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09/11/2024

(Credit union names new CEO) - Chad Shane has been appointed chief executive officer of Canvas Credit Union. The credit union operates 35 branches across Colorado, including branches in Grand Junction and Fruita. Shane brings to his latest duties more than 30 years of business experience. He’s held a series of positions with Canvas Credit Union, including chief lending officer, senior vice president, vice president of lending and assistant vice president of lending and business development. Shane said he was honored with his selection as CEO. “I have been a long-time leader at Canvas and have experienced first hand how special this organization is. This team […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/bkhd2I

09/11/2024

(Real estate firm announces addition of three agents) - Christy Anderson and Daniel Giner have joined Bray & Co. Real Estate in Grand Junction. Derrick Snider has returned to the firm in a new role with the commercial division. “We are thrilled to welcome Daniel and Christy to the Bray family and to have Derrick return to us in a new capacity,” said Stewart Cruickshank, sales manager at Bray & Co. “These talented agents embody our commitment to providing personalized, professional and community focused service.” Anderson will team up with Andrea Haitz to provide services to clients. Anderson also works as a teacher. Giner previously worked as a paramedic. […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/5Cv3VY

09/11/2024

(Doctors join Primary Care Partners practices) - Drs. Antancio Gomez and Maxwell Stephens have joined family medical practices operated by Primary Care Partners in Grand Junction. Gomez joined the health care team at Tabeguache Family and Sports Medicine. Stephens joined the Western Colorado Physicians Group. They’re both seeing new patients. Gomez is certified in family and sport medicine. He focuses in sports medicine on return-to-play practices and concussions. He holds a medical degree from the San Juan Bautista School of Medicine in Puerto Rico. After undergoing family medicine training at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center of the Permian Basin, he completed a sports medicine fellowship […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/gemM55

09/11/2024

(Western Colorado Pediatric donates to hunger relief effort) - Western Colorado Pediatrics donated $5,460 to a program providing food to children who might otherwise go hungry. A division of Primary Care Partners, Western Colorado Pediatrics made good on a promise to donate $5 for every well-child checkup completed between July 1 and Aug. 1 to the Kids Aid backpack program. The program provides backpacks filled with food to students in Mesa County School District 51 schools who might not have access to meals over weekends. Dr. Megan Stinar, a pediatrician with Western Colorado Pediatric Associates, said the program is important. “Child hunger has a profound impact on health and […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/bak9IG

09/11/2024

(Businesses sought to join in food bank challenge) - Registration continues through Sept. 13 for a competition challenging businesses to help address hunger. Food Bank of the Rockies Western Slope will stage the two-month competition. “We’re really excited to kick off this new challenge and work alongside incredible partners across our community to provide nutritious and meaningful food to kids, families and individuals,” said Gabriela Garayar, senior development manager with Food Bank of the Rockies Western Slope. “At the end of the competition, the ultimate victory is in the collective effort to alleviate food insecurity across the Western Slope.” Participating businesses will earn points in the competition by conducting […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/6FY3TS

09/11/2024

(Hearing clinic offers tinnitus treatment) - Western Colorado Hearing Clinic has joined in an effort to meet growing demand for a tinnitus treatment device. Neuromod Devices, a medical technology company that developed the Lenire tinnitus treatment device, partnered with Western Colorado Hearing Clinic to offer the device. “We are thrilled to be offering this technology in our clinic for our patients,” said Jennifer BeBee, a doctor of audiology who owns Western Colorado Hearing Clinic. “Tinnitus can be incredibly frustrating and disruptive to a person’s life. Being able to offer an at-home treatment device that has proven to be effective at relieving tinnitus is incredibly rewarding.” Tinnitus […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/tmc3x4

