Colorado business leaders are more upbeat about the next six months, pushing to record heights an index based on their assessments of the economy, sales and other factors. “It will still take many months for the jobs lost during the COVID-19 pandemic to come back to Colorado. But these latest findings suggest that we’re headed […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence has soared to its highest level since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic on more upbeat assessments of business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index jumped 19.3 points to 109.7 in March and the highest reading in a year. “Consumers’ assessments of current conditions […]
Organizers are looking for ideas for an annual event promoting entrepreneurial endeavors in Western Colorado. Proposals for panels, workshops, tours and other events at the Techstars Startup Week West Slope will be accepted through April 23. Proposals should be submitted using an online available through the website at https://westslopestartupweek.com. An organizing team will make selections […]
A woman who’s served in a variety of state and federal government roles has announced her intention to step down from her latest position as executive director of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. Betsy Markey announced her last day would be March 26. Markey also served as regional administrator of the […]
Kendall Rapp has joined Bray Real Estate as a broker associate at the firm’s office in Rifle. “Her energy and commitment will make her a tremendous asset to our team,” said Stewart Cruickshank, sales manager at Bray Real Estate. For more information about Bray Real Estate, visit the website located at www.brayandco.com.
Toni Heiden-Moran and Kathy Tomkins were honored as the top-performing agents for February at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Heiden-Moran, owner and managing broker of the firm, posted the most closed transactions. Tomkins had the most new listings for the month. Heiden recently celebrated 43 years of work as a real estate agent […]
Taylor Leighton, a deputy district attorney with the 21st Judicial District in Grand Junction, has been selected as Prosecutor of the Year by the Colorado Welfare Fraud Council. The council is a statewide organization comprised of city, county, state and federal employees who work with various public assistance programs and strive to detect and prevent […]
‘ Coldwell Banker Commercial Prime Properties and Coldwell Banker Commercial Prime Properties based in Grand Junction honored individual agents and teams at an annual awards event. More than 200 people participated in the virtual event, which featured Tommy Spaulding, a best-selling author and leadership expert. Coldwell Banker Commercial Prime Properties […]
A Robin’s Nest of Antiques & Treasures in downtown Grand Junction celebrated its 10th year in business. A Robin’s Nest operates one of the largest antique malls between Denver and Las Vegas and offers a range of merchandise that includes artwork, books, cameras, coins, comics, ephemera, furniture, jewelry, records, precious stones and toys. The store […]
Mesa Mall in Grand Junction will offer Easter photos taken by photographer Michael Neel. Sessions are set for noon to 6 p.m. March 27, March 28 and April 3 in the Clock Court of the mall, 2424 U.S. Highway 6 & 50. While the Easter Bunny won’t be available, spring decorations will be set up. […]