Alpine Bank appoints Latino services officer

Susana Saluman has been appointed Latino services officer for Alpine Bank and will oversee continued efforts to serve Latino and Hispanic customers in Colorado. Saluman joined Alpine Bank in 2013 and has worked in the information technology and compliance department. “We are glad to welcome Susana Salamun in her new position covering Alpine Bank’s desire […]

FREE education: Foundation promotes understanding of economics and business

FREE education: Foundation promotes understanding of economics and business

Phil Castle, The Business Times John Miller opened the brown paper sack and discovered a pair of socks. He wasn’t thrilled. But he wasn’t that disappointed, either. Consequently, Miller didn’t trade his socks even as other students in the class at Caprock Academy in Grand Junction frantically hawked the odd assortment of wares they’d found […]

Legislative candidates pitch qualifications and positions

Phil Castle, The Business Times Six candidates running for seats in the Colorado Legislature pitched their qualifications along with their positions on a range of issues during a forum hosted by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. The forum featured candidates in three races that will be decided in the November election — house […]

Chamber endorses candidates

The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce has endorsed five Republican candidates seeking election to state and national offices in the November election. The chamber endorsed Matt Soper in House District 54 and Janice Rich in House District 55. In Senate District 7, the chamber endorsed Ray Scott in his bid for re-election. The chamber […]

Community Hospital recognizes for financial improvement

Phil Castle, The Business Times Community Hospital has received national recognition for efforts to improve its financial and operational performance. The award from Quorum Health Resources comes as the Grand Junction hospital expands the health care services it offers as well as the number of doctors and other health care providers who’ve joined the hospital, […]

Health care organizations announce collaboration

Two Western Colorado health care organizations have reached an agreement in which a larger system in Grand Junction will offer services and resources in collaboration with a smaller system in Craig. SCL Health, which operates St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction and Memorial Regional Health in Craig announced the care affiliate agreement. The agreement […]

Cameo shooting complex opens to public

A newly constructed shooting complex east of Grand Junction hailed by one official as a “world-class facility” has opened to the public. The Cameo Shooting and Education Complex offers a venue in which firearms enthusiasts and hunters can shoot handguns, rifles and bows. “We are making every effort to make the complex as high-quality as […]

Makeover planned at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort

Construction is expected to begin in January on a makeover that will add additional water features to the Glenwood Hot Springs Resort. Located at the west end of the resort, the attraction will replace water slides and a miniature golf course with a tube ride, miniature water slides and other features. The project is scheduled […]

SBA lends support to Colorado exporting

The Small Business Administration has awarded the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade a $324,804 grant to assist Colorado small businesses export products and services abroad. The State of Colorado will provide $108,268 in matching funds. Nationwide, the SBA awarded a total of $18 million to 47 state international trade agencies through its […]

Consumer Confidence Index climbs higher

A measure of consumer confidence has climbed closer to record heights on more upbeat assessments of business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index rose 3.7 points to 138.4 in September. The index peaked at 144.7 in 2000. “Consumers’ assessment of current conditions remains extremely favorable, bolstered by a strong economy […]