Job growth has decelerated in the United States with the smallest monthly payroll gain in nearly a year. At the same time, though, the national unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest level in nearly a decade. The Department of Labor reported mixed news in its latest statistical snapshot, estimating an increase of 98,000 in […]
Jason Kisselburgh, a direct service professional with Ariel Clinical Services in Grand Junction, has been awarded nonprofit employee of the year. Kisselburgh works at the Sprite House, a specialized group home for children. He was nominated for the award for his work, dedication and commitment to the children placed there. Ariel Clinical Services operates the […]
Kevin Price of Insight Financial Solutions in Grand Junction has been named one of the top retirement plan advisors under age 40 in a list compiled by the National Association of Plan Advisors. The list is drawn from nominations submitted by NAPA firm partners, reviewed by a committee of senior advisor industry experts and then […]
Dennis Beamis, a civil engineer with more than 20 years of experience in Colorado and North Dakota, has joined Colorado Land Advisor. Beamis will work in the firm’s offices in Grand Junction and Breckenridge and also create a civil engineering division. He will focus on subdivision design, site plans and drainage and water quality issues […]
Katherine Gordon has joined Bray Real Estate as a broker associate for the firm in Grand Junction. Gordon was born in Antigua and grew up in Southern California before moving to the Grand Valley in 2010. “Western Colorado is such a phenomenal place to live and work, and I’m thrilled to be building a business […]
Melanie Heiden and Cynthia Castaneda were named the top producing agents for 2016 at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. They also earned the Weichert Real Estate Affiliates Executive Club Award. The annual sales production awards were based on minimum requirements for each category in gross commission income or units earned in 2016. The […]
Thirteen agents who work for Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties in Grand Junction and Montrose have earned recognition from the national Coldwell Banker organization for their sales performance. Pete Baldwin, Jamie Carver, Steven Schiff and Linda Sparks earned International Sterling Society Awards. Cindy Ficklin, Annette Hejl, Jennifer Pedersen, Christi Reece and Eileen Turner won International Diamond […]
Michaelle Smith, senior director of learning with Hilltop Community Resources in Grand Junction, has taken over as chairwoman of the Colorado Nonprofit Association board of directors. “It is a privilege to lead this great organization that is so important to the effectiveness of the nonprofit sector in our state.” Smith said. Renny Fagan, chief executive […]
Del Taco has added five items to its breakfast menu, including three new rollers, a burrito and Simply Orange Juice brand orange juice. “Only at Del Taco can breakfast fans enjoy items made with fresh-grilled eggs priced as low as $1 or as epically proportioned as a 17-ounce burrito,” said Noah Chillingworth, vice president of […]
The Blue Pig Gallery has scheduled its annual open house as well as an exhibit of bee-themed and springtime artwork in conjunction with the Palisade International Honeybee Festival. The open house is set for 5 to 8 p.m. April 7 at the gallery, located at 101 W. Third St. The event will include honey wines […]