An index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to retreat, signaling a possible recession. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index (LEI) declined eight-tenths of a percent to 114.9 in October. The index has dropped in each of the last eight months. Separate measures of current and past conditions increased in October. […]
Sales tax collections, a key measure of retail activity, continue to trend upward in Grand Junction and Mesa County. The City of Grand Junction reported a 10.1 percent increase in sales tax collections in October compared to the same month last year. Mesa County reported an 8.3 percent year-over-year gain. October reports reflect September sales. […]
An increase in new business filings bodes well for continued job growth and improving economic conditions in Colorado, according to the latest results of a quarterly report. But even as new businesses open, existing business close. Concerns about inflation and other challenges continue to dampen expectations. “Our latest data shows Colorado’s economy continues to excel […]
Three Grand Junction residents have been appointed to state boards and councils. Jeff Kuhr, director of Mesa County Public Health, was appointed to the State Board of Health. Kuhr serves on the board as a Republican from the 3rd Congressional District. Eric Frazer was appointed to the State Board of Pharmacy. Frazer serves on the […]
State Rep. Matt Soper is among six winners of awards presented by the National Federation of Independent Business. Soper, a Republican from Delta who represents District 54 in the Colorado House of Representatives, received the Guardian of Small Business Award. “Although there were others who had good pro small business voting records in the last […]
Jeremy Chaffin has been appointed to the 21st Judicial District Court in Grand Junction, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Lance Timbreza. Chaffin previously worked as an assistant United States attorney for the District of Colorado, a position he held since 2017. He previously worked as a senior trial deputy district attorney in […]
Julia Currier has joined Colorado West Land Trust as development and communication coordinator. Currier will work with the Grand Junction-based organization on fund-raising, external communications and special events. “Western Colorado holds a special place in my heart, and I’m excited to play a role in conserving it and sharing the great work of the CWLT,” […]
Toni Heiden and Cynthia Castaneda were honored as the top-performing agents for October at Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Heiden posted the highest dollar volume in sales for the month. Heiden and Castaneda tied for the most closed transactions. Heiden, the owner and managing broker of the firm, has worked in the real estate […]
Barbara Traylor Smith has been appointed to the Colorado Women’s Alliance advisor council. Traylor Smith represents Mesa County on the council, which includes women from 17 other counties. “Barbara is the perfect addition to our organization,” said Joni Inman, executive director of the alliance. “Her knowledge as a financial advisor and entrepreneur, combined with her […]
A genetic counselor has joined Grand Valley Oncology at Community Hospital in Grand Junction. Rachel Lawrence brings to her practice training in prenatal, pediatric, cancer, ocular and adult general genetics. She works with patients diagnosed with cancer, including breast, colon, endometrial, ovarian, pancreatic and prostate cancers. Many patients Rachel works with have a family history […]