St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction has received an A for its efforts in providing patient care and achieving cost efficiency while avoiding overuse. The Lown Institute awarded St. Mary’s its top grade in its latest national hospital index. “St. Mary’s Medical Center caregivers exhibit the highest level of skill when caring for our […]
An informal unveiling event is set for Aug. 17 in Grand Junction to mark a name change from Western Colorado Community College to CMU Tech. A division of Colorado Mesa University, WCCC officially began the transition to CMU Tech on Aug. 1. The new name aligns with a recently adopted plan and efforts to promote […]
Alpine Bank has donated a total of more than $425,000 to selected organizations as part of a celebration of 50 years in business. Each of 853 Alpine Bank employees directed a one-time gift of $500 to an eligible Colorado nonprofit, bringing to $426,500 the total awarded through the 50 years of philanthropy campaign. Some organizations […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Candace Carnahan knows what worries business owners and managers. As president and chief executive officer of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, her responsibilities include identifying and addressing problems. On the most pressing problems? Finding and retaining talent, Carnahan says. Lindsay Bullock, director of the Mesa County Workforce Center […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Janie VanWinkle helps organize an annual parade of sorts through the Grand Valley that serves as a celebration of the contributions of farmers, ranchers and the agricultural industry. “It’s really just about awareness and celebration,” said VanWinkle, who works with her husband, Howard, and family on a cow-calf operation based […]
Students in the physician assistance program at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction have earned national recognition for their efforts. The PA student society at CMU received the American Academy of Physician Associates Outstanding Student Society Award. The award is based on how student societies engage in public education and advocacy; public service and outreach; […]
Colorado Mesa University has announced plans to open a multipurpose space in downtown Grand Junction. Located at the intersection of Fifth and Main Streets, the space will serve as an extension of the Maverick Store on the main campus, but also offer a venue in which students, faculty and the community can meet for academic, […]
Western Colorado Community College in Grand Junction has received a grant to build a mobile learning lab focused on welding and commercial driving. The Colorado Community College System and Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade awarded the $1.1 million grant through the Skill Advance Colorado Mobile Learning Lab Assistance Program. “Receiving this grant […]
Registration is under way for an annual economic development summit in Western Colorado. Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado has scheduled the summit for 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Grand River Hospital Conference Center at 501 Airport Road in Rifle. Early bird tickets sell for $50 through July 31. Afterward, ticket prices […]
Applications will be accepted through Aug. 21 for grants from an opioid crisis recovery fund in Mesa County. The Mesa County Regional Opioid Governance Council seeks proposals for settlement fund grants focused on recovery and treatment as well as education and prevention efforts. United Way of Mesa County will act as grant administrator for the […]