A monthly measure of consumer confidence has climbed to its highest level in almost 17 years on more upbeat assessments of labor and business and conditions that portend continued growth. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index rose 5.3 points to 125.9 in October. That’s the highest reading since the index stood at 128.6 […]
Nearly $14 million worth of loans were issued in Mesa County during the 2017 fiscal year under two federally backed small business programs. According to the Colorado District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration, 37 loans worth a collective $13,954,110 were issued under the SBA 7(a) and 504 guarantee programs. The numbers added to […]
The City of Fruita is among four winners of state awards designed to help rural communities promote economic development. The winners of the Certified Small Business Community initiative were announced in Limon and also included Rio Blanco County as well as Lincoln and Prowers counties. “The Certified Small Business Community award is a great example […]
Harry Talbott, a fourth-generation farmer who joined with his family in developing one of the largest fruit growing operations in the Grand Valley, has earned additional recognition for his efforts. Talbott will be among the four latest inductees into the American Ag Credit Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame. “I was totally surprised and very much […]
The Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District has awarded more than $300,000 in grants. A district awarded a traditional grant of $135,064 to the Clifton Fire Department for its fire station. Three mini grants of $50,000 each were awarded to the Grand Junction Fire Department for a hazardous chemicals identifier, Town of Collbran for a […]
Reservations will be accepted through Nov. 6 for an upcoming event featuring Kate MacGregor, deputy assistant secretary for land and minerals management at the Department of the Interior. The Grand Junction Petroleum and Mining Club will host the presentation as part of an event set for 6:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at Two Rivers Convention Center, […]
Urban myths persist in many ways and forms. Many have to do with traffic, crime and what people really want out of their hometowns. In a three-year study by the Knight Foundation that focused on the connection of the emotional aspect between residents and their hometowns and examined factors related to loyalty and passionate feelings […]
Al Ruckman, an engineer who founded GeoStablization International in Grand Junction, and Robert Strong, a retired aviation engineer who’s traveled the world, have been selected as the latest distinguished alumni from Colorado Mesa University. Gigi Richard, a geology professor at CMU, was named distinguished faculty member. The three will be among those honored a dinner […]
James Lummis, a partner at Moody Insurance Agency in Grand Junction, has been honored for his involvement in the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors. Lummis received a certificate marking his more than 15 years of participation as a designated CIC, which requires annual training he applies to risk management and meeting the needs of business […]
Dr. Louis Stryker, an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in joint reconstruction and replacement, has joined Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates in Grand Junction. “I believe in tailoring treatment to each patient based on his or her specific problems, limitations and goals,” Stryker said. “I’m committed to hearing and understanding your problem, establishing a clear diagnosis and […]