Mesa State College will host a conference designed to give participants a better understanding of federal legislative processes. Mesa State will join with U.S. Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo., in hosting the 2011 Colorado Capitol Conference. “We’re very proud to partner with Colorado’s senior senator to continue this tradition,” said Mesa State President Tim Foster. “Giving […]
Colorado continues to fare well in an evaluation of state technology and science sectors and how well they attract companies and create jobs. Colorado ranked third behind Massachusetts and Maryland in the 2010 Milken Institute State Technology and Science Index. California ranked fourth in the index, followed by Utah, Washington, New Hampshire, Virginia, Connecticut and […]
Business executives are far more optimistic about the economy in general and their industries in specific, according to the latest results of a quarterly survey. The Conference Board reported that its Measure of CEO Confidence jumped 12 points to 62 for the fourth quarter of 2010. A reading above 50 reflects more positive than negative […]
A measure of future economic activity in the United States continues to rise, a signal recovery is gaining momentum, albeit unevenly. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index (LEI) jumped 1 percent in December to 112.4. The latest increase followed a 1.5 percent gain for the previous two months. With increases in each […]
A monthly index tracking conditions for small businesses in Colorado has climbed to its highest level in more than five years on improving prospects for recovery. “The Small Business Index suggests that Colorado’s transition from painful recession to modest growth should become clear by the end of 2011’s first quarter,” said Jeff Thredgold, an economist […]
Joel Kincaid has been appointed president of the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce Board for 2011. Kincaid owns Merge 2 Media, a marketing, design and research agency in Fruita. He has served on the chamber board for three years, including a term as vice president in 2010. Megan Sears of Town & Country Finance will […]
Jose Marquez of Englewood has been reappointed to the Mesa State College Board of Trustees, while Kathleen Eck of Edwards joins the board. Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter appointed Marquez, a senior judge, and Eck, a lawyer and real estate broker, in December, before Ritter’s term ended. The appointments last four years. “The individuals I have […]
Mary Kruse and Susan Purvis were the top-performing agents during December at Heiden Homes Realty and Associates. Kruse posted the highest sales volume, while Purvis had the most listings. In addition to her work as a real estate agent, Kruse helps manage Heiden Homes. She holds the Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) designation. Reach her at […]
Dr. Ellen Price and Dr. Lynda Hamner have joined the Family Health West Kokopelli Clinics in Fruita. “Having Dr. Price and Dr. Hamner provide their expertise in Fruita is a huge benefit to our community,” said Dennis Ficklin, chief executive officer of Family Health West. “We are very fortunate to have such specialized services so […]
Western Colorado Pediatric Associates in Grand Junction has been recognized for its efforts to promote childhood literacy. Western Colorado Pediatric Associates is the latest recipient of the Richard Robinson Award, named in honor of the president and chief executive officer of Scholastic. The practice will receive 1,000 books and a representative of the practice will […]