U.S. payrolls edged up in October after four straight months of declines, but not enough to lower the unemployment rate. According to the latest Labor Department estimates, nonfarm payroll employment increased by 151,000 even as the jobless rate held steady at 9.6 percent. The October gain was the first since May, when nonfarm payrolls swelled […]
A monthly index tracking business conditions in Colorado posted its first gain in four months as prospects improve for job growth, although at a slow pace. The Business Conditions Index climbed to 52.3 in October, up 1.7 points from what was in September the lowest level in a year. “After gaining almost 3,000 jobs between […]
A restaurant in a Grand Junction hotel soon will reopen under new operators. Richard Tally, owner of the Quality Inn, announced that he has leased what previously was the Good Pastures Restaurant in the hotel to Raul and Cathy Wolf. The newly remodeled restaurant is scheduled to reopen Nov. 1 under the name Wolf’s Good […]
Colorado ranks 15th among the 50 states in the latest assessment of how taxes affect businesses. While Colorado dropped two spots in the State Business Tax Climate Index for 2011, the state continues to fare well overall in the annual ranking with comparatively low income, property and unemployment insurance taxes. Compiled by the Tax Foundation […]
Neil Waldron is no stranger to the insurance industry. He’s worked for both private and non-profit insurance companies over the past decade. Currently, as chief marketing officer for Rocky Mountain Health Plans, he works for a non-profit company that’s been praised for its part in what could be a blueprint for a national health insurance […]
Neurosurgeon Larry Tice has joined the Family Health West Kokopelli Clinic in Fruita. After years of practicing neurosurgery in Grand Junction, Dr. Tice has opened a practice in Fruita at 551 Kokopelli Blvd., Suite I. “We are very fortunate to partner with Dr. Tice. His knowledge and expertise is a true asset to this community […]
David Faricy and Lori Enriquez were honored as the top agents during September at Heiden Homes Realty and Associates in Grand Junction. Faricy posted the most sales based on total dollar volume, while Enriquez posted the most new listings. Faricy has worked in the real estate industry for more than 10 years and holds a […]
Amanda Hill, a broker associate with Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction, was selected as the 2010 Rookie of the Year by the Grand Junction Area Realtor Association. Hill earned the award not only for her sales performance in her first year as a Realtor, but also for her involvement in the community. She’s a […]
Marc Foster has taken over as executive director of the KAFM community radio station in Grand Junction. Foster, who was selected from among 16 candidates, long has served as a volunteer and member of KAFM. He succeeds Ryan Stringfellow, who plans to pursue other business and personal interests. “Marc’s long-time dedication and experience at the […]
Foundation Repair of Western Colorado provides radon testing for homeowners as well as ways to mitigate high levels of radon. “Fall and winter are the ideal times to test for radon in the home, since windows are typically closed and any radon in the home will not be diluted with fresh air from outdoors,” said […]