Mesa County Libraries has been recognized for its efforts to maintain and expand services, including the development of a multimedia studio, an online high school diploma program and collaboration with a coworking space. The Special District Association of Colorado named Mesa County Libraries its 2017 District of the Year. “Mesa County Libraries are honored to […]
An annual forum will offer information about air pollution and related health concerns in the Grand Valley. Citizens for Clean Air and the League of Women Voters of Mesa County have scheduled the fifth annual air quality public forum for 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Unitarian Universalist Church, located at 536 Ouray […]
A coalition of organizations promoting economic development in the Grand Valley continues to earn recognition for its efforts. The Grand Junction Area Economic Development Partners received a bronze excellence in economic development award from the International Economic Development Council during its annual conference in Canada. This is the second straight year Economic Development Partners have […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Cameron London encourages people to make a deal. He’s no game show host, though. And there are no surprises hidden behind doors, regardless of the number. Rather, London owns a new Grand Junction business where customers are welcome to dicker on the prices of the vintage wares, sell him merchandise […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Candidates for the Mesa County School District 51 Board of Education were put to the test in answering questions posed during a forum hosted by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. Some of their answers addressed testing, while others touched on funding and proposed mill levy and bond […]
The search has begun for an executive director of the Grand Junction Economic Partnership to succeed Kristi Pollard. Pollard resigned after taking a position as president and chief executive officer of the Jefferson County Economic Development Corp. based in Golden. Pollard’s last day with GJEP will be Oct. 20. She expects to begin her new […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Matt Johnson loves nothing more than a green day. That’s what he calls a day in which no safety related incidents are reported at Reynolds Polymer Technology. It’s no accident nearly all days are green days at the Grand Junction-based company. Rather, it’s the direct result of what Johnson describes […]
An index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to increase, signaling more growth even in the aftermath of damaging hurricanes in Florida, Texas and Caribbean. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index rose four-tenths of a percent to 128.8 in August. “The August gain is consistent with continuing growth in the U.S. […]
United Way of Mesa County is more than 40 percent of the way to its latest fund-raising goal thanks to workplace contributions. Employees at 31 businesses and organizations raised a total of $440,595, officials announced during kickoff event for the 2017-2018 campaign and efforts to raise $1 million Contributions are about $22,000 ahead of this […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The monthly unemployment rate in Mesa County has retreated to its lowest level in nearly 10 years as payrolls swell and the ranks of those unsuccessfully looking for work shrink. “It’s another good month for our economic climate here in Mesa County,” said Curtis Englehart, director of the Mesa County […]