REI Co-op plans a grand opening celebration for its new and larger location in Grand Junction. The celebration is scheduled for Nov. 2 and 3 at the store at 925 Independent Ave. Starting at 8 a.m. both days, a party in the parking lot will offer free breakfast, music and games. Vendors will offer demonstrations […]
An index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to signal growth, albeit at what could be a slowing pace. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index (LEI) rose five-tenths of a percent to 111.8 in September. A separate measure of current conditions edged up, while a measure of past conditions slipped. Ataman […]
Growth is expected to continue in Colorado, according to the latest analysis of business filings in the state. For the third quarter, 31,014 new business filings were recorded with the secretary of state’s office, an increase of 9.3 percent over the same quarter last year. A total of 136,752 existing businesses renewed registrations, a gain […]
Reynolds Polymer Technology plans to open its Grand Junction manufacturing facility to the public for an event scheduled for Oct. 17. A community open house is set for 3:30 to 7 p.m. at the facility, located at 607 Hollinsgworth St. The event will offer tours as well as an informal, backyard party atmosphere. Reynolds Polymer […]
Family Health West will transfer residents from the Courtyard Care Center in preparation of closing the Fruita nursing home. “Given the rapidly changing nursing home industry, declining reimbursements and an aging facility, the decision was made and is right for the residents, families and the organization,” said Lori Randall, executive vice president of operations and […]
Jennifer Rieke Taylor of Grand Junction has been appointed to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission. Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper appointed Taylor to succeed Jim Spehar, also of Grand Junction, on the commission to represent outdoor recreation and the use of park resources. The 11-member commission sets regulations and policies for state parks and wildlife […]
Dave Norman, retired director of the Area Agency on Aging, has been honored for his 44 years of service to the agency and seniors in the region. Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper proclaimed Sept. 24 as Dave Norman Day at the Capitol in Denver. Hickenlooper also presented Norman with a flag that flew over the Capitol. […]
Kathy Tomkins, Cynthia Castaneda and Jon Nash were honored as the top-performing agents for September at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Tomkins posted the highest dollar volume in sales, while Castaneda had the most new listings for the month. Tomkins, Castaneda and Nash tied for the most closings. Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty operates […]
Charles P. “Buzz” Moore, sales manager of the Grand Junction branch of Guild Mortgage, has been reappointed to the Colorado Board of Mortgage Loan Originators. Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper reappointed Moore to a four-year term as one of three mortgage loan originators on the five-member board. The board licenses mortgage loan originators; registers mortgage companies; […]
Christy Whitney Borchard, the president and chief executive officer of HopeWest based in Grand Junction, has been elected secretary of the National Partnership for Hospice Innovation (NPHI) board of directors. The NPHI works to improve hospice, palliative and advanced illness care through innovation and collaboration. “As a founding member of NPHI, Christy’s passion and drive […]