Four new members have been appointed to the board of directors of Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado based in Grand Junction: Chris Launer, retired branch president of Bank of Colorado. In addition to his experience in banking, Launer has served on the boards of the Business Incubator Center, Downtown Development, Grand Junction Economic […]
Rick Thurtle, a broker associate with Century 21 Homestead Realty in Grand Junction, was the top-selling agent for the firm in March. A Ruby Award-winning agent, Turtle helps clients buy and sell residential and commercial property in the Grand Valley. Reach him at 254-3922 or www.RickThurtle.com.
Sierra Lusk is the new manager of Uniquely Yours, a Grand Junction retail outlet operated by Mesa Developmental Services. Lusk brings to her new job 10 years of experience in owning and operating two stores in Breckenridge. Located at 443 Main St., Uniquely Yours offers a wide selection of crafts, clothing, accessories and jewelry. Proceeds […]
Lori Enriquez and Bobby Ulibarri were the top-performing agents during March at Heiden Homes Realty & Associates in Grand Junction. Enriquez posted the highest sales dollar volume, while Ulibarri had the most new property listings. Enriquez has worked in the real estate industry for nine years. Reach her at 234-7768. Ulibarri has worked in the […]
Becky Quinn has joined Coldwell Banker Home Owners Realty in Grand Junction as a broker. Quinn has worked in real estate for 23 years. She’s a member of the Grand Junction Area Realtors Association, Colorado Association of Realtors and National Association of Realtors and has earned designation as a Certified Real Estate Negotiator. Coldwell Banker […]
Diane Kane has joined the LaVonne Gorsuch Insurance Agency in Grand Junction as a business insurance representative. Kane brings to her new role 23 years of experience in the insurance industry. In addition to business insurance, Kane offers clients auto, health, home and life insurance. Gorsuch, a State Farm agent, and her team offer more […]
Megan Luksha has been named assistance branch manager of the Envoy Mortgage branch office in Grand Junction. Luksha brings to her new duties more than 10 years of experience in the mortgage industry. She has received awards for mortgage production in her previous positions, including a rookie of the year award and certified builder designation. […]
Most of us have heard how important it is for young people to gain a measure of financial literacy as they approach their adult lives. Many online and classroom resources are dedicated to making this type of education available. But what about financial literacy for prospective small business owners? What should entrepreneurs be aware of […]
A monthly measure of economic conditions for small businesses in Colorado continues to rise, adding to the evidence a recovery is gaining traction. “Colorado’s painful recession during much of the past three years will give way to more solid performance over the balance of 2011 and especially in 2012. It’s about time,” said Jeff Thredgold, […]
Rising sales tax collections continue to reflect increased spending in Mesa County. According to a Mesa County report for March, sales tax collections totalled $2.58 million, a nearly 9 percent increase over the report for March 2010. Reports covering the first quarter of the year show the county collected a total of $13.72 million, almost […]