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 […]
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 […]
Linda Childears, a veteran of the Colorado banking industry who’s served on a variety of boards, has been elected to the Alpine Bank board of directors. “With our recent addition of four Front Range Alpine Banks, we felt it important to find a board member who will make a valuable contribution to our organization. We […]
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 […]
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 […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to rebound as more businesses reopen, but still signals a weak outlook in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index (LEI) advanced 2 percent to 102 in June. The index has climbed 5.2 percent over the past […]
Toni Heiden-Moran was honored as the top-performing agent for June at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Heiden posted the highest dollar volume in sales for the month, the most closed transactions and most new listings. The owner and broker of her firm, Heiden has worked in the Western Colorado real estate market for […]
Erin Larson, a certified laser and skin care specialist, has joined the Advanced Skin Care and Laser Center, a medical aesthetics practice in Grand Junction. Larson has practiced in the Grand Valley since 2003 and treats patients from across Colorado as well as Utah and Wyoming. Larson performs nonsurgical laser skin procedures on the face […]
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has brought back two seasonal menu items in Hatch green chilies and a key lime pie concrete. Both items will be available at restaurants through Sept. 2 or while supplies last. Hatch green chilies can top steakburgers or beef hot dogs or serve as a garnish. The key lime pie […]
An upcoming event will serve as a fund-raiser to help Grand Valley musicians who’ve suffered financial hardships as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. A 90-minute production called Riff for Relief is scheduled for 7:30 to 9 p.m. July 30 at Mesa Theater, 538 Main St. in Grand Junction. The show may viewed in person […]