A monthly index forecasting economic conditions has edged up as short-term prospects remain mostly upbeat. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index rose a tenth of a percent to 123.2 in February. Separate measures of current and past economic performance also increased. “Although the LEI’s six-month growth rate has moderated considerably in recent […]
An upcoming workshop will offer information about leading businesses and organizations during difficult times. The workshop, part of the Hilltop Community Resources Leadership Series, is scheduled for 1 to 5 p.m. March 24 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 743 Horizon Court in Grand Junction. Admission is $30. Call 242-4400 to register. The workshop is designed […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions has edged up as short-term prospects remain mostly upbeat. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index rose a tenth of a percent to 123.2 in February. Separate measures of current and past economic performance also increased. “Although the LEI’s six-month growth rate has moderated considerably in recent […]
JoAnne Virgilio, a doctor with the Community Hospital Grand Valley Oncology, was among the participants in roundtable discussion about cancer research that included Vice President Joe Biden. The Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City hosted the event as part of an initiative under the Barack Obama administration to increase the rate of progress on […]
Family Health West has announced the election of members and officers to the board of trustees of the health care organization based in Fruita. The board officers include: Blaine Buck of Bighorn Consulting Engineers, chairman; Ken Palmer of Palmer Tax and Consulting, vice president; and Tom Oliver of Alpine Bank, treasurer. Dr. Michael Neste joins […]
Aerianna Preble of Parachute has been selected as the first recipient of college scholarships recognizing students pursuing careers in the energy industry in Western Colorado. Preble was named 2016 Colorado Energy Scholar. The West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association funded the scholarship program with a $25,000 contribution. The Colorado Mesa University Unconventional Energy Center […]
Patti Roberts has joined Mesa County Libraries as human resources manager. Roberts brings to her duties more than 25 years of HR experience in the nonprofit health care and community banking sectors. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business and human resources management as well as a master’s of business administration degree. She’s certified as […]
Mark Harrington has been promoted to a principal with Bighorn Consulting Engineers in Grand Junction. Harrington serves as senior mechanical engineer and project manager for the firm. He also serves as an expert in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) design and building techniques and certification. Harrington’s duties include all stages of design of […]
Mary Kruse and Melanie Heiden were named the top-performing agents for February at Heiden Home Realty and Associates in Grand Junction. Kruse had the most closed real estate transactions for the month, while Heiden posted the most new listings. Heiden Homes Realty operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. and handles residential and commercial transactions as […]
Dr. Elizabeth Mensing has joined the emergency department at Colorado Canyons Hospital in Fruita, while Dr. Douglas Goforth has joined Balanced Rock Foot and Ankle. The hospital and podiatry clinic are operated by Family Health West in Fruita Mensing works on trauma and other emergency cases at the hospital. “Our emergency department has become one […]