Intermountain Health Delta clinic moves into larger quarters

Intermountain Health Heart and Vascular-Delta Cardiology has moved into a larger clinic in Delta. The new clinic at 155 Stafford Lane offers more than 2,000 square feet with four examination rooms, a procedure room and office space. The clinic also accommodates rotating specialists in physical medicine and rehabilitation who will see patients twice a month. […]

Community Hospital acquires latest robot-assisted system

Community Hospital in Grand Junction has acquired the latest version of a robot-assisted system for minimally invasive surgical procedures. The Intuitive da Vinci 5 is the newest addition to the da Vinci systems Community Hospital has used since 2022. “We are thrilled to be a leader in this field and look forward to continually bringing […]

Rural economic index retreats to 2024 low

An index tracking the rural economy in Colorado and nine other states retreated to its lowest level in nine months. The overall reading for the Rural Mainstreet Index fell four-tenths of a point between July and August to 40.9. That’s the lowest level since November. The index has stayed below growth-neutral 50 for a year. […]

Small business outlook mixed

A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners rose to its highest level in more than two years, but still reflects concerns. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index rose 2.2 points between June and July to 93.7. That’s the highest reading since February 2022. Still, the index remained […]

Business group applauds property tax relief efforts

The Colorado director of a small business advocacy group hailed a proposed legislative compromise he said would offer certainty on property taxes along with relief. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis called for a special legislative session starting on Aug. 26 and focusing on property tax relief. Tony Gagliardi, state director of the National Federation of Independent […]

City seeks comments on impact fee study

A second community meeting is scheduled to discuss a study of impact fees in Grand Junction. The City of Grand Junction scheduled the meeting for 5:30 p.m. Aug. 29 in the fire training room at 625 Ute Ave. Participants can also join the meeting virtually. Impact fees are one-time payments charged to new developments to […]

Olathe steel firm transitions to employee ownership

A steel fabrication and construction business based in Olathe has transitioned to employee ownership. Rocky Mountain Steel participated in two state programs in implementing an employee stock ownership plan. “Moving forward, all Rocky Mountain Steel employees will have the opportunity to financially benefit in a much bigger way for their hard work,” said Dylan Wiman, […]

Leading index signals slowing, but not recession

A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to retreat — signaling what could be slower growth, but not a recession. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index (LEI) decreased six-tenths of a percent to 100.4 in July. A separate measure of current conditions held steady. A measure of past conditions […]

Accounting firm announces promotions

Kevin Rosson was promoted to audit manager and Emma Sandoval was promoted to tax senior at DWC CPAs and Advisors based in Grand Junction. Rosson joined DWC in 2019 and brings to his latest position experience in such attest and accounting services as compilations, financial statement audits and reviews. He works with clients in a […]