The Hi-Fives high school robotics team and Central High School will bring a Lego robotics competition to the Grand Valley. The First Lego League Qualifier is set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 5 at Central High School and will pit teams from the Grand Valley and Western Slope to present their projects to […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence has retreated, but still reflects expectations the United States economy will continue to grow. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index fell almost five points to 98.6 in October. The decline followed two months of gains that boosted the index to its highest level since 2007. Components […]
Two hiring events have been scheduled at the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction. An event set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 26 will hire people to work as fund-raising bell ringers during the upcoming holiday season. An event set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 28 will hire people to […]
Alpine Bank has earned additional recognition for its efforts to promote a cleaner environment. Other companies with operations in the Grand Valley also were among those honored in a statewide program. Alpine Bank received the 24-Karat Gold Award. West Star Aviation and Western Metals Recycling maintained their Gold Leader designations. Reynolds Polymer Technology and Hammerhead […]
Applications will be accepted through Nov. 11 for openings in an artist in residence program at the 970West Studio operated by Mesa County Libraries in Grand Junction. The program will accept three artists in 2017 who each will serve terms of about 15 weeks. The program is open to Mesa County artists 18 and older. […]
The Mesa County Women’s Network has scheduled its next meeting for Nov. 8. The luncheon meeting is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Bookcliff Country Club, 2730 G Road in Grand Junction. Admission is $18 for members with a reservation, and $22 for others. Reservations are due Nov. 2. To register or obtain […]
The City of Grand Junction has scheduled a free course on the basics of sales and use taxes. The hour-long course is set for 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov 1 or 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Grand Junction City Hall Auditorium at 250 N. Fifth St. Business owners and managers as well […]
An event is scheduled for Oct. 27 to celebrate the completion of renovations along North Avenue in Grand Junction. The event is set for 5 to 6 p.m. on the northeast corner of North Avenue and 15th Street. Parking will be available in a lot north of the former Far East Restaurant. The event will […]
A study is under way to assess demand for high-speed Internet services as the City of Grand Junction proceeds with a broadband initiative. The study will include a survey of households and businesses asking about their broadband requirements and the likelihood of subscribing to faster and affordable Internet access. The study is part of a […]
A monthly index forecasting economic performance in the United States has increased, signaling moderate growth through early 2017. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index rose two-tenths of a percent to 124.4 in September. Separate measures of current and past performance also advanced two-tenths of a percent. “Overall, the strengths among the leading […]