A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners rebounded in July, but not enough to offset a more than four-point drop the month before or claw back to the long-term average. The National Federation of Independent Business reported that its Small Business Optimism Index rose 1.3 points to 95.4. The index retreated 4.2 points […]
Children consume more low-nutrition and high-calorie foods such as cookies and candy after observing seemingly overweight cartoon characters, according to a study led by the University of Colorado at Boulder. The results of the study, which also involved Colorado State University and was published online in the Journal of Consumer Psychology, show that children are […]
A monthly measure of hotel and motel stays in Grand Junction continues to rise, a reflection of increasing business for the hospitality sector. According to the Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau report for July, $167,188 in lodging taxes were collected. That’s the highest monthly total so far for 2015 and an 18.3 percent increase […]
Kiel Roling has joined Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction as a broker associate. Roling works with the Hampton and Huckaby Team. Britta Essman, also a broker associate with Bray Real Estate, has earned designation as a Certified Residential Specialist. Roling played baseball for the Colorado Rockies and continues to coach at Grand Junction High […]
Dr. Anna E. Moore has joined Grand Valley Foot and Ankle Center in Grand Junction. As a podiatric surgeon, Moore offers services in all areas of foot and ankle care, including limb salvage, podopediatrics, reconstructive and trauma surgery and sports medicine. “I’m thrilled to be doing what I love while living in a beautiful part […]
Job growth continues in the United States with hiring spread out among a number of industry sectors. Moreover, the average work week and hourly wages have increased. According to the latest estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nonfarm payrolls grew 215,000 in July. The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.3 percent, the lowest level […]
The latest analysis of new business filings in Colorado forecasts job growth during the third and fourth quarters. A total of 26,085 new businesses registered with the secretary of state’s office during the second quarter. While new business filings were down from the first quarter, they were up from the second quarter of 2014. For […]
Mesa County ranks among the upper third of small metropolitan areas in the United States in the latest annual listing of best places for business and careers. The Grand Junction metropolitan statistical area, which is defined as Mesa County, placed 63rd among the best small places for businesses and careers in an annual listing compiled […]
Lori Enriquez, Kathy Tomkins and Meighan Marquis were honored as the top agents for June at Heiden Homes Realty and Associates in Grand Junction. Enriquez posted the most closed transactions, Tomkins recorded the highest dollar volume in sales and Marquis had the most new listings. Heiden Homes operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. In addition […]
Rachael Hanson has been named head of information services for the Mesa County Libraries. Manny Miracle has been named head of literacy services. Hanson oversees librarians, helps library patrons find materials and organizes guest speaker appearances. Hanson joined the library staff 15 years ago and has worked in most departments since then. She holds a […]