Conklin & Co. appoints new president

Ryan Brown has been appointed president of Conklin & Co., a Grand Junction-based real estate business. Todd Conklin, founder and former chief executive officer of the firm, will continue to serve in a leadership role as chairman. Conklin & Co. operates Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties as well as Coldwell Banker Commercial Prime Properties. “Being part […]

Handbag donations sought for fund-raiser

Donations will be accepted through May 28 for an upcoming fund-raiser selling new and gently used handbags. The Friends of St. Mary’s Hospital and St.Mary’s Foundation have scheduled the Highballs & Handbags event for 4 to 7:30 p.m. June 12 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 743 Horizon Drive in Grand Junction. The vintage 1950s […]

West Star Aviation retains top ranking in magazine survey

An aviation company with operations in Grand Junction remains the top-ranked maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider in the latest results of an annual magazine survey. West Star Aviation ranked first among most-preferred MROs in the 2021 survey conducted by Professional Pilot magazine. The company has ranked first since the magazine added the category […]

Plastic recycling better than bans

As if restaurants and other businesses struggling to survive the pandemic needed yet another obstacle to overcome, they face a measure under consideration in the Colorado Legislature to ban plastic bags and foam takeout containers. The measure, which has passed the House, would require retail food businesses and general stores to stop using single-use plastic […]

Small Business Optimism Index rises despite labor concerns

A measure of optimism among small business owners has increased despite concerns over unfilled jobs. The National Federation of Independent Businesses reported its Small Business Optimism Index rose 1.6 points to 99.8 in April. “Small business owners are seeing a growth in sales, but are stunted by not having enough workers,” said Bill Dunkelberg, chief […]

Colorado report offers mixed outlook

An increase in business filings in Colorado bodes fell for improving economic conditions in the aftermath of a pandemic, but some industry sectors continue to face challenges. “Colorado is poised to make a full job recovery from the recession by 2022. But many Coloradans still are struggling from job loss due to COVID-19,” said Colorado […]