A monthly index tracking conditions for small businesses in Colorado continues to rise, forecasting accelerating economic growth. “Don’t look now, but the Colorado economy is likely to pick up speed over the balance of the year,” said Jeff Thredgold, a corporate economist who calculates the Vectra Bank Colorado Small Business Index (SBI). The SBI climbed […]
The founder of an iconic brand of outdoor products will share his experiences and business advice at an annual Western Colorado event celebrating entrepreneurship. Kenneth “Hap” Klopp, founder and former chief executive of The North Face, will deliver the keynote luncheon address at Entrepreneurship Day April 4 at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. An […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners has increased for a sixth consecutive month despite mixed outlooks for economic conditions, staffing, sales and earnings. The National Federation of Independent Business Reported that its Small Business Optimism Index advanced four-tenths of a point to 94.3 in February. With gains in each of the last […]
A monthly index tracking labor trends continues to rise, forecasting what could be more robust job growth in the United States. The Conference Board reported that its Employment Trends Index (ETI) advanced almost 1.4 percent to 107.46 in February. The index is up more than 6 percent from the same month a year ago. “The […]
U.S. payroll gains have topped 200,000 for three consecutive months. But with more people back in the hunt for jobs, the unemployment rate remains unchanged. According to the latest Labor Department estimates, nonfarm payrolls rose 227,000 in February with gains spread across a range of industry sectors. Initial estimates for job gains for the previous […]
Steve ErkenBrack, president and chief executive officer of Rocky Mountain Health Plans based in Grand Junction, is among four 2012 Father of the Year honorees in Colorado who will be recognized at a fund-raising event for the American Diabetes Association. The event, set for June 6 at the Grand Hyatt Denver, will recognize the honorees […]
Jennifer Kettlewell has joined CMG Financial in Grand Junction as a mortgage originator. “Not only does Jennifer bring with her a tremendously caring and wholehearted personality, she also has an enormous understanding of business knowledge and professionalism, which will not only be a wonderful asset to our company, but a huge benefit to Jennifer’s clients,” […]
Rick Thurtle, a broker associate with Century 21 Homestead Realty in Grand Junction for more than six years, has completed testing and other requirements necessary to become an employing broker. Century 21 Homestead Realty operates offices at 737 Horizon Drive. For more information, call 243-5100 or visit the Web site located at www.RickThurtle.com.
Fifteen students from Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction earned recognition at a national construction management competition. Students from 14 universities participated in the annual Associated Schools of Construction Student Competition and Conference in Sparks, Nev. Students were given 18 hours to complete a full cost estimate, analyze alternative methods, choose equipment, write safety and […]
Cassidee Shull has joined the Colorado Association of Viticulture and Enology as executive director of the trade association based in Palisade. Shull brings to her latest experience work with the Grand Valley Performing Arts Festival, Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado and March of Dimes. She’s a 2011 graduate of Colorado Mesa University in […]