Colorado ranks 18th among the 50 states in the latest analysis of how taxes affect business. Colorado fares well in the analysis for comparatively low property, individual and corporate taxes, but less so for sales taxes and unemployment insurance. Colorado has ranked 18th in the State Business Tax Climate Index four consecutive years. The Tax […]
Jim Roland, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Grand Junction, has been appointed to the firm’s grassroots legislative task force. The task force voices the concerns of individual investors to local officials and state and national lawmakers. Because Edwards Jones exclusively serves individual investors, the firm is uniquely qualified to speak on behalf of those […]
Justin Gohn and Christina Sadler have joined Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties in Grand Junction as independent sales associates. Gohn joined Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties after earning a bachelor’s of business administration degree from Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. Sadler began her real estate career as a transactions coordinator. She previously worked four years in […]
Kat Rhein, Trisha Justice and Cynthia Castaneda were honored as the top-performing agents for August at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Rhein posted the highest dollar volume in sales and tied with Justice for the most closed transactions. Castaneda had the most new listings for the month. Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty operates offices […]
Susana Saluman has been appointed Latino services officer for Alpine Bank and will oversee continued efforts to serve Latino and Hispanic customers in Colorado. Saluman joined Alpine Bank in 2013 and has worked in the information technology and compliance department. “We are glad to welcome Susana Salamun in her new position covering Alpine Bank’s desire […]
Dick Thompson, chief executive officer and executive director of the Quality Health Network of Western Colorado based in Grand Junction, has received recognition for his role in a creating a consortium of health information exchanges. The Strategic Health Information Exchange Collaborative presented Thompson with the Chairman Award at an annual conference in Atlanta. Dan Porreca, […]
A man who’s served in a variety of positions with the City of Grand Junction has been appointed director of the newly created general services department. Jay Valentine will oversee a department responsible for a range of functions, including business management, cross-departmental projects, facility maintenance, fleet operations, and procurement. Valentine had most recently served as […]
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has added a spicy chicken sandwich to the menu at the fast-casual restaurant. Pumpkin pie concrete also will be available through Nov. 7. “We featured the spicy chicken sandwich as a limited-time offer last year, and it received such great feedback that we are adding it as a permanent menu […]
The Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra is among the recipients of nearly $700,000 in grants awarded to organizations across Colorado. Colorado Creative Industries awarded a total of 93 grants in 25 counties under its Colorado Creates program. Colorado Creates offers non-profit organizations and government agencies financial assistance to produce and present cultural activities that create jobs […]
The Grand Junction Lions Club has presented a total of $44,500 to seven organizations, fulling the last of the monetary pledges the club has made this year. The money includes money from the club as well as the District 51 Foundation. The latest pledges included $12,000 to the Glade Park Fire Department for new vehicle […]