Five new members have joined the Western Colorado Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC). The five are: Mary Ellen Fern, E&E Door&Window; Vicky Gannon, All Types Concrete Work; Imelda Mulholland, Hoskin, Farina & Kampf; Linda Patterson, Moody Valley Insurance; and Cheryl Powell, Labor Ready. An international professional association that promotes the […]
American National Bank has honored two employees — one for her service on the job, the other for her service as a volunteer. Besty Madden was selected as the employee of the quarter. Lauri Horn received the Community Corps Award. Madden, retail administrator for the Western Colorado region, received the award for the second quarter. […]
A monthly measure of future economic performance in the United States continues to reflect a weak economy, but not one headed back into recession. The Conference Board Reported that its Leading Economic Index (LEI) edged up a tenth of a percent in July. Measures of current and past economic performance also increased. “The indicators point […]
It looks like our elected officials in the nation’s capital might finally get around in September to debating the issue of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts that are due to expire at the end of December. Nothing like waiting until the last minute. Over several years — from a Republican White House and a […]
A monthly index tracking economic conditions for small businesses in Colorado continues to rise as prospects for recovery in the state improve. Weaker economic growth nationally ultimately could affect small firms in Colorado, however. For now, Jeff Thredgold said he’s cautiously optimistic. “Colorado continues its transition from painful recession to modest growth, a shift that […]
An energy company and two Western Colorado mountain resorts are among the more than dozen Colorado firms that have enrolled in a program promoting reduced energy use at manufacturing facilities. “These companies are strong partners in our work to make Colorado a world leader in energy efficiency and clean-tech innovations,” said Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter […]
Construction is under way on a nearly $9.4 million project to revamp a three-quarter mile stretch of U.S. Highway 6 & 50 near the Mesa Mall in Grand Junction. The comprehensive project will include two additional driving lanes as well as a new storm water system, updated signals and curbs, gutters, sidewalks and landscaping. The […]
Property foreclosure filings dropped slightly in Mesa County during the second quarter of 2010 even as the increase in foreclosure sales was the smallest in a year. Nonetheless, foreclosure activity has continued to accelerate over the past year to one of the fastest paces among the most populous counties in Colorado. According to figures compiled […]
An administrator who has managed medical centers in Texas and Arkansas has been selected as the new president and chief executive officer of St. Mary’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center in Grand Junction. Michael McBride is expected to begin his new duties with St. Mary’s on Sept. 20. McBride now serves as the regional vice […]
A Grand Junction engineering consulting company has been awarded a contract to evaluate coal mine methane recovery projects in Russia. Ruby Canyon Engineering is expected to complete its evaluation of the United Nations Development Program Global Environment Facility project by September. The objective of the project is to reduce so-called greenhouse gas emissions believed to […]