A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners has soared to record heights on more upbeat plans for everything from hiring to expansions to inventories. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index rose nine-tenths of a point in August to 108.8. That’s the highest reading in the 45-year history […]
The pace of hiring in the United States picked up in August with the addition of more than 200,000 jobs. Nonfarm payrolls increased 201,000 and the national unemployment rate held steady at 3.9 percent, according to the latest Labor Department estimates. Job gains for August topped those for July and June. What was initially estimated […]
Carmen Shipley, director of the St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation in Grand Junction, is among 40 leaders in the health care philanthropy that have been recognized for their efforts. Shipley is included in the inaugural Association of Healthcare Philanthropy Forty Under 40 List. The program honors young professionals changing the health care development industry. Shipley and […]
The Mesa County Women’s Network has scheduled its next luncheon meeting for Sept. 11. The meeting is set for 11:30 a.m. at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, 743 Horizon Drive in Grand Junction. The event will include networking and a presentation by Allyson Kenagy about using social media platforms, the MCWN website and applications in […]
Sue Maguire has joined Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction. Before she became a real estate professional, Maguire worked 22 years as a marketing proposal manager for an architectural firm. “Buyers and sellers appreciate someone dedicated to their needs, and I enjoy meeting people and making lifelong friends in this business,” Maguire said. “It’s very […]
Dr. Louis Stryker, a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon, has joined Community Hospital in Grand Junction. Stryker joins the newly formed Community Orthopedic Group. He performs a variety of hip and knee replacement surgeries and also offers nonsurgical options for hip and knee disorders. Stryker brings to the practice five years of experience in total joint […]
Theresa Marie Chase and Shannon Leigh Henrich of Grand Junction and Thomas McCause of Fruita all have been appointed to the Colorado Traumatic Brain Injury Board. Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper appointed the three to terms expiring in 2021. The board awards grants from the Colorado Traumatic Brain Injury Trust Fund.
The Grand Junction branch of Guild Mortgage has honored loan originators and loan operations staff for their performance during the second quarter. Jack O’Neal was named the top producer for the Grand Junction office with $6.9 million in loan volume for the quarter. Rick Hamm, Minde Harper, Dave Shepard and Lynn Whipple were recognized for […]
Fran Stephens and Louise Thornburg with Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction, participated in the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World relocation and referral forum in Nashville. Stephens works as the marketing director of Bray Real Estate. Thornburg works as relocation director. The forum offered sessions on assisting clients with real estate needs outside […]
Dalby, Wendland & Co. has promoted seven members of the staff to new positions with the Western Colorado accounting and consulting firm. Nathan Fyock has been promoted to principal. He joined Dalby, Wendland in 2008. He holds an accounting degree from Adams State University. In addition to his designation as a Certified Public Accountant, Fyock […]