Small business optimism index slips, but near record level

A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners has retreated, but remains near historically high levels. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index declined a half point to 107.4 in October. The latest reading remains only 1.4 points below a record high 108.8 posted in August. “For two years, […]

St. Mary’s earns an 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 regional medical center operated by SCL Health received an A from the Leapfrog Group in its fall 2018 assessment. St. Mary’s has earned As in the last three of the […]

Retirement event planned for RSVP director

Mesa County RSVP has scheduled an open house to mark the impending retirement of Jean Brewer as executive director of the Grand Junction organization. The open house is set for 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Mesa County RSVP offices in Suite 090 in the basement of the U.S. Bank building at  422 […]

Sales associate joins real estate business

Jessica Meyer has joined Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties as an independent sales associate working out of the Grand Junction office. Meyer brings to her duties experience in real estate and property management. Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties operates a total of eight offices in Colorado, Idaho and Montana, including an office located at 131 N. Sixth […]

Real estate firm honors best-selling agents

Jon Nash and Kathy Tomkins were honored as the top-performing agents during the third quarter at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction Nash posted the highest sales volume for the quarter, while Tomkins placed second. Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. For more information, call 245-7777 or visit the website […]

Crossroad Fitness selects head trainer

Josh Shively has been selected as head trainer at Crossroads Fitness in Grand Junction. Shively holds a degree in exercise science from Colorado Mesa University, where he graduated with honors. He also received his personal training certification from CMU. Shively said he focuses on core strength, balance and posture as well as building strength on […]

Associate attorney joins law firm

Curtis Fleming has joined Wright Legal Services in Grand Junction as an associate attorney. Fleming brings to the law firm more than 20 years of experience in private practice as well as government and in-house positions. He’s represented clients in product liability, medical malpractice and worker’s compensation cases. He served as a deputy district attorney […]

Palisade High volleyball team helps breast cancer patients

The Palisade High School volleyball has donated $1,800 to the Family Health West Foundation as part of an annual effort to raise money and awareness of breast cancer. The latest donation will help patients with little or no insurance pay for mammograms, biopsies and other breast cancer screening and diagnosis procedures conducted at the Colorado […]