Twenty nonprofit organizations in Mesa County have received financial assistance in the latest grants from the Wells Fargo Community Assistance Fund. The grants totalled $13,000, said Steve Irion, Wells Fargo president and business banking manager for the Grand Junction market. “There are so many small, local, grassroots organizations that work tirelessly to help individuals and […]
Small to medium-sized companies are sought to participate in a pilot program testing a new Internet-based document management service. DocSavy will provide onsite setup, training, services and support to participating companies at no charge in exchange for feedback on the services and training materials. Business owners and managers interested in the pilot program should contact […]
Nearly 6,000 people attended the Colorado Mountain Winefest in September, a record for an annual event that packs an estimated $1 million economic punch. “This festival takes over Palisade and the Grand Valley, putting our unique culture and wine industry on display. We love to see the tremendous support of Colorado wine from all across […]
A monthly index tracking optimism among small business owners has dipped on less upbeat expectations for an improving economy. The National Federation of Independent Business reported that its Small Business Optimism Index slipped two-tenths to 93.9 in September. The largest contributing factor to the decline was an eight-point drop in a component of the index […]
An index tracking confidence among Colorado business leaders has edged down, but continues to reflect an upbeat outlook going into the fourth quarter. “Business leaders remained optimistic overall despite confidence being tested by uncertainty coming out of Washington. Coupling business confidence with other economic metrics, Colorado looks to be on a stable growth trajectory,” said […]
A monthly index tracking business conditions in Colorado has slipped, but continues to signal growth based on increased construction activity as well as hiring at a pace double that of the United States. The Business Conditions Index retreated more than four points in September, yet at 52.2 forecasts an expanding economy over the next three […]
Eight branch offices of Edward Jones Investments in the Grand Valley will serve as collection points for a food drive scheduled to continue through October. Barrels will be set up for donations of nonperishable canned and boxed foods, paper products and personal care items. Pet food also will be accepted. All items will be delivered […]
United Way of Mesa County has launched its latest campaign with more than $450,000 already raised in workplace contributions. “Workplace campaigns are the heart of the United Way’s annual fall campaign. This response is evidence of the everyday employee understanding of the great need in our community and willingness to share,” said Jerome Gonzales, president […]
A Grand Junction event will bring together employers looking for workers with people looking for jobs. The Mesa County Workforce Center has scheduled a job fair for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Lincoln Park Barn, located near 12th Street and Gunnison Avenue. The first hour of the fair will be open […]
Jennifer Sauer Six members of the staff of Alpine Bank in Western Colorado have graduated from the University of Colorado Graduate School of Banking. Noel Hansen, Kjerstin Hill, Garret Jammaron, David Miller, Allison Nadel and Jenny Sauer completed the 25-month program for community banking professionals. “Completing the […]