Business filings increased in Colorado at the end of 2020, offering encouragement for improving economic conditions in the face of declining employment. “Despite the sagging economy at the end of the fourth quarter, there are many reasons for optimism,” said Richard Wobbekind, senior economist in the business research division of the Leeds School of Business […]
Community Hospital in Grand Junction has switched to a new electronic medical records system. The Meditech Expanse system enables hospital staff to provide safe, quality care while also improving communication and coordination between teams, said Bart Butzine, the chief information officer at Community Hospital. In addition, the system offers patients an improved online portal with features […]
A measure of sales activity in Grand Junction during the holiday shopping season increased. The city reported collecting more than $5.3 million in sales taxes in January. That’s an increase of nearly $100,000 and 1.9 percent over what was collected during the same month last year. January collections reflect December sales and a portion of […]
Allegiant has launched nonstop air service between Grand Junction and southern California. The company offers twice-weekly flights between Grand Junction Regional Airport and John Wayne Airport in Orange County. “The Los Angeles basin is the largest market for travel to and from Grand Junction, and we are thrilled to see nonstop, year-round service from our […]
The application deadline has been extended for grants intended to help small businesses endure the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and related restrictions. Mesa County announced it extended the deadline for the next round of applications for the Small Business Relief Program until 5 p.m. March 10. “After hearing from our local businesses and constituents, […]
Dr. Ryan Helgerson has opened Bookcliff Family Dental in Grand Junction. Helgerson accepts new patients of all ages at his practice, located at 2478 Patterson Road, Suite 3. A former Iowa resident, Helgerson has practiced in Colorado for four years. He received his dental degree from Midwestern University in Illinois. For more information about Bookcliff […]
Kay Wilmesher has joined Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction as a broker associate. Wilmesher brings to her duties experience as a community liaison and connecting people with resources. She said she plans to donate 1 percent of her commissions to the Roice-Hurst Humane Society. “I think this valley is an amazing place to call […]
Amanda Miller, vice president of Alpine Bank, has received the Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor designation. The American Bankers Association awards the designation to those who’ve gained certain levels of experience and education in the trust profession, pass an examination and agree to abide by a code of ethics. Miller manages a team that provides […]
KLJ Engineering has increased the staff at its office in Grand Junction with the addition of Dean Cooper, Marc Kenney and Cole Miller. Cooper serves as a senior transportation project manager. A registered professional engineer in Colorado and South Carolina, Cooper brings to his duties more than 30 years of experience in project design and […]
ProStar Holdings has announced shares of the Grand Junction-based company have been accepted for listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Trading began on Feb. 3. Common shares of ProStar began trading on the TSX Venture Exchange in Canada on Jan. 11. Page Tucker, president and chief executive officer of ProStar, praised the additional listing. “Given […]