A monthly measure of consumer confidence has climbed to its highest level in five years on more upbeat assessments of business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index jumped more than seven points in May to 76.2. That’s the highest reading since the CCI stood at 76.4 in February 2008. […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Construction is expected to begin later this year on a $40 million project to complete two of four vacant floors on the 12-story patient tower at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction. The 11th floor will house a nursing unit caring for patients who’ve undergone surgery. The 12th floor will […]
Ron Chappell has joined Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction as a broker associate. Chappell brings to his new duties experience as a rancher, volunteer firefighter and a “ditch rider” allocating irrigation water to properties along ditches and canals. He also worked in the oil and natural gas industry in the Middle East. “I think […]
Cynthia Castaneda, Meighan Marquis and Mary Kruse were honored as the top-performing agents for April at Heiden Homes Realty and Associates in Grand Junction. Castaneda posted the most closed transactions in April, while Marquis had the highest dollar volume in sales. Marquis and Kruse tied for the most new listings during the month. Reach Castaneda […]
Jody Kole, executive director and chief executive officer of the Grand Junction Housing Authority, has been appointed to the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority board of directors. Kole was among four new board members appointed by Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper to the 11-member board. CHFA provides financing to low- and moderate-income homebuyers, affordable multifamily rental […]
Tona Hines has become full-time operations manager at Audio Video Experts in Grand Junction. In her expanded role, Hines will devote more time to client and vendor relationships. She brings to her new duties eight years of experience. She’s a 50 percent shareholder in the company. “I am really excited to have more time to […]
Tarji Bond has joined Family Health West as surgical services manager for the health care organization in Fruita. Bond brings to her new duties experience as an operating room technician in the Army and was stationed at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. She graduated from the Dekalb Nursing School in […]
Applications will be accepted through June 17 for the Grand Junction Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. The commission considers planning and zoning-related issues and makes recommendations to the Grand Junction City Council. The board hears appeals of administrative decisions, variances and exceptions to setback requirements. Members of the commission and board must be […]
Five Star Event Rental & Design has opened a showroom at its new location at 591 25 Road, Suite A-1 in Grand Junction. The family owned and operated business offers products and services to accommodate a range of events, including everything from large corporate meetings and weddings to intimate backyard parties. The company’s growing rental […]
The Physical Therapy Speciality Center in Grand Junction has become a division of Primary Care Partners. The center was established in 1984 and has operated out of the Primary Care Partners facility at 3150 N. 12th St. since the building opened in 2004. Seven physical therapists work at the center, treating a wide range of […]