A Grand Junction insurance agent has joined in an effort to promote cooking safety and fire prevention. LaVonne Gorsuch, a State Farm agent, donated a Fire Prevention Week kit to the Grand Junction Fire Department. The kit includes home fire safety and prevention activities as well as information for children and adults. The donation was […]
A measure of optimism among small business owners continues to decline on less upbeat expectations for improving conditions and persistent concerns about inflation. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index fell a half point to 90.8 in September. The index has remained below its 49-year average of 98 for 21 […]
Colorado business leaders remain pessimistic heading into the fourth quarter, according to the latest results of an index tracking their expectations. While the economy has performed better than they anticipated, leaders remain worried about the effects of interest rates, inflation and politics. “It is notable that a majority of business leaders reported that the 2023 […]
United States payrolls increased by the largest amount in eight months in even as the jobless rate remained unchanged in September. Nonfarm payrolls grew 336,000 and the unemployment rate held steady at 3.8 percent, according to the latest estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The September payroll gain was the largest for a […]
Three Grand Valley women have been selected for roles with an organization connecting Colorado educators and students with the agricultural industry. Lucee Church of Loma will serve as resource coordinator with Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom. Church will fill requests for resources and track the reach of programs. She previously served as education program coordinator […]
Bob Young, founder and chairman of Alpine Bank, has received more recognition for his philanthropic efforts. The Colorado Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals selected Young for its lifetime achievement award. Twelve awards were bestowed as part of National Philanthropy Day. Young was praised for a legacy of personal philanthropy, corporate citizenship and community […]
Gina Archuleta has joined Lighthouse HR Support in Grand Junction as an HR business partner in the firm’s operations department. Archuleta is responsible for executive tasks in the background screening division as well as business development in all areas. She also provides consulting services to clients. She brings to her duties more than 17 years […]
Jennifer Tomaszewski has been selected as finance director of the City of Grand Junction. Tomaszewski succeeds Jodi Welch, who retired after working for the city for 32 years. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to be part of this community, and my family and I are looking forward to this new adventure,” Tomaszewski said. “I already […]
Tracy Barrios has joined the HopeWest Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) as director of clinical services. “We are thrilled to welcome Tracy to our team,” said Cassie Mitchell, president and chief executive officer of HopeWest, based in Grand Junction. “Her exceptional skills, leadership and commitment to quality care make her an ideal […]
The Home and Building Association of Western Colorado has scheduled its annual Parade of Homes for Oct. 6 to 8 and 13 to 15. The self-guided tour showcasing homes, new home technology and design trends will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Tickets sell […]