A commission created to promote economic development in Colorado will continue to operate under legislation signed into law in Grand Junction. Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed Senate Bill 17-280 during an event at the Grand Junction Economic Partnership. The bill extends the operation of the Colorado Economic Development Commission by changing the repeal date of […]
Dale Reigle, former chief executive officer of Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates in Grand Junction, received a lifetime achievement award from the American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives. “I have had the privilege to work with excellent doctors and caring coworkers, without whom I would have never been selected for this recognition,” said Reigle, who served for […]
Free one-on-one small business coaching sessions are set for 1 to 4 p.m. May 17 at the Factory, a coworking space located at 750 Main St. in Grand Junction. The sessions are available by reservation, and openings are limited. For reservations, log on to bit.ly/consult517. Julie Morey, director of the Small Business Development Center in […]
When Americans take a hike or engage in other increasingly popular outdoor recreational pursuits, one result is ringing cash registers, according to an analysis by a trade association for the outdoor industry. Outdoor recreation accounts for $887 billion in annual consumer spending and supports 7.6 million jobs in the United States, according to report from […]
Visitors to the Colorado National Monument near Grand Junction spent more than $24.5 million in 2016, in turn contributing to a total economic affect that topped $30 million, according to the latest results of an annual analysis conducted by the National Park Service. The economic effects of visits to national parks, monuments and other National […]
Brady Overmyer, a senior at Montrose High School, is among eight Colorado students selected as winners of Young Entrepreneur Foundation scholarships from the National Federation of Independent Business. Overmyer received an award of $2,000. He plans to attend Colorado Mesa University. Now in its 15th year, the Young Entrepreneur program is designed to encourage and […]
Daniel Patrick McCarty of Rifle has been reappointed to the State Board of Stock Inspection, serving as a representative of the nonconfinement cattle industry for a term expiring in 2021. The board creates rules for brand inspection and livestock laws and regulates fees for stock inspections. The board also sets service charges and procedures, licenses […]
Michael Burkhard, sales manager of Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction, attended a regional conference in Colorado Springs. Burkhard also serves as first vice president of the Council of Residential Real Estate Specialists. The conference addressed such topics as data security, legal issues, safety and the effects of global markets on the United States real […]
Maddie Shawcroft has joined Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty as a broker associate. Cynthia Castaneda, Kathy Tomkins and Jon Nash have been honored as the best-selling agents for March for the Grand Junction firm. Castaneda, Chris Pinson and Mary Kruse were honored as the top agents for the first quarter. Shawcroft brings to her duties experience […]
Herberger’s and other Bon-Ton stores across the United States collected a total of 1.4 million pounds of used clothing and household items and $564,000 in cash donations during the latest benefit for Goodwill Industries. Customers who donate goods during the twice-a-year Goodwill Sale receive coupons for new merchandise at Bon-Ton stores. Goodwill in turn sells […]