Real estate firm announces addition to team

Erinn Adams has joined Keller Williams Colorado West Realty in Grand Junction. Adams brings to her duties experience in real estate, building relationships with her clients and providing personalized services that help them achieve their goals. She said her philosophy is to offer every client the best buying or selling experience regardless of the price […]

Fare fund-raiser to offer taste of Creole cuisine

An upcoming benefit event showcasing food, wine and spirits will offer a taste of Creole cuisine. Dave Kassera, executive chef at the Wine Country Inn, will recreate dishes from iconic New Orleans restaurants as part of Edesia. The event is scheduled for April 7 at the Wine Country Inn, 777 Grande River Drive in Palisade. […]

United Way campaign tops $920,000

Businesses and organizations were recognized for their roles in a campaign that raised more than $900,000 for United Way of Mesa County. As of March 6, the campaign had raised $923,627. That’s more than 92 percent of the $1 million goal announced at the beginning of the latest fund-raising effort. Most of the money comes […]

Index: Small business owners more upbeat

A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners has edged up on more upbeat expectations for an improving economy but also reflects the challenges in filling job openings. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index rose a half point to 101.7 in February. The index fell in January in […]

U.S. payroll growth slows to 20,000 for February

Payrolls continue to grow in the United States, but at a far slower pace in February, according to the latest labor estimates. Nonfarm payrolls increased 20,000 and the unemployment rate declined two-tenths of point to 3.8 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. The February gain was the smallest for one month since September 2017, […]

Real estate firm honors best-selling agent

Cynthia Castaneda was honored as the top-performing agent for January at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Castaneda posted the highest dollar volume in sales and also had the most closings and new listings for the month. She’s worked as a real estate agent for 12 years. Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty operates offices at […]

Real estate agents join Coldwell Banker

Serena Goering, Sarah Maybury and Jason Snider have joined Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties as independent agents working out of Grand Junction office. Goering works with the Shafer Team. Keith Everitt, managing director of Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties in Grand Junction, said he was “thrilled” to have Goering, Maybury and Snider join the team. Everitt said […]

CMU grad turned entrepreneur E-Day speaker

A graduate of Colorado Mesa University who went on to help launch a fast-growing company providing time tracking and reporting software will share his experiences at an annual event celebrating entrepreneurship. Matt Rissell, the co-founder of TSheets, will deliver the keynote presentation at Entrepreneurship Day events planned for Grand Junction and Montrose. The Grand Junction […]

Grand Valley tax collections on the rise

Bolstered in part by holiday sales, tax collections continue to increase in the Grand Valley. The City of Grand Junction reported a 7 percent increase in sales and use tax collections in January. Mesa County reported a 5.2 percent increase. January collections reflect December sales. Lodging tax collections, a measure of hotel and motel stays […]