CPA receives construction industry designation

Jeff Wilson — a certified public accountant with Dalby, Wendland & Co. in Grand Junction — has earned the Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional designation. The designation from the Institute of Certified Construction Industry Financial Professionals recognizes financial managers who are well-versed in the construction business. Applicants must have a minimum of 4,000 hours of […]

Insurance agent sponsors college scholarships

Applications will be accepted until  March 31 for $2,000 scholarships the Shelter Insurance Foundation will award to graduates of Caprock Academy and Fruita Monument High School in the Grand Valley. Kerry Phillips, an agent with Shelter Insurance in Grand Junction, sponsors and partially funds the scholarships. A committee comprised of high school officials and community […]

Leading index forecasts continued growth in U.S.

A monthly index forecasting economic conditions has rebounded, signaling what likely will be continued growth through early 2020. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Indicator (LEI) rose eight-tenths of a percent to 112.1 in January. The gain is more than double a three-tenths of a percent loss in December. A separate measure of current […]

Grand Valley residents appointed to state boards

Four Grand Valley residents have been appointed to state boards. Nathan Perry, an associate professor of economics at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, is among seven appointees to an advisory committee that helps project revenue for the state government. Perry was named to the Governor’s Estimating Advisory Committee. The committee was created to assist […]

Real estate agency names best-selling agents

Kathy Tomkins and Toni Heiden were honored as the top-performing agents for January at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Tomkins had the most closed transactions and highest dollar volume for the month.Heiden, the owner and broker of the firm, had the most new listings. Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty operates offices at 735 Rood […]

Program spotlights beer distributor customer service manager

Miranda Martinez, a customer service manager at the High Country Beverage beer distributor based in Grand Junction, has been recognized in a national program. The National Beer Wholesalers Association honored Martinez in its employee spotlight program. “Miranda comes into work every day with a contagious smile and great attitude,” said Tom Nichols, director of operations […]

Real estate company awards employees

Michelle Adderley, Brian Donaldson, Tyler Harris and Zee Samora are the latest winners of awards bestowed by Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction. The four received Bray Way awards during a company breakfast at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. Adderley works as a maintenance coordinator for Bray Property Management. Donaldson and Harris are Realtors. Samora […]