Bring your own device options expanded for Spectrum Mobile

Charter Communications has expanded a program that enables customers to activate their iPhones and Samsung devices on Spectrum Mobile. The program gives customers the freedom to use select existing devices and save up to 40 percent off their service plans, said Danny Bowman, chief mobile officer for Charter Communications. “With Bring Your Own Device, Spectrum […]

Business center names incubator and kitchen director

Laura Mercier has been named director of the incubator and commercial kitchen programs at the Business Incubator Center in Grand Junction. Mercier brings to her duties experience in event management, marketing, outreach and nonprofit operations. She also owns a business designing and selling textiles and holds a master’s of business administration degree. “I am thrilled […]

Loan officer joins mortgage firm

Lonnie Knob has joined the Academy Mortgage branch in Grand Junction as a loan officer. Knob will meet the mortgage lending needs of individuals and families purchasing and refinancing homes. Knob said he focuses on providing services that help clients meet their homeownership and financial goals. “We are excited to welcome Lonnie Knob to our […]

Psychiatric nurse provider named a health care star

Holly Covington, an advanced psychiatric nurse provider at the West Springs Hospital in Grand Junction, has been honored for her efforts. Covington was among the Colorado Health Care Stars selected by the  Colorado Hospital Association. She was recognized for caring for patients,  promoting a positive workplace culture and implementing programs to ensure quality and streamline […]

Mesa County Women’s Network to meet June 11

Reservations will be accepted through June 5 for an upcoming meeting of the Mesa County Women’s Network in Grand Junction. The luncheon meeting is set for 11:30 a.m. June 11 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 743 Horizon Drive. The event will include a panel discussion about the power of branding. Admission is $18 for […]

Western Slope Women of Distinction announced

Jenn Moore, Angelina Salazar and Diane Schwenke will be honored at an upcoming event for their professional and personal contributions to the community. Moore, Salazar and Schwenke were named the Western Slope Women of Distinction for 2019. The Girl Scouts of Colorado will honor the three at the Women of Distinction Breakfast scheduled for Nov. […]

Confidence index: Consumers stirred, not shaken

A monthly measure of consumer confidence continues to increase on more upbeat assessments of business and labor conditions in the United States. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index rose 4.9 points to 134.1 in May. That’s back to levels reported last fall, when the index hovered near 18-year highs. “Consumers expect the economy […]

Library board names new director

Michelle Boisvenue-Fox, a library administrator with two decades of experience, is scheduled to take over in July as director of Mesa County Libraries. Boisvenue-Fox was selected by the Mesa County Libraries Board of Trustees to oversee a public library system with eight locations. “I look forward to leading Mesa County Libraries and will work together […]

Texas educator named assistant superintendent

Brian Hill, an educator with more than 10 years of experience, is scheduled to join Mesa County School District 51 in July as assistant superintendent. The Mesa County School Board voted to hire Hill to succeed Scott Cooper, who plans to leave his position in June to pursue a principal job on the Western Slope. […]

St. Mary’s earns A for safety efforts

St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction has once again earned the top grade for patient safety from a health care industry watchdog group. The medical center operated by SCL Health received an A from the Leapfrog Group in its spring 2019 assessment. St. Mary’s has earned the grade in the last four of the […]