A virtual job fair is scheduled to run around-the-clock through Sept. 15 to recruit applicants for jobs at Colorado ski resorts. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment will join with workforce centers in six communities to host the fair. To participate, people should register online at www.connectingcolorado.com. Once inside the virtual event, they can […]
St. Mary’s Hospital and Medical Center in Grand Junction has earned recognition for diagnosing and treating patients with symptoms of a heart attack. The hospital received accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care as a chest pain center. To earn the designation, St. Mary’s evaluated its heart care processes and integrated what are considered […]
Candidates in a variety of races have been invited to participate in debates hosted by Club 20 in Grand Junction. The debates are scheduled for Sept. 6 at Two Rivers Convention Center, located at 159 Main St. The debates will feature candidates vying in nearly every Western Slope race for the Colorado House of Representatives […]
A small business advocacy group has endorsed Bob Beauprez in his bid for election as governor of Colorado. Beauprez offers the experience and record to help the small business owners who employ half of the private-sector workforce and create almost every new job in the state, said Tony Gagliardi, Colorado state director for the National […]
A measure of consumer confidence continues to increase along with improving business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index advanced more than two points to 92.4 in August. While consumers were more upbeat in their assessments of current conditions, they were a bit less optimistic in their short-term outlooks. “Consumer […]
A monthly index forecasting economic performance in the United States has increased sharply, a signal the pace of growth could accelerate. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index climbed nine-tenths of a percent to 103.3 in July. With increases in each of the last six months, the index has advanced 4 percent over […]
A national restaurant chain is looking for entrepreneurs interested in opening Dunkin’ Donuts franchises in Grand Junction and other Western Colorado locations. “Dunkin’ Donuts is looking for qualified candidates with food service, operations and real estate experience to join our team and grow the brand in Grand Junction, Glenwood Springs and Durango, said Grant Benson, […]
Entries are being accepted for benefit wiener dog races planned as part of the Grand Junction Rockies Minor League Baseball game on Aug. 27. The winner will receive more than $1,000 in prizes, including tickets for four people to two Colorado Rockies games in Denver, lodging at the Homewood Suites by Hilton at the Denver […]
Healing Horizons Integrated Health Solutions will host an upcoming event to celebrate 10 years in business. The free event is set for 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 27 at 2139 N. 12th St. in Grand Junction. The event will include yoga and tai chi classes as well as seminars on stress relief, collaborative care and […]
Alpine Bank will host a seminar in Grand Junction designed to help members of area homeowners associations. The full-day seminar, dubbed HOA 101, is scheduled to start at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 6 at the Courtyard by Mariott, 765 Horizon Drive. “If you’re an HOA board member, this is a seminar you can’t afford to miss. […]