Health information organizations explore integration

A Western Colorado organization that supports the exchange of information to improve health care is exploring integration with another organization. The boards of Quality Health Network based in Grand Junction and the Colorado Community Managed Care Network executed a letter of intent to enter into a formal due diligence process to determine if the two […]

Registration under way for economic summit

Registration is underway for an upcoming event that will explore issues associated with economic development in Western Colorado. The Grand Junction Economic Partnership has scheduled the Western Colorado Economic Summit (WCES) for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 26 at the Grand Junction Convention Center. After a year in which the summit was postponed until […]

Leading index signals growth, but doesn’t reflect war

An index forecasting economic conditions in the United States has increased, but doesn’t fully reflect the potential effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index (LEI) increased three-tenths of a percent to 119.9 in February. A separate measure of current conditions also increased, while a measure of past […]

Mesa County solar co-op meeting set for March 15

A Grand Junction meeting will offer information to business owners and individuals about joining a solar energy cooperative in Mesa County. Solar United Neighbors has scheduled the meeting for 6 to 8 p.m. March 15 at Kannah Creek Brewing Company, 1960 N. 12th St. The event is open to the public at no charge. For […]

Pinnacle Assurance names new executive

John O’Donnell has joined Pinnacol Assurance as president and chief executive officer of Colorado’s largest workers’ compensation insurer. O’Donnell will succeed Phil Kalin, who plans to retire March 31. O’Donnell brings to his new position more than 30 years of experience, most recently as executive vice president of Allstate. He also worked at GMAC, Walt […]

Real estate agency honors best-selling agent for February

Kathy Tomkins was honored as the top-performing agent in February at Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Tomkins posted the highest dollar volume in sales and most closed transactions. She brings to her duties experience in manufactured home sales and construction. She also operated a heavy equipment company and started a gravel pit. Heiden Homes […]

Grand Junction author offers guide to negotiation

A book written by a Grand Junction businessman and former college lecturer offers a guide to negotiation based on the tactics of President Dwight Eisenhower. Lou Villaire, one of five partners who own Atlasta Solar Center, wrote “In Good Faith: The Strong Negotiation of President Eisenhower.” The book is available from Amazon. Villaire helps readers […]

Grand Junction men named to apprenticeship groups

Shane Haas, president of FCI Constructors based in Grand Junction, and Curtis Englehart, director of the Mesa County Workforce, are among the appointees to two groups within a state apprenticeship agency. Haas was appointed to the state apprenticeship council. The 10-member council advises the state apprenticeship council on registered apprenticeships for the building and construction […]

Real estate firm awards top agents for 2021

Agents with Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties and Coldwell Banker Prime Properties based in Grand Junction received awards for their performance in 2021. “It’s incredible to witness what our agents have accomplished, said Ryan Brown, president of Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties and Coldwell Banker Prime Properties. “I am honored to work with this group and their […]