A monthly index tracking business conditions in Colorado has slipped, but continues to signal growth based on increased construction activity as well as hiring at a pace double that of the United States. The Business Conditions Index retreated more than four points in September, yet at 52.2 forecasts an expanding economy over the next three […]
Eight branch offices of Edward Jones Investments in the Grand Valley will serve as collection points for a food drive scheduled to continue through October. Barrels will be set up for donations of nonperishable canned and boxed foods, paper products and personal care items. Pet food also will be accepted. All items will be delivered […]
United Way of Mesa County has launched its latest campaign with more than $450,000 already raised in workplace contributions. “Workplace campaigns are the heart of the United Way’s annual fall campaign. This response is evidence of the everyday employee understanding of the great need in our community and willingness to share,” said Jerome Gonzales, president […]
A Grand Junction event will bring together employers looking for workers with people looking for jobs. The Mesa County Workforce Center has scheduled a job fair for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Lincoln Park Barn, located near 12th Street and Gunnison Avenue. The first hour of the fair will be open […]
Jennifer Sauer Six members of the staff of Alpine Bank in Western Colorado have graduated from the University of Colorado Graduate School of Banking. Noel Hansen, Kjerstin Hill, Garret Jammaron, David Miller, Allison Nadel and Jenny Sauer completed the 25-month program for community banking professionals. “Completing the […]
Anne Kathryn Ryan has opened a counseling practice called Psych’d on Main at 951 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. Ryan earned a master’s degree in psychology in 1993 and earned her license as a professional counselor following two years of clinical supervision. Ryan specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression and adjustment disorders, including […]
Linda Romer Todd has been installed as the new chairman of the Grand Junction Area Realtors Association. “I’m reading to get started,” she said. “Serving as the chairman of GJARA is a real honor. I’m proud to be part of this wonderful team and member group. I’m looking forward to all that lies ahead.” The […]
Kathy Tomkins, Mary Kruse and Meighan Marquis were named the top-performing agents during August at Heiden Homes Realty and Associates in Grand Junction. Tomkins posted the highest dollar volume for closed transactions and most new listings during the month. Tomkins, Kruse and Marquis tied for the most closed transactions. Heiden Homes Realty and Associates operates […]
Michael Burkhard, a real estate agent with RE/MAX 4000 in Grand Junction, has earned designation as a Certified International Property Specialist. The National Association of Realtors awards the certification to professionals who complete coursework to learn international real estate and business practices. The designation reflects the ability to work with international buyers purchasing property in […]
Deedra Testa, a licensed physical therapist assistant at Family health West in Fruita, attended a national conference in Las Vegas to learn about aquatic therapy techniques. Testa attended an Aqua Stretch speciality certificate program as well as courses in water rehabilitation, post-stroke treatment and lower leg and foot therapies. She also learned about techniques to […]