Phil Castle, The Business Times While apartment vacancies in Grand Junction rose as they usually do during the first quarter, Cindy Hoppe remains skeptical the increase was as dramatic as what was reported as the latest results of a statewide survey. “Things were not all rosy. But things were not all that bad, either,” said […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times While hotel and motel business in the Grand Valley slowed through the first four months of the year, busier summer and fall seasons are expected to reverse the trend. “Things do look better for May, June and beyond,” said Barb Bowman, division manager of the Grand Junction Visitor & Convention […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners has increased on more upbeat expectations for an improving economy and increased sales and hiring. The National Federation of Independent Business reported that its Index of Small Business Optimism rose 2.6 points to 92.1 in April. Still, the latest index reading and the survey results […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Sales tax collections continue to decline in the Grand Valley, albeit at a slower pace that offers some encouragement the trend could change. “We’re hoping we’re moving in the right direction,” said Elizabeth Tice-Janda, revenue supervisor for the City of Grand Junction. For now, though, lower tax collections constitute a […]
Nearly everyone I know has had a bad boss at one time or another during their careers. A recent Gallup poll of more than 1 million employed U.S. workers confirmed the No. 1 reason people quit their jobs is a bad boss or immediate supervisor. “People leave managers, not companies … . In the end, […]
An employer sponsored 401(k) plan constitutes a great tool to help employees save for the future. But it’s important to understand your plan and play an active role in monitoring your benefits to make sure you achieve your retirement goals. The first step in using a 401(k) is understanding the key provisions of the plan […]
Richard Krohn, a Grand Junction attorney whose practice includes real estate and land use law, has been appointed to the Colorado Real Estate Commission. The commission regulates the licensing and conduct of real estate brokers and salespeople and pre-owned home warranty service companies. Krohn will serve as an expert in subdivision development on the commission […]
Erin Larson, Geri Tamborelli and Jacquelyn Wieseler have joined the board of directors of the March of Dimes chapter in Western Colorado. Larson, a certified laser specialist with Mountain West Dermatology in Grand Junction, serves as the nominating chairwoman. Tamborelli, director of women’s and children’s services at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, serves as […]
Jeannie DiGrappa has been appointed regional sales manager for the Kessler Collection western properties, including the 23,000-acre Kessler Canyon luxury guest ranch near DeBeque. DiGrappa also will manage sales efforts for the Beaver Creek Lodge in Avon and El Monte Segrado Living Resort and Spa in Taos, N.M.
Amy Rogers and Jessica Dodson have joined Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction as broker associates. Rogers brings to her new duties experience in the banking industry as well as her work as a former director of a nonprofit housing organization. “Amy is a great asset to our team, and I know she will deliver […]