Applications sought for nonprofit awards

Applications will be accepted through Aug. 14 for an annual awards programs recognizing nonprofit organizations that promote sustainable revenue. Eide Bailly, a regional accounting and business advisory firm with an office in Grand Junction, will present a $10,000 award in Colorado as well as Arizona, Minnesota and North Dakota. In addition to providing recognition, Eide […]

Solar power firm ranks among top installers

Atlasta Solar Center in Grand Junction once again ranks among the top solar system installers in the United States in a list compiled for Solar Power World magazine. Atlasta Solar ranks 284th among the more than 400 companies on the 2020 Top Solar Contractors list. Atlasta Solar has made the list eight years in a […]

Health care provider awarded for efforts

A fast-growing home health care provider that operates out of the Business Incubator Center in Grand Junction has earned recognition for its efforts. The International Business Innovation Association presented MLS Senior Care with its Outstanding Client of the Year Award. The awards program showcases the efforts of clients of business incubator and entrepreneurship centers. “It’s […]

GJEP business manager awarded for promoting entrepreneurship

Mara Hardy, business development manager for the Grand Junction Economic Partnership, is among three winners of a new award recognizing their efforts to promote entrepreneurship. The Anchor Point Foundation awarded Hardy and the others with the Startup Champion Award as part of Techstars Startup Week West Slope presentations. The winners each received a $10,000 grant […]

Real estate firm announces addition and designation

Britni Schneider has joined Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction as a broker associate. Bobby Boe, also a broker associate with the firm, has earned designation as an Accredited Land Consultant. “My focus is helping buyers and sellers get where they need and want to be by educating them about the local market and being […]

Accounting and consulting firm announces promotions

Dalby, Wendland & Co. has promoted five staff members to new positions with the Western Colorado accounting and consulting firm. Sabrina Hoyt was promoted to principal. A certified public accountant, she oversees the Grand Junction tax office. Hoyt has worked at Dalby, Wendland since 2006, providing tax return preparation and planning for individuals as well […]

West Star Aviation names new chief financial officer

Timothy Spihlman has joined West Star Aviation as chief financial officer. Spihlman oversees all aspects of the company’s finance functions, including accounting, financial planning, taxes and corporate strategy. He brings to his duties more than 25 years of financial and operational leadership experience in a variety of industries. He holds designation as a  certified public […]

It’s time to end the war on small businesses

Even as Americans recently celebrated their declaration of independence and the war that freed them from the tyrannical rule of England, another war rages on in the United States. The war on small businesses hasn’t been officially declared, but the evidence of aggression is on full display. After an amazing economic comeback over the last […]

Consumer Confidence Index retreats

A measure of consumer confidence has retreated on less upbeat expectations for business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index fell 5.7 points to 92.6 in July. A component of the index tracking assessments of current conditions increased. But a component tracking the short-term outlook decreased. Lynn Franco, senior director of […]