Twenty nonprofit organizations in Mesa County received a total of $32,000 in the latest round of grants from the Wells Fargo Community Assistance Fund. “The hard work and dedication of our local, grassroots organizations helps transform the lives of those in need in our community,” said Philip Andrews, Wells Fargo district manager for Grand Junction […]
A variety of artisans are expected to sell their hand-crafted wares at an annual holiday craft show planned for Two Rivers Convention Center in Grand Junction. The show is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 24 and 25 at the center, 159 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. Admission will be $5 at […]
Family Health West has scheduled a workshop to help parents and caregivers of children with disabilities adapt toys with everyday objects. The workshop is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. De. 2 at Colorado Canyons Pediatric Rehabilitation, 551 Kokopelli Blvd. in Fruita. Toys can be adapted for children with physical limitations that enable them […]
An information technology company that offers computer and networking sales and services has joined in an effort to support the consolidated operations of two land trust organizations in Western Colorado. Networks Unlimited provides technology support to what’s now the Colorado West Land Trust and its offices in Grand Junction and Montrose. Networks Unlimited also joined […]
Employment growth has accelerated in the United States after briefly slowing in the aftermath of hurricanes. Nonfarm payrolls increased 261,000 in October and the unemployment rate edged down a tenth of a point to 4.1 percent, according to the latest Labor Department estimates. The payroll gain comes a month after what was initially estimated as […]
An upcoming presentation will cover office ergonomics and ways to reduce the health risks associated with sitting. The Colorado Plateau Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers has scheduled the presentation for 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 7 in the culinary school meeting room at Western Colorado Community College, 2508 Blicmann Ave. in […]
Colorado employers can expect a reduction in a component of the workers’ compensation insurance premiums they’ll pay in 2018. The Colorado Division of Insurance approved a 12.7 percent decrease in the average loss costs component of premiums. The cut follows a 2.4 percent decrease for 2017. “This is good news for employers in Colorado,” said […]
A Colorado Mesa University program preparing students to work in the energy industry has earned accreditation. The energy management and landman program at CMU has earned accreditation from the American Association of Professional Landmen The CMU program is one of only two offered in Colorado and a total of 12 in the United States and […]
An upcoming presentation in Grand Junction will offer information about how small businesses can land government contracts, guard against cyber attacks and win federal grants. The presentation is set for 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Business Incubator Center, 2591 Legacy Way, as part of the Colorado Small Business Development Center TechSource […]
John Elmore, vice chairman of community banking and branch delivery at U.S. Bancorp, will discuss ethical leadership during an upcoming presentation at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. Elmore is scheduled to deliver the keynote address for Ethics Week hosted by the CMU Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative, CMU Students Ethical Leadership Club and Student Center […]