Payroll gains have topped 200,000 for a second consecutive month as job growth continues in the United States. According to Labor Department estimates, nonfarm payrolls grew 209,000 in July with hiring spread across a number of industry sectors. That follows an even bigger increase of 231,000 in June. The unemployment rate edged down a tenth […]
Despite lower unemployment rates and higher housing prices, Mesa County continues to lag behind other metropolitan areas of Colorado in various measures of economic performance, according to a midyear report prepared at the University of Colorado in Boulder. Statewide, the Colorado economy continues to outpace the United States with larger increases in employment, personal income […]
An upcoming event in Grand Junction will offer information about an apprenticeship program in the manufacturing industry. The free event is set for 3 to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Mesa County Workforce Center, 512 29 1/2 Road. No reservations are required. Call 248-0871 for more information. “This apprenticeship program is an amazing opportunity […]
Payroll gains have topped 200,000 for a second consecutive month as job growth continues in the United States. According to Labor Department estimates, nonfarm payrolls grew 209,000 in July with hiring spread across a number of industry sectors. That follows an even bigger increase of 231,000 in June. The unemployment rate edged down a tenth […]
A new video offers a sequel showcasing the diversity of outdoor activities that can be enjoyed in one busy day in the Grand Valley. The video, titled “Another Grand Day,” follows Stephanie Carville as she hikes, drives go karts, shoots guns, rides in an ATV, rappels down a cliff, rides a stand up paddle board, […]
Applications will be accepted through Sept. 8 for the latest round of grants from the Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District. The district distributes federal mineral leasing funds to local public entities to support infrastructure, construction and public service projects that address the effects of energy development. Grants are available under a traditional program to […]
An annual tour promoting connections among Colorado consumers with the farmers and ranchers who produce their food is scheduled to stop in Grand Junction on Aug. 10. Representatives with the Colorado Proud program plan to staff a booth from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the downtown farmers’ market along Main Street. Now in its fifth […]
An upcoming meeting in Grand Junction will offer information about a program offering funding to promote advanced industries in Colorado. The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade will host the two-hour meeting starting at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 8 in the Mesa County community room at 544 Rood Ave. The meeting is part of […]
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper has appointed two Grand Valley residents to serve on state boards. Palisade Police Chief Debra Funston was appointed to serve on the Colorado Peace Officers Standards and Training Board. Robbie Breaux of Fruita was appointed to the Colorado Council on Creative Industries. Funston will serve as a police chief on the […]
Mark Towner has joined Hummel Real Estate in Grand Junction. Towner brings to his duties nearly two decades of experience in the mortgage industry. He joined Mortgage Solutions in Colorado Springs in 2001 and opened a Grand Junction branch in 2009. In 2013, he opened a branch of Cenderea Funding. He’s closed more than $100 […]