Colorado ranks second in an analysis of the best states for women small business owners. Lendio, an online loan marketplace in the United States targeting small business owners, analyzed seven metrics to determine the rankings, including the share of employer businesses owned by women, the proportional change of women-owned businesses between 2012 and 2020, the […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners declined again in February as concerns about inflation and interest rates persisted. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index slipped a half point to 89.4. The index has remained below its 50-year average of 98 for 26 straight months. “While inflation […]
Cassidee Shull, the executive director of the Colorado Association for Viticulture and Enology based in Palisade, is among the latest honorees of the Leaders in Agriculture recognition program conducted by the Denver Business Journal. Shull is among the leaders of the Colorado agriculture industry who’ll be recognized during a cocktail reception set for March 28 […]
Mona Highline, founder and executive director of the Joseph Center in Grand Junction, received the 2024 Education Champions Award for Mesa County from the Colorado Black Caucus of School Board Directors. Highline was honored for her efforts to help the community. Will Jones, vice president of the Mesa County School District 51 Board of Education, […]
Howard Asal and Ashlee Wallace, Colorado Parks and Wildlife rangers at Highline State Park north of Loma, were among the latest recipients of awards honoring acts of valor. The Park Law Enforcement Association honored nine CPW rangers for their efforts during 2023. Asal and Wallace were awarded for their quick response to a wildfire about […]
Andrea Haitz has joined Bray & Co. Real Estate in Grand Junction as a Realtor. Haitz brings to her latest role experience in the western Colorado real estate market. She specializes in residential and investment real estate as well as real estate owned dispositions. Bray & Co. operates offices at 1015 N. Seventh St. and […]
Lynna Radeck, vibrant life director at Solstice at Grand Valley, received the Hometown Halo Award from Senior Referral Network. Radeck also was selected as Employee of the Month for February. The Hometown Halo award recognizes leaders who demonstrate kindness and promote the well-being of others in the senior community. Recipients are selected from members of […]
Corporate sponsorships are sought for an annual event that benefits non-profit organizations helping children. The Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction has scheduled its Pancake Day and Fun Fest for 8 to 11 a.m. June 8 at the Mesa County Fairgrounds at 2785 U.S. Highway 50. Corporate sponsorships range from $250 to $1,500 and include promotions […]
The Mesa County Women’s Network has scheduled its next monthly luncheon for March 12. The event is set for noon to 1 p.m. at the Ocotillo Restaurant at Redlands Mesa Golf Club at 2325 W. Ridges Blvd. in Grand Junction. The event will include an educational workshop led by Christina Fitzrandolph titled “Mastering the Art […]
ProStar Holdings based in Grand Junction has announced an agreement with Topcon Corp. to integrate ProStar’s PointMan mapping software with Topcon fixed and portable global navigation satellite system antennas. “We’re thrilled about the collaboration with Topcon and their dynamic product development team,” said Page Tucker, chief executive officer of ProStar. “This partnership significantly enriches our […]