The League of Women Voters of Mesa County has scheduled a virtual forum expected to feature a total of seven candidates running for three offices. The forum is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 13 and will be broadcast as a Zoom webinar. The forum also will be available on Facebook Live. The link […]
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment has joined with Google to connect 500 local job seekers with free access to Google Career Certificates training. The certificates equip people with skills in data analytics, digital marketing, information technology support and project management. The online program can be completed in three to six months of part-time […]
A measure of optimism among small business owners has edged up, but concerns persist over inflation, labor shortages and other issues. “Inflation and worker shortages continue to be the hardest challenges facing small business owners,” said Bill Dunkelberg, chief economist of the National Federation of Independent Business. “Even with these challenges, owners are still seeking […]
Payrolls increased and the unemployment rate retreated in the United States. But the latest monthly job gains were the smallest in nearly 18 months. Nonfarm payrolls grew 263,000 as the jobless rate decreased two-tenths of a point to 3.5 percent in September, according to the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Payroll gains for […]
A motorcycle lighting and accessories manufacturer has announced plans to relocate from Colorado Springs to Mesa County. The move is expected to include a renovated facility and staff additions. “We chose Mesa County for several reasons,” said Chris Vestal, founder and president of MotoMinded. “The most important reason is a better quality of life for […]
Selena Sanchez has joined the Grand Junction Economic Partnership as director of marketing and communications. Sanchez brings to her new role experience in nonprofit management, event planning and fund raising. Prior to joining GJEP, Sanchez worked as marketing and membership manager of the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce and a marketing strategist with the Growl […]
Kaitlin VanRoosendaal and Kagen Jones have joined Bray & Co. Real Estate as agents. Before obtaining her real estate license, VanRoosendaal worked as marketing manager for the firm. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in marketing from Colorado Mesa University as well as a master’s degree in human resources from […]
John Sabal was honored as the top-performing agent for August at Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Sabal posted the highest dollar volume in sales for the month. He tied with Anthony Heiden, Mary Kruse, Mike Moran and Kathy Tomkins for most closings. Sabal has worked in real estate since 2012 and also works as […]
Dan Milholland has been promoted to senior project manager at West Star Aviation in Grand Junction. Sean McCracken was promoted to avionics team lead. Milholland has worked for West Star for more than 24 years, including positions as a technician and senior team lead in aircraft services. He obtained his airframe and powerplant license from […]
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce will accept applications through Sept. 30 for the next class at the Young Entrepreneur Academy in Grand Junction. The 30-week program guides middle and high school students through the process of coming up with ideas for new products and services, developing business plans, pitching their ventures to investors […]