Community Hospital has requested proposals for an operator to run an early childhood education center planned for the main hospital campus in Grand Junction. “This project is important as it will allow Community Hospital to provide high-quality child care to our employees and will help us recruit and retain high-quality health care professionals,” said Tawny […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times An annual fund-raiser is scheduled to return to Grand Junction in April, offering a wine time for a good cause. “It’s all about giving back,” said Stephanie Plieness, public relations chairman for the Junior Service League. The nonprofit service organization of women has scheduled Viva El Vino for 6 to […]
An index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to increase, signaling growth in the months ahead. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index (LEI) advanced eight-tenths of a percent to 120.8 in December. Separate measures of current and past conditions also increased. “The U.S. LEI ended 2021 on a rising trajectory, suggesting […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The monthly unemployment rate continues to retreat in Mesa County, edging down in December to end 2021 at the lowest level of the year and offering encouragement the trend will continue in 2022. “It’s a really good sign as we continue on the road to recovery,” said Curtis Englehart, director […]
An outdoor clothing company has announced plans to move its headquarters to Western Colorado. SheFly expects to open its headquarters at the ICELab at Western Colorado University in Gunnison. The facility serves as a business resource center and coworking space for small businesses and student entrepreneurs. SheFly plans to create 24 jobs over the next […]
The City of Grand Junction and Colorado Mesa University continue to work to improve pedestrian safety around the campus. The latest efforts include reduced speed limits — from 35 miles per hour to 30 mph — along 12th Street. New signs are scheduled for installation on Jan. 21. In addition, trees will be trimmed to […]
A former Western Colorado resident with experience in conservation and government relations has been selected to lead efforts promoting the outdoor recreation industry in Colorado. Conor Hall was named director of the Outdoor Recreation Industry Office, part of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. “Outdoor recreation is not only a key pillar […]
St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction has announced plans to turn over its blood collection operations to an independent services provider. Under a signed letter of intent, Vitalant will complete the transition by this summer. Until then, the St. Mary’s Blood Donor Center at the Pavilion will continue to collect and provide blood products. […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Dusti Reimer believes Western Colorado marketing and communications specialists — and business owners and managers, for that matter — deserve a conference that’s convenient and affordable to attend. It’s what inspired Reimer to join in efforts to stage a conference in Grand Junction and what’s motivated her to bring the […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Lori Siegesmund runs a construction company that offers a range of services — everything from framing and insulation to drywall and specialty ceilings. But she’s especially excited about a new service that not only further diversifies the operation, but also helps customers with unique needs. “This empowers people to make […]