The Gene Haas Foundation has donated $25,000 to Western Colorado Community College in Grand Junction to provide scholarships to students enrolled in the machining technology program there. “This is a terrific investment by the Haas Foundation in the students and in the machining program,” said Jeanne Adkins, acting vice president for community college affairs at […]
Jeff McCloskey, a chiropractor with New Life Chiropractic in Grand Junction, is the next scheduled speaker at a series of events at Crystal Books and Gifts. McCloskey will lead a free one-hour class in applied kinesiology during the Off the Shelf event set for 1 p.m. March 20 at the store, 439 Main St. in […]
Valley Surgical, Aesthetics and Vein Care in Grand Junction has scheduled a free screening day for leg ailments. The event is set for 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 17 at 2478 Patterson Road, Suite 4. For an appointment or more information, call 773-1946. Dr. Brad Case, owner of Valley Surgical, Aesthetics and Vein Care, […]
A health education agency serving 13 Northwest Colorado counties has expanded programs offering instruction to nursing students. The Western Colorado Area Health Education Center in Grand Junction has expanded the capacity of its certified nurse assistant courses from six to 18 students. The center also has added qualified medication administration personnel courses to train people […]
Businesses and business owners were recognized by annual awards presented by the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce during its annual banquet. Family Health West was named business of the year, while Brian and Andrea Gatley of Alpha Dog Systems accepted the New Horizon Award for new business of the year. Steve Newsom with Cornerstone Ventures […]
The owners of Essentials in Learning, a Grand Junction tutoring and academic coaching service, participated in workshop conducted at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. Anna Goetz and Sheri Vandervelde joined in a workshop titled “Executive Function and Metacognition: Teaching Students to Learn How to Learn.” Goetz said the workshop will help them help […]
Tile Meister — a Grand Junction business offering tile, kitchen and bathroom remodeling and other products and services — has earned the Angie’s List Super Service Award for a second straight year. “Tile Meister’s goal is to consistently provide the best products and service. This award reflects out commitment,” said Randy DiDonato, owner of Tile […]
A new home for the health sciences program at Colorado Mesa University is one of three major projects under way in Colorado for Shaw Construction. The $14.7 million project will renovate and add to a building that once housed Community Hospital and includes new classrooms, instructional laboratories and faculty offices. Outside, the grounds will include […]
Alpine Bank has been inducted into the International Green Industry Hall of Fame. Alpine Bank was among a total of 12 businesses, organizations and individuals inducted into the hall in recognition of their efforts to reduce environmental effects and waste while increasing energy efficiency. “Alpine Bank’s Green Team, birthed in 2003, has always tried to […]
While the widespread effects of a slowdown in the energy sector continue to show up in labor and tax collection numbers, there’s more upbeat news in the Grand Valley from other sectors in the opening of a new hospital and grocery store. The outlook for continued improvement in the real estate market also offers a […]