A building that once housed a Kmart department store in Grand Junction will be converted into a self-storage facility with about 800 units. U-Haul acquired the property at 2809 North Ave. in December. Once remodeling is complete, the more than 85,000 square-foot building will offer about 800 storage units with climate-controlled rooms and security features. […]
Employment continued to grow in the United States in December, although at a slower pace to end the year. According to the latest Labor Department estimates, nonfarm payrolls increased 148,000. The unemployment rate remained unchanged for a third straight month at 4.1 percent, the lowest proportion since 2000. The initial estimate for payroll gains for […]
Colorado business leaders are increasingly confident at the beginning of a new year, but base their outlook more on an improving national economy than conditions in the state. “We are really seeing businesses reacting more to the national picture in the survey than the state picture,” said Richard Wobbekind, executive director of the research division […]
An index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to signal growth in the new year. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index rose four-tenths of a percent to 130.9 in November. Separate measures of current and past economic performance also increased. Ataman Ozyildirim, an economist with the Conference Board, said the Leading […]
Alan Brown has been named sales manager of the Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties office in Montrose. Brown has worked as a real estate agent in the Montrose area since 1990 and ranks among the top agents for closed transactions. “I am excited for the opportunity to lead the existing group of professional Realtors at Coldwell […]
Randi Kim soon will join the City of Grand Junction as utilities director. Kim is scheduled to begin her new role Jan. 2. She will oversee the operations of a department with 71 employees that handles environmental compliance, water and wastewater services and utility billing. “I am looking forward to having Randi join us,” said […]
A member of the Grand Junction City Council will continue serving on a committee for a national advocacy group for cities. Duncan McArthur has been named to the National League of Cities Energy, Environment and Natural Resources committee for 2018. McArthur is the only representative from Western Colorado on the panel. The committee develops policy […]
Jon Nash and Cynthia Castaneda were honored as the top agents for November at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Nash posted the highest dollar volume in sales, while Castaneda posted the most new listings for the month. Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. For additional information, call 245-7777 or […]
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has brought the A.1. Chop House Steakburger back to its menu for a limited time. Topped with A.1. and garlic sauce, the burger features two ground beef patties, grilled onions, sauteed mushrooms and white cheddar cheese served on a homestyle bun. The burger will be available at participating locations through […]
Registration is under way for the Governor’s Forum on Colorado Agriculture. The forum, set for Feb. 21, brings together agricultural producers, consumers, industry representatives and political leaders. The forum includes presentations, breakout sessions and roundtable discussions. The event will feature Colorado Agriculture Commissioner Don Brown, Colorado State University President Tony Frank and roundtable discussions on […]