An index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to climb, signaling growth in the months ahead. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index (LEI) rose nine-tenths of a percent to 116 in July. Separate measures of current conditions and past performance also increased. “The leading index’s overall upward trend, which started with […]
The Mesa County Commissioners filled two vacancies in hiring Jill Calvert as executive director of the Mesa County Department of Human Services and Todd Starr as Mesa County Attorney. Calvert will return to Mesa County from Colorado Springs, where she served as director of children, youth and family services for El Paso County. A Western […]
Bonnie Davis has joined the Palisade Area Chamber of Commerce as executive director. Davis said she’s looking forward to talking to chamber members about want they want, maintaining chamber events and improving on how those events support the community. Davis joined the chamber in the midst of the Palisade Peach Festival. “It is an honor […]
Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction has scheduled a community event in celebration of its 75th year in operation. The event is set for 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 9 at the corner of Seventh and Main streets in downtown Grand Junction in conjunction with the last Market on Main farmers market of the year. […]
SCL St. Mary’s Medical Center has acquired the Bloomin’ Babies Birth Center in Grand Junction. With the purchase, SCL Health is the first and only health system in Colorado to operate two accredited freestanding birthing centers with facilities in Grand Junction and Denver. Patty Kandiko, a certified nurse midwife, founded Bloomin Babies in 2012 along […]
Companies face difficulties in shipping in and out supplies as well as a decrease in business related to the closure of Interstate Highway 70 through the Glenwood Canyon, the results of a poll indicate. “There is no question that our businesses are being affected by yet another issue that is totally outside of their control,” […]
A retiree whose community service includes work with the Community Food Bank and Horizon Sunrise Rotary Club has been honored for his efforts. Biff Messenger received the 2021 Rotarian of the Grand Valley award. Whittney Smythe-Smith, the assistant governor of Rotary District 5470, and Sam Kevan, district governor-elect, presented the award to Messenger. District 5470 […]
Strive has appointed Cindy Willms as its foundation board executive director. Willms will oversee foundation initiatives, objectives and policies as well as coordinate new fund-raising efforts and community outreach for an organization that provides services to children and adults with intellectual and developmental challenges. Willms previously served two years as director of community outreach. For […]
Colorado Mesa University announced the executive director of marketing and communications will soon leave that position. Mike Mansheim will leave on Aug. 27 to become regional director for the Colorado Health Network. Mansheim has worked 16 years at CMU, the last four in his current position. “Mike’s creativity, leadership and determination has been integral to […]
Three women have joined the leadership team at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. Jody Diers has been hired as vice president for student services. Kim Medina is assistant vice president for enrollment management. Amy Bronson will serve as assistant vice president for research and innovation while continuing to lead the physician’s assistant program as […]