“Road show” to bring economists to Grand Junction

An upcoming presentation scheduled for Grand Junction will feature economists with Visa and the National Federation of Independent Business. What’s billed as a small business economic road show is scheduled for Sept. 22 in the University Center ballroom, located near 12th and Elm streets on the Colorado Mesa University campus. The event will begin at […]

U.S. job growth slows with smaller payroll gain

Job growth continues in the United States, but at a slowing pace. According to the latest Department of Labor estimates, nonfarm payrolls increased only 142,000 in August, well below the average monthly gain of 212,000 jobs over the past year. The unemployment rate edged down a tenth to 6.1 percent, but in part because more […]

Community Hospital working to open cancer center

Community Hospital has announced staffing additions as well as a proposed partnership as part of efforts to open a cancer treatment center in Grand Junction. “Our plans are to work together to bring a new, full-service cancer center to our new hospital campus,” said Chris Thomas, president and chief executive officer of Community Hospital. Dr. […]

Bank sports new name following acquisition

A bank in operation in Western Colorado for more than a century officially has been renamed following its acquisition. All 10 First National Bank of the Rockies locations in the region have been renamed Bank of the San Juans. Staffing and services will remain unchanged, however, as will local decision making. “One of our core […]

My, what clean teeth you have

Along with a wide variety of training classes, Pawsitive Directions K9 Academy in Clifton provides another essential service to dogs — dental cleaning. Emily Evans, a licensed veterinary technician, offers cleanings without the use of traditional anesthetics, which she said results in a safer and less expensive procedure. Evans uses a combination of swaddling and […]

Pilates instructor relocates studio

Caren Vogt, a woman who has worked for more than 30 years as a fitness professional and more than 17 years as a certified Pilates instructor, has relocated her studio from Wyoming to Grand Junction. Core Connections Pilates Studio, located at 321 Rood Ave., offers private and semi-private lessons in addition to low chair classes […]

Broker associate joins real estate firm

Nancy Schaack has joined Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction as a broker associate. “We are delighted to have Nancy as part of our team of professional agents. Her energy and positive, can-do attitude are a perfect fit,” said Robert Bray, chief executive officer of Bray Real Estate. Schaack brings to her new duties experience […]