A monthly index tracking labor trends continues to rise, forecasting accelerating job growth. The Conference Board reported that its Employment Trends Index advanced more than a point to 103.7 in November. The index has gained 6.4 percent over the past year. Gad Levanon, an economist with the Conference Board, said increasing economic activity could lead […]
Payrolls continue to grow in the United States even as the unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest level since March 2009. According to Labor Department estimates, nonfarm payrolls rose 120,000 in November, while the jobless rate fell four-tenths to 8.6 percent. Based on the latest results of monthly employer surveys, the private sector added […]
An index tracking business conditions in Colorado has rebounded to its highest level in six months, although more jobs still are needed to regain those lost during the recession. The Business Conditions Index rose nearly three points in November to 56.2. Gains in each of the last two months have pushed the index to its […]
Colorado continues to rank among the most business-friendly states in the latest results of an annual comparison of how taxes and government policies affect small businesses and entrepreneurs. Colorado ranks ninth overall in the 2011 Small Business Survival Index on the basis of comparatively low taxes. The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council — a small […]
Just in time for the holiday shopping season, a monthly measure of consumer confidence reflects more cheer than fear. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index surged more than 15 points to 56 in November on more optimistic assessments of current and future business and labor conditions. “Consumers appear to be entering the […]
An upcoming seminar will offer a range of information designed to help small business owners expand their operations. The two-hour seminar is set for 7:30 a.m. Dec. 7 at Two Rivers Convention Center, 159 Main St. in Grand Junction. The event will include a continental breakfast followed by three panel presentations. Time also will be […]
A bank that operates locations in Grand Junction and other Western Colorado communities plans to soon change its name and some services, but not its ownership. Effective Dec. 30, American National Bank will become ANB Bank, said Donald Sturm, the chairman and chief executive officer of the bank. “We’re matching our new name with the […]
Terri LeFebre, a science and social studies specialist with Mesa County School District 51 based in Grand Junction, has been selected to serve on an economic education advisory council. The Denver Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City selected a total of 16 educators from Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming to serve on […]
Mary Kruse and Bob Colony were honored as the top-performing agents during October at Heiden Home Realty and Associates in Grand Junction. Toni Herridge, another agent with the firm, was inducted into the Grand Junction Area Realtor Association. Kruse recorded the most sales during October, while Colony posted the most new listings. Herridge was inducted […]
Gina Tallman has been promoted to tax senior at Chadwick, Steinkirchner, Davis & Co. in Grand Junction. Tallman, a certified public accountant, has worked at the accounting firm for nearly three years, preparing corporate, estate, fiduciary, individual and partnership tax returns as well as offering tax planning services to her clients.