Job growth continues in the United States, albeit at a slowing pace. According to the latest Labor Department estimates, nonfarm payrolls increased 156,000 in September. The unemployment rate edged up a tenth of a point to 5 percent as more people entered the work force to look for jobs. Average hourly earnings increased. September payroll […]
Entries for the upcoming U.S. Bank Rim Rock Run have already topped the number of runners who participated last year, prompting projections the 2016 event could be the most well-attended ever. The run, set for Nov. 5, includes a marathon, marathon relay and half marathon that wind up and over Rim Rock Drive in the […]
The Grand Junction Lions Club has presented a total of nearly $13,000 in grants to three recipients, the last of $125,000 the club has given away this year. The club also has started the process for determining grants for next year. The Grand Junction Lions Club presented checks to three recipients: $8,750 to Community Hospital […]
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper kicked off National Disability Employment Awareness Month with a proclamation and encouragement that employers consider what disabled employees can offer. In 1945, Congress designated a week in October to recognize the skills and contributions of people with disabilities to the work force. In 1988, Congress expanded the week to a month. […]
Sandy Borman, a real estate professional who has served with industry organizations on local and state levels, was among the winners of annual awards bestowed by the Grand Junction Area Realtor Association. Realtors also were installed on the GJARA leadership team during the event in the Meyer Ballroom at Colorado Mesa University. “This night was […]
The City of Grand Junction has launched a voluntary labor reduction program as part of ongoing budget-cutting efforts to offset declining tax revenues. City officials hope enough employees participate in the voluntary program to prevent mandatory layoffs. “The department directors and I have gone through the budget with a fine-toothed comb and made reductions in […]
A real estate transaction transferring ownership of properties at Cameo to the Town of Palisade clears the way for the development of a shooting complex. The Town of Palisade, Xcel Energy and Snowcap Coal Company closed on the transaction. Made possible with a $2 million grant from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs and an […]
A meeting is scheduled for Grand Junction as part of a second round of sessions to gather comments on a statewide tourism plan for Colorado. “This is a chance for Coloradans across the state to take part in identifying the top priorities for maximizing one of the most important industries in our state,” said Cathy […]
Grand Valley organizations have earned recognition for their efforts to promote resources to help create jobs. The Economic Development Partners — specifically the Business Incubator Center, Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce and Grand Junction Economic Partnership — received two awards from the International Economic Development Council during its annual conference in Cleveland. The awards […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Caren Vogt believes sitting at a desk all day can be hazardous to your health. The slumped shoulders, protruding neck and compressed organs can cause not only minor aches and pains, but also lead to such serious conditions as nerve damage and digestive difficulties. One antidote, Vogt said, is Pilates, […]