Payrolls grew at their fastest pace in the United States in six months as the unemployment rate inched down, according to labor estimates for September. Nonfarm payrolls increased 254,000 and the jobless rate edged down a tenth of a point to 4.1 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Payroll estimates and the jobless […]
HopeWest in Grand Junction has received two grants worth a total of $4,500 to support a program providing grief support and counseling service to children. HopeWest received a $2,500 grants from the Walmart on North Avenue and a $2,000 grant from the Walmart on Warrior Way in Grand Junction. “The support we’ve received from these […]
High Desert Hearing and Audiology Center has opened in Grand Junction. Terry Jacobson, managing partner, and Chelsie Hensley, audiologist, opened the center to provide personalized hearing care that helps patients lead better lives. Located at 631 24 1/2 Road, Suite G, the center offers a range of services that include diagnostic evaluations, hearing aid repair […]
A measure of consumer confidence remains at a 15-year high on more upbeat assessments of present business and labor conditions as well as expectations for further improvement. The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index rose 3.2 points to 114.8 in February. “Overall, consumers expect the economy to continue expanding in the months ahead,” said Lynn Franco, […]
Technology definitely makes our business and personal lives easier and more convenient. With computers and smart phones — along with e-mail, texting and the Internet — we have everything we need at our fingertips. Unfortunately, all of this wonderful and useful technology also creates new opportunities for thieves. Many industries are affected by these opportunistic […]