Phil Castle, The Business Times Its name has changed and soon, too, will its headquarters. But the objective of a Western Colorado health care agency remains unchanged, according to its chief executive officer. “We have the fundamental belief people deserve to heal at home,” said Charleen Raaum, CEO of SummitWest Care. Home health care is […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has scheduled a public meeting in Grand Junction to hear comments on a five-year plan setting big game hunting seasons in the state. Kirk Oldham, area wildlife manager for CPW, said Mesa County constitutes a hub for outdoor recreation, including hunting, and the community has a vested interest in setting seasons. […]
The City of Grand Junction is looking for people interested in serving on an advisory committee that will help update a comprehensive plan for how and where the city will grow over the next 20 years. The comprehensive plan advisory committee will discuss overall planning directions, consider ideas, review progress and promote community involvement. The […]
A free webcast will offer the public a chance to participate in an annual event offering forecasts for the Colorado and national economies. Vectra Bank Colorado has scheduled its economic forecast event for 7:30 to 9 a.m. Feb. 6 in Denver. The event will be streamed live, and online participants will have an opportunity to […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The end of 2018 saw the highest unemployment rate in Mesa County in nearly two years. But one official considers 2018 a successful one overall for the local labor market and hopes some of the trends continue in 2019, among them a growing work force and increasing demand. Meanwhile, the […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times A bank headquartered in Western Colorado offers loans to federal employees on unpaid leave because of the partial government shutdown. Alpine Bank offers loans of up to one month of net salary. Payments won’t be due for six months after the shutdown ends. “We want to offer our assistance,” said […]
A company that connects travelers to resort destinations has announced plans to add a flight between Grand Junction and Phoenix. Allegiant expects to offer twice-weekly service between Grand Junction Regional Airport and the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport beginning April 5. Flights are planned for Fridays and Mondays. The flights will add to the year-around service Allegiant […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Chris Thomas attributes successful hospital management in part to three things: collaboration, transparency and, ultimately, doing the right thing. The president and chief executive officer of Community Hospital expects to bring a similar approach to another leadership role as chairman of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The sky is no longer the limit for a Grand Junction-based company that’s applied technology and techniques developed for aerial imaging to underground settings. In taking services to a new level, limits of other kinds disappear not only for customers, but also the prospects for a growing operation. “The possibilities […]
A new website offers help to youth to find information about careers, including those in high demand in Mesa County. The Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction announced the launch of the website at www.findyourfuture.us. “There are so many great resources for youth in Mesa County. With this new website, we have pulled all […]