Advance tickets are now available for an annual event that not only showcases the local food service industry, but also raises money for United Way of Mesa County. The 16th annual Home Loan Taste of the Grand Valley is set for 4 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5 in the Meyer Ballroom of the University Center […]
An index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to signal growth during the first half of the new year. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index (LEI) advanced six-tenths of a point to 107 in December. Separate measures of current and past economic performance also increased. “The U.S. LEI continued rising rapidly […]
A total of 14 teachers and principals will share in nearly $9,400 grants awarded by the Mesa County School District 51 Foundation. The foundation earmarks money from fund-raising efforts to meet needs in School District 51 — this year, technology for students and professional learning for teachers. The grant recipients are: Sharon Kallus, Rim Rock […]
Jon Nash, Cynthia Castaneda and Marlene Brunet were honored as the top-performing agents for December at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Nash posted the highest dollar volume in sales for the month. Castaneda had the most closings and tied with Brunet for the most new listings. Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty operates offices at […]
Nicholas Moore — a digital marketing consultant, filmmaker and producer — will serve as artist in residence for the first four months of 2018 at the Mesa County Libraries 970West Studio in Grand Junction. Moore will help create a music video for Mount Orchid, a local band, during his residency. He also will host events […]
Elizabeth Fogarty has been hired as director of Visit Grand Junction and will oversee tourism marketing efforts for the city. Fogarty succeeds Debbie Kovalik, who’s retiring after working 28 years as the first and only director of the organization. Fogarty is scheduled to start work March 5. Fogarty previously served as president and chief […]
The City of Grand Junction has once again won the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association. The city earned the recognition, the highest for government accounting and financial reporting, for its comprehensive annual financial report. “I am proud of the continued efforts of city council, city management […]
Suncor Energy has donated $5,000 to the Hilltop Community Resources residential youth services program. The program offers a residential environment in Grand Junction for youth ages 12 to 18 who’ve encountered difficulties at home, school or the community. Agencies partner with the program to offer case management, counseling, education, family services and skills training. “With […]
Registration is under way for nonprofit groups to participate in the upcoming Community Days fund-raiser at Herberger’s and other Bon-Ton stores. Groups sell a $5 book that offers $500 in savings on purchases made between March 1 and 3. Groups keep all of the proceeds from sales. In 2017, groups earned a total of $9.2 […]
The Community Hospital Foundation plans to use a $25,000 grant from the Junior Service League of Grand Junction to implement a cancer rehabilitation program at Grand Valley Oncology. The grant will be used to purchase cognition assessment and management tools, educational materials, training and Pilates equipment and instruction for patients undergoing chemotherapy. “We are incredibly […]