Palisade’s Grande River Vineyards has scheduled a benefit concert to raise money for a local animal shelter. The concert is set for Oct. 11 at Grand River Vineyards, 787 Grande River Drive. The gates will open at 6 p.m. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Part of the Live in the Grapevines series, the […]
When Jay D. Muller finally made the decision to move the Grand Valley Equine Assisted Learning Center (GVEALC) from its home of six and a half years at Reimer’s Rainbow Ranch, he couldn’t believe his timing. First was the fact the property was available, and more difficult second, because COVID 19 hit before the official […]
Payrolls grew at their fastest pace in the United States in six months as the unemployment rate inched down, according to labor estimates for September. Nonfarm payrolls increased 254,000 and the jobless rated edged down a tenth of a point to 4.1 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Payroll estimates and the jobless […]
Colorado business leaders are less confident heading into the fourth quarter as concerns about the economy and uncertainty over the election mount. They’re more upbeat, however, about the year ahead, according to the latest results of an index tracking their expectations. “While individuals noted optimism around falling interest rates and inflation, they also noted uncertainty […]
Community Hospital in Grand Junction is included in the latest nationwide list of hospitals patients are most likely to recommend. Community Hospital also was honored for opening an early childhood education center. Becker’s Healthcare compiled the list using Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers Systems data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Only […]
Two presenters will share their perspectives on financial literacy, good intentions and conquering fear during an upcoming conference for western Colorado high school students and teachers. Howard Beatty and Tunji Adebayo are scheduled to lead presentations at the Western Slope Economic Leadership Conference in Grand Junction. The Freedom & Responsibility Education Enterprise (FREE) Foundation presents […]
The Express Employment Professionals offices in Grand Junction and Montrose offers an educational program designed to help employees and jobseekers gain new skills. “According to a recent survey from the Harris Poll, the majority of hiring decision-makers say employees must continue to fresh hard and soft skills throughout their careers to compete with colleagues,” said […]
A free webinar offering information about the unemployment claims process is scheduled for Oct. 15. The Colorado HR Connection will offer the webinar from 11 a.m. to noon. Speakers will cover the unemployment claims process, including the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act. To register or obtain more information, contact Kelly Murphy at Lighthouse HR Support in […]
Five Grand Valley wineries fared well in an annual competition to select the best wines to represent the Colorado wine industry. A Bodega Dessert Wine and 2023 Teroldego produced by Sauvage Spectrum in Palisade were among the 14 wines selected for the 2024 Governor’s Cup Wine Collection. A 2023 Gewurztraiminer from Restoration Vineyards in Palisade, […]
Mesa View Elementary School in Grand Junction is among four Colorado schools recognized for academic performance and closing achievement gaps. Mesa View Elementary School received the National Blue Ribbon School Award. Presented by the U.S. Department of Education, the award ranks among the most prestigious awarded schools in the country. The award recognizes excellence in […]