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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
“Broadband Internet consumers are in jeopardy of losing an open Internet!” “The FCC has moved to take away Internet fairness!” “Internet censorship is coming!” Do any of these inaccurate, partisan and fear-mongering phrases sound familiar? Well, you’re not alone. Regulatory ping pong over Internet access has spurred a war of incendiary words from both sides […]
Kaye Hotsenpiller, senior director of regional services at Hilltop Community Resources based in Grand Junction, has received recognition for her leadership and community work. Hotsenpiller will receive the William Funk Award at the Colorado Nonprofit Week awards luncheon scheduled for March 16. The award honors leaders and volunteers who unify people and organizations around a […]
Chris Thompson, a commercial property manager with Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction, attended a commercial property management conference hosted by the Colorado Real Estate Journal in Denver. Thompson was among 300 commercial property managers and leasing agents from across Colorado who attended the event. “This conference was an excellent venue to gain knowledge and […]