Colorado business leaders remain upbeat at the start of 2019, but far less so than in recent years, according to the latest results of a quarterly survey. “So they’re still optimistic, just not bullishly optimistic,” said Richard Wobbekind, executive director of the research division of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to signal growth, but at a slowing pace. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index (LEI) edged up two-tenths of a percent to 111.8 in November. Separate measures of current and past conditions increased. “Despite the recent volatility in stock prices, the strengths […]
United Airlines has announced plans to offer a weekly flight between Grand Junction and Chicago beginning in June. The flight is one of 11 new routes that will connect United Airlines hubs with summer vacation destinations in Colorado as well as California, Florida, Oregon, Michigan and Nova Scotia. “We are focused on giving our customers […]
Lancer Livermont and John Hopkins were the latest recipients of annual Champion of the Arts awards presented by the Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture. The awards recognize leadership, generosity and dedication to arts and culture. Livermont serves as president of the Western Colorado Center for the Arts board of directors as well as […]
Alisha Howard has joined Mesa County RSVP as executive director. Howard succeeds Jean Brewer, who retired after working for the organization 24 years, 18 as executive director. Howard brings to her duties experience in marketing and nonprofit organizations. Prior to joining Mesa County RSVP, she worked as marketing and human resources director for a home […]
Minde Harper has been named manager of the Guild Mortgage branch based in Grand Junction. Harper oversees operations for the mortgage company in Grand Junction as well as Basalt, Eagle, Montrose, and Rifle. Harper brings to her duties more than 20 years of experience in the lending industry, including loan origination, processing and operations […]
Toni Heiden, owner and managing broker of Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction, was honored for her 40-year career in real estate. Heiden received the recognition during a quarterly meeting of the Grand Junction Area Realtor Association. “I am humbled and honored to receive this recognition from the Grand Junction Area Realtor Association,” Heiden […]
Want to learn a new language? Mesa County Libraries now offer Mango Languages, a language learning resource that’s easily accessible and downloadable on mobile and other devices. Mango Languages features user-friendly instruction in more than 70 languages, including French, German and Spanish as well as four types of Arabic, two types of Chinese, Cherokee and […]
The Colorado National Monument will increase entrance and camping fees starting Jan. 1. Entrance fees will increase $5 to $20 for a seven-day pass for private vehicles. The fee for the Saddlehorn Campground will increase $2 to $22 a night. “It is important that we balance the need for additional funding to support park visitors […]
Members of the Grand Junction Lions Club once again participated in annual program promoting random acts of kindness. Members of the club each received $100 in cash to give to individuals and organizations that might not receive assistance through traditional community programs. In the past, the Random Acts of Kindness Program has helped people pay […]