Colorado is among 19 states selected as finalists in the second round of competition for $3 billion in federal education funding awarded through the Race to the Top program. “Thirty-five states and the District of Columbia submitted bold blueprints for reform that bear the signatures of many key players at the state and local level […]
Nearly a third of registered nurses in Colorado are 55 years or older, almost twice the proportion of the overall work force in the state, according to findings from a survey of RNs. The Colorado Health Institute (CHI) found that 32 percent of RNs are at least age 55 compared to 17 percent of all […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners retreated further in July even as concerns about business and labor conditions mounted. The National Federation of Independent Business reported that its Index of Small Business Optimism dropped nearly a point to 88.1. The latest decline comes on the heels of a 3.2-point drop in June. […]
U.S. payrolls fell for a second straight month as more temporary census workers lost their jobs. According to Labor Department Estimates for July, nonfarm payrolls fell 131,000 as government layoffs more than offset hiring in other sectors. The U.S. unemployment rate remained unchanged at 9.5 percent. Employment to conduct the 2010 census has influenced overall […]
What would you think if I asked if your head was in the clouds? You could be offended. But in this case, having your head in the “cloud” is a good thing, taking advantage of a cost-effective and almost limitless way of conducting business. The ability to respond to opportunity is critical to success, but […]
Business owners and managers are beginning to realize that economic conditions, for the time being, constitute a new normal. Gone are the days of high margins and deep pockets. In this new reality, businesses face the ongoing challenge of doing more with less. In the past, that’s meant giving more work to the best employees […]
Marillac Clinic will participate in a program offering dental insurance for children from low- and middle-income families in Mesa County. Offered in collaboration with the Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation Smile-a-bration program, the insurance will cover up to $1,000 worth of dental care with no copayment. Enrollment is required. Kristy Schmidt, director of community and […]
Wells Fargo will present its annual Evening Under the Stars, a free concert set for 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21 in Lincoln Park in Grand Junction. The concert will feature the percussion ensemble Talking Rhythms, the Centennial Band and Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra. “For the last 18 years, Evening Under the Stars has been one of […]
A free presentation on the effects of health care reform on seniors is set for 3 p.m. Aug. 18 in Grand Junction. The 90-minute presentation is planned for the Garden Room of the Commons assisted living facility located at 625 27 1/2 Road. Betty Sweeney, a senior liaison for U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), will […]
Family Health West in Fruita offers physicals for high school students involved in sports. Physicals are available on a first-come, first-served basis from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. weekdays at the Family Health West hospital at 300 W. Ottley Ave. The physicals cost $30. No appointments are required. For more information, call 858-2104 or visit the […]