Registration is under way for an annual presentation on employment law that will include a legislative update. The Western Colorado Human Resource Association has scheduled its spring conference for 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 20 at Two Rivers Convention Center, 159 Main St. in Grand Junction. Admission to the conference is $159 for WCHRA […]
Businesses and organizations were recognized for their roles in a campaign that raised nearly $870,000 for United Way of Mesa County. As of Feb. 29, the latest campaign had raised $869,225. That’s almost 87 percent of the $1 million goal announced at the beginning of the effort. Most of the money comes from workplace contributions. […]
Registration is under way for a local telecast of a national leadership event. Express Employment Professionals of Grand Junction and Montrose will host a simulcast of the Refresh Leadership event on April 13 at the Mesa County Workforce Center, located at 512 29 1/2 Road in Grand Junction. Registration is set to begin at 8:15 […]
Colorado ski resorts continue to report increased business this season, according to the latest numbers from a trade association. Colorado Ski Country USA reported that visits to its 21 member resorts were up 3.8 percent for January and February compared to the same two-month span last year. With those gains, skier visits so far during […]
A company has announced plans to make a high-speed broadband network in the Grand Valley available to businesses. The Unite Private Networks system extends from Palisade to Loma and throughout the Grand Junction area, offering fiber-based communications and a major tier one wireless carrier. The project also involves a 73-mile fiber optic network providing 10-gigabit […]
Registration is under way for an annual event exploring ways to promote the creative industries in Colorado. The Creative Industries Summit is set for May 5 and 6 at the Gathering Center at the Orchard in Carbondale. A discounted fee of $135 is available to those who register before March 23. To register or obtain […]
An upcoming event will offer classes, demonstrations and exhibits designed to help participants grow healthier and more beautiful landscapes. The Landscapes West and Outdoor Living event is set for March 18 and 19 at Two Rivers Convention Center, 159 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. The exhibit hall will be open from noon to 7 […]
Powderhorn Ski Resort has joined with Rotary clubs in the Grand Junction area to plan a fund-raiser for local organizations. The Red Ball Express is scheduled for 3 p.m. March 26 at Powderhorn on the Grand Mesa east of Grand Junction. Originally developed by the Aspen Rotary Club, the Red Ball Express will feature a […]
The American Red Cross has scheduled a benefit event for 5:30 to 9 p.m. April 15 in the Meyer Ballroom at the Colorado Mesa University Center in Grand Junction. The event, dubbed a backyard bash, will include food and drink as well as backyard games and a silent auction. Admission is $50. For tickets or […]
The Grand Junction Rotary Club Foundation has donated $60,000 to Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction to help renovate a building housing international student programs. Max Krey, a philanthropist and Grand Junction Rotarian, made a contribution to CMU last year and asked that the building housing international student programs be named Rotary Hall. The Grand […]