The Blue Pig Gallery in Palisade has scheduled an event offering food and music as well as demonstrating the skills of nearly 25 artists. The May Street Fest is set for 5 to 8 p.m. May 6 in downtown Palisade. Michaelangelo’s will serve pizza and the Palisade Migrant Center will serve tamales. Talon Winery will […]
Grand Valley Foot and Ankle Center in Grand Junction has scheduled a free clinic. The clinic is set for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26 at the center, 2478 Patterson Road, Suite 1. Participants will receive a screening and exam. Appointments are available on a first-come, first served basis by calling 245-3338. “This is […]
An index forecasting economic performance in the United States continues to rise, signaling more growth in the months ahead. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index rose four-tenths of a percent to 126.7 in March. A separate measure of current economic performance also increased. A measure of past performance held steady. The Leading Economic […]
Three Grand Junction firms are among the latests finalists for annual awards honoring fast-growing Colorado companies. Bonsai Design, Networks Unlimited and ProStar Geocorp are all finalists in the Colorado Companies to Watch Program. The 100 finalists will be considered for 50 awards scheduled for presentation at a June 23 gala in Denver. The Colorado Office […]
Colorado Mesa University will offer a master’s degree in athletic training program to enable students to meet more rigorous professional standards. “We are taking the steps now to get out in front of the changes that are coming,” said CMU President Tim Foster. “This is an ever-growing and evolving industry. It is in our students’ […]
Community Hospital has been designated a Level III trauma center, meaning the Grand Junction hospital can treat patients with more severe conditions, including those transported from facilities with lower designations. The trauma division of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced the designation of Community Hospital has been upgraded from Level IV to […]
Two teams have advanced from a regional competition in Grand Junction to vie in the statewide finals of an annual business startup competition. A team that proposed a platform to connect idle equipment and workers to the oil and natural gas companies that need them was selected to advance from the Go Code Colorado event […]
An upcoming event in Glenwood Springs will offer information about the latest trends in energy efficiency in construction. The Energy Smart Contractor Expo is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 27 at the Hotel Colorado, 526 Pine St. Admission is $20 in advance or $30 at the door, which covers workshops, morning refreshments […]
Employment is expected to continue to grow in Colorado throughout 2017, based on the latest analysis of an increase in business filings in the state. Gains will be concentrated in urban areas, though, as rural areas continue to experience slow job growth. The Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado prepares quarterly reports […]
Grand Junction artist Jody Ahrens has been accepted to participate in the Governor’s Art Show, the largest juried art show to exclusively feature Colorado artists. The month-long show will be held at the Loveland Museum and Gallery. The event is scheduled to begin with a preview party and gala on April 28. Tickets are available […]