A measure of confidence among business executives dropped during the second quarter on less upbeat assessments for current economic conditions as well as expectations for the next six months. The Conference Board reported that its Measure of CEO Confidence fell to 47, down 16 points from the first quarter. A reading below 50 reflects more […]
A Western Slope rancher has been inducted as the new president of the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association. T. Wright Dickinson of Maybell will serve a one-year term at the helm of the nonprofit trade association representing cattle producers in the state. Dickinson continues to work on his family’s Vermillion Ranch in Northwest Colorado, an operation that […]
David Faricy and Fred Burmeister were honored as the top-performing agents for June at Heiden Home Realty and Associates in Grand Junction. Faricy posted the highest dollar volume for sales, while Burmeister was the top listing agent for the month. Faricy has worked in the real estate industry since 1999 and holds a degree in […]
Julie Adams, a real estate agent with Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction, has earned Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR) certification. The National Association of Realtors offers the certification to agents who want to help homebuyers and sellers with what are sometimes complicated transactions. The program includes training on how to qualify sellers for […]
Frank Smith has joined Family Health West in Fruita as the new operations manager of the Kokopelli Outpatient Procedure Center. “We are thrilled to have Frank as part of our team,” said Mark Francis, president and chief executive officer of Family Health West. “Frank not only possesses exceptional leadership skills, but a wealth of experience […]
The executive director of the Business Incubator Center in Grand Junction has been appointed to a state small business council. Jon Maraschin was among eight members appointed to the Small Business Council whose four-year terms will expire in 2016. The terms for five other members of the council will expire in 2015. Colorado Gov. John […]
A series of book signing events featuring local authors is scheduled to continue from 5 to 8 p.m. July 12 at Crystal Books and Gifts, 439 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. The upcoming session will feature Jan Weeks, author of “Season of Evil, Season of Dreams” and “The Secret Spring Hollow.” For more information […]
An upcoming concert at Grande River Vineyards in Palisade will serve as a fund-raiser for Child & Migrant Services. The July 14 concert will feature Quemando, a 12-piece salsa band from Boulder. Gates will open at 6:30 p.m., the concert is scheduled to start at 7:30. La Puerta Dance Studio will offer a free salsa […]
Western Colorado Pediatrics plans to open a second location in mid-August with a new clinic in Fruita. The Fruita clinic, located at 455 Kokopelli Blvd., will offer health care services to children and teen-agers at a more convenient location for young patients in Fruita and the west end of the Grand Valley. Physicians and staff […]
A Grand Junction retirement community plans a series of free activities for seniors. Upcoming events at Mesa View, 601 Horizon Place, include an armchair trip to Transylvania with refreshments starting at 11 a.m. July 13, a flute and art show with refreshments starting at 2 p.m. July 14 and a lemonade and ice cream social starting […]