09/11/2024

(Grand Valley ranks among top wine-growing regions) - The Grand Valley has received more recognition as a wine-growing region. The Grand Valley American Viticultural Area was named one of the top 10 wine regions in 2024 in the results of a ranking published by USA Today. A panel of wine and travel experts selected nominees, which were then ranked by readers. “The Colorado Wine Industry is thrilled that USA Today readers have recognized the quality and the energy embodied in Colorado’s Grand Valley AVA,” said Kyle Schlachter, executive director of the Colorado Wine Industry Development Board. “World-class wines that can only be grown on the terraces above the […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/FJ6GKH

09/11/2024

(Community Hospital receives top rating in national assessment) - Community Hospital in Grand Junction is among the hospitals that received the highest rating in a national assessment of quality and safety standards. Community Hospital received a five-star quality rating for 2024 in the Hospital Compare assessment by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Community Hospital has received the rating three times since 2020. “We are incredibly proud to be a CMS five-star quality rated hospital,” said Chris Thomas, president and chief executive officer of Community Hospital. ”Our entire staff works tirelessly to ensure the highest quality care possible. Receiving a five-star quality rating from CMS underscores our […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/GF54z5

09/11/2024

(In business and communication, eschew obfuscation) - As both the editor of a business journal and something of a grammar curmudgeon, I loathe the ways in which the elegant language of Shakespeare is abused. Confusion over there, their and they’re. Subject-verb disagreement. Incorrect capitalization. The use of literally rather than figuratively. Don’t even get me started on Oxford commas. I loathe them, too. But what really twists my knickers are the buzzwords and jargon that emerge from the business world when just the opposite should be commonplace. Owners and managers adept at selling products and services in straightforward and compelling fashion should be no less proficient in […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/dpUwU9

09/11/2024

(When you can’t go Fourth and you can’t take the Fifth) - Many will read this and think, “Sounds like Craig needs to cunningly wax philosophic to extricate himself from a deplorable situation.” And while I used a similar line in referring to Barabas (oh, those old playwrights and their symbolism) in Marlowe’s, “The Jew of Malta” for a term paper more than 40 years ago, this column refers to nothing of the sort. Not even close. My headline for this column refers to what used to be a couple of innocuous, one-way thoroughfares in good ol’ River City and the not-so-obvious hazards to public health, progress and our West Slope way […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/R6VvU6

09/11/2024

(Foster symbiotic relationships and thrive) - There’s a commonly held belief that business success results from selling as many products or services as possible to as many consumers as possible at the highest prices possible while also paying the lowest costs possible to make as much money as possible. Following this limited perspective of success leaves everyone involved feeling taken advantage of; undervalued; used; and, most importantly, unhappy. Truly successful businesses aren’t just money making machines. They also represent tremendous opportunities to make life more pleasant and the world a better place — if they’re used for such noble causes. In my work with companies over […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/RJXq0x

09/11/2024

(Consumer Confidence Index rises) - A measure of consumer confidence increased as more upbeat assessments of business conditions outweighed concerns over the labor market. The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index advanced 1.4 points between July and August to 103.3. Components tracking current conditions as well as short-term expectations increased. The New York-based think tank bases the index on the results of monthly household surveys. Dana Peterson, chief economist at the Conference Board, said consumers continued to express mixed feelings in August. “Compared to July, they were more positive about business conditions, both current and future, but also more concerned about the labor market.” More upbeat […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/tZs1JE

09/11/2024

(Small Business Optimism Index retreats) - A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners decreased even as uncertainty and concerns over inflation increased. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index fell 2.5 points between July and August to 91.2, more than erasing a 2.2-point gain the month before. The index has remained below its 50-year average of 98 for 32 consecutive months. A separate index tracking uncertainty rose to 92, the highest level since October 2020. “Historically high inflation remains the top issue for owners as sales expectations plummet and cost pressures increase,” said Bill Dunkelberg, chief economist of the […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/PFMOCU

