An upcoming breakfast event will honor nonprofit organizations in Mesa County and the individuals and businesses that support them. The Community Impact Council, a coalition of 80 local nonprofits and their supporters, has scheduled the event for 8 to 9:30 a.m. March 12 at the Colorado Mesa University ballroom in Grand Junction. The event is […]
What happens if you give a chef a cookie? Participants in an upcoming benefit event for the Girls Scouts will find out. Chefs from six Grand Valley restaurants will prepare dishes using Girl Scout cookies as ingredients at the Give a Chef Cookie event set for 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 23 in the Lincoln […]
Tyler Hugentobler, Brent Metzler and Rachael Templeton were promoted to new positions with DWC CPAs and Advisors based in Grand Junction. Madison Donnafield, a human resources generalist with the firm, received the certified professional credential from the Society for Human Resource Management. Hugentobler was promoted to tax senior and works on business returns for clients […]
Paula Anderson, a certified health and wellness coach, now offers her expertise to local individuals and employer groups. “Feeling conflicted in our attempts to take better care of ourselves affects a person’s health, their job performance and the ability to enjoy life,” Anderson said. “And when you’re stuck in your attempts to move forward, it’s […]
Jennifer Henson of Grand Junction has been appointed to the Towing Task Force. Henson serves as a representative of nonconsensual towing carriers on the state task force. The group makes recommendations to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission and advises the commission on investigations of overcharges by towing carriers.
Jeff Bates has been selected to install artwork at a new roundabout at 24 and G roads in Grand Junction. Bates, an artist who lives in Fruita, has installed artwork in four traffic circles in the Grand Junction area as well as elsewhere. His artwork is made from recycled steel. Bates said he plans a […]
A measure of optimism among small business owners has dropped along with their expectations for the economy, sales and staffing. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index fell two points to 89.9 in January. The index remained below its average reading of 98 for a 25th consecutive month. “Small business […]
Sales tax collections held steady in Mesa County in January as gains in some sectors offset losses in others. Sales tax collections similarly kept pace in Grand Junction for 2023 compared to the year before. Mesa County collected nearly $4.6 million, a tenth of a percent more than collections for the same month a year […]
Susana Salamun, a senior vice president with Alpine Bank, has been named to the Denver Business Journal 2024 class of 40 Under 40 winners. Salamun is the first Alpine Bank employee to receive the award, which recognizes young professionals making a difference. Salamun joined Alpine Bank in 2013 and has worked in positions in electronic […]
David Thurow and Barbara Bowman of Grand Junction have been appointed to state boards. Thurow was among eight new appointees to the Colorado Workforce Development Council. Thurow is a principal of Prosono, a social impact advisory firm. He represents business on the council. The council advices, oversees and integrates the work of the Colorado talent […]