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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Mind Springs Health in Western Colorado has received recognition for developing phase-based mental health care. Mind Springs Health received the 2019 Sherman Award for Excellence in Patient Engagement. “It’s an honor to be recognized for the work we are doing at Mind Springs Health, and we believe that mental health treatment works,” said Dr. Jules […]
Like the song about the home on the range, the latest assessments of business and economic conditions in the Grand Valley grow increasingly upbeat. Seldom is heard a discouraging word. Alison Felix, an economist who serves as a vice president and Denver branch executive for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, said as much […]