Estimated payroll gains for Mesa County earlier this year could be revised downward a bit based on the latest analysis of labor records. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment reported that estimated nonfarm payrolls for the first quarter could be revised downward in Mesa County and other areas of the state. While estimates could […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence has climbed to its highest level in nearly a year on more upbeat assessments of business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index rose 4.4 points to 101.1 in August. The latest reading more than offset a slight decline in July while climbing to […]
A Western Colorado business ranks among the 300 largest public accounting firms in the United States in the latest list compiled for a national newsletter. Dalby, Wendland & Co. is included on the list of the 2016 Top 300 Firms compiled for Inside Public Accounting. “Recognized as being in the top 300 public accounting firms in […]
Ron Sechrist, a broker associate with Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction, has been selected as a member of the Colorado Mesa University Alumni Association board of directors. “I’m most grateful for giving back and being part of a growing, vibrant university that is such a major contributor to Grand Junction and Mesa County that […]
Melanie Heiden and Cynthia Castaneda were honored as the top-performing agents for July at Weichert, Realtors Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Heiden closed the most real estate transactions during the month and tied with Castaneda for the most new listings. Weichert, Realtors Heiden Homes Realty operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. For additional information, […]
Desiree Garcia has joined Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction as a broker associate. “Desiree is a very hard-working and dedicated professional who will go the distance for her clients, and we are very excited to have her join our team,” said Mike Burkhard, sales manager at Bray Real Estate. “For most of us, owning […]
Ethan Corman, a portfolio manager at RoseCap Investment Advisors in Grand Junction, has earned designation as a Chartered Financial Analyst. The CFA designation is recognized as the definitive standard by which to measure the competence and integrity of financial professionals. The graduate-level self-study program covers such topics as corporate finance, economics, ethics and professional standards, […]
A group of physicians in Mesa County has joined in a collaborative effort to develop and implement new approaches to end-of-life care. The more than 300 members of the Mesa County Physician Independent Practice Association are working on the initiative with Dr. David West, vice president of medical affairs at HopeWest, a hospice and palliative […]
A Fruita doctor is the first in Colorado to offer a new type of chronic pain management system. Kenneth Lewis of Western Rockies Interventional Pain Specialists uses the Boston Scientific Precision Montage MRI Spinal Cord Stimular System. The system provides customized relief to chronic pain patients while also offering safe access to full-body magnetic resonance […]
A measure of optimism among small business owners has climbed to its highest level in nearly two years, although the outlook for hiring and capital spending hasn’t substantially changed. The Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index climbed four points to 68 for the third quarter, the highest reading since the first quarter of 2015. The index […]