The members of a small business advocacy group in Colorado have come out against a ballot measure that would reduce property tax rates, but backfill revenue with money collected above state constitutional limits imposed by the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Fully 90 percent of members of the National Federation of Independent Business in Colorado responding […]
St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction is among the Colorado hospitals recognized for their efforts to offer healthier food and beverage options as well as promote breastfeeding. St. Mary’s was recognized at the gold level for the Healthy Hospital Compact. St. Mary’s has been a Colorado Baby Friendly designated hospital since 2016. Since its […]
A public forum is set for Aug. 15 to discuss the future of the Orchard Mesa recreational facility in Grand Junction. The forum is planned for 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Park Barn, 910 N. 12th St. This event will offer an opportunity for participants to review options for the Orchard Mesa recreational […]
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management seeks nominations for members of regional advisory councils in Colorado. “The resource advisory councils are the cornerstones of our engagement with the communities where we manage public lands,” said BLM Colorado State Director Doug Vilsack. “Our bureau’s ability to administer and conserve these lands for the use and enjoyment […]
U.S. employers continued to hire in July as the unemployment rate edged down. Nonfarm payrolls increased 187,000 and the jobless rate slipped a tenth of a point to 3.5 percent, according to the latest estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Payroll gains for the previous two months were revised downward a total of […]
A public meeting is scheduled for Grand Junction to offer information about the Family and Medical Leave Insurance program. The free meeting is set for 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Mesa County Workforce Center, 519 29 1/2 Road. The meeting also will be offered virtually. To register or obtain more information, visit […]
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 […]