COVID-19 wasnât the only story for businesses in 2020, but it was most of the story.
In a year marked by closures, changes and a growing tome of health and safety rules, the Grand Valley business community saw a shift to curbside pickups, takeout creativity and a run on plexiglass that likely wonât be repeated again soon.
Perhaps the biggest change to area business came late in the year when Grand Junctionâs oldest store finally called it quits.
After 109 years in business, Bengeâs Shoe Store in downtown Grand Junction ended its three-generation run as Coloradoâs oldest family-owned shoe store.
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Colorado Community College System Awarded $1 Million from Colorado Health Foundation to Reshape .
Colorado Community College SystemDecember 15, 2020 GMT
Image of police cadet being swore into duty.
Image of police cadet being swore into duty.
Denver, Dec. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Today, the Colorado Community College Foundation announced that The Colorado Health Foundation awarded a $1 million grant to the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) to reshape law enforcement training and better prepare future officers to serve and protect all members of Colorado’s diverse communities.
The grant will allow CCC’s Law Enforcement Academy Curriculum and Training project team to review current course objectives, program requirements, and instructor techniques to identify opportunities to embed a focus on social justice. The redesigned curriculum will be