The Mountain States Employers Council has scheduled an employment law update in Grand Junction. The conference is set for 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 13 at Two Rivers Convention Center, 159 Main St. Employment and labor law attorneys will cover the latest developments and offer advice to help employers minimize employment law liability. Presentations […]
Crystal Books and Gifts in Grand Junction will join in a nationwide celebration of Independent Bookstore Day. The event is set for April 30 at the store, 439 Main St, and will include an opportunity to meet with local authors. The store also will offer exclusive merchandise available only on that day. From 10 a.m. […]
Cranium 360, a full-service marketing agency based in Grand Junction, has marked 10 years in business. “At Cranium 360, we are thrilled to make Grand Junction our home, and we are excited to see what the next 10 years will bring,” said Matthew Breman, owner of the firm. Breman worked for a total of more […]
Lowe’s will contribute money and volunteers to Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County as part of National Women Build Week April 30 to May 8. Work is scheduled for April 30 on two houses in the Hoffman Country Estates subdivision in the Grand Valley. Mesa County Commissioner Rose Pugliese and Betsy Bair, regional director for […]
Triad Employee Assistance Program (EAP) has scheduled the next presentation in a series of free workshops designed to help business managers and human resource professionals. The hour-long workshop, titled “Mindfulness and You,” is set for 3 p.m. May 4 in Training Room A of the Mesa County Annex Building, 544 Rood Ave. Seating is limited […]
Kannah Creek Brewing Co. has announced plans to open a third restaurant in the Grand Valley. The new facility, called Kannah Creek Brewing Co. West, is scheduled to open in mid-May at 456 Kokopelli Blvd. in Fruita. Kannah Creek West will offer service inside as well as outside on a patio. The restaurant will feature […]
To the editor: Independence is an important value cherished by the people of Mesa County. And as a county commissioner, it is my responsibility to preserve that value wherever I can. A shadow is being cast over that independence by a piece of the Affordable Care Act called the Health Insurance Tax, or HIT. It […]
It’s too bad there are no silver bullets to shoot or magic wands to wave to improve business and labor conditions in Western Colorado. But that’s what happens when you’re dealing with economic factors, some of them global in scope. There are seldom simple solutions to complex problems. However, education and collaboration can go a […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence has dropped on less upbeat expectations for improving business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index retreated 1.9 points to 94.2 in April. A component of the index tracking consumer assessments of current conditions increased. But another component of the index tracking short-term expectations […]
A benefit Kentucky Derby viewing party in Grand Junction will raise money for programs that help children facing developmental challenges. The event is set for 2 to 5 p.m. May 7 at the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens, 641 Struthers Ave. In addition to watching the Kentucky Derby on large-screen televisions, participants can join in race […]