Applications will be accepted through Oct. 20 for the latest round of Bloom Where You Are Planted grants from the District 51 Foundation. The grant fund was created by the family of the late Karl Bloom to help students with financial need in Mesa County School District 51 pursue extracurricular activities. Bloom was a band […]
A measure of consumer confidence retreated for a second straight month on less upbeat expectations for business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index declined 5.7 points to 103 in August. While a measure of current conditions edged up, a measure of the short-term outlook dropped below a threshold that historically […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to decline, signaling slowing and what could be a recession. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index decreased another four-tenths of a percent to 105.4 in August. Separate measures of current conditions and past conditions increased. “With August’s decline, the U.S. Leading Economic […]
Victoria Roberts has been hired to lead wholesale efforts for Grande River Vineyards on Colorado’s Front Range. “There is so much potential for growth and building our brand,” Roberts said. “I see good things on the horizon for Grande River Vineyards. The sky’s the limit.” Richard Tally — co-owner of Ten Acre Winery, the parent […]
Allen McReynolds has been named chief operating officer of West Star Aviation, an aircraft repair and maintenance company whose operations include facilities in Grand Junction. McReynolds expects his primary role will be to support employees while also improving safety and performance. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to continue my aviation career with West […]
Jessica Burford, president and chief executive officer of the Palisade Chamber of Commerce, has been selected to participate in a year-long program designed to develop leaders in the Colorado tourism industry. Burford will join the 2024 class of the Colorado Tourism Leadership Journey. The program began in August and will conclude at the Colorado Governor’s […]
Kathy Tomkins was honored as the best performing agent for August at Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Tomkins posted the highest dollar volume in sales and most closed transactions for the month. Heiden Homes Realty operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. For more information, including properties for sale and rent, call 245-7777 or visit […]
Barbara Bowman of Grand Junction has been appointed to the Transportation Commission of Colorado. Bowman serves as a representative of the Seventh Transportation District on the commission. The commission formulates policies for the Colorado Department of Transportation, including those related to the construction, maintenance and management of public highways and other transportation systems in the […]
A free breakfast and business challenge are planned as part of Grand Valley Bike Month in September. Mesa County and the City of Grand Junction will host Bike to Work Day on Sept. 14. Participants can pedal to Grand Junction City Hall at 250 N. Fifth St. for a free breakfast set for 7 to […]
A Grand Junction conference is expected to support children and youth in the foster care system. The Mesa County Department of Human Services and an organizing committee have scheduled the Mesa County Community Summit for 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 25 and 8:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 26 at the Colorado Mesa University Center […]