U.S. jobless rate slips below 8 percent

The monthly unemployment rate in the United States has dipped below 8 percent for the first time since the start of 2009 on what was reported as a surge in the number of people taking part-time positions. The results of a separate survey pegged the increase in nonfarm payrolls at 114,000. According to the latest […]

Real estate firm names top-performing agents

Meighan Marquis and Cynthia Castaneda were named top-performing agents for September at Heiden Homes Realty and Associates in Grand Junction. Marquis closed the most sales, while Castaneda posted the most new listings. Heiden Homes operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. For more information, call 245-7777 or visit the Web site located at www.heidenhomes.com.

CMU honors alumni and professor

              Jamie Hamilton and Debra Thompson Smith — two business leaders who’ve earned acclaim not only for the success of their enterprises, but also their community service — have received distinguished alumni awards from Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. Randy Phillis, a professor, author and poet, has received […]

Grand Junction firm to proceed on Brazilian aquarium project

A Grand Junction-based company is expected to proceed with a massive aquarium project following the approval of a $105 million loan from the Export-Import Bank of the United States to the Brazilian state of Ceará. International Concept Management will oversee the design and construction of the Acquario, a four-story complex located in Fortaleza that will […]

CU-led team to study natural gas development

A team led by researchers from the University of Colorado will explore ways in which to maximize the benefits of natural gas development in the Rocky Mountain region while minimizing detrimental effects to the nearby environment and communities. The National Science Foundation has awarded a $12 million grant to fund work over the next five […]

Index: Colorado business leaders upbeat, but cautious

An index tracking optimism among Colorado business leaders  has slipped, but still reflects a cautiously upbeat outlook in the midst of uncertainty. The Leeds Business Confidence Index slipped two points from the third quarter to the fourth quarter, but at 51.6 continues to signal positive expectations overall. “The fourth-quarter index marks a full year of […]

Is your business prepared to survive a disaster?

By Steve Irion, Wells Fargo’s Market President  Disasters come in all shapes and sizes. Some are nature’s fury, and others the result of man-made errors. While you can’t prevent all disasters from occurring, there are measures you can take to protect your company’s bottom line when a disaster strikes.             In a recent Wells Fargo/Gallup […]

Real estate firm names top-performing agents

Heiden Homes Realty and Associates in Grand Junction honored five agents for their performance during August. Cynthia Castaneda posted the most sales and highest sales volume for the month. Castaneda tied with Brandon Cooper, Mary Kruse, Verna Melgares and Bobby Ulibarri for the most new listings. Heiden Homes operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. For […]