A measure of optimism among small business owners has increased, but continues to reflect challenges posed by inflation and staffing shortages. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index rose a half point to 90.3 in January. The index remains below its 49-year average of 98. “While inflation is starting to […]
Individual tickets will go on sale March 1 for an annual event addressing a range of issues related to economic development in Western Colorado. The Grand Junction Economic Partnership has scheduled the Western Colorado Economic Summit (WCES) for April 27 at Colorado Mesa University. Curtis Englehart, executive director of GJEP, said he’s excited about bringing […]
Four Grand Junction residents have been appointed to state boards, commissions and councils. Benjamin Hoffman was appointed to the State Board of Human Services. The board adopts policies, regulations and rules for the administration of the Colorado Department of Human Services. Brien Webster was appointed to the Colorado Wildlife Habitat Stamp Commission, which reviews proposed […]
Mesa County Commissioner Bobbie Daniel has been appointed to the Mesa County Mineral Lease District Board of Directors. The Mesa County Commissioners also reappointed Craig Springer, president of Home Loan State Bank in Grand Junction, to the board. Daniel succeeds Mesa County Commissioner Janet Rowland. Springer fills an at-large position. Daniel and Springer join Quint […]
Cynthia Castaneda was honored as the top agent for January at Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Castaneda posted the highest dollar volume in sales as well as the most closed transactions for the month. She’s worked as a real estate professional with Heiden Homes since 2007. A registered nurse, she also cares for a […]
Kimberley Jones has been promoted to human resources supervisor for Dalby, Wendland & Co. based in Grand Junction. Nathan Garcia has been promoted to audit senior for the public accounting and business consulting firm. Jones oversees HR functions, including benefits, compliance and recruiting. Before joining DWC, she worked as an HR professional in the construction, […]
Mike Urlacher has joined Bray & Co. in Grand Junction as director of the company’s maintenance and construction division. Urlacher brings to the new leadership position experience in maintenance and construction, most recently managing operations for Porter Homes and helping clients with their custom home needs. He previously worked as an estimator at FCI Constructors […]
A small business advocacy group urges its members and other small business owners to comply with new obligations in Colorado. They include those imposed under the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) and SecureSavings retirement programs. “Almost half our members process their own payroll — when they get the time, which is becoming scarcer because […]
Dango & Co. has scheduled a private dinner at the Redlands Community Center in Grand Junction. The dinner is set to begin at 5 p.m. Feb. 10 at the center, located at 2463 Broadway. The event will include a six-course meal featuring locally sourced ingredients and creative foods inspired by childhood memories. Vegan substitutions are […]
The Colorado Department of Transportation is surveying Bustang passengers to assess the feasibility of expanding bus services, including services along Interstate Highway 70 between Grand Junction and Denver. “Demand for additional trips has spiked, and we are conducting an on-board questionnaire to determine the best expansion options to facilitate the needs of Bustang riders. Feedback […]