A private equity firm with experience in the aviation industry has acquired West Star Aviation. The Sterling Group succeeds Norwest Equity Partners as an investor in West Star. “Sterling’s employee-focused approach to their business partnerships and their expertise in the general aviation space makes them the perfect fit for West Star,” said Jim Rankin, chief […]
Registration is underway for an event that will address a range of issues associated with economic development in Western Colorado. The Grand Junction Economic Partnership has scheduled the Western Colorado Economic Summit for 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 26 at the Grand Junction Convention Center. The summit serves as an annual meeting and fund-raiser […]
JR’s Carriage Service is among the latest winners of annual awards presented by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce honoring recipients for their community service. JR’s Carriage Service, a company owned and operated by Joe Burtard, was named business of the year. Karen Troester, president and chief executive officer of Grand Junction Federal Credit […]
Job growth continues to accelerate in the United States even as the unemployment rate edges down. Nonfarm payrolls increased 678,000 in February and the jobless rate decreased two-tenths of a point to 3.8 percent, according to the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. The monthly job gain was the largest since July. The jobless […]
Jessica Meyer has launched a real estate firm in Grand Junction and found a business partner in Kara Riddle. Jessica Meyer Properties-RE/MAX 4000 provides real estate services as well as professional organization and interior design services. Meyer brings to the venture experience in real estate and property management. She’s also a certified professional organizer. Riddle […]
Aaron Miller has joined Timberline Bank as chief credit officer of the Grand Junction-based operation. Miller brings to his duties 22 years of experience in the financial industry in lending and branch management, including work with a larger financial institution. He holds a bachelor’s of business administration degree as well as credentials from the Graduate […]
St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction has earned recognition for nursing and patient care. St. Mary’s received Magnet recognition through a program administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. “Earning Magnet recognition is an honor that reaffirms St. Mary’s culture that values the integral role that nurses play in caring for our community every […]
Community Hospital in Grand Junction has acquired a da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system for use in minimally invasive procedures. “We are thrilled to offer robotic surgery at Community Hospital and look forward to continuing to bring the Grand Valley and surrounding areas advanced minimally invasive surgical treatment options,” said Joe Gerardi, chief operating officer […]
A measure of consumer confidence has declined for two months in a row on less upbeat expectations for business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index decreased six-tenths of a point to 110.5 in February. A component of the index tracking current conditions increased. But a component tracking the short-term outlook […]
An index forecasting economic conditions in the United States declined for the first time in nearly a year as concerns mount over the COVID-19 pandemic, higher prices and supply chain disruptions. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index (LEI) retreated three-tenths of a percent to 119.6 in January. The decline was the first since […]