Professional ballet company sets performances for inaugural season

A series of performances are scheduled for the first season of the Colorado West Performing Arts Company, a newly founded professional ballet company in Grand Junction. Theresa Kahl, owner of Absolute Dance in Grand Junction, and Nicole Wilkinson, an instructor there, formed the company as a nonprofit for the 2022-23 season. They reviewed applications from […]

Real estate firm ranks among top brokers

A Grand Junction-based real estate firm once again ranks among the top 1,000 brokers in the United States. Coldwell Banker Distinctive Prime Properties ranks 255th in the RISMedia Power Broker Report for 2022. “We’ve seen low inventory, price appreciation, increased interest rates and many other changes to the market over the last year. Our agents […]

Small business index rebounds, but concerns persist

A measure of optimism among small business owners has rebounded on more upbeat expectations, but concerns persist over inflation and labor shortages. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index rose 1.9 points in August. But at 91.8, the latest reading remained below the 48-year average of 98 for an eighth […]

Club 20 schedules candidate debates for Sept. 10

Candidates in a variety of races have been invited to participate in debates hosted by Club 20 in Grand Junction. The debates are scheduled for Sept. 10 in the Robinson Theater at Colorado Mesa University. Sessions are set for 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., 12:45 to 3:15 p.m. and 5:45 to 8:15 p.m. “Now, more […]

Consumer confidence rebounds, but concerns persist

A measure of consumer confidence has rebounded on more upbeat assessments of business and labor conditions, but concerns about inflation and recession persist. “August’s improvement in confidence may help support spending, but inflation and additional (interest) rate hikes still pose risks to economic growth in the short-term,” said Lynn Franco, senior director of economic indicators […]

Three elected to Grand Valley Power board

Carolyn Sandeen-Hall, Gary DeYoung and Kyle Coltrinari were elected to the Grand Valley Power board of directors. Sandeen-Hall ran as an incumbent and received the most votes — 1,562 — in the election. DeYoung received 1,428 votes and Coltrinari 1,265 votes. Rod Martinez ranked fourth with 1,208 votes. Sandeen-Hall, DeYoung and Coltrinari will serve three-year […]

Real estate firm honors best-selling agent

Toni Heiden was honored as the top-performing agent for July at Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Heiden, the owner and broker of the firm, posted the highest dollar volume in sales and most closed transactions for the month. She’s worked more than 40 years in the Western Colorado real estate market and received emeritus […]