While U.S. payrolls grew an estimated 533,000 during the first quarter, the pace of hiring remains slightly below the average for the past year. The unemployment rate remains unchanged at 6.7 percent. According to the latest statistical snapshot from the Department of Labor, nonfarm payrolls grew 192,000 in March. Moreover, initial estimates for job growth […]
A quarterly measure of confidence among business leaders in Colorado continues to increase, in turn raising expectations for what could be record job growth in the state. The University of Colorado reported that its Leeds Business Confidence Index rose more than a point to 61 going into the second quarter of the year. “Increased confidence […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence has rebounded on more optimistic expectations for improving business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index jumped four points to 82.3 in March. The increase more than makes up for a 1.1 point decrease the month before. A component of the index tracking current […]
A monthly index forecasting economic performance in the United States continues to rise, signaling growth ahead. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index climbed to 99.8 in February, up a half of a percent. The LEI has increased 2.7 percent over the past six months. Separate measures of current and lagging performance also […]
Two students who hope to bring to market a new medical device designed to improve mobility for the disabled were the latest winners of an annual elevator pitch competition at Colorado Mesa University. Marshall Anderson and Ryan Bengford placed first in the event, conducted as part of Entrepreneurship Day at CMU. Three finalists had 90 […]
Workers involved in a project to clean up a massive uranium mill tailings pile near Moab, Utah, passed a safety milestone: 2 million hours without a lost-time injury or illness. “We have a great work force that is dedicated to the strong safety culture that has been developed on this project,” said Jeff Biagini, a […]
Gisela Flanigan, an artist and classical pianist in Grand Junction, has been selected by Colorado Creative Industries for the inaugural class for its Change Leader Institute. Flanigan is among a total of 12 creative professionals and community leaders from across Colorado who will participate in a three-day training session in April. The session will help […]
Two agents were honored for their performance during February at Heiden Homes Realty and Associates in Grand Junction. Mary Kruse posted the most closed transactions and highest dollar volume. Cynthia Castaneda had the most new listings for the month. Heiden Homes operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. For more information, call 245-7777. For virtual tours […]
Stacey Hayward has joined Major Mortgage in Grand Junction as a loan originator. Hayward brings to her duties experience in the real estate market as well as her knowledge of the Grand Valley. She’s a 1992 graduate of Fruita Monument High School. Major Mortgage operates offices at 2474 Patterson Road, Suite 200. For more information, […]
Lynn Whipple and Ninah Hunter have joined Guild Mortgage Co. as loan originators at the firm’s branch office in Montrose. Whipple brings to her new duties 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, 15 of that as a loan orginator. Hunter bring to her duties her experiences as a lawyer, real estate broker […]