Good morning, Grand Junction.

The Grand Junction Business Incubator Center hosts its inaugural Entrepreneur Exchange today from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Convention Center, featuring keynote Jon Carmichael plus Outstanding Entrepreneur Awards, while Colorado colleges will waive application fees from Oct.

20 to Oct. 22 for Free Application Days.

Bill and Logan Moody run two local venues that offer different experiences in downtown Grand Junction — Moody's Lounge is for a cozy dinner and Moody's Underground features live music and dancing.

Both spots serve quality cocktails and an intimate atmosphere to enjoy a meal or show.

Colorado Mesa University will unveil its new Maverick athletics logo tomorrow at midfield during the Homecoming football game.

The redesign (developed with community input) marks a modern era for CMU athletics.

Grand Junction is wrapping up cleanup on D½ Road between 29 and 29¾ Road, with asphalt, landscaping, and lighting finishing within two weeks; the project’s new three-lane road with sidewalks and bike lanes supports upcoming developments and anticipates a similar B½ Road upgrade early next year.

The Counseling and Education Center opens its second Orchard Mesa location at 2702 B½ Road to nearly double capacity from 350–400 to about 750–800 clients.

A free open house is set for Saturday, Oct. 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

October is Residents’ Rights Month, highlighting food, dignity & independence for residents in long-term care facilities in Mesa County.

Officials advise residents to speak with staff or use official grievance channels if meal offerings do not meet their expectations.

With flu hospitalizations already reported this October versus none last year, Mesa County encourages residents to get vaccinated at a community clinic tomorrow at Mesa County Health and Human Services Building (510 29½ Road) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.