Leading index forecasts U.S. growth

A monthly index forecasting economic performance in the United States continues to increase, signaling growth through the holiday season and into next year. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index rose nine-tenths of a percent to 105.2 in October. The index has increased 4 percent over the past six months, a faster pace […]

CMU club members fare well at national conference

Members of an entrepreneurs club at Colorado Mesa University were among the winners at the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization conference in Florida. A total of more than 1,400 students from 200 member colleges and universities attended the conference. Georgann Jouflas, a professor who serves as the advisor for the CMU E Club,  won first place for […]

Real estate firm honors best-selling agents

Lori Enriquez and Melanie Heiden were honored as the best-selling agents during  October at Heiden Homes Realty and Associates in Grand Junction. Enriquez had the most sales during the month. Heiden had the most new listings. Enriquez brings to her duties experience as owner of both a real estate company and restaurant. Heiden worked in […]

Health club names new head trainer

Bobby Brown has been named head trainer at Crossroads Fitness in Grand Junction. Brown manages an expanded fitness training staff at Crossroads Fitness as well as creates new fitness programs and educates staff and health club members. Brown holds an associate’s degree from Vatterott College and also taught courses there in exercise physiology, nutrition and […]

President of petroleum marketer joins bank board

Paul Brown has been elected to the board of directors of Sturm Financial Group, parent company of ANB Bank. “With his extensive expertise in strategic planning, management consultation and business development, Paul is an excellent addition to our board,” said Koger Propst, president of Sturm Financial Group and ANB Bank. “Paul has brought a wealth […]

Pilates studio offers classes for equestrians

The Core Connections Pilates studio in Grand Junction now offers weekly classes for equestrians. The mat classes are set for 9 a.m. Fridays at the studio, located at 321 Rood Ave. The classes help participants strengthen their cores, improve their posture in and out of the saddle and enhance their awareness of correct body movement […]

Restaurant plans fund-raising events

The Dos Hombres restaurant in Clifton will mark 40 years in business with a series of monthly fund-raisers. “We want to help our community where we live, work and play. The second Wednesday of every month we will be teaming up with a nonprofit organization that needs a little extra boost,” said owner Spike Howard. […]

Claim adjustment franchise expands

Steve Klene, owner and operator of a Frontier Adjusters insurance claim adjustment franchise, has opened a seventh location. Klene operates his main office in Grand Junction, but also operates locations covering the Aspen, Craig, Glenwood Springs and Steamboat Springs areas in Western Colorado as well as locations in New Mexico, North Dakota and Utah. Frontier […]