A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States has retreated, signaling what could be slowing in the months ahead. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index fell three-tenths of a percent to 102.4 in March. A separate measure of current conditions increased. A measure of past conditions held steady. Justyna Zabinska-La Monica, […]
The executive of a cybersecurity firm is expected to share his insights into information technology protection as a keynote speaker at the Western Colorado Economic Summit. Kurtis Minder, chief executive officer and co-founder of GroupSense, will speak at the summit, set for April 16 at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. Minder has negotiated some […]
A coalition formed nearly 10 years ago to promote the outdoor recreation industry has embarked on what the organization terms a new chapter. The Grand Valley Outdoor Coalition is establishing itself as a tax-exempt nonprofit organization with a newly appointed executive director. Sarah Shrader, founder of the coalition and president of its board, said she’s […]
A firm that produces three-dimensional architectural renderings has moved from Belgium to Fruita. Tandem Studio operates out of the Fruita Arts & Recreation Marketplace, a downtown building that houses an eclectic mix of entrepreneurs and artists as well as retail outlets. “Tandem Studio will be an excellent fit for Fruita as they contribute to the […]
Now that it’s spring, property owners gear up up for the seasonal transition. From residential homes to commercial complexes, ensuring your property is prepared for the warmer months ahead is paramount. To guide you through this process, here are some tips for a seamless springtime transformation. Inspect and maintain exterior surfaces: Harsh winter elements can […]
Panda Express has opened a restaurant in Grand Junction, further expanding one of the largest Asian dining franchises in the United States. “Our entire Panda team is grateful to serve the Grand Junction community by providing new jobs and supporting local organizations through fund-raising opportunities,” said Salvadore Naranjo, area coach of operations for Panda Express […]
A tasteful event serving food while raising funds for United Way of Mesa County is scheduled to return April 5 to downtown Grand Junction. The Home Loan Taste of the Grand Valley outdoor food and beverage tasting festival is set for 3 to 7 p.m. at 530 Colorado Ave. “We are really excited to have […]
Pinnacol Assurance retained its top position in the latest state data analyzing the performance of workers’ compensation carriers for injured workers. Pinnacol Assurance received a score of 4.2 out of five as rated by workers who’ve made claims. Pinnacol Assurance has held the top position in the data from the Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation […]
The Mesa County Women’s Network has scheduled a workshop on negotiation skills. The workshop, titled “Mastering the Art of Asking for What you Want,” is set for 6 to 8 p.m. April 9 in the board room of Abstract & Title, 2646 Patterson Road in Grand Junction. Christina Fitzrandolph, a business consultant with Motus and […]
Breeze Airways has announced it’s joined with Barclays U.S. Consumer Bank to introduce what’s branded as the Breeze Easy Visa credit card. The co-branded credit card offers up to 10 times the points for the purchase of airfares and trip add-ons. Other benefits for cardholders include priority boarding and complimentary in-flight interact access. “Combined with […]