Mesa County Libraries offers adults an opportunity to earn high school diplomas while also receiving career training. “Earning a high school diploma is a life-changing achievement,” said James Price, head of literacy services for Mesa County Libraries. “By offering Career Online High School, we’re empowering Mesa County residents to seek new opportunities and transform their […]
More police officers will take to downtown Grand Junction streets this summer as part of changes in patrols in the business district. Volunteer ambassadors also will be on hand to assist visitors under a new program. Two Grand Junction police officers will be deployed downtown as part of a collaborative effort between the Grand Junction […]
An annual presentation will offer information about the Colorado River, including a discussion of why businesses should care about water on the West Slope. The Mesa County State of the River meeting is set for May 15 at the Avalon Theater, 645 Main St. in Grand Junction. The event is free and open to the […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times When Autumn Henderson accidentally cut herself in a restaurant and couldn’t find a bandage, she came up with an idea for a new product: a small kit that includes not only bandages, but also hair ties, lip balm and other things women might need in a pinch. When Zachary Smith […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Two professionals involved in efforts to bring more visitors to the Grand Valley expect a combination of factors to bolster business. Key indicators, new attractions, upcoming conferences and additional airline service all point to more tourists and tourism dollars. “I really feel like we have a lot of good reasons […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times While the inaugural season for his jet boat business exceeded his expectations, Joe Keys has even higher hopes for the second season. If everything goes as Keys plans, more than 2,500 people will join in tours on the Colorado River this summer that offer either an adrenalin-inducing experience billed as […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The busy summer season hasn’t yet started, but real estate activity in Mesa County already has heated up. “It’s turning out to be a better year than I thought,” said Robert Bray, chief executive officer of Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction. Annette Miller, senior vice president of Heritage Title […]
A company that manufactures towers to provide communications services in remote areas plans to open in Grand Junction, the latest participant in a program offering tax incentives to businesses that create new jobs. Adaptive Towers is expected to soon open a manufacturing facility in Grand Junction and hire up to 13 employees before the end […]
An annual event showcasing food, wine and spirits has raised $30,000 for a clinic providing health care services in Mesa County. The amount was the most ever for Edesia and brings total contributions to the Marillac Clinic raised over the past seven years to $140,000. Ian Kelley, general manager of the Wine Country Inn, and […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Alex Clark believes a collaborative effort between St. Mary’s Medical Center and Children’s Hospital Colorado saved her son when a test during her pregnancy revealed he had an abnormally low heart rate. The condition remained stable, but the collaboration also allowed Clark to remain in Grand Junction for monitoring rather […]