Six Grand Junction businesses have been recognized for expansions that have created a total of 14 jobs and resulted in an accumulative capital investment of more than $777,000. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce honored the businesses during its latest quarterly membership meeting. Fuoco Motor Co. was recognized for a $600,000 expansion that created […]
Fisher’s Liquor Barn in Grand Junction has earned national recognition for its operations. Fisher’s Liquor Barn was named retailer of the year by Beverage Dynamics, a trade publication for alcohol beverage retailers. “We are always striving to be the best we can be,” said Brandi Pollock, owner of Fisher’s Liquor Barn. “Customer service is paramount […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence has retreated on less upbeat expectations economic growth will continue to accelerate in the United States. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index declined 2.4 points to 126.4 in June. A measure of current conditions edged down a tenth to 161.1. A measure of expectations fell four […]
An information technology services firm based in Grand Junction is among the latest winners of annual awards honoring fast-growing companies in Colorado. Networks Unlimited was among the 50 winners in the Colorado Companies to Watch program for 2018. Proximity Space, a Montrose-based firm that offers software and hardware to manage coworking spaces, also was selected […]
An index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to signal growth during the second half of the year, although not at a pace that’s expected to accelerate. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index rose two-tenths of a percent to 109.5 in May. Separate measures of current and past economic performance also […]
Mary Kruse, Cynthia Castaneda and Jon Nash were honored as the top-performing agents for May at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Kruse posted the most closed transactions and highest dollar volume in sales for the month. Castaneda and Nash tied for the most new listings. Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty operates offices at 735 […]
Peggy Cutter, a broker associate with Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction, has earned the Certified Residential Specialist designation from the Residential Real Estate Council. To earn the CRS designation, Realtors must complete training, demonstrate their achievement in residential real estate and follow a code of ethics. Just 3 percent of Realtors have earned the […]
Tim Fry, president and chief executive officer of the Mountain Racing Products bicycle components manufacturer in Grand Junction, is the latest winner of an annual award honoring contributions to economic development. The Grand Junction Economic Partnership presented the Joseph C. Prinster Leadership Award to Fry. Fry founded MRP in 2000 after working as a corporate […]
Joya and Terry Piland, owners of Zoup in Grand Junction, are among the latest winners of annual awards presented during an annual conference for restaurant franchise owners and their team members. The Pilands won the Community Connection Award in recognition of their efforts to give back to the community. They were honored at the Zoup […]
A search is underway to hire a Mesa County Libraries director to succeed Joseph Sanchez. Sanchez announced he will leave this summer to take a position as librarian of the University of Hawaii. Shana Wade, associate director of Mesa County Libraries, will serve as interim director until a new director is hired. Sanchez joined Mesa […]