A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States has increased sharply, but doesn’t yet signal significant growth. The Conference Board Leading Economic Index jumped seven-tenths of a percent to 122.3 in April. Separate measures of current and past economic conditions also increased. “April’s sharp increase in the LEI seems to have helped stabilize […]
A key measure of hotel and motel stays in Grand Junction continues to increase, a reflection of increasing business for the local hospitality sector. According to a Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau report for April, lodging tax collections totaled $87,996. That’s a 2.3 percent increase over collections reported for the same month last year. […]
Debbie Harrison, owner and director of the Visiting Angels Senior Home Care franchise in Grand Junction, has been honored as the Alzheimer Association of Colorado Volunteer of the Year. Harrison serves as chairwoman of the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s fund-raiser, using her connections to recruit committee members, sponsors and contributors. Visiting Angeles was the […]
Olan Clark, a broker associate with Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties in Grand Junction, has earned the Coldwell Banker Distinctive Angel Award. The award recognizes individuals associated with the Coldwell Banker brand who strengthen the community through charitable efforts. Agents choose charities to support individually and as a company. Clark was honored for volunteering more than […]
Michelle Moran, a caregiver with FirstLight HomeCare in Grand Junction, has been honored as the FirstLight HomeCare 2015 National Caregiver of the Year. Moran was selected from among the thousands of caregivers who work at 138 FirstLight HomeCare locations nationwide. “Michelle’s ability to help both her clients feel safe and her fellow caregivers learn and […]
Martha Newman and Paula Scanlon, both broker associates with Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction, have earned designation as Certified Residential Specialists. The Council of Residential Specialists, an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors, confers the designation on Realtors who complete advanced training and demonstrate achievement in residential real estate. Only 37,000 Realtors nationwide […]
Veronica Daehn Harvey has been hired on a full-time basis as public information officer for Mesa County. Harvey had worked in a dual role as a public information officer as well as communications manager for the Mesa County Health Department. “Veronica has done a great job serving both the county and the commissioners over the […]
Ken Mabery has been named acting superintendent of the Colorado National Monument near Grand Junction. Mabery brings to his new duties experience as superintendent of Scotts Bluff National Monument in Nebraska and before that superintendent of Fort Necessity and Friendship Hill in Pennsylvania. He’s also served as an acting superintendent at five other National Park […]
Grand Villa Assisted Living in Grand Junction has donated $2,500 each to Hope of the Grand Valley and the Hilltop Latimer House program. The donations are part of an annual program in which Grand Villa donates $5,000 to community causes. Hope of the Grand Valley provides assistance to working families to help them gain self-sufficiency. […]
The Blue Pig Gallery in Palisade has scheduled an annual fund-raiser for the Roice-Hurst Human Society. The Paint Your Pooch at the Pig event is set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 16 at the gallery, 101 W. Third St. For $45, participants can have portraits of their dogs created in charcoal or pastels by […]