A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners has climbed to near record levels on more upbeat expectations for staffing, sales, and economic conditions. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index rose seven-tenths of a point to 107.9 in July. That’s the second-highest reading in the 45-year history of […]
Registration is underway for an upcoming event offering information about a range of legal issues affecting seniors and their families and caregivers. The Senior Law Day Conference is set for Aug. 17 at Two Rivers Convention Center, 159 Main St. in Grand Junction. Doors will open at 7:30 a.m. Sessions will start an hour later. […]
A series of informal coffee and conversation meetings with Grand Junction city officials will continue with a session set for 9:30 a.m. Aug. 17 at Octopus Coffee at 759 Horizon Drive. City Manager Greg Caton will meet with participants to talk about city programs and services and answer questions. He’ll be joined by Mayor Barbara […]
Registration is under way through Aug. 16 for two free workshops designed to offer assistance to ranchers faced with drought conditions. The three-hour workshops are scheduled for Aug. 21 at noon at the Bill Heddles Recreation Center at 531 Palmer St. in Delta and 6 p.m. at the Loma Sale Barn at 1369 12 1/2 […]
Grand Valley Home Loans and Imondi Wake Zone have joined to host a business after-hours event for the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce. The event is set for 5:30 to 7 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Imondi Wake Zone cable wakeboarding park at 1583 Cipolla Road, just south of U.S. Highway 50 and 16 Road. […]
A massage therapist in Grand Junction is selling punch cards for discounted massages to raise money to watch her son compete in world mountain running championship. Macrina Cardenas Contreras, owner of Healing First Therapeutic Massage, is selling the cards to attend the World Mountain Running Championship set for Sept. 16 in Canillo, Andorra. Her 17-year-old […]
A doctor with experience in various areas of health care operations has joined Community Hospital in Grand Junction as chief medical officer. Dr. Thomas Tobin succeeds Dr. Donald Nicolay, who served as chief medical officer for eight years before retiring. Tobin also will work in the emergency department at the hospital. “I am excited to […]
The Factory in Grand Junction plans to join in a celebration of International Coworking Day set for Aug. 9 by offering free use of the facilities, tours and a drawing. “Factory would like to thank the community for their support of our coworking space. We are thankful to be a part of the Grand Junction […]
Colorado ranks eighth in the latest online ranking of the best states in which to start a business. Colorado fared well in the analysis for its labor market and access to capital, but less well in other criteria evaluated by FitSmallBusiness.com, a website that provides advice, information and other resources to small businesses. FitSmallBusiness.com ranked […]
A state senator from Grand Junction is among 21 legislators to earn perfect scores from a small business advocacy group in its latest review of voting records on key issues. State representatives from Grand Junction also were among 31 lawmakers who received thank-you letters from the National Federation of Independent Business based on their votes […]