A monthly measure of consumer confidence has rebounded on more optimistic assessments of current business and labor conditions. Expectations for the near future were less upbeat, however, as concerns mounted over higher gasoline prices and the war in Ukraine. “These headwinds are expected to persist in the short term and may potentially dampen confidence as […]
Grand Junction author Terri Benson has written a new novel titled “The Pickup Artist.” The novel, the first in the Bad Carma Mystery series, is scheduled for release April 1 in print and ebook through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other bookstores. A book signing is set for 2 to 4 p.m. April 16 at […]
Clint Garcia will join Mesa County School District 51 as chief operations officer. Garcia brings to his duties experience in a variety of executive positions, including chief operations officer at Genesis Group, director of facilities and capital projects for Pikes Peak Community College and facilities manager for Widefield School District. He holds a bachelor’s degree […]
Schnicka Heal and Serena Salgado have joined Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction as broker associates. Heal relocated to Grand Junction from the Midwest in 2019. She’s worked in school systems in Iowa and Grand Junction as well as for the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles. She also managed a home for women, mentored children […]
Dr. Thomas Tobin, an emergency medicine physician and chief medical officer at Community Hospital in Grand Junction, has been selected as the American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) 2022 Administrator of the Year. “This award recognizes an administrator deserving special recognition for their dedication to emergency medicine and patient care,” said Dr. Lisa Moreno, president […]
Suggestions will be accepted through April 15 for educational sessions that will be presented at the 2022 West Slope Startup Week. The free regional business conference is set for July 11 to 15 with virtual events throughout rural Colorado and in-person events in Grand Junction. Lectures and workshops will offer information related to seven tracks: […]
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce honored two businesses and an organization for expansions involving a total of $100,000 in capital investments and 14 new jobs. The chamber recognized the businesses and organizations during its latest quarterly membership luncheon. Ambassador Blind & Shutter was honored for a $65,000 investment. CommWest was honored for a […]
Mesa Mall in Grand Junction has scheduled a variety of activities as part of an upcoming Easter celebration. “We are excited to once again celebrate the Easter season through colorful events that make the Mesa Mall bloom with a sense of community,” said Jay Greenberg, general manager. “We are committed to providing ways for guests […]
Nomination letters will be accepted through April 5 for the Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award that will be presented at the upcoming Entrepreneurship Day event at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. The event is set for April 27 and will include a keynote luncheon presentation by Kurtis Minder, co-founder and chief executive officer of GroupSense. […]
A couple will continue a Grand Junction law practice under a new name — Hand Law. Amy Hand and husband Mark Hand will operate the practice from the same location at 725 Rood Ave. The new name follows the retirement of Tom LaCroix from LaCroix & Hand, the law firm LaCroix founded 45 years ago. […]