The City of Grand Junction has contributed $12,500 to help purchase a laser cutter and engraver for the GJMakerspace at the Business incubator Center. The donation will help pay for the machinery as well as demonstrate local support in efforts to raise additional funding. Jon Maraschin, executive director of the Business Incubator Center, said the […]
Important indicators continue to reflect improving economic conditions in the Grand Valley, bolstering prospects 2015 really will be a better year for business. But, will indicators tracking the local labor market follow suit? Sales tax collections, a key indicator of retail activity, increased 2.5 percent for Mesa County in 2014 over 2013. At 3.4 percent, […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to rise, signaling growth in the months ahead. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index increased a half a percentage point to 121.1 in December. With the latest gain, the fourth in as many months, the index has advanced 3.3 percent over […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence has surged to its highest level in more than seven years on more upbeat assessments of business and labor conditions in the United States. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index jumped nearly 10 points to 102.9 in January. The latest reading is the highest since the […]
A series of three free workshops focusing on job-hunting skills will continue at the Mesa County Library in Grand Junction. A presentation on the job search and application process is set for 6 p.m. Jan. 26. A presentation on résumés is set for 6 p.m. Feb. 2, following by a presentation on interviews planned for […]
A Grand Junction group will host a presentation exploring the relationships between hydraulic fracturing and earthquakes. The presentation is open to the public. The Grand Junction Geological Society has scheduled the presentation for a joint meeting with geology students at Colorado Mesa University. The meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21 in the Saccomanno […]
Kileigh Sperber has been promoted to vice president at ANB Bank, where she works as a cash management officer at the Grand Junction banking center and serves as a point of contact for her business and individual customers. “Kileigh has become a crucial part of our team, listening to customers’ needs and responding with results […]
Jim Anker, Terri Chappell and Pat Morehouse have joined the Colorado National Monument Association governing board. Anker brings to the board his experience in the publishing business as well as community government. He also worked as a seasonal law enforcement ranger at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Statue of Liberty National Monument. Chappell […]
Heiden Homes Realty and Associates in Grand Junction honored five agents for their performance during December. Lori Enriquez posted the highest dollar volume in sales for December. Enriquez and Cynthia Castaneda tied for the most closest transactions during the month. Enriquez, Mary Kruse, Melanie Heiden and Chris Pinson tied for the most new listings. Heiden […]
Kayren Goss, administrator of the Willows assisted living facility in Fruita, has earned recognition for her work from Family Health West. Goss won the Ruth B. Wyper Service Excellence Award. Family Health West bestows the annual award to an employee or group that has a significant impact on the mission and well-being of the health […]