The Grand Junction City Council has approved a budget for 2018 that includes increased spending for public safety, street work and economic development. The overall 2018 city budget totals $161.1 million, an increase of 15 percent over the adopted budget for 2017. The general fund budget totals $70.1 million. The approval of the budget follows […]
Scott Proper has joined ANB Bank as community bank president of the Grand Junction branch. Proper brings to his new duties more than 15 years of experience, most recently as a finance director for a development and homeowners association. He’s also worked in management, as a loan officer and credit portfolio manager. Proper holds a […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners has climbed to its second highest reading on more upbeat expectations for improving economic conditions and sales. “Small business owners are exuberant about the economy, and they are ready to lead the U.S. economy in a period of robust growth,” said Juanita Duggan, president and chief […]
The newly hired executive director of the Grand Junction Regional Airport will bring to her duties experience in aviation and economics. Angela Padalecki is scheduled to start Jan. 8. She was selected over two other finalists by the Grand Junction Regional Airport Authority board of directors. Padalecki will succeed Kip Turner, who resigned in June […]
Employment continues to grow in the United States even as unemployment remains at its lowest level in 17 years. Wages have increased as well, but at a slower pace. According to the latest Department of Labor estimates, nonfarm payrolls increased 228,000 in November with gains in a number of industry sectors. The unemployment rate remained […]
Heather Sheley has joined Colorado Land Advisor to create an office administration division for the urban planning and land development consulting firm. Sheley brings to her duties experience as a marketing manager. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Cincinnati. “We greatly value adding Heather to our team,” said Jeffery […]
Thomas Newton and Caitlin Branham have joined Mind Springs Health to work with the mental health services provider in Grand Junction. A psychiatrist, Newton comes to Mind Springs Health from Texas, where he worked as a professor at Baylor College of Medicine and a psychiatrist at the Veterans Affairs medical center. He earned a bachelor’s […]
Kory Kenworthy has joined Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction as a broker associate. Kenworthy recently returned to the Grand Valley after selling real estate in Denver. “I really enjoy the business of real estate and look forward to helping buyers and sellers with their real estate goals,” he said. Bray Real Estate operates offices […]
Jon Nash and Chris Pinson were honored as the top performing agents for the third quarter at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Nash posted the highest dollar volume for sales during the third quarter, while Pinson posted the second highest total. Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. For additional […]
Allison Nadel has been promoted to enterprise marketing operations manager for Alpine Bank. Bill Anschuetz has joined the bank as communications coordinator. “We are pleased to add to our marketing team from inside and outside the organization,” said Alan Sandberg, vice president and director of marketing. Nadel will assist Sandberg in directing and coordinating marketing […]