Alpine Bank promoting volunteerism

Alpine Bank will continue to encourage employees to volunteer as part of National Volunteer Week scheduled for April 15 to 21. Alpine Bank also will offer nonprofit organizations a chance to win $4,500 as part of a celebration of the bank’s 45th year in business. “At Alpine Bank, giving back to our community is paramount, […]

Travel expo coming to Grand Junction

An expo showcasing vacation and travel opportunities is set for April 21 in Grand Junction. AAA Travel has scheduled the 2018 Vacations Showcase travel expo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 743 Horizon Drive. General admission is $7. AAA members will receive a $2 discount using the promotional code […]

HR conference scheduled

The Western Colorado Human Resource Association will host a legislative and case law update for HR professionals. The event is set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 18 in the University Center ballroom at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. The event will offer updates on legislative changes […]

Chamber awards businesses for expansive efforts

A total of seven Grand Junction businesses and organizations have been honored for expanding operations and staffing. The businesses were recognized at a quarterly meeting of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce for cumulatively investing more than $8 million and creating 75 new jobs. Sam’s Club was honored for investing $6 million and adding […]

Here’s to filling the labor pipeline

One result of an improving economy is an improving labor market that offers more opportunities to those looking for jobs, but also presents additional challenges to businesses looking for employees. It’s heartening, then, to hear about the variety of efforts underway to fill the pipeline of qualified job applicants as well as the collaboration among […]

Economic analysis no laughing matter

Go ahead and make all the jokes you want about economists. Why did President Harry Truman call for a one-armed economist? Because Truman was frustrated all his other economists always added caveats to their statements. “On the other hand … on the other hand.” How many economists does it take to change a light bulb? […]

Fare event to salute all things Italian

An annual benefit event showcasing food, wine and spirits will salute all things Italian. Michael Rodgers, executive chef of Maggiano’s Little Italy at the Denver Pavilions, will prepare a special menu for the VIP luncheon at Edesia, scheduled for April 8 at the Wine Country Inn, located at 777 Grande River Drive in Palisade. The […]

Club 20 conference set for March 31

A variety of officials and other speakers will address a range of topics affecting Western Colorado at the Club 20 spring conference in Grand Junction. The conference is set for March 31 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 743 Horizon Drive Grand Junction. Club 20 — a coalition of counties, communities, businesses and individuals in […]

Leading index forecasts economic growth through 2018

Despite downturns in the stock market and residential construction, an index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to forecast growth through the coming year. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index (LEI) rose six-tenths of a percent to 108.7 in February. Separate measures of current and past conditions also increased. “The U.S. […]