A study is under way to assess demand for high-speed Internet services as the City of Grand Junction proceeds with a broadband initiative. The study will include a survey of households and businesses asking about their broadband requirements and the likelihood of subscribing to faster and affordable Internet access. The study is part of a […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The monthly unemployment rate in Mesa County has retreated to its lowest level in a year even as increases in payrolls and the overall labor force offer encouragement local conditions could be improving. “It looks like a pretty good month for us,” said Curtis Englehart, manager of the Mesa County […]
A monthly index forecasting economic performance in the United States has increased, signaling moderate growth through early 2017. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index rose two-tenths of a percent to 124.4 in September. Separate measures of current and past performance also advanced two-tenths of a percent. “Overall, the strengths among the leading […]
Mind Springs Health has received $100,000 from the sale of a classic car to help the organization expand mental health services in Western Colorado. Mind Springs received the proceeds from the sale of a custom 1967 Chevrolet Nova at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Las Vegas. Tammy Allen, a Grand Junction woman who operated a museum […]
Raising the federal minimum wage to $12 an hour could reduce private sector employment by 1.8 million over 10 years and cut economic output by $2 trillion, according to a new report from the National Federation of Independent Business. “Both candidates for president have expressed support for raising the minimum wage, and it’s important for […]
St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction offers cardiac-sparing therapies designed to treat breast cancer while reducing the risk of heart disease associated with radiation. “This therapy gives me and my patients a peace of mind that we’re not solving one problem only to create another,” said Dr. Julie Carson, a radiation oncologist at St. […]
Western Colorado Community College is among the recipients of more than $700,000 in grants awarded by the Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District. The district oversees the distribution of federal mineral lease revenues to local public entities that provide community services. WCCC received a $289,125 grant for a building for its electric line worker training […]
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment will promote careers in the energy industry during a week-long effort that includes a virtual job fair. Two websites also promote employment opportunities in the sector. “We’re proud and excited to participate in this effort because a fundamental part of our mission is to help launch careers,” said […]
The Grand Valley is scheduled to host both national collegiate and para-cycling bicycle championships. The Greater Grand Junction Sports Commission and USA Cycling announced the USAC collegiate road national championship and para-cycling road national championship have been scheduled for April 27 to 30 in Grand Junction “Both the para-cycling and collegiate championships promise to feature […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Where others see a blank wall, Lee Bowerman envisions something completely different. Take, for example, the west-facing exterior wall of In the Middle Liquors in Fruita. Bowerman has transformed what was a few months ago a nondescript view of a door and a couple of windows into a vibrant street […]