A bicycle shop and retired bank executive turned leader of an innovation center were among the latest winners of awards presented by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce honoring community service. Bicycle Outfitters owned by Brad Stewart was recognized as the Business of the Year. Tom Benton, director of the Maverick Innovation Center at […]
Bolstered in part by gains in December, sales tax collections continued to increase in the Grand Valley in 2019. The City of Grand Junction reported a 2.5 percent gain in year-over-year sales tax collections, an indicator of increased activity in retail and other business sectors. Mesa County reported a 6.7 percent increase. Lodging tax collections, […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence has increased on more upbeat assessments of labor and business conditions. “Optimism about the labor market should continue to support confidence in the short term and, as a result, consumers will continue driving growth and prevent the economy from slowing in early 2020,” said Lynn Franco, senior director of […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions has slipped for the fourth time in five months, but still signals growth. “Financial conditions and consumers’ outlook for the economy remain positive, which should support growth of about 2 percent through early 2020,” said Ataman Ozyildirim, senior director of economic research at the Conference Board. The business research […]
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Cynthia Castaneda was honored as the top-performing agent for 2019 at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Castaneda posted the most closings and highest dollar volume in sales. Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. For more information, call 245-7777 or log on to www.heidenhomes.com.
Heidi Elder and Jonilyn Berry were honored as the top agents for 2019 at Real Estate West in Grand Junction. Elder, co-owner and managing broker of the firm, was honored as the top sales performer at Real Estate West for an eighth consecutive year. Berry was honored as the top listing agent. Real Estate West […]
Stewart Cruickshank has joined Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction as sales manager for the residential brokerage. Danette Davidson, a broker associate with Bray Real Estate, has earned designation as an Accredited Buyer’s Representative. Cruickshank brings to his duties experience in a variety of sales positions as well as the real estate industry. He worked […]
Walt Marcy has joined West Star Aviation has avionics technical sales manager in Grand Junction. Gary Schandl has been named director of quality assurance for all West Star facilities Marcy brings to his duties more than 40 years of experience in aviation. He served on the boards of Collins Aerospace, Honeywell and Gogo. He also […]
Seth Knighton has been promoted to senior tax accountant at Dalby, Wendland & Co. in Grand Junction. Brian Hollingsworth and Kelsa Tinsley have attained certifications in employee benefit plans audits. Knighton works with small businesses and also assists owners with individual tax returns. Knighton started with Dalby Wendland as a tax intern. He joined the […]