A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners declined again in February as concerns about inflation and interest rates persisted. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index slipped a half point to 89.4. The index has remained below its 50-year average of 98 for 26 straight months. “While inflation […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The monthly unemployment rate spiked again in January in Mesa County. But what’s typically a seasonal increase to the highest level of the year is expected to precede the downward trend that usually follows. Lindsay Bullock, manager of the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction, said labor demand remains […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times New business filings decreased in Colorado on a year-over-year basis during the fourth quarter. But the drop was attributed in part to the end of a temporary decrease in filing fees. Other indicators tracking economic growth and the labor market continue to reflect resiliency, although slowing could occur. “Our state […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital will donate $3 million to support the construction of a new community recreation center in Grand Junction. The hospital will contribute another $1.5 million to open a clinic in the center for physical therapy and primary care visits. The Grand Junction City Council approved […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Janie VanWinkle and her family received more recognition for their ranching operation and advocacy efforts. VanWinkle received the Citizen of the Year award from the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, while the VanWinkle Ranch was named Small Business of the Year. Fisher’s Liquor Barn received the Large Business of […]
Tickets are now available for an annual event exploring and celebrating economic development in Mesa County. The Western Colorado Economic Summit is scheduled for 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 16 at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. The Grand Junction Economic Partnership hosts the summit as an annual meeting and fund-raiser. “2023 was a […]
The leader of a company that operates resort restaurants and hotels is scheduled to deliver the keynote presentation at an upcoming event at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. Phillips Armstrong, founder and chief executive officer of Destination Hospitality Group, will discuss the importance of hospitality and human connections during his presentation at the annual […]
The City of Grand Junction and Rocky Mountain Health Plans announced a $1 million dollar collaboration with Colorado Mesa University to support mental health services. The city allocated $500,000 from American Rescue Plan Act funds to help graduates of the CMU masters of social work program repay student loans. Rocky Mountain Health Plans matched that […]
Colorado Mesa University will receive a portion of a $3.7 million grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to support research initiatives. CMU is unique as a teaching university in affording undergraduate students an opportunity to get research experiences usually only offered to those in graduate programs — including the NASA science mission directorate […]
A woman who’s held leadership positions with hospitals and government entities shared her experiences and insights as the latest speaker at series hosted at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. Michelle Lucero, chief administrative officer and general counsel of Children’s Hospital Colorado, joined in the Davis School of Business speaker series. Launched in October 2022, […]