Credit union names new CEO

Chad Shane has been appointed chief executive officer of Canvas Credit Union. The credit union operates 35 branches across Colorado, including branches in Grand Junction and Fruita. Shane brings to his latest duties more than 30 years of business experience. He’s held a series of positions with Canvas Credit Union, including chief lending officer, senior […]

Doctors join Primary Care Partners practices

Drs. Antancio Gomez and Maxwell Stephens have joined family medical practices operated by Primary Care Partners in Grand Junction. Gomez joined the health care team at Tabeguache Family and Sports Medicine. Stephens joined the Western Colorado Physicians Group. They’re both seeing new patients. Gomez is certified in family and sport medicine. He focuses in sports […]

Western Colorado Pediatric donates to hunger relief effort

Western Colorado Pediatrics donated $5,460 to a program providing food to children who might otherwise go hungry. A division of Primary Care Partners, Western Colorado Pediatrics made good on a promise to donate $5 for every well-child checkup completed between July 1 and Aug. 1 to the Kids Aid backpack program. The program provides backpacks […]

Businesses sought to join in food bank challenge

Registration continues through Sept. 13 for a competition challenging businesses to help address hunger. Food Bank of the Rockies Western Slope will stage the two-month competition. “We’re really excited to kick off this new challenge and work alongside incredible partners across our community to provide nutritious and meaningful food to kids, families and individuals,” said […]

Hearing clinic offers tinnitus treatment

Western Colorado Hearing Clinic has joined in an effort to meet growing demand for a tinnitus treatment device. Neuromod Devices, a medical technology company that developed the Lenire tinnitus treatment device, partnered with Western Colorado Hearing Clinic to offer the device. “We are thrilled to be offering this technology in our clinic for our patients,” […]

Grand Valley ranks among top wine-growing regions

The Grand Valley has received more recognition as a wine-growing region. The Grand Valley American Viticultural Area was named one of the top 10 wine regions in 2024 in the results of a ranking published by USA Today. A panel of wine and travel experts selected nominees, which were then ranked by readers. “The Colorado […]

Community Hospital receives top rating in national assessment

Community Hospital in Grand Junction is among the hospitals that received the highest rating in a national assessment of quality and safety standards. Community Hospital received a five-star quality rating for 2024 in the Hospital Compare assessment by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Community Hospital has received the rating three times since […]

Consumer Confidence Index rises

A measure of consumer confidence increased as more upbeat assessments of business conditions outweighed concerns over the labor market. The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index advanced 1.4 points between July and August to 103.3. Components tracking current conditions as well as short-term expectations increased. The New York-based think tank bases the index on the results […]

Small Business Optimism Index retreats

A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners decreased even as uncertainty and concerns over inflation increased. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index fell 2.5 points between July and August to 91.2, more than erasing a 2.2-point gain the month before. The index has remained below its 50-year […]