A monthly measure of consumer confidence has retreated, but continues to reflect mostly upbeat assessments of business and labor conditions. “Expectations cooled moderately, but overall remain strong. While other parts of the economy may show some weakening, consumers have remained confident and willing to spend,” said Lynn Franco, senior director of economic indicators at the […]
Registration is under way for the next luncheon meeting of the Mesa County Women’s Network. The group has scheduled the meeting for 11:30 a.m. Sept. 10 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, 743 Horizon Drive in Grand Junction. The meeting will include a presentation on social media hacks as well as fund-raiser for the Grant-A-Wish […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions has rebounded — signaling continued growth in the months ahead, but at a slower pace. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index (LEI), rose a half of a percentage point to 112.2 in July. The gain follows a tenth of a percent decline in both June and May. […]
Five Grand Valley business groups oppose proposed increases to fees the City of Grand Junction charges for development — fees the groups say are already higher than those assessed in five other cities. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, Grand Junction Area Realtor Association, Housing and Building Association of Western Colorado, Western Colorado Contractors […]
A statewide tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of a program promoting Colorado agricultural products is scheduled to come to Grand Junction. The tour stop is set for 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 22 as part of the downtown farmers market along Main Street. The Colorado Proud booth set up at the market will offer information […]
Western Colorado Community College unveiled a new lineworker training facility at a grand opening event in Grand Junction. “Today’s milestone is an important one for Colorado rural electric cooperatives, utilities and municipalities that need a skilled workforce that can keep our lights on and our quality of life high,” said Tom Walch, chief executive officer […]
Completed petitions will be accepted until 4 p.m. Aug. 30 for candidates running for two seats on the Mesa County District 51 School Board. Seats from districts A and B will be filled in the November election. District boundaries are available from the website at www.d51schools.org. School board members serve four-year terms. Candidates must be […]
Rod Martinez and Carolyn Sandeen-Hall of Grand Junction and Sylvia Spanger of Collbran have been re-elected to three-year terms on the Grand Valley Power board of directors. Members of the electric cooperative voted for board directors through mail ballots and at an annual meeting. Grand Valley Power serves more than 18,000 consumers in Mesa County […]
Cynthia Castaneda was honored as the best-selling agent for July at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Home Realty in Grand Junction. Castaneda posted the most closed transactions and new listings for the month. Weichert Realtors-Heiden Home Realty operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. For more information, including a listing of properties for sale and rent, call 245-7777 or […]
Four Grand Junction residents have been appointed to state commissions and boards. Two more residents have been reappointed to their positions. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced the following selections in news releases from his office: Mesa County Sheriff Matt Lewis was appointed to the Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice as a representative from […]