A monthly measure of consumer confidence has edged down on less upbeat expectations for labor and financial conditions. “While the economy hasn’t shown signs of further weakening, there is little to suggest growth and in particular consumer spending will gain momentum in early 2020,” said Lynn Franco, director of economic indicators with the Conference Board. […]
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A monthly index forecasting economic conditions remains unchanged, signaling continued growth in 2020. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Indicator (LEI) held steady at 111.6 in November after three straight months of declines. The index has slipped two-tenths of a percent over the past six months. Separate measures of current and past conditions both […]
Toni Heiden-Moran was honored as the top-performing agent for November at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Heiden-Moran posted the highest dollar volume in sales as well as the most closed transactions for the month. Heiden-Moran is the owner and broker for Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty and has worked in the Western Colorado real […]
Tommi Krell has assumed leadership for marketing the component repair business units for West Star Aviation. Krell will oversee marketing for Avant Aerospace, Dallas Aeronautical Services and Flite Components, all wholly-owned subsidiaries of West Star Aviation. Krell will maintain her responsibility for corporate communications. Krell joined West Star Aviation earlier this year after working as […]
State Sen. Don Coram is among the latest winners of annual awards bestowed by the Colorado Corn Growers Association and Colorado Corn Administrative Committee. Coram, a Republican from Montrose who represents Senate District 6, was named state legislator of the year. Coram was recognized for his advocacy for water rights for agricultural, local control on […]
Susan Alvillar has been honored for her role in founding and growing a Western Colorado organization that promotes communication between the energy industry and the communities in which it operates. Alvillar, a founding board member of Community Counts Colorado, received a certificate of appreciation at the group’s annual meeting in Parachute. She recently retired after […]
Applications will be accepted through Feb. 3 for grants for arts and cultural projects in Grand Junction. The Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture has earmarked $40,000 for the arts grant program in 2020. Any nonprofit organization or agency in Colorado bringing a cultural experience to Grand Junction may apply for up to $4,500 […]
Five Wienerschnitzel Express locations in Western Colorado will once again serve free food on Christmas. The “No One Goes Hungry on Christmas” event is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 25 at Wienerschnitzel Express locations at Shell convenience stores at 333 N. First St. and 745 Horizon Drive in Grand Junction, 401 30 […]
A grand opening celebration is planned for a wood-fired pizza restaurant in Grand Junction. The celebration is set for noon to 7 p.m. Jan. 9 at Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza. The restaurant is located in the Grand Mesa Center at 2478 U.S. Highway 6 & 50. The event, which is open to the public, will […]