamber a bronze award for excellence in economic development for its efforts during Economic Development Week. The chamber produced a video titled “Celebrating Colorado’s Grand Valley” to inform the […]
A proposal, grant and resume writing and training firm has relocated to Grand Junction. The Write Source has moved from Southern Arizona back to Colorado to continue serving businesses, nonprofit organizations and associations while expanding domestic and international operations, said Janet Arrowood, founder and managing director. “Our particular areas of emphasis are writing and editing […]
Dr. Jules Rosen and Michelle Hoy accepted an award on behalf of Mind Springs Health recognizing a depression treatment initiative they helped develop. Rosen, chief medical officer, and Hoy, executive vice president, accepted the Gold Light Bulb Award presented by the Colorado Behavioral Health Council at its annual conference in Breckenridge. Roy, Hoy and David […]
Grand Valley Foot and Ankle Center plans to reopen in a new location in Grand Junction on Oct. 29. Grand Valley Foot and Ankle Center will move from 2478 Patterson Road, Suite 1, to 201 W. Park Drive inside the Colorado Injury and Pain Specialist office complex. The podiatry and foot and ankle surgery practice […]
REI Co-op plans a grand opening celebration for its new and larger location in Grand Junction. The celebration is scheduled for Nov. 2 and 3 at the store at 925 Independent Ave. Starting at 8 a.m. both days, a party in the parking lot will offer free breakfast, music and games. Vendors will offer demonstrations […]
An index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to signal growth, albeit at what could be a slowing pace. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index (LEI) rose five-tenths of a percent to 111.8 in September. A separate measure of current conditions edged up, while a measure of past conditions slipped. Ataman […]
Growth is expected to continue in Colorado, according to the latest analysis of business filings in the state. For the third quarter, 31,014 new business filings were recorded with the secretary of state’s office, an increase of 9.3 percent over the same quarter last year. A total of 136,752 existing businesses renewed registrations, a gain […]