09/11/2024

(Ice so nice it’s worth the price) - Phil Castle, The Business Times Chris Bonds held in a gloved hand the end result of a long process of freezing and sawing. The cube sparkled under the fluorescent lights like a diamond. A very big diamond. Bonds eyed the cube through his safety goggles and smiled. It was just the right size and flawlessly clear. No cracks or air bubbles. In other words, the perfect complement to premium cocktails and other upscale drinks. Bonds launched Grand Valley Ice to supply hand-cut, premium-quality ice to bars, restaurants and liquor stores. He’s confident there’s ample demand for his products. For one […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/RgGWEF

09/11/2024

(After practicing 25 years, chiropractor still has his patients’ backs — and more) - Phil Castle, The Business Times Randy Roman brings to his chiropractic practice the same exuberance he exhibited when he opened his Grand Junction office nearly 25 years ago. In that intervening span, Roman Family Chiropractic moved from a cramped space on Seventh Street to a spacious facility on Patterson Road. Staffing increased from Roman and his wife, Tricia, to 13 employees. Services expanded to include not only adjustments, but also massage therapy and nutrition. What hasn’t changed, Randy Roman said, is a mission of outreach, education and caring he described as “reach, teach and touch people.” Nor the effusive passion […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/mItXGV

09/11/2024

(Bank building to open in business park) - A groundbreaking ceremony was scheduled to celebrate the construction of a new bank building in a riverfront business park in Grand Junction. The ceremony was set for Sept. 10 shortly after the press deadline for the Business Times. OakStar Bank plans to build a 12,000-square-foot building at the Riverfront at Las Colonias development. The building will house the bank as well as restaurant, retail and office space. “OakStar Bank is committed to serving our community while providing a different and dynamic banking experience,” said Clay Tufly, market president. “Our choice to build at Las Colonias is based on the same […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/QkDHUD

09/11/2024

(Bring a Cow to School: Collaborative efforts add beef to District 51 meals) - What started out as an idea conceived by a Grand Valley rancher became a reality when locally sourced beef was provided to Mesa County School District 51 and then served to students. “From the onset, this has been a collaboration between the school district and our local ranchers, 10 of whom ended up participating in this year’s program,” said Janie VanWinkle, a Grand Valley rancher and beef producer who’s also a fellow with the AgriWest initiative. “Well all agree that it’s incredibly rewarding to know where your beef is going. But to see the direct benefit it’s providing to local […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/oWm6dN

09/11/2024

(Observance promotes workforce development) - An observance of Workforce Development Month that will include job fairs, career days and other events will continue in Mesa County in September. Heather Nara, director of the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction, said the observance highlights the resources available for job seekers and employers. “The Mesa County Workforce Center is a vital community asset that helps build a skilled workforce and facilitates meaningful employment opportunities,” Nara said. “Through a range of services including career counseling, skills training, job placement assistance and employer partnerships, we empower individuals to achieve their career goals and contribute to the economic vitality […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/7823Bv

09/11/2024

(MarillacHealth awarded for services) - MarillacHealth has received four awards recognizing the efforts of the Grand Junction-based center in providing health care services. The Health Resources and Services Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, announced MarillacHealth received awards for improvement in the areas of access, quality, equity and information technology. “MarillacHealth is committed to continuous quality improvement in every way possible,” said Carol Coates, quality director. “We are honored to be recognized for several of the many ways we strive to improve access and delivery of quality health care for our community.” MarillacHealth received: The access advancer award for […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/t7CmMA

09/06/2024

(Mesa County real estate numbers mixed) - Phil Castle, The Business Times Real estate activity constituted something of a mixed bag in August with an increase in transactions, but a decrease in combined dollar volume. Residential sales declined as the inventory of homes continued to trend upward. Stewart Cruickshank, sales manager at Bray & Co. Real Estate based in Grand Junction, said the latest numbers reflect what’s been a mostly flat market limited in part by higher interest rates on mortgages. That trend likely will continue through the end of the year before improving next year. Demand persists, though, Cruickshank said, with some homes attracting multiple offers. […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/i67JW2

09/06/2024

(U.S. payrolls grow, but at slower pace) - Payrolls continued to grow in the United States in August, but at a slower pace than average monthly gains over the past year. Nonfarm payrolls increased 142,000 and the unemployment rate edged down a tenth of a point to 4.2 percent, according to the latest estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Payroll estimates and the jobless rate are based on separate business and household surveys, respectively. Initial estimates for payroll gains for the previous two months were revised downward a total of 86,000 to 89,000 for July and 118,000 for June. Based on the latest numbers, payrolls have […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/LNOLhb

08/18/2024

(Accounting firm announces promotions) - Kevin Rosson was promoted to audit manager and Emma Sandoval was promoted to tax senior at DWC CPAs and Advisors based in Grand Junction. Rosson joined DWC in 2019 and brings to his latest position experience in such attest and accounting services as compilations, financial statement audits and reviews. He works with clients in a […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/MKbesu

06/20/2024

(Selling lifestyle: Real estate firm expands operation) - Phil Castle, The Business Times United Country Real Colorado Properties handles a variety of listings — everything from farms and ranches to luxury homes and hunting acreages. But in many cases, the Grand Junction-based firm is involved in something else, says broker and owner Omar Richardson. “We sell lifestyle,” Richardson says. “We live the lifestyle […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/pcLy6b

06/20/2024

(Advisor touts benefits of grocer merger) - Phil Castle, The Business Times A proposed acquisition that would combine Kroger and Albertsons constitutes a response to an increasingly competitive marketplace that also would result in lower prices for consumers and higher wages for employees, according to an industry consultant hired to advise on the deal. What’s more, C&S Wholesale Grocers offers a strong […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/L0QhdQ

06/20/2024

(Grand Junction firm turns pet projects into thriving business) - Before she founded a brokerage and advisory firm for the pet care industry, Teija Heikkilä operated her own pet care facilities for 18 years. Her first-hand knowledge of the challenges and rewards of operating a pet care business led to the realization there was a gap in the market for brokerage services for the pet […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/mvo5YH

06/20/2024

(Mesa County receives funding to support beetle battle) - Mesa County has received a $110,000 grant to help fund efforts to eradicate the Japanese beetle. The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) awarded the grant to battle the beetles, an invasive pest that damages agricultural crops as well as ornamental plants and turf grass. “CDA is committed to protecting the Western Slope from this voracious […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/d3aoq1

06/20/2024

(United Way to use grant to address homelessness) - United Way of Mesa has received a $50,000 grant to help fund efforts to address homelessness. The Wells Fargo Foundation grant will support the United to Solve Homelessness program, as well as the Resource Center a joint project with HomewardBound of the Grand Valley. Keira Auld, community impact and marketing manager with United Way of […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/9j0Tkk

06/20/2024

(Meeting planned to identify and discuss ag issues) - A meeting is scheduled for Grand Junction to identify concerns and common needs for agricultural producers in Western Colorado. Janie VanWinkle, a fellow with the AgriWest initiative, will lead the discussion at the meeting set for 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 27 at the Mesa County Fairgrounds community building, 2785 U.S. Highway 50. The Ribber […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/VUdG7Z

06/20/2024

(Colorado ranks sixth in analysis of state economies) - Colorado ranked sixth in a comparison of the best and worse state economies. Colorado ranked among the top 20 states for economic activity, economic health and potential for innovation. WalletHub compiled the ranking based on 28 indicators of economic performance and strength, including growth in gross domestic product, business startup activity, share of jobs in […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/XdKJKg

06/20/2024

(Firm honors retiring accountant by offering scholarship) - A Grand Junction-based accounting firm will honor a retiring accountant by establishing a college scholarship in her name. DWC CPAs and Advisors will offer the Donna M. Hardy accounting scholarship at Colorado Mesa University for the 2024-2025 academic year. Hardy, a certified public accountant and certified valuation analyst, retired after working four decades in public accounting. […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/YF94de

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