Registration is under way for a summer course designed to prepare teen-agers and young adults to enter the work force. Two, four-week sessions are planned, starting July 9 and 23 at the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens, located at 641 Struthers Ave. in Grand Junction. Classes will run from 8 a.m. to noon Mondays and Tuesdays. […]
Judging is scheduled for June 30 for a commercial winemaker’s competition conducted as part of the Mesa County Fair in Grand Junction. Steve Menke, an associate professor of enology at Colorado State University, will officiate over the judging at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel, 765 Horizon Drive A panel of five judges will award gold, silver […]
A new initiative offers small businesses assistance in preparing for disasters. AT&T and the American Red Cross have launched the effort, called Safeguard Your Business. “AT&T has a long-standing commitment to business continuity and disaster preparedness on behalf of our customers,” said Bill Soards, president of AT&T in Colorado. “We’ve taken it to the next […]
The Grand Valley Surgical Center in Grand Junction has retained accreditation for meeting national health care standards set by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). “We believe our patients deserve the best,” said Willis Bultje, administrator of the Grand Valley Surgical Center. “When you see our certificate of accreditation, you will now that […]
The residential construction industry has long constituted an important component of the Mesa County economy. Consider that the construction of 100 single-family homes creates an average of more than 300 jobs. So it was significant when the home building industry surged in the boom days and suffered in the bust that followed. Now there are […]
A monthly index forecasting economic performance in the United States continues to signal moderate growth one economist described as a “muddle through.” The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index (LEI) rose three-tenths of a percent in May to 95.8. The index has climbed 1.8 percent over the six-month period ending in May. Separate […]
A measure of consumer confidence has dropped for a fourth straight month as the outlook for business and labor conditions for the second half of the year turns less optimistic. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) fell more than two points in June to 62, its lowest level in five months. […]
An upcoming seminar will offer information about how Colorado companies can tap into funding to help them develop agricultural exports. “I hope more Colorado companies will participate in this program,” said Colorado Agriculture Commissioner John Salazar. “Developing exports is critical to our state’s economy, and these funds can help companies develop or expand export markets.” […]
A new Web site offers information to Colorado farmers and food manufacturers to help them comply with regulations, ensure safety and quality and market their products. “Marketing and selling food products can be one of the most challenging aspects to a farm enterprise or food entrepreneur, especially when direct sales are involved,” said Wendy White, […]
Companies paying celebrities big money to endorse their products might not realize negative perceptions about a celebrity are more likely to transfer to an endorsed brand than positive ones, according to a new University of Colorado study. While celebrity endorsements are widely used to increase brand visibility and connect brands with celebrities’ personality traits, such […]