A measure of hotel and motel stays in Grand Junction has decreased for a third straight month. The Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau reported that $66,884 in lodging taxes were collected in January. That’s $685 or 1 percent less than was collected during the same month last year. January collections reflect hotel and motel […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners continues to increase, suggesting a post-election surge could have staying power. The National Federation of Independent Business reported that its Small Business Optimism Index edged up a tenth of a point to 105.9 in January. That adds to a gain of 7.4 in December, the largest […]
An open house is scheduled for Feb. 16 to offer information about a youth apprenticeship program. The event is set for 4 to 6 p.m. at the Mesa County Workforce Center, 512 29 1/2 Road in Grand Junction. The event is open to high school students, their parents and employers interested in CareerWise Colorado. The […]
Crystal Books and Gifts in Grand Junction has scheduled a free presentation on genetic-based nutrition for 1 p.m. Feb. 19 at the store, 439 Main St. Alexander Gilmore will discuss how nutrition can compensate for genetic weaknesses and in turn promote disease prevention and improved health. For more information about upcoming events at Crystal Books […]
Applications will be accepted through March 27 for an annual conference offering Colorado residents an opportunity to learn more about the federal legislative process. Colorado Mesa University, the University of Colorado and U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner plan to host the 2017 Colorado Capital Conference on June 21 to 23 in Washington, D.C. […]
Colorado technology companies have been invited to participate in an initiative to gather ideas for federal legislation to promote the sector. U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, a Republican from Colorado, and Colorado Technology Association announced the One More Job/One More Innovation Initiative. Gardner and the association want to hear directly from tech firms about their ideas […]
Grand Junction home prices continue to increase, according to the latest results of an analysis conducted by a California research firm. Home prices rose three-tenths of a percent between November and December and 4.2 percent between December 2015 and December 2016, according to CoreLogic. The gains take into account such so-called distressed sales as foreclosure […]
Shirley Callaway has joined COOR Wellness in Grand Junction as a health coach. Callaway works with people who want to improve their health, whether it’s losing weight, implementing exercise or nutrition plans or addressing health problems through lifestyle changes. Callaway holds designation from the Wellcoaches School of Coaching as a Certified Health Coach. She brings […]
Jana Sisson has joined Mountain West Dermatology & Aesthetics in Grand Junction. Sisson, a medical aesthetician and skin care specialist, brings to her duties more than 10 years of experience in dermatology, laser treatments and plastic surgery. She’s a member of the Associated Skin Care Professionals. Sisson accepts appointments for chemical peels, dermaplaning, microdermabrasion and […]
Cynthia Castaneda, Melanie Heiden and Mary Kruse were honored as the top performing agents for the fourth quarter at Weichert Realtors — Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Castaneda posted the highest dollar volume in sales, while Heiden posted the second-highest volume and Kruse the third-highest volume. Weichert Realtors — Heiden Homes Realty operates offices